The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 December 1970 — Page 5
Lakeland I SCHOOL NEWSI i : s
Keith Smallwood Heads Drug Ed. Committee
Members of the Concerned Citizens Drug Education Committee of the Lakeland area elected officers at their December meeting as follows: President — Keith Smallwood Secretary-treasurer Sue Hasse Adult vice chairman — Mike McKee
Several Things Being Done For Vo Ag By ED WASHLER Last week it was briefly stated what the vo. ag department at Wawasee high school is doing and has done for the communities students From this one might wonder what else could be done to provide a better program than we now have in our school Several things are possible and several things are being done The vo ag program is not a stable, inflexible program It constantly undergoes review by the adult agriculture advisory committee made up of interested men from our community of the Webster. Syracuse and Milford areas Several times during the year (summers inclusive' these men meet with the vo ag teacher and the program is reviewed Changes are suggested and implemented where needed (It should be noted that this group was deeply involved in (he original planning of the agriculture program also ) This group has noted several times that the vo ag department is nqt serving the horticultural industry as well as it might m that no horticultural courses are included in the vo ag curriculum From this one might feel that someone is derelict in the line of duty However this is not the case Vocational hor ticulture courses have been offered several times m the past, but student interest did not ap pear to be evident in that only 4 or 5 students indicated any interest in the course Because of this low interest, it was decided to drop the course offering, because the expenses of time and materials could not be justified with this small number (This is not to say that the course will not be offered again, because in all probability it will.) This low interest rate can probably be attributed to two main factors, scheduling con diets and lack of understanding of what horticulture really en tails It is doubled if the scheduling problem can ever be completely overcome but information will be put forth un this paper and by other methods' which will detail what horticulture is and how it can benefit the world we live m A program of adult education will be offered again this year m the form of the Adult Farmers classes We will be touching on
• • • WE’RE KEEPING O M OUR OFFICES OPEN OVER THE HOLIDAYS I iKfWS As an additional senice to our holi- \ 1 day customers, our entire bank will be \\ W % V*V \\ open for business Wednesday. Decern- ill I I \ ber 23 and Wednesday. December 30 . A \ \ from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ■ \ We will also maintain our regular E. \ Saturday bom of 9:00 to 3:00 on Dec- llB"-. ember 26 and January 2. THE BANK OF FRIENDLY AND COURTEOUS SERVICE mjg AMERICAN STATE BANK IMK? LIGONIER, INDIANA
Student vice chairman , — Tim Moser The following committees were organized. Civic, education, legislative, law enforcement. publicity and a steering committee Meetings are being scheduled for the second Monday
the areas of: corn blight, soils and pollution, banks and banking, contract feeding. farm management, swine, evaluation, grain drying, fertilizers, ag mechanics and tarm chemicals These programs will start about the middle of January and will continue on through the next two months People having attended these programs in the past can expect to receive a schedule by mail and anyone who is interested can get a schedule by indicating they want one by either calling or writing Ed Washier at his home or at W H S. — inquiries invited' It might be noted in closing that about 45 individuals have attended one or more of these sessions each year and have gained from them FUTURE TEACHERS HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 15 By SHELLEY KAISER The Christmas party of the Wawasee Future Teachers. Phi Tau Alpha Chapter, was held on Tuesday, Dec 15. The party consisted of making teacher Christmas plates and a goofy gift exchange. Each member brought two dozen cookies, candy, oranges, or other goodies and the members made up a plate of assorted items for their elf teacher The goofy gift exchange highlighted the evening with a few very ususual gifts. A sack of compressed garbage and a swimsuit with baby mittens weTe the center of attraction. Mr Iden. the club sponsor, received a gift of jewelry Chocolate cake and cokes were served afterwards by Bonnie Fuller, Debbie Howard. Beth Elam, and Susie Haab LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs Robert Rassi of r 1 Milford will spend Christmas Day with their son and family. Mr and Mrs Barry Rassi of Peru Also present will be other members of the Robert Rassi family Mr and Mrs Sam Lundy and family of North Webster will entertain Christmas day for the Firestone family Those attending will be Mr and Mrs. Lewis Firestone. Gary and David Firestone, Mr and Mrs George Yerger and family, all of Syracuse, Mr and Mrs Jerry Firestone. Fort Wayne. Mr and Mrs Tom Firestone and family, Bremen, and Mr and Mrs Bn an Smith and son of Milford
night of each month and are open to the public and interested citizens. During the Monday night meeting this week of the steering committee, discussion was held concerning the call list for those desiring a personal call or discussion.
