The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 October 1983 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., October 2£, 1983

- .-ww ’/'* Bm* CONSIDERING RETIREMENT — After 25 years of raising ducks as a contract producer for Maple Leaf. Glenn Price is considering retirement. Price was honored Monday with a visit in his home from Terry Tucker. Maple Leaf president, who presented him with a money clip and kind words for his years of service. Pictured above from the left are: Price’s wife. Kathryn. Price and Tucker. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

Retiring after 25 years? Price must decide duck farm future

By GAIL WIDMOYER Staff Writer “I’m really weighing this up,” commented Glenn Price about his tentative retirement from raising ducks as a contract producer for Maple Leaf Farms, Inc. Price first raised ducks on his rural Miford farm in 1957 for Mire Litman who sold out the following year to Maple Leaf. “Glenn has seen many changes come about,” commented Terry Tucker, Maple Leaf president, who surprised Price with a gift of appreciation at his home Monday. “He has always been an avid supporter of Maple Leaf as well as an outstanding producer.” Price, a retired rural postal carrier, attributes his devotion to the business to the success he has had over the years. “Ducks have been good to me,” commented the farmer who has raised an estimated 3'a million ducks in 25 years. But Price wouldn’t have been successful at his alternate occupation without the help of family and hard work. “We are very

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thankful to Terry for what turned out to be a family project,” commented Mrs. Price. Price’s son, Stanley, is presently employeed by Maple Leaf and al) of his children, Philip, Susan, Glenn, Jr., and Kathy had some part in the duck raising business. “The ducks run your life,” continued Price explaining it is an occupation “you have to live with.” When Price first began raising ducks, the ducklings were kept warm with coal brooders. “I’ll never forget the day I was told 1 could do it with gas,” Price reminisced, “so 1 converted to bottle gas and it worked wonderful. The secret of raising ducks is brooding them. ” Price noted the family experienced some trials and tribulations, but his wife explained the family “learned as we went along.” When the Prices first began raising ducks, the birds were allowed to roam on the farm and enjoy Turkey Creek which runs through the Price property. Now all ducks are raised in total confinement. Another change Price has seen is the way the birds are taken to the processing plants. Mrs. Price remembers placing the ducks individually into crates to be loaded on trucks and taken to the plant, some ducks even had to be removed from frozen water before they could be packed. Now up to 1,500 ducks are loaded onto one semi for transport. Raising Ducks The big secret to raising ducks according to Price, is “keeping them good and dry and making sure you eliminate the bad ones.” Besides feeding and keeping the birds warm, Price was also responsible for vaccinating the ducks three times each year. “This year, we had no sick ducks,” noted Price, which may be one reason he would decide not to retire from the business. Another reason Price may not retire is because he’s “always enjoyed raising ducks.” The farm occupation has turned into a hobby with the Prices collecting miniature ducks wherever they go. The Price family remembers what a pleasure and learning experience raising ducks has been for them. Besides dealing with the birds, the Prices have given

tours of their operation to groups from Canada and Germany as well as school children. And when all of the children were home, the family “ate duck a lot.” The Prices also stressed their relationship with Maple Leaf as another reason they enjoy raising ducks. “Maple Leaf has just been nice to us,” agreed Mr. and Mrs. Price. “They are good and fine people.” Price has several months to decide if he wants to continue with his duck business after 25 years and when the couple returns from a vacation in Florida, their buildings may once again be full of feathers. Bowl-A-Thon in November for Saint Jude The leaders of the Junior Bowlers have made it known that the donations currently being taken at the State Bank of Syracuse are only one way area residents may contribute to the Saint Jude Hospital. Youngsters in the Syracuse community are currently seeking sponsors for a Bowl-A-Thon to be held November 12-19 at the Wawasee Bowl. Both Jeanne Gardiner and Lori Welty were unaware of the fact a Bowl-A-Thon was being planned when they made the statement in a recent news release that the letter campaign was the only fundraiser. Both women are concerned that youngsters may have problems when they approach potential sponsors and want the public to know that the Bowl-A-Thon is indeed sanctioned by the Saint Jude Research Hospital. Named to commission Charles Sappenfield, Ball State University professor of architecture, heads a list of five people who have been named officers of the Indiana Commission on Aging and Aged. Sappenfield has been active in the design of a number of structures which serve the elderly, according to Jean Merritt, executive director of the Indiana Department on Aging and Community Services. A Fulbright Scholar, he earned his masters degree at the Royal Danish Academy in Denmark. His undergraduate degree is from North Carolina State, where he received the Alpha Chi Medalist Award for “showing the greatest architectural potential and for services to the school.” Others named to the commission are: Marvin Isley, Franklin, first vice chairperson; Harold Stark, Highland, second vice chairperson; Marian Miller, Lafayette, third vice chairperson; and Edward Smith, Fort Wayne, secretary. Harmless ANAHEIM, CALIF. - Many people who think they suffer from incurable herpes may actually be afflicted with nothing more than canker sores - annoying but harmless lesions of the mouth - a dentist told the American Dental Association recently.

