The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 April 1982 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., April 14,1082

Henry Smith: From principal to banker

When the Lake City Bank opens its brand-new Wawaste Branch next Monday, the man sitting behind the manager s desk will be relatively new to the banking industry (he started with Lake City on November 22. 1981). but certainly not new to the Syracuse-Wawasee community. Henry Smith has lived in the Syracuse area for the past 14 years and most people will remember him as the principal of Wawasee High School from the time it first opened its doors. Originally from New Castle, he began his professional career tn Flora as a teacher; this was followed by eight years teaching in Centerville, and then by becoming principal at Wawasee He laughed, recalling his first introduction to Syracuse "I didn't even know where Syracuse was! I had to look it up on the map ' He explained that the first year in Syracuse, he was preparing for the opening of the new school the following school year “That first year, we met continually with Mr Arnold t Don Arnold, superintendent of schools* and put ’ together the program ." Why then did he choose to leave the field of education for the field of banking’’ “Actually, banking was the farthest thing from my mind.” he admitted "1 had not even opened the door " The “door” was opened for him when he was approached by officials from the bank, the rest, as they say. is history- - said that he opted for a career change at this point in his life for a number of reasons “I’m going to give you words." he explained Battle fatigue, educational burn-out. self-pity entered into it probably more than it should have and also probably a desire to move away" from the educational process into something that might, as they say, turn me on’ 1 found myself looking out the window quite a bit. not that it wasn’t busy, but it was the same type of busy work And 1 found t hat I was looking out the window thinking of things

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that might have been or could be And I felt that, at my age. I had to move quickly or no one would be interested later. " Are there similarities between his old and new jobs’’ “There is a parallel." he explained "1 have found this to be very true in my training at the bank — they are people persons, they work with you " Perhaps the main similarity, he commented, is that he will still be a manager "I’ve done that for 24 years in education managing things and people He has nothing but praise for the way his* new firm has gone about training him for his new petition „In effect, the former principal became a student “I was reading books; I was worried about why 1 didn’t understand something. I really worked And

HENRY SMITH

I spent two weeks as a teller." He admitted that was "frustrating in the first week but after that. I wanted to reach across the counter and pull people to my window so that 1 could put my expertise to use ” Henry admitted that he misses being around the students “I was tremendously in love with the young people and I miss the activity involving young people — they really kept me young — mentally I miss the kids ” He said that at this point, because his youngest son is still a student m the Lakeland School Corporation, he attends the activities his son is involved in “Otherwise. I stay home.” He explained that he feels he needs to put some distance between him and the students and devote his full energies to his new job This educator-turned-banker speaks with pride about his family, which includes his wife. Karen ("We’ve been married 27 years in June lovely, lovely person ’"» They have three sons Mark. 24. married and living m Lafayette. Brian, who married a Milford girl and gave the couple their only grandchild (a little girl born November 13th); and 17year old sort. Kevin, a junior at Wawasee Three booked at county jail Monday There were three area residents booked in the Kosicusko County Jail Monday evening. April 12. Those booked were: Ollie Ben Rochester. 25. r 3 Syracuse; Bonnie May Scott. 42. r 1 North Webster; and Alan Eugene Scott, 17. r 1 North Webster *- Rochester was booked and charged with illegal possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana and driving while intoxicated He was later released on his own recognizance Mrs Scott was picked up and booked on a body attachment warrant stemming from a Fulton County case Her son was charged with possession of marijuana He was released on his own recognizance

'The Big Apple' topic for Kiwanis Travelogue

Dennis Burkhart and "The Big Apple” (New York city,) will be presented on Thursday evening. April 22. by the Kiwanis Chibs of Lakeland, Milford and Syracuse. This will be the fifth program of the “Travel and Adventure Series." It is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Wawasee High School auditorium. Dennis Burkhart was bom in San Luis Obispo, Calif. While still a high school student he crossed the Pacific by cruise ship to live in Australia for a year. During this first travel-adventure. Burkhart developed an interest in photography which began with award winning photos in scholastic publications, expanded into studio and wedding photography and eventually led to publication in “National Geographic Magazine ." After attaining his degree in political science at Linfield College in Oregon. Burkhart joined the U.S. Peace Corps as an agricultural officer in Kenya, Africa. He spent five years in Africa and shortly before he left, he photographed the Indian Ocean reefs for the National Parks of Kenya, the National Museum and "National Geographic Magazine." He has also worked for the U.S. National Parks Service as a naturalist ranger acquiring precious experience that is apparent in his films. Photography and the love of nature have provided this creative direction for his active life and his expressive films. Burkhart's “The Big Apple." (New York city) will show that it means many different things to many different people. To some

