The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 September 1981 — Page 7

Community Corner

; IWW " 11 *- Y A 1 J 1 •EVERYTHING’S GOING FINE” — Mart Tatman. right, of Syracuse underwent a kidney transplant three months ago and so far "everything’s been going Fine." Mark’s brother. Don Tatman. left, also of Syracuse, donated one of his kidneys for the transplant. < Photo bv Terri Chilcote)

Brothers doing fine after kidney transplant

By TERRI CHILCOTE "Everything's been going fine.” says Mark Tatman, 27. of Syracuse three months after his kidney transplant Mark suffers from glomerulonephritis. a kidney ■MV Sk ® wa OCTOBER WEDDING PLANNED — Wanda Perkins will-become the bride of James Stafford on Saturday. Oct 24. at 1:30 p.m. in the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church on Faw ley Street in Warsaw. Miss Perkins is the daughter of Morgan Perkins of Manchester. Mich., formerly of Warsaw, and the late Ora Lee Perkins. She is employed by Chore-Time Equipment Company. Milford. Stafford is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James (Doris' Stafford of Warsaw, and is employed by lakeland Sanitation. The couple plan io make their home in the Warsaw area.

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disease that prevents the kidneys from filtering and purifying the blood He has had the disease since he was 10 years old From last February to June 24. Mark had to be on a kidney dialysis machine three days a week for six hours at a time But on June 24. Mark received a new kidney, donated by his brother, Don Tatman. also of Syracuse The kidney transplant was performed at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis Mark remained hospitalized for 40 days while Don was released one week after the surgery According to Mark’s doctors, the first six months following the transplant are critical If the body does not reject the new kidney after six months. Mark s chances are good the kidney will remain a part of him for life. He receives weekly check-ups from his doctors So far. Mark says he feels great and the doctors have released him to go back to work Mark is completely off the kidney dialysis “It feels pretty good not to have to sit every other day for six hours.” he remarked Don said he came through his surgery fine. also. During surgery, the doctors discovered a cyst and removed that in the process 1Easy mark Remove black marks made by shoe heels on wax floors with a pencil eraser. It should get the mark up without damaging the wax finish.

Milford women home from Alaska

Three Milford residences, Edith Baumgartner. Zona Deeter and Fay Hollar, returned Saturday from a tour of Alaska on September 26 The three left Indiana on Monday. Sept. 7, for Chicago on an Amtrak train, from there they took another train to Seattle, Wash. In Seattle they boarded a state owned ferry which headed faJCetchikan. Alaska. An interesting note about their trip is the fact they rode the stateowned ferries and never boarded a cruise ship for the duration of the tour These ferries featured a top deck called the solarium, that allowed individuals such as back packers to ride, giving the trip a much more personal touch In Ketchikan they stayed two nights and one day and toured the city, viewed the interesting art work of the area such as the totem poles and then left for Sitka, the former Russian capital of Alaska. After a three-hour stay in Sitka they left for Juneau, the present capital of Alaska, where they Spent three days touring the city by foot, touring the famous Wickersham House, and visiting the Mendenhall Glacier Surprisingly, the weather was warmer in Alaska with temperatures in the 50‘s during their visit Leaving Juneau the next Retirees elect new officers Retirees Chapter of Local 1405 UAW met for a pot luck dinner on Wednesday. Sept 23, at Saint Martin de Porres Church Following the dinner election of officers were held Those elected were: Chairman — Laurel Harlan, Ligonier Vice chairman — Joe Baumgartner, Syracuse Recorder and financial secretary — Clyde Johnston, Syracuse Sergeant-at-arms — Laddie Straha, Nappanee Guide — Ed Drake, Syracuse Chuck Reed, president of Local 1405 UAW. hosted the meeting and presented all retirees in attendance with a UAW retirees pin The pins were furnished byLocal 1405 He announced the next meeting will be October 28 at 12 noon with the business meeting at 1 p m The meeting will be a pot luck dinner and all members are asked to take a dish and table service The local union will furnish the coffee Reed remarked all Weatherhead and Dana Retirees and their spouses are encouraged to attend this meeting Also any retirees from other UAW plants in the area are welcome to attend

stop was Skagway. From there they took a train to Lake Bennett, where the scenery was said to have been beautiful. They returned to Seattle by plane, where they took in the sites of the city, including the Space