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Car repair pitfalls

Most service centers that repair cars are honest, reports the Better Business Bureau, but there are still sone in the car fixit business that operate on the “scare ’em and repair ’em,” principle. Your best protection against these dishonest persons or incompetent repair work, is to be aware of the common malpractice techniques. Watch out for these schemes: The ball joint joke. The front wheels of your car are moved left and right by an assembly that utilizes a ball/socket joint. This joint has to be flexible in order to work. If you don’t know this, a disreputable mechanic can wobble the joint so it appears ready to fall out of the socket. You could end up signing an order for a new assembly that is not needed. If you keep the car’s front end aligned and lubricated, you will get at least four years or 50,000 miles of use before the joint needs attention. The shock absorber scam. The mechanic, or usually a gas attendant, checks your car’s oil level. He notices oil on a front shock absorber (which he squirted on while you weren’t looking). The shock, he says, is dangerous and could cause an accident. He can, of course, put a new shock on the car right away. Drive this way, please. Shock absorbers can leak oil when they go bad. But there are other warning signs easier to spot: the car body sways; the front-end dips when you brake; the ride is bouncy. Shocks Older Hoosier of the year named by governor John F. McKee of Williamsport in Warren County was named “Older Hoosier of the Year” at the 1983 Indiana Governor’s Conference on Aging held recently in French Lick. Jean Merritt, executive director of the Indiana Department on Aging and Community Services, the state agency which sponsors the conference, commented, “Mr. McKee, like all other nominees, personifies the spirit and enthusiasm of older Hoosier citizens. He loves to travel. So he organizes trips for the elderly.” Mr. McKee also sends birthday and wedding anniversary cards to older citizens and has helped develop nutrition sites. He is also active on his Council on board of directors. The 73 year old instructs people in crafts, supervises 10 senior clubs with 1,000 members and raises funds for the Williamsport Senior Center The president of the Retired Federal Employees Organization, Mr. McKee has been state vice president of the Indiana Federation of Retired Employees. Turn on music, turn off pounds “When you feel hungry, simply put on some music, take a few deep breaths, relaxe and you will reduce stress —a major cause of overeating,” explained Dr. Harold Voth, faculty member at the Menninger Foundation School of Psychiatry. A New York weight loss specialist, Dr. Stanley Title agreed, ’’There’s no doubt that music can be used in place of eating.” Dr. Title claims to have used music therapy to treat nearly 500 dieters in the past five years, with a success rate of 99 per cent. Soybean supplement may help Researchers in Israel say a daily dose of soyben supplement may allow diabetics to cut down or eliminate their insulin intake. ’’lf all diabetics on medication took this supplement, they could cut down their daily (insulin) requirement by 25 per cent, and about one-third would be able to stop medication,” said Dr. Yoram Kanter, head of the research team at the Rambam Hospital in Haifa. “Soy is a breakthrough for treating diabetes,” said American diabetes specialist Dr. Juan Munoz. ’’lt makes insulin less necessary, so that if diabetics are producing any in their pancreas, and many do, the insulin becomes far more effective.”

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It happened . . . in Milford

M YEARS AGO. OCT. K. im The Milford town board has set Wednesday, Oct . 31, as the otdy time for trick or treat in that town. Dawn Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Young of Milford celebrated her eigth birthday E Serving our country I DEAN OU VER Army National Guard Pvt. Dean A. Oliver, son of Richard and Sarah Oliver of rl Cromwell, has completed one station unit training (OSUT) at the US Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga OSUT is a 12-week period which combines basic combat training and advanced individual training. The training included weapons qualifications, squad tactics, patrolling, landmine warfare, field communications and combat operations. Completion of this course qualifies the soldier as a light-weapons infantryman and as an indirect-fire crewman. Soldiers were taught to perform any of the duties in a rifle or mortar squad. He is a 1983 graduate of Wawasee High School, Syracuse. RICHARD ROLLINS Army National Guard Pvt. Richard D. Rollins, son of Eugene O. and Judith A. Rollins of r 3 Syracuse, has completed one station unit training (OSUT) at the US Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga. OSUT is a 12-week period which combines basic combat training and advanced individual training. The training included weapons qualifications, squad tactics, patrolling, landmine warfare, field communications and combat operations, completion of this course qualifies the soldier as a light-weapons infantryman and as an indirect-fire crewman. Soldiers were taught to perform any of the duties in a rifle or mortar squad. DOUGLASBONE Air National Guard Airman Douglas L. Bone, son of Myra L. Bone of r 2 North Webster, has been assigned to Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., after completing Air Force basic training. During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. The airman will now receive specialized instruction in the avionics systems field. He is a 1980 graduate of Wawasee High School. DOUGLASSPENCER Navy Seaman Recruit Douglas R. Spencer, son of Ervine and Leona Spencer of 317 N. East St., Bremen, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, 111. During the eight-week training cycle, trainees general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 basic occupational fields. Included in their studies were seamanship, close order drill, Naval history and first aid.