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Simple homemade toys As the days get shorter and colder, your family is probablyspending more time indoors And. entertaining a whole crew of youngsters who are getting restless and difficult to live with during a rainy or snowy afternoon can be a challenge for any long-suffering parent However, the stress of a "shut-in" day can be offset by making a few simple games and toys. Here easy-to-make, old-timey playthings that can occupy the little ones while you catch your breath or finish up the chores The simple, but effective, spool racer is a good toy to start with To begin, you'll have to hunt up a large wooden spool This mav prove difficult, but plastic thread holders just don't make it! You'll also need a ‘ .pinch dowel or stick 3 inches long, a large bead (bigger than the spool's hole*, a strong 4-inch rubber band, and two small nails Turn the spool on end and drive the two nails into the wood on opposite sides of the spool's hole leaving enough of each nail exposed to hold the rubber band Wrap the elastic around the nails, thread it through the cylinder and then through the bead, and slip the dowel through the protruding rubber loop Now you're ready to race Wind the rubber-band motor, place the toy on a smooth surface, and watch it go? A homemade nng toss game will keep Mom or Dad occupied in the shop for a few minutes one damp evening and amuse even the smallest tyke for hours on end To make the ring posts, cut two Vxs"xs" pine bases Drill a L " hole into tße center of each square, and glue l /'x6” dowels into the openings Sand the rod tips and block edges to a safe, half-round bevel, and finish off the two ring posts with a light coal of varnish or wax Fashion your six rings from pieces of «*" hardboard. Using a jig or coping saw. cut 5-' 2 "-diameter "doughnut" circles with 3-* 2 " center holes Then set the two ring posts 5 yards apart, and let the youngsters test their skill! You probably remember this next toy from your own childhood, and chances are. today's youngsters will enjoy the easv-to-make plaything as much as you did. The "come back" can may be easily constructed if you simply tie a rubber band through holes punched about an inch or two apart m the center of the bottom and lid of a tin can a plastic-topped coffee container will work just fine* Then knot a short length of string to the middle of the ‘‘lastic and fasten a fishing sinker, a small stone, or some other weight to the cord. The toy w ill "boomerang" back to its original position w henever it’s rolled? And how about Grandma's old-time finger trap it s simple enough for a six-year-old to construct and devilish enough to capture the attention of a teenager Cut a 6"x12" piece of heavy paper and make two 8"-tong lengthwise slits, about 2" apart, down the middle Then, starting at the slitted end. roll the paper into a tube with an inside diameter of approximately one-half inch. Glue the joint, let it dry and then tell a friend, brother, or sister that you want him or her to help you with a “magic trick Ask your assistant to stick both index fingers into the tube Then tell him or her to pull them out And. finally, listen to your vicitm s howl of surprise when that proves all but impossible! And the hummer button is one more really simple toy that always proves fascinating, especially for the little ones. All you need is string, large buttons, and two 3-inch lengths of rounded wood (for handles*. Make holes 1 inch from each handle end Thread the holes in the handles and the buttons with string so the buttons are in the middle between the two handles. Twist the string tightly, and — when the handles are pulled apart — the buttons will spin and hum For FREE additional information on homemade toys or on THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS* magazine, send your name and address to Doing MORE ... With LESS.', care of this paper Ask for Reprint No. 551: “Toy Book”.

