The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 50, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 December 1983 — Page 7

Community Comer

Employee retires from grocery after 35 years

By MARK WEINSTEIN Staff Writer

There are times in life when all good things must come to an end. Lois Brower is finding this to be so as she prepares for her retirement after 35 years of working at Pletchers Food Store in Piercton. A lifelong resident of Piercton, Mrs. Brower has worked her entire life at Pletchers; Advancing from her beginning position in the bakery department, Mrs. Brower has seen several changes in the grocery business while enjoying the work which eventually allowed her to become secretary at the store the past 10 years. “I have really enjoyed working here because of the people,” said Mrs. Brower. “The customers I’ve met, the employees, and employers have been really great. They all have made this job fun for me and have helped me to come in every day.” “1 remember when I first started working, in the meat and produce departments we would wait on the customers,” informed Mrs. Brower. “Now it’s all selfservice and they pick out what they want.” In addition to the meat and produce changes, Mrs. Brower also has seen many changes in the price and pay figures since she began work. When 1 started working here, I was making 30 cents an hour,” informed Mrs. Brower. “Also, we have changed locations and have remodeled the building three times while also expanding the present store.” Sentimentally, Mrs. Brower has reluctantly accepted the changes of the old stock boys — most of them now shop at Pletcher’s. “Remembering them when they worked here, and seeing them now with their wife and children, it makes me feel old. ” Although she has noted several changes in the grocery business, store manager Clint PJetcher has . seen Mrs. Brower continue to be consistent in her work at the store. “Working with Lois has been a very interesting experience,” PICKWICK™! THIJkTItI ISfUCUStI 4S7«ltO| Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon. 2:ooMatinee "Smurfs And The Magic Flute” RATED G STARTS FRIDAT ”A Christmas Story” RATED PG Fri.-Sat. 7.00 & 9:00 Sunday 5:00 & 7:00

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CALLING IT QUITS — Lois Brower, sitting, concludes 35 years of work at Pletcher’s Food Store. December 31. Mrs. Brower, who has worked at the Piercton grocery store her entire life is seen above with Pletcher’s current manager, Clint Pletcher.

said Pletcher. “But she has always been a consistent and I have asked many times for her advice on some important matters.” “Her knowledge has been very helpful to me,” continued Pletcher. “She has helped us solve some big problems, and that will be missed.” Mrs. Brower, joining her husband who has already retired, hopes to travel some while leaving the full-time job that has taken up many hours throughout her lifetime. Although Mrs. Brower has set December 31 as her last “official” day at Pletcher’s, she Hollar brothers visit in Florida Four of the Hollar brothers and their families enjoyed spending a few days and nights together at Punta Gorda, Fla. They were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hollar and son Rodney of Milford; Mr. and Mrs. Evertt Hollar of St. Cloud. Fla. , Mr. and Mrs. Junior Hollar of Syracuse; and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hollar, who have residences in both Syracuse and Orlando, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hollar and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hollar also enjoyed visiting Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hollar of Nappanee while traveling through in Kissimmee, Fla., on their way home.

noted she’s not totally leaving her work duties at the store. “I’m not totally leaving Pletcher’s,” said Brower. “I’ll work part time as a cashier, but it won’t be anything like I have been doing, which will give me some more time to do other things.” Since she has spent the majority of her life working, Mrs. Brower feels her time has been spent well. “I wouldn’t trade working here for anything,” said Mrs. Brower. “I will miss getting up and coming into work. Not all jobs are like that, but Pletcher’s is a nice place to work, with good people.” Whatever she ends up doing, she will always carry fond memories of her working days at Pletcher’s. Pletcher’s in turn will remember the hard work and dedication Lois Brower has turned in during the growing years of Pletcher’s Food Store.

Meals for older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The American Legion, SR 13 Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; and the Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw. Meals for Older Americans is for persons 60 years or older and is a chance to meet new friends and enjoy hot, nutritional meals. The sites are opened several hours each day including noon for programs. Meals for Older Americans is not associated with welfare but is for the promotion for better health for the older population. Donations are accepted for the meals. The site directors request all persons planning on attending the meals to make reservations by 1 p.m. the day prior to attending. Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations December 29-J anuary 4 THURSDAY — Tomato juice, turkey tetrazini over rice, buttered peas, baking powder biscuit