Saturday with a party at her home. Joe Hamsher of New Paris has sold the H A H Machine and Welding Co., located on Main St., Milford, he announced today The new owners are John and Richard Fritz of Nappanee, and will take over Nov. 1. John W. Clay, employee of the Milford branch of toe First National Bank of Warsaw, has completed study at toe second Indiana Agriculture Banking School at Purdue University. 29 YEARS AGO. OCT. 21,1993 Conservation officer Earl Money was the Monday evening speaker before the Milford Lions club at the Melody Case. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Morehead of Milford are the parents of a six pound, eight ounce daughter, born Monday at 3:50 a.m. in the Goshen General hospital. The baby girl has been named Glenda Lynn. The Milford senior class presented its class play, ’’You Can’t Take It With You, ” in an excellent manner in the Milford Community building last evening (Wednesday). Monday night and Tuesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Beer on r 2 Milford were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Emch of Girard, O. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Park of Silver Lake were Sunday dinner guests of Ifr. and Mrs. Jesse Miller at Milford M YEARS AGO. OCT. 22.1953 The Milford Junior High Future Homakers met Tuesday in the home .ec. room. The meeting was brought to order by Miss Bowers and the FHA song

Petitioners want to see red again

President Reagan and the M&M Mars company are presently being petitioned by an Machine finds disability cheaters An incredible piece of new medical equipment has been introduced recently which may significantly reduce the monies spent on false disability claims. Dr. Talmage Hiebert, of the American Disability Evaluation Research Institute in Ann Arbor, Mich., says the medical tool measures an individual’s ability to push, pull and lift in different positions. If the results vary much as they are being plotted on a graph it indicates the patient is faking. If so the patient may be one of those people falsely receiving a share of the over $22 billion paid out each year by the Social Security Administration. Should a disability prove genuine a good indication is given the physician by the results of the test of the patients capabilities. An accurate estimation of what job, if any, the patient could hold.

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was sung by the groups Mary Helen Rassi gave a short talk on the FHA convention. Those who attended the convention were Joyce Weisser, Nancy Wise, Lio da Young and Mary Helen Rassi Stanley E. Martin, HM. 3, USN, of Camp Leieune nc spent the weekend with his wife the former Elsie Kline, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Kline Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clark of LaGrange, were the guests Sun day of Mr. and Mrs. William G Burgett. • Mr. and Mrs. William Milter and daughters Wendy Sue and Donna Gayle, of south Main Street, have returned from a month’s visit with their parents at Philadelphia. Pa. This week Mr. Miller is in Cleveland. Ohio, on business. 59 YEARS AGO. (MT. 26.1933 Century of progress visitors on Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rex and Mr. and Mrs. Ford Overlease Charles Bird has been harvesting his crop of pumpkim at his truck patch here in town and has about 300 pie pumpkins from a very small patch. It has been announced that the first basketball game of the season will be played with Syracuse at the community building. A marriage license was issued to Floyd Garber, farmer of Bremen, and Ida Chupp, daughter of Ira Chupp of Milford. The sugar drawing was held in the basement of the Sharp Hardware Store Saturday night because of the hard rain that prevented it from being held on the street.

organisation which wants to see red M&Ms again. The petioning organization is known as the Society for the Restoration and Preservation of Red M&Ms and has an approximate membership of 35. The group was founded by 19 year-old Paul, Hethmon of Knoxville, Tennessee. The goal of the organization is simply to be able to obtain their favorite candy, red M&Ms. The small candies which were taken off the market in 1976 fallowing the red-dye cancer scare. Unfortunately for the candy addicts, however, an M&M Mars spokesperson told USA Today that, even thought the red dye was safe, there would be no plans for its use in the future. Prize winner OSLO, NORWAY - Lech Walesa, founder of Poland's Solidarity labor movement which shook the Communist world, won the Nobel peace prize recently for his fight on behalf of the “unconquered longing ' of all people for peace and freedom. Walesa said he would give the approximately $190,000 award to Poland's Roman Catholic Church.