Lakeland Kiwanis learn about value of wetlands

The Lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster viewed a film illustrating the ecological importance of wetlands Monday morning. Sept. 28. The film was presented byArnold Karr, manager of TriCounty Fish and Wildlife. The film pointed out that marshes, swamps and bogs help to protect fertile soil from erosion during heavy rains W<Hlands serve as a water storage by preventing rapid flow of rain into rivers and streams This helps to prevent the type of flooding that occurred in Indiana last spring It also preserves water for plant growth during the drier season. Wetlands provide feeding acres for wildlife and spawning grounds for fish. Water storage in swamps, bogs and marshes protect migrating waterfowl. So-called progress and improvement plans often destroy

Julie Ann Schofield becomes June bride of Nelson Preston II

Julie Ann Schofield, daughter of Mr and Mrs. James Schofield of Whiteland, became the bride of Nelson C. Preston 11. son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson C. Preston of Syracuse, on Saturday. June 13, at 3:30 pm in the Advent Lutheran Church in Greenwood. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was served by Anne Venter as maid of honor. Lisa Moles and Cindy Koltez were the bridesmaids. John Norman served as best man and the groomsmen were Joe Koltez and Russell Wilson Steve Staggs and Dan Walker were ushers for the ceremony. The flower girl was Bridgett Schofield and the ring bearer was Bryce Schofield Music for the service was provided by soloist. Judy Wiatr ’ and organist. Brenda Maxwell. A reception fallowed the ceremony, held at the church, during which the couple greeted guests.

■ * z i <- rJoB f - z 13U4<> ft--2 wwbH i 'V M jr9|^KKfl9SLMp-3 B \ 'T» WP HAPPY StTH BIRTHDAY — J«la May of Milford will celebrate her Mth birthday on Saturday. Oct. 3. Mrs. May was born in 1891 in North Dakota. She has lived in Milford for C7 years and has lived in the same house for M years. Mrs. May has three sons. Vernon. Milford; .Alvie. Elkhart: and Earl. Arizona; Her oldest son. Everett, died four years ago. Mrs. May's late husband. John, died in 1953. Happy birthday. Mrs. May. < Photo by Terri Chilcotel

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Needle, the monorail, and viewing the USS Missouri. On arriving in Chicago on Saturday, Sept. 26. they were greeted with a down pour of rain that lasted the duration of their trip home.

the value of wetlands. Land development projects take away the natural beauty of wetlands in many instances Fish and wildlife management areas are being set up to protect the value of wetlands. In other business. Chris Koher and Allen Hart awarded prizes for the recent Lakeland Kiwanis golf outing. Jerry Badskey reported on the ground breaking ceremonies for the new Kiwanis International Headquarters in Indianapolis New Lakeland Kiwanis President Larry Stackhouse announced plans for a training session for 1981-82 club officers and committee chairmen Wool flannel suits with beautifully tailored skirts and jackets are a must for the busv woman.

The honeymoon was spent in Las Vegas. Nev., and the couple is now residing m Indianapolis The bride is a graduate of Whiteland High School and the bridegroom is a graduate of Wawasee High School Bridge-O-Ranra opens season Lakeland evening Bridge-O-Rama opened Friday evening. Sept. 25. in a local restaurant. Mr. and Mrs. DeFord Hite, and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Gardiner, co-chairmen, greeted the players and handed out the parings for the season Dessert was served and several rounds of bridge were played. The high score winners of the evening were: Ladies, Ann Haffner, first; Jo Waltz, second. Jeanne Gardiner, third. Men, Robert Jones, first; Charles Haffner, second; Bob Ahrns, third.

