The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 December 1983 — Page 8

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed.. December 7.1983

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a Wise Men Still Seek Him... We invite you to attend one night of the LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE PROGRAM . . . Friday, December 9th at 7 p m Saturday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m. and again at 8:00 p.m., or gH| Sunday, December 11 th at 7 p.m. Nursery will be available for toddlers. Call 658-9151 Mt Jgb or 658 4474 foi tickets or stop by the church office. There is no charge for the tickets. 1 9:30 AM - Sunday Bible School Hour VP*' Ml I If 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship Hour i ■ ® Hl 7:00 P.M. LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE W ■ ■ PROGRAM ■ Fred Walls Carl Shearer B Associate Minister Minister I CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF MILFORD f ■ fourth And Henry Streets 658-9151 Milford ■

Tribute to Rotarians

(EDITORS NOTE: Rev. David Hyndman usually brings Ma to the Rotary Club's Rotary-Ann parties each holiday with his parody of rhyme directed at his fellow Rotarians. What follows is this year s effort, delivered at their party Monday night at which their ladies were guests.) All of you know the myth of St. Nick How he does what he does Is quite a neat trick. He appears In each town and this and that store At the same time which even puzzles you more. But. we are told, to keep our logic assauged. He has swarms of small elves also engaged. They are uniquely able, it seems to blow up to his size. And to be as he Is when they were his disguise. Now when Christmas Is over or before it has come. They furiously work till their fingers are numb. Feeding the reindeer and making the toys To be given to all those good girls and boys. They're a mischievous, fun-loving lot we are told Disdaining the greed of spinning straw into gold. The North Pole's their residence through the year it is said. But I have another theory running round in my head. Their elfin behavior escapes that cold clime And within and amongst is here all the time. I'm thoroughly convinced, though they're not renown, That there are elf-disposed creatures right here in our town. Now who are these people, aye there Is the rub, They're mostly members of the Rotary Club. If elfishness were a bubble within. It would explode when one donned a Rotary pin. For there's a wee elf in each Rotary member Open for business from day one to December. Now, I suppose, you all have the gist That I'm about to reveal some of those elves on my list. There's sprltely Ken Harkless with an eye all a'Twinkle . Who'll tell you he's still much too young for a wrinkle. Caskey and Cagey encourages your silver to clink or to clank Especially when the slinging clanks In his bank. Cherubic Chance leads us little lambs into song But we Bah and We Bleat for the words to the music are wrong. Elf Evans offers a remedy when your love's been eschewed. Buy from his store and tell you sweet nothings with food. That wee gnome, Dick Dltmer, makes us pay, and that's plenty, And some days you get only two fives for a twenty. And of Ganshorn the Giddy we all stand in awe, Os his gleeful, glorious, grandiloquent guffauw. Levernier's elfin magic with some help from Bill Cutter, Hooks us some salmon to digest with our butter. Pixie Peffley has Imprinted what he's always been wishing. A sign on his door that says, “He's Gone Fishing." And Troll Troutman's economic theory spans a wide range. For his trickle-down teases leave you no change. Then appears Hampton (Alias Roberto) to tickle you middle,

Two awards for Mail-Journal

The Mail-Journal was honored with two awards in the weekly newspaper category at the Hoosier State Press Association annual convention in Indianapolis last Saturday. Gary Lewis, a former M-J Lions entertained at family night Members of the Milford Lions Club and their families were entertained during a family night Christmas party at the community building on Monday night. Jennie Heckaman served a bountiful ham and chicken dinner. Carols were sung and games were played. The Lions presented Mrs. Heckaman with a certificate of appreciation and a gift certificate and her granddaugher Vickie Fultz with a Christmas gift for serving the club meals throughout the year. Mrs. Heckaman, in return, presented each family with a dish of homemade candy.

