The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 December 1980 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., December 17,1980

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MORNING WITH SANTA — Every year the Syracuse Primary Mother’s Club sponsors a “Morning with Santa" for the children around Christmastime. This year the club arranged breakfast with Santa, a bazaar of homemade treats, decorations, gift items and entertainment provided by the LeAnne Stewart Dancers on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 9:30 a m Pictured above is Christine Ridings, eight, Syracuse. She is enjoying Raggedy Ann (Debbie Bartow) and Raggedy Andy (Michelle Wakeland) who are part of the dancing group. (Photo by Kim Hieber)

Syracuse library notes

By ROSALYX JONES A lovely Christmas arrangement is on display at the library, consisting of evergreen with a blue and white figure of The Good Shepherd, with accents of bleached wheat. This attractive centerpiece was arranged by Priscilla Rhode for the* Syracuse-Wawasee Garden CML Please note our holiday hours: December 24 — 12 to 3 December 25 — closed December 31 — 12 to 3 January 1 — closed If you're getting weary of the Christmas rush, we have the perfect cure for you. How about getting away from it all with a new Time-Life book of “Prague,” or, with the National Geographic’s new book “Exploring The Deep Frontier,” adventure of man in the sea. For those interested in the royal family there’s a new biography, “Prince Charles.” On the lighter side we have Katie Kelly’s, “My CALL FOR INDIANA WEATHER The Indiana State Police road condition phone numbers began operating on Monday, Dec.l. The number for the Northern and Central part of the state is 317-232-8300. Covering the Southern and Central part of the state is number 317-232-8298. Recordings information is gathered »by the General Headquarters dispatch from a computer. This computer contains road conditions sent in from all state districts. The State Police Operations Center is open 24 hours and will be able to answer road condition questions by dialing 317-232-8248. The information is updated four times daily; at 6 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. and midnight. In ari extreme weather condition, the information is updated more frequently. . All three numbers are in the Indianapolis area. SLEEP WARM - SAVE FUEL Electric mattress pads Soothing, 'Unu QN IT relaxing radiant ******** *T heat from below is more comfortable than electric blankets. yet COSTS LESS to °P erate SAVE by turning . you furnace low at night and still My Store PICKWICK PLACE Imj UPTOWN SYRACUSE

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Prime Time,” confessions of a TV watcher and an updated edition of Benjamin Franklin’s “Poor Richard’s Almanacks” with illustrations by Norman Rockwell. Or if you would like a little reminder of what Christmas is all about we have several books of Christmas stories for children and adults including “The Reader’s Digest Book of Christmas,” and “Miracle On 34th Street,” by Valentine Davies. The Christmas tree displayed in the library’s children’s department is a beautiful tree. Many of the attractive ornaments were made and contributed by the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club. Have a very Happy Christmas! Round Table ladies have yule party The Ladies of the Round Table met at Mrs. James Nelson’s home on Monday, Dec. 8, for their annual Christmas party. Red and white set tables were adorned with stained glass ornament favors. The club was entertained by Teresa Ogden, Wawasee High School senior. She sang and played guitar selections appropriate to the season. Club guests were Mrs. Phyllis Cockran and Mrs. Maxine Graham. Committee for the evening was Karel Hollingsworth, Karen Stiver, Paula Markley, Mabie Arnold and Nancy Nelson. Greg Weisser president of Hoppy Bachelors Milford Senior Happy Bachelors held their first meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, in the home of Randy and Renee Beer. Dan Beer is the new club leader and officers for the 1980-81 year will be: President - Greg Weisser Vice president — Randy Beer Secretary — Lori Kammerer Treasurer - Kathy Weisser Reporter — Jill Haab Recreation leaders — Clark and Stacey Schieler Song leader — Renee Beer Health and safety — Tim Troup The next meeting will be January 12, at 7 p.m., in the home of Greg and Kathy Weisser. Recreate the nostalgic aroma of an old spice shop in your home by studding an orange with whole cloves.

Holiday Centerpieces If you Have a rather pretty plant you’d like to spotlight, you might decorate the pot with green or red tape to give it a holiday feeling. A fruit bowl piled high with your prettiest ornaments makes a striking centerpiece for your table. A two-tier candy server could be filled with either tiny ornaments or decorative candies, then finished off with a big bow on top. Lakeland Local The annual Christmas dinner of the Elmer Haab family was held at the Milford Apostolic Christian Church fellowship hall Sunday, Dec. 14. The birthday of Elmer Haab was observed who will be 80 years old Saturday, Dec. 20. His wife, nine children, sisters and brothers and their spouses attended. Mr. and Mrs. Urban Bauer of Cissna Park, 111. also attended. There were 105 present at the family dinner.