NEW YORK CITY

DENNIS BURKHART it’s a place for fun, for others it's a place for work and some call jt home New York has as many different faces as it has people Men in pin striped suits and briefcases dot Wall Street as million dollar deals are closed — while an Italian imigrant sells slices of pizza on Times Square. New York city - it’s a Broadway opening or a subway nde to the Bronx. It's Tiffany's and Sax’s or Macy's and Gimble's. It's the United Nations or the City Mission. But whatever New York is it’s a direct result of those people who call her home. To eight million people. New York, is more than a place to close a business deal, it 's more than a loge seat at the Shubert, it's more than a stop over point on a European tour — it’s a place to live, work and raise a family. This is the New York you'll see in Burkhart 's “The Big Apple,” (New York city).

Spring cleaning

By PATRICIA M. RATHBUN Extension Agent, Home Ec. There are many occasions that happen once a year — Easter, Christmas, birthdays and spring cleaning! Yes, that annual event of spring cleaning is generally prompted by a change in the weather and sunshine. Warmer weather encourages door and window openings to replace the stale winter house air with fresh, fragrant spring air. And as the curtains .are open to take full advantage of the warm sunshine, it reveals dirty windows. Theft of boat and five summer homes burglarized Kosciusko County Police have received six reports of thefts and break-ins of summer residents during the past week Oscar Downey. Elwood, reported the loss of a 10-foot aluminum boat which was stolen near his Barbee Lake residence within the past two weeks The boat was tied to a small camper parked in the back of his summer home At Tippecanoe Lake there were five trailer-' broken into last week The burglaries occurred at the Lakeview Trailer Park on the southside of Tippecanoe Lake. Mobile homes which were entered were those of George Hollingsworth. Kokomo; ’ Ed May, Muncie, Robert Taylor. Anderson; Mike Fisher. Huntington; and the Blackbum residence. County police reported two of the five trailers had been broken into previously. A list of items taken is unknown at this time until a complete inventory has been made by the owners. WHO KNOWS? 1. When was the first railroad chartered? 2. When did the U.S. Marines plant the flag on Iwo Jima? 3. Who wrote The Village Blacksmith? 4. Name the Secretary of State. 5. Name the “North Star State." 6. When did John Glenn Jr. make the first U.S. orbital flight? 7. What great American poet was born on. February 27? Answers To Who Knows • wo|pjßuot m .uush 'L E%l '0? uvnjqaj -q *mosauui|N '£ •jf Bieh W Japuexajv j•woipjSuoq quowspc,y\ Ajuaj-j f St-61 ‘CZ Aaenaqaj 7 jbSl 'BZ -ueoiqaj 1

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If you’re among the many women who dislike spring cleaning, you can take action to minimize the workload associated with it. First, get organized and make a plan of attack. A list comes in handy for this. Write down all the jobs needing to be done. Then, put them in priority — the job most needed to be done first, and so on. When making your list, be realistic. There are only so many hours in the day that can be devoted to cleaning. Don’t plan for more than you can do. Or divide your prioritized list into days. Keep your list posted and mark-off jobs once completed.* This gives you a real sense of accomplishment and encourages you to complete the list. Homemade cleaning products can also come in handy. Several basic ingredients are used frequently in home care products. These include common items such as ammonia, vinegar, baking soda.Uemon juice, salt, flour, detergent, cream of tartar and borax Take caution when making your own cleaners and never mix chlorine bleach or any cleaner with chlorine as an ingredient with ammonia or any other cleaner. It produces a toxic gas. A general household cleaner can be made by mixing two tablespoons ammonia, two tablespoons liquid detergent and one quart water For cleaning windows and mirrors, try one of the following solutions: Add four tablespoons household ammonia to one quart of warm water —for heavy greasy soil. Add two tablespoons vinegar to one quart of warm water —for water spots. Use one tablespoon kerosene to two quarts of warm water —for light greasy soil. Use one tablespoon washing soda to one quart of warm water. First, remove surface soil with tissue or a soft cloth. Then apply cleaning liquid with a soft cloth or sponge. Rub dry and polish with newspaper or cloth. Dusting furniture can be easier when you use a homemade dustless cloth. Spread a thin layer of your favorite furniture polishing oil or wax in an airtight tin, jar or other container. Place

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