With his songs and his banter, his beret and his fiddle. Ambassador from Elfdorn Is Steve Arnold's vocation. He's not here, he must be somewhere else In the nation. Now when elves are needed to entertain southern troops. We graciously export Paul Penn and Lamar Sloops. Mike Harris now's a budding movie producer, not bad) No truth to the rumor. It's an underground movie starring his dad. Rev. Hunter and Bruce want to rebuild Oakwood Park. It might be somewhat easier to rebuild Noah's Ark. Al Tehan with some elf tricks In his pack. Creatively keeps the club treasury In black. Lew Immel would like to improve our mental formation A gigantic task for one who so loves education. Elf Dan Van Lue's business acumen Is not crass. Just a wry, elfin smile you can depend on Joe Gray To point out. when we're singing, just what makes us gay. Weaver the Wise Is a quiet and dignified elf But this bunch makes him giggle In spite of himself. Westfall the Winsome has patience and humor astralts. Else he'd falter and cry about those newNlPSCOrates. Hank Whelan's a help when the town air fogs up your glasses. For It's only smoke and fire from burning molasses. Elf Wysong reports, "It's a horse of a different color when all's done and said." For he takes care not of "Mister" but Vocational Ed. About things political Frank Putt Is quite a smarty, . Don't tell him this Is a Christmas nor a Republican Party. Tiny Tom Jackson wouldn't accept even five cents. For his elfish delight with his new realtor license. For that list rhyme, I apologize. It's not copacetic. That's what Is known as a license poetic. Henry Smith wants you to hitch your wagon to a star You may have to when he tries to raffle your car. BUI Cable, that right jolly old elf, you can bet Is sure to ask If you've your own fruitcake yet. From sly. smiley, and sagacious Sprite Schmucker You can get Insurance for an hour on your all-the-day sucker. Rapscalion Robinson repairs your head not your trunk Removing rascality, rhetorically. Shrink, shrank, and shrunk. Gilbert the Gremlin grlnnlngly writes the right ticket, And Avoids being a Grlnch who stole Christmas from some teachers who'd picket. Be assured that this elfish behavior lasts right to the end. It will permeate your history just like an old friend. For standing above you with a wide Impish grin Is Charlie Harris waiting to shovel you in. Well, this little ditty has come at last to conclusion. If you've been entertained, that's merely Illusion. So Merry Christmas from a handsome, bright elf That's none of you. so It must be myself. Rev. David Hyndman

reporter, was awarded third place in the Best News Series category for his articles on alternative education. Another former M-J reporter, Doug Walker, placed third in the Best Feature category for a story he wrote on Pete Rose. Six members of The Papers Incorporated staff attended this year’s convention. Editor Jeri Seely, Associate Editor Gail Widmoyer, and reporters Tom Charles, Cathy Brill, Jackie Amburgey and Deb Patterson made the hour trip to the state capital. More than Santa Claus? During the Christmas season, sometimes fathers will rise to great heights. On this particular Christmas holiday, father and his young daughter were walking in the mall. AU throughout their adventure father was saying, “Yes, Susie, this is Santa Claus, and yes, this is Santa Claus in Sears, and yes, this is Santa Claus in Penney’s and yes, that was Santa Claus on the street corner.” “But Daddy, exclaimed the baffled young girl, “How can there be so many Santa Clauses?” Turning to the joUy fellow in red, father sighed, “Santa, explained to Susie how you feU into the Xerox machine.” Angels sent A recent discovery on one man is that God loves men without fame our prestige. He sent the angels with glad tidings to the lowly shepherds on the hillside. His only Son was not bom in the grandest of hospitals, but instead, a humble stable. It must be true that he loves the rich, as well. His star guided the rich wise men to the Baby King.

,> • ’ r i * TREE TRIMMING — Ray Sorensen, left. Dr. Bruce Lamb, middle, and Rev. Paul Tinkel. right, brighten up the town of Milford with the Christmas Tree. The tree, which stands in front of the town hall, was decorated last Thursday and a Christmas carol sing and official lighting took place Thursday night. (Photo by Mark Weinstein) | OPENING SOON! Illi • Aorobics Classes • Sauna • Exorcise Equipment |Fj| | Body Shoppe |

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Grand jury still in session

A grand jury investigation was still in session at presstime today (Wednesday) regarding a state audit initiated by Pam Ward, Warsaw clerk-treasurer. As a result of the audit, eight city officials have been ordered to repay nearly SB,OOO to the city. Sorosis Club celebrates 75th birthday The Milford fifth grade special choir, under the direction of Donna Pollen, presented its first concert of the school year for the Sorosis Reading Club of Milford on Monday night. The concert followed a candlelight Christmas dinner served to the club in the United Methodist Church's fellowship room. Immediately after the concert dessert was served by the comittee, Vi Miller, Jan Mahr. Ellen Buhrt, Ellen Barcus, Donna Price and Marilyn Brown. To recognize the 75 years of the club’s existance. Gladys Brown, a 61-year member, reminisced about her years in the club, telling of both humorous and embarrassing events through the years. A poinsettia plant was presented to Mrs. Brown at the close of the evening. Dottie Williams and Flo Young were guests at the party.

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Five people have already repaid $2,083 to the city, but M.F. Renner, State Board of Accounts examiner, sent notification to eight asking them to repay an additional $5,888. Mayor Mike Hodges and Everett Dunkleberger. city public works superintendent, were each ordered to repay $833 for misuse of city funds and services. The other six ordered to repay include: Richard Hamman, city park superintendent, $533: Robert Hojspus, assistant public works superintendent, $315; Sarnie Brown, city police chief. $134; Tom Bums, city fire chief. $630; Max Huffer, captain of the Warsaw volunteer firemen, $600; and Robert P. Murphy, former city special projects coordinator, $2,125. Several officials and family members had used the city garage for personal repairs and municipally owned vehicles for personal vacations. Several were also charged with cashing donation checks and selling or taking city owned property. The grand jury investigation is expected to last at least a full day and didn’t begin until Tuesday afternoon. Process Marriage is a process of finding out what kind of a guy your wife would have preferred. — Quonset Scout.