Syracuse Junior High Honor Roll Released Today A total of 28 students at Syracuse junior high school earned grades high enough to place them on the honomroll for the second six weeks grading penod with 17 of the 20 students on the roll the first six weeks repeating hnors this period. Principal Charles L. Haffner announced that nine per cent of the student body placed on the roll A student must earn a total of two A grades and the remainder must consist of at least B grades in daily subjects to qualify. A special section of the Junior high school annual will feature the honor roll students. Those students earning a place on the honor roll the third six week grading period will be awarded a special activity in recognition of their achievement Distinguished All As)— Larry Allen, Jenny Cox. Patty Bryant, seventh grade; Susan Shank, Robyn Watkins, sixth grade. Regular Roll Eighth Grade — Sarah Coy. Connie Hoopingarner. Mike Lantz. Debra Miller. Don Novy, Polly Turner, Deborah Wells. Seventh Grade — Barbara Brouwer Denise Darr. Dan Dieterly. Bill Gershner. Karen Moore. Sherry Myers, Leisa Napier Sixth Grade — Becky Busch. Bob Day, Andrea Griffith, Tim Hamman, Nina Huffer. Craig Koble. Rick Perry, Sandy Rinker. Brian Slabaugh Theatre Display Signs Taken At Pickwick The Syracuse police received a report last week from Mrs. Georgia Buster. Pickwick Theatre manager, of the theft of display signs taken from cases outside the theatre.. CAR HITS UTILITY POLE Damages were set at S4OO to the car driven by Ruby Davis. 20. Syracuse after it skidded off the road Wednesday afternoon and struck a utility pole. The accident occurred 14 miles west of Syracuse on road 1300 N. Deputy sheriff Roger Fellows investigated
Theatre Display Signs Taken At Pickwick The Syracuse police received a report last week from Mrs. Georgia Buster, Pickwick Theatre manager, of the theft of display signs taken from outside the theatre.
I Meet The I Wawasee I Seniors f
PAUL DAVID ELLIOTT Paul David Elliott is the son of Betty Elliott of 413 John St,, Syracuse, ' — This year he is taking physics, English, band, government and senior math at Wawasee high school. Government and band are his favorites. Dave is a member of the letterman's club, national honor society, cross country team, track team, basketball — varsity for three years and B team for one year — drum major in the band and a member of the executive council. He received the award for most rebounds in basketball in 1969-70 and the best field goal percentage in 1968-69. He was also Boys’ State alternate his junior year. After graduating Dave plans to attend Purdue s extension at Fort Wayne. He has two older brothers — Michael is a banker in Richmond and Steve is 19 and employed at Klink's Market. A younger sister, Susan, is 16 and attends WHS. Basketball is Dave's favorite sport, “Catcher in the Rye.” Playing basketball, water skiing and ice hockey are his hobbies. —WHS—DIANN'E VANLUE English and band are the favorite subjects of Dianne Lee VanLue. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. VanLue of Syracuse. Dianne is taking physics. English, band, choir, modern introductory analysis and government this year. She has been a member of the student council for two years, pep band for four years. FT A for two years, cheerblock for two years, national honor society for two years, choir for four years and band for four years. Last year she was Girls’ State alternate. After graduating she plans to attend college and go into the field of speech and audiology She is not definite, however, whether she will go to Ball State university or Eastern Michigan university, A brother Dan is 18 and a freshman at Purdue’s extension in Fort Wayne while younger brothers are Dave, 16, a junior at Wawasee and Doug, nine, a fourth grader at Syracuse. Dianne works at Klink’s Basketball is her r favorite sport. Her favorite book is “American Tragedy" and sewing and swimming are her hobbies. —WHS—CONNIE LEE GEIGER Another of the very active members of the senior class is Connie Lee Geiger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Gail V. Geiger of Milford. Connie is taking government, senior English, choir, band, music appreciation and music theory at WHS. Government, band and music appreciation and theory' are her favorites. Connie has been in band and choir for four years. and has served as choir accompanies! for four years. She has also been in GAA for two years; cheerblock for four years; music club, one year; health careers club, two years; FTA. one year, Y-teens, one year; drama club, two years, pep band, one year; and is a member of the senior executive council and national honor society j She has several music awards including the Syracuse Lions band scholarship to SmithW aidbridge camp. After graduating Connie plans to attend college and work. An older brother. Richard, works for an air line and resides in Chicago. She babysits and plays the