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“Song Os The Holy Night” Will Be Presented Sunday, December 21, At 7 P.M. By The Chancel Choir Os Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church State Road 13 North Syracuse A Time Os Fellowship Will Follow The Service

LOUISA’S LETTER ®

Dear Louisa, 1 am nineteen and have been married for one year. My husband wants us to move away from my home town, but 1 refuse. 1 was born and raised here and 1 work here. I love to travel and visit new places, but as far as where 1 live, to me it could only be this place. My family and friends are. here and I can’t seem to pull away. The places my husband wants to move to are beautibul. but I can’t leave our house, which is not even finish being fixed up yet and a town 1 know well. Am I wrong to cling tight for these reasons or should 1 move on? Frustrated Wife--California Answer: It’s impossible for me to advise you, not knowing more. 1 gather you both work. 1 gather this is not your husband's home town. It’s hard to leave your family and friends but maybe your husband thinks its best. You might consider trying it-if by not moving with your

Creative Coeds 4-Hers enjoy Christmas! party

By LISA KAISER The Christmas party of the Creative Coeds 4-H Club was held Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the home of Kim Newcomer. Lisa Kaiser served as co-hostess. The meeting was called to order by the club President Kristi Templin. Tina Miller led the American pledge and Karen Haney led the 4-H pledge. Tami Hollar read the secretary’s report and collected the year’s 4-H dues. Laura Haney gave the health and safety report entitled “Fire in the Home.” The leader of the club, Sally Cline, gave a demonstration entitled “How to Knead Bread Dough.” The purpose of this demonstration was to give the 4H members an idea of what to include in a good demonstration. Team games and Christmas contests were played. Kara Zimmerman, Kelly Sierk and Tami Hollar won prizes.

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husband your marraige is threatened. Perhaps your husband feels you will be less torn between him--and hometown family and friends. In the end, you must make this decision, on the * basis of how you view your marriage and whether its success hinges on your moving away with your husband. Remember that most wives have traditionally gone where the best job opportunities were, for their husbands, but this isn’t necessarily always best. It’s admirable that you Mke your hometown and people there but one of these days you might have to choose between this and your husband. You might try giving your husband more attention, if he feels he is competing with your family and old friends, and there’s a chance this will lessen his desire to leave. Good luck and God bless you. Louisa Address: Louisa, Box 532, Orangeburg, 5.C.29115

A gift exchange was enjoyed by the members. Refreshments of Christmas cookies, party mix, dip, decorated pretzels and punch were served;. The January meeting of the Creative Coeds 4-H Club will be held at the home of Kelly Sierk. Senior citizens entertained at Christinas dinner . Milford Senior Citizens .were entertained Sunday, Dec. 14, by the Milford Kiwanis Club members find wives. The carryin dinner was held at 1 p.m. in Milford Elementary School with 75 persons from Milford, Syracuse, Goshen, New Paris, Nappaneeand Warsaw. The program was provided by The Milford Christian Church choir who performed part of their Christmas Cantata. The choir was under the direction of Jim White with Grace Shearer serving as accompanist. Santa Claus arrived at the school, bearing gifts for all. Following the program a short business meeting was held by the Milford Senior Citizens. Mrs. Kathleen Heath announced her committees for the coming year. Santa (jjave a poinsettia to Lulu Felkner who was the oldest women present and Milo Maloy, the oldest man. Mr. and Mrs. William Motts also received a plant for being the couple married the most years ■Happy Birthday” and “Happy Anniversary” was sung by the group, ij< Marion Snyder accompanied on the piano. The next meeting will be January 11. HF *** I • > ! ’C** TO WED — Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Speicher, r 2 Milford, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amy Leigh, to Thomas Edward Kroh, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kroh, 424 Front Street, Syracuse. An August 15 bedding is being planned. IMjiss Speicher is a 198 ft graduate of Wawasee High School and is employed as a secretary at Nuell Air Equipment in Leesburg. Her fiance is a 1978 graduate of Wawasee High School and will enter his senior year at Indiana University in Bloomington. f I —. Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is in reality great, if it be given with affection. H —Pindar (518-438 8.C.)

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CRAFTSMAN’S FINISHED PRODUCT — Robert Heaton of Milford displays two styles of stables he makes from old barn siding. The stables are made to be used in nativity scenes. Heaton does his work free hand and uses no pattern. (Photo by Terri Chilcote)

Milford man's hobby reflects true meaning of Christmas

By TERRI CHILCOTE Robert Heaton of Milford has a hobby that fits well into the holiday season. He makes miniature stables, to be used in nativity scenes, out of old barn siding.