K ****** ~MI b 'v ’ * kJ W ; SPECIAL SERVICE AW ARDS — Four members of the Wa wasee Kiwanis Club recently received Special Service Awards. They are left to right. Tony Mahler, Kenneth Wagner. Russell Yates and Ron Roberts.

Joe Martin new Kiwanis president at Syracuse

Wawasee Kiwanis Club installed new officers for the 1982 year, starting the first of October, at a dinner and program at a Dewart Lake Restaurant Friday evening, Sept. 25. Presiding at the dinner meeting was newly elected Lt. Governor of the Land-O-Lakes Division Bill Dawson and his wife Barbara. Those officers installed were: President — Joe Martin President elect — Terry McDonald Secretary — Jack Francis Treasurer — Robert Marion Board of Directors — OA Lambert and Donald Denney Past president Clair Mohler presented members of the club with special awards for their service to the club and community. Carl Freel was presented the Devoted Service Award as were Terry McDonald and Donald Denney. Robert Long received the Citizenship Services Award for work done in major emphasis. Special service awards went to Ron Roberts. Larry DeWitt. Mike Feaster. Tony Mohler. Russell Yates. Ken Wagner. Rick Baker and Bill Cox for their devotion to the new Syracuse Youth League started this past summer. The top award presented, the Kiwanian of the Year, was bestowed upon Robert Trolson. He chaired the committee that WHO KNOWS? 1. Who was Hippocrates? 2. What is a kumquat? 3. Name the principal gases that make up the earth’s atmosphere. 4. What holds the gases to the earth? 5. Which state is known as the “Granite State”? b. What did “Pandora s box” contain? 7. What class of animals is equally at home on the land and in the water? Aaswen Te WIN Kam •sueiqiqdiuy •£ •s„i ueuinq ||« pouiei -uo3 ~xog s.ejopueg.. • <Bo]oqi.<w U I '9 OJiqsdureH mon § AjiAerg > uoSjb pue uoSaxo uaSojAjiN '£ JirUJ SlUip |BAO 'pOJO|O3 -oSueao 'ipius y Z t . ooua -PS I«*RW J° aqt., $9 ueais -Aqd ,oai<) luapue uy I Oktoberfest at Bremen Bremen is celebrating its German heritage once again by hosting the Fifth Annual Oktoberfest that will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. October 2,3 and 4. The celebration will feature German bands, accordion players, and other musical performances along with ethnic foods, games, arts and crafts with exhibits. The festivities will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct 2, with a flag raising ceremony at the town hall The display booths of food and crafts will open beginning at 9 a m. as well as several events such as the Oktoberfest Gotf Open, Antique Engine Show, and quilt show Bremen Octoberfest promises something for the entire family.

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organized and executed the Syracuse Youth League. Trolson spent many hours and nights, not only in planning but the overseeing of the smooth operation of the Little League program in its first year. President Mohler stated his devotion to the program was never ending even when at times it seemed that nothing would DEVOTED SER VICE AWARD — Carl Free! of the Wawasee Kiwanis Club of Syracuse is shown holding the Devoted Service Award he was recently presented at the awards service beM by the club. /■ KIWANIAN OF THE YEAR — Robert Trolson recently received the Kiwania of the Year Award during a special awards presentation of the Wawasee Kiwanis Chib meeting.

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work. Trolson received a standing ovation from the packed room of members and their wives. A plaque with his name will hang at the Three Flags Drive-In for all to see. The last act of President Mohler was to pass the Wawasee Kiwanis Club gavel to incoming Joe Martin who promptly brought the evening to a close. v / X Z RECEIVES - PAST PRESIDENT PIN — Clair Mohler is shown being pinned by his wife. Arlene, with the Past President pin he received during a recent awards meeting of the Wawasee Kiwanis Club of Syracuse. CITIZENSHIP SERVICE AWARD — Robert Long recently received the Citizenship Service Award presented to Um by the Waw%see Kiwanis Club of Syracuse during the award presentation meeting.

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