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organ. * Connie is a member of the Brethren Youth and is in the church choir. She is also president of her 4-H club and a 4H Junior leader. Golf, basketball and swimming are her favorite sports. The Bible is her favorite book Playing the piano and organ, singing, reading and babysitting are her hobbies. -WHSTOM SPEICHER Tom Alan Speicher is the son of C Lewis and Miriam Speicher of r 2 Milford. He is one of five children. Tom's brothers are Ned and Ted. Ned is 21 and a student at Manchester college while Ted is 20 and lives in Nappanee. His sisters are Sue. 13. and in the eighth grade at Milford; and Amy, nine, a third grader at Milford. Tom helps Jiis father on the family farm near Milford. This year he is taking senior English, physics, phycology, senior math, government and band. Chemistry is his favorite subject. An athlete, he has been a member of the varsity football team for three years and athletic trainer for track and wrestling for three years, Tom is a fouryear member of the band and is currently student body president. He is a member of the national honor society, the lettermans club and has served on the student council for four years. Tom also sings in a mixed vocal quartet. After graduating he plans to enter college and take a pre-med course. Football is Tom's favorite sport. His favorite book is “1984” by George Orwell. Hunting and music are his hobbies. Quiet! It Is The Eve Os Christmas Quiet, It is the eve of Christmas. Some complain that Christmas is fast becoming over commercialized. This may be true. We are inclined to find ourselves so busy buying gifts, that perhaps we are overlooking the true Christmas spirit. But do you remember Christmases past? If so, you have probably forgotten the gifts you received except by association. Perhaps uncle Bob gave you your first sled and there was cousin Kate who never forgot that you loved a box of candy all your own, but your most precious memories will not be the presents you received but die magical spirit that only Christmas can produce! Yes, Christmas is a lot of things; the sweet, special smell of foods being prepared in the kitchen, families gathered around the fireside, some from far-flung places, to share the excitement and the time of being together, tree trimming, laughter, kisses exchanged, the singing of Christmas carols, church services and finally the telling of the First Christmas and the birth erf the Prince of Peace In our town the last Christmas presents are being sold, the last present is being wrapped, the turkey and ham are being readied, and we have tried to see that no one has been forgotten. Then, one by one. the stores will be closed, traffic will come to a stand still, and our police will walk their lonely vigil rattling doorknobs downtown to be sure that all doors are locked and in our homes the last sleepy youngster will be tucked into bed in happy anticipation Quiet. It is the eve of Christmas.
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SANTA AT BALL GAME — Santa Claus made an unexpected appearance between games Friday night when the Wawasee Warriors played Manchester high on the WHS home floor. Wawasee cheerleaders quickly crowded around the jovial visitor and drew from his sack of goodies handfuls of candy kisses which they threw into the audience.
Area Couple Plead Not Guilty On Marijuana Charges Friday
A r 1 Cromwell couple. Charles and Roxie Lea Kelsey, pleaded not guilty in Kosciusko county superior court on Friday on drug charges and will have a trial by jury on February 16. The couple was arrested on November 17 by state police and Syracuse officers on a warrant charging them with the sale of marijuana and their plea Friday was not guilty of unlawful sale of
4-H Club Elects Officers. Completes Other Business
During the last meeting of the Ayrshire-Brown Swiss 4-H club held in the Wayne Harter home. 4-H premiums and completion pens were distributed. Officers were elected as follows: President, John W’isler; Brock Manufacturing Presents Toppers Club Awards Brock Manufacturing Inc. gave awards to its top dealers in 1970. The awards were presented by Carl Kipfer, district sales manager of Brock, at a recent Brock Dealer’s meeting held at a restaurant in Goshen. Five awards were presented to the five top Brock dealers whose names become the charter members of the new Brock Toppers club The five Topper awards will be made annually in future years. At the meeting Brock also complimented its entire dealer organization for making Brock the largest feed bin manufacturer in the United Stales. Those receiving awards were. First. North lowa Grain Equipment of Gamer. Iowa; second. Hochstetler Grain Equipment, Nappanee; Third. Troxel Sales and Service, Bluffton; fourth, Elgin Service Center. Elgin. Ohio; and fifth. Hendrix Town and Country, Herscher. 111. BOAT TAKEN FROM W A W ASEE RESIDENCE Mrs. Robert Riddle of 420 south Main street. Goshen, reported to Syracuse police last week, the theft of a GW red fiberglass invader boat taken from their Lake Wawasee cottage at Leland Addition, sometime during the first week of December. The boat was valued at $475. LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowser of r 3 Syracuse will entertain Christmas eve at their home for the following; Mr. and Mrs. Ed McQuillian and family and Greg Bowser of Milford, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Baugher of North Webster. Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Kline of Middlebury were Saturday callers in the Gerald Grove home at Milford.