Christmas cookies

By PATRICIA nATHBUN Ext. Agt.. Home Ec Christmas and cookies are inseparable. Stars, angels, bells, trees, Santa’s, are memorialized in holiday baking. Cookies of various shapes and sizes are used tp decorate a Christmas tree, build a cooky house, and most of all, they are eaten. If you are planning to bake a variety of cookies, make sure to use recipes that use up ingredients economically. The mixing of cookies is quick and easy. Some ingredients must be well stirred together, some are creamed like cakes, others are blended like pastry. Always read the recipe before beginning and use whatever mixing process it calls for. Holiday cookies are usually delicate and small. Successful baking depends on the preheating of the oven, as well as on the kind of baking sheet used, its size, and the material of which it is made. Choose a heavy flat baking sheet with low sides. The best baking sheets are those made of aluminum with shiny baking surface and dulled bottom. They produce an even browning. If only dark thin sheets are available, a second empty sheet should be placed under the first while baking. Low or no sides are needed to allow heat to circulate directly and evenly over the cookie tops. Do not grease baking sheets unless stated otherwise in the recipe. Oven placement of the baking sheets is also important. The oven rack should be near the center of the oven. Bake one sheet of cookies at a time allowing at least two inches from the edge of the evenly browned sheets of cookies. So compensate for uneven baking by turning the baking sheet during the baking period. Oven thermostats also vary, so watch closely to determine doneness especially when baking molasses and brown-sugar cookies, which burn easily. Always remove cookies from sheet immediately (unless otherwise stated) or they will continue to cook. Should they harden on the pan, return the baking sheet to the oven for a minute before trying to remove them. Always cool cookies on a rack, not overlapping, until completely cooled. Storing cookies is just as important as baking them. Rule number one is never store crisp and soft cookies together. Crisp cookies should be stored in a loose fitting covered container. Soft cookies must be stored in a tightly covered container. To soften hard dry cookies, put them with a piece of bread or apple into a lightly closed container. Or use a dampened paper napkin, wrapped in punctured foil. To freshen limp cookies, place in oven at 300 degrees for three to five minutes. Special decorating treatments can transform everyday cookies into holiday treats. Dust sugar

The result is a rustic, authentic-looking stable that, when filled with figurines and straw, reflects the lowly surroundings of Christ’s birth. Heaton and his wife, Ann, are newcomers to the area, having moved to Milford in September

onto the cookies after placing them on the sheet and press it in with a spatula. Dip cookie garnishes into a simple syrup or unbeaten egg white before pressing it firmly onto the cookie surface. Ice cookies with flowers, patterns, names and holiday messages. To color cookies, stir one-quarter teaspoon water into one egg yolk. Divide mixture into several custard cups and tint each one with a drop of different- food coloring. Apply coloring with a soft brusff before baking for elaborate patterns. Christmas Chocolate Bars c. brown sugar (1 lb.) 6 eggs 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, grated , 3 c. flour , IT. cinnamon 14 tsp. cloves 1 2 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. baking soda , , 1 tsp. salt - v 2 c. honey or molasses 2* 2 c. mixed citron candied lemon, orange, pineapple and nuts (preferably blanched almonds). Beat eggs till light. Add sugar gradually, beating till well blended. Add chocolate. Sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, baking soda and salt. Add sifted ingredients to egg mixture alternately with honey. Chop mixed fruit and add to mixture. Spread dough into two 9x13 inch greased pans. Bake about 20 minutes. Cool. Ice with chocolate icing.

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from North Vernon. He not only makes stables out of old barn siding, but also picture frames and anything else his imagination dreams up. Heaton began his hobby in 1967 when he retired as a mechanic. He gets his bam siding by contacting area farmers and admits there is some expense involved in the hobby. It takes him about a day to complete a miniature stable. He said barn siding is harder to work with than other wood, because it is seasoned with knots and nails that he must work around. But regardless of the time and expense, the result of his labors communicates the true meaning of Christmas. ■ SCOTT Vickie Scott, A. Humphery to wed Dec. 20 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kline, formerly of Syracuse, now of Lakeland, Fla., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Vickie Jo Scott to Adron H. Humphery son of Mrs. Charles Welborn and the late Murlin Humphery of Frostproof, Fla. Vickie is a graduate of Central Noble High School and Adron is a graduate of Frostproof High School. The wedding will take place December 20 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Lakeland, Fla.