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narcotic drug (Cannabis) or marijuana. They were previously booked on $5,000 bond each. They appeared Friday before Judge Allan A. Rasor for arraignment with their court appointed attorney, Richard W. Sand of Warsaw. It was believed the couple was involved in the sale of drugs to young persons in the area, including Wawasee high school.
vice president, Gary Schrock, secretary-treasurer, Jackie Wisler; news reporter, Wanda Harter; song leader. Kathy Culp; health and safety. Joe Wisler and recreation leaders, Jim Harter and Pat Detwiler. Milford Police Report One Arrest This Week Milford police chief Don Drake reports one arrest was made this week by his department. Arrested was Gilbert Rico, Milford, for disregarding a stop sign. Junk Cars Chief Drake reminds Milford residents that junk cars may be disposed of this week at Syracuse Iron and Medal. A car crusher is in operating there. AUTO CRASH CAUSED BY SLIPPERY ROADS Mrs. Mary Ann Paton, r 3 Syracuse, lost control of her car and rolled over on CR 1100 east, southeast of Milford Friday night around six p.m. Mrs. Paton was taken to Goshen hospital where she was treated for shoulder injuries. ! LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Keith Troup and family of Goshen will have a Christmas dinner Sunday in their home. Guests will be Mr. and Mrs. Dean Troup, Mrs. Dessie Troup, Mrs. Shirley Stitt and children, Mr. and Mrs. Evar Troup and family, Ervin Troup and children, all of Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Grubaugh and son, Jeremy of Howe, and T-Sgt. and Mrs. Billy Thomas and sons. Dale, Kenneth, and Grayling, and Mr. Thomas’ father of Mexico, will be spending Christmas with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. Albert Curtright of Milford. David L. Arnold, son of Mr. and Mrs Don Arnold of Milford, is spending the Christmas holidays at home. The Arnolds will be taking David to San Angelo, Texas, Christmas Day where he is stationed at the Good Fellows Air Force Base.
How To Celebrate Christinas By REV. EUGENE r ZIMMERMAN What do we do when we celebrate a birthday? For certain we do not pull out our baby pictures, nor do we decorate the cake with the bronzed curled up shoes of infancy. Somehow or another we steer away from the past in celebrating birthdays and focus our attention rather on the present and the future. Our birthday celebrations, also, are concerned with people we know and love. Each celebration of a loved one’s birth- ’ day some how draws us closer to that person. As the years pass each celebration of a loved one’s birthday seems to sum up all the past years of friendship. Yet we focus on the present and toast the future. Christmas is the celebration of the birthday of birthdays, that of Jesus Christ, our Savior. There are many similarities between Christ’s birthday and ordinary ones and memories of past Christmases, no doubt, are a part of this year’s celebration. But the past is not the principle theme of this year’s Christmas. If it were, our Christian spirit would fade away with the last note of the Christmas carols, the last lingering scent of the pine tree and wreath. There would be " nothing between memories, fnemories. Our Christmas birthday celebrating to be a true one, must focus on the present, on the fact that we are God’s people and that Christ dwells among us and within us. Our celebration must also be focused on the future, on that day when God will fulfill His promises to us, the people of the new testament, just as He fulfilled His promises on Christ’s birthday to the people of the old testament. That’s the reason why. for the Christian, Christmas never fades. Christmas isn’t over with the end of this day or this year or this life. It continues forever For us. Christ and Christmas must point to the future, to that day when the faith with which we approach the crib today will be replaced by the vision of God. MILFORD YOUTH ESCAPES INJURY Mark Mynhier. 16, of Milford and Edward E. Newcomer, Sr., 54, of Syracuse were unhurt as their vehicles collided at the intersection of CR 500 east and 1000 north, three miles south of Syracuse. Mynhier’s auto struck the side of Newcomer’s truck causing it to overturn. Deputy sheriff Bernard Minear estimated damage at $1,500 to the car and S7OO to the truck. Mynhier stated he failed to see a stop sign at the intersection. He was cited by the deputy for--a stop sign.
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