LOUISA’S LETTER

Dear Louisa, Why are some people so contrary? 1 know a person who always does just the opposite of what he thinks other people want to do. if his wife wants to go out he wants to stay home or visa versa. If the children want to see a parade he takes them to the movies. Then he expects them to say they like the movie better than the parade. 1 don’t know what’s the matter with him-has he some kind of obsession to make others do what he wants them to do and prove

Making New Year's Eve parties a safe success

By JILL MCKOWEN Extension Agent Home Economist All year long you have been going to other people’s parties. Now — it is your turn and the temptation is to pay back all your entertaining debts with a New Year’s Eve buffet. That does sound like a good idea, doesn’t it? But first, decide how many people you can safely, economically and realistically serve. Then make up the guest list and party menu. If cold cuts are part of the holiday party fare, make sure that they are fresh and kept chilled. Do not allow them to stand at room temperature too long. Instead, use several trays of food. While one is on the table, keep the rest refrigerated. Bring out a fresh tray frequently to replace those partly used. Then meats stay cold and bacteria does not have a chance to grow. Deviled eggs, cheese and sour cream must all be kept cold. Serve only what is needed at any one time and replace with fresh, chilled foods when needed. Be especially careful with egg nog. A punch bowl of egg nog that stands for hours at room temperature is a fine breeding place for bacteria. Keep the egg

with honey, fresh banana, milk, tea and coffee FRIDAY — Potato soup with crackers, sloppy joe on bun, cole slaw, chocolate brownie, milk, tea and coffee MONDAY - Closed TUESDAY — Orange juice, ham and navy beans, scalloped

Bitter cold grips holidays

With more snow forecasted for today and a travelers advisory currently in effect, Mother Nature shows no signs of letting up on her version of “The Big Chill.” The area is getting a brief spell of relief from the artic cold which set record low temperatures around the nation over the Christmas weekend. Locally, the mercury plummeted from a low of -18 degrees on Friday to an even lower -27 degrees on Saturday morning. Gusting winds pushed the wind chill factor well into the minus 50s and 60s. Residents attend leaion acrHierina ■WjNNWNN RNiglllPl ■■■we Indiana Veteran’s Home was the site of the second annual District Men’s meeting in Lafayette, December 10, which was attended by members from the Lakeland area. Sponsored by West Lafayette Legion Post 492 and Lafayette Post 11, meals were served to all Legionnaires and famililes at the posts. Over 500 plates of fruit were wrapped accompanied with Christmas cards during the event, with several other posts bringing gifts for the veterans and widows in attendance. During the session, North Webster’s post, along with four other divisions and one auxiliary group donated SSOO for the expansion of a room in the new building erected at the grounds. Mr and Mrs. Tim Darr, Syracuse Post 323; Jerry and Kay Lowe, David and Sue Heath, Elinore Eyneart, Ed McCorkle, of North Webster Post 252; and Leesburg Post member Thelma McCorkle all attended the meeting.

he is boss? What can we do to change him? A.8.-Ga. Answer: I doubt if you can change him but one day it will probably dawn on him that the people around him have built up so much resentment against the way he acts that the children will get away from him as soon as possible. Louisa Address: Louisa, Box 532, Orangeburg, S. C. 29115

nog well chilled and replace the supply often. Bacteria can cause food poisoning. All they need to grow is the right combination of time, temperature and moisture. Be sure you have adequate refrigerator space to store the larger quantities of food. Keep the hot foods hot (above 140 degrees Fahrenheit) and the cold foods cold (below 40 degrees) when serving food. Meat casseroles in chafing \ dishes, salads that do not need constant refrigeration, thermal serving containers, hot bread in a

It happened ... in Milford

10 YEARS AGO, DEC. 26,1973 A group of high school boys were out all afternoon Wednesday helping to push cars out of snow banks — we’ll not name them for fear of missing someone. The snow which fell on Wednesday was from 11 to 17 inches deep. Schools in the area which reported no plans of closing last Wednesday noon did close at 1:45 a.m. that day and students received an extended Christmas vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Dave McGrew left Saturday for Laguna Beach, Calif., where they will spend a

corn, rye bread with margarine, pineapple ring, milk, tea and coffee WEDNESDAY - Cranberry juice, orange-glazed chicken quarter, carrot coins, cole slaw, whole wheat bread with margarine, peanut butter cookie, milk, tea and coffee

Goshen College weather observer Lores Steury reported that, based on average temperature, Saturday was the coldest day ever recorded at the college. The average temperature for the day was -15 degrees. The forecast for the rest of the week indicates that extreme cold should return on Thursday. Forecasters are calling for a chance of snow on Thursday with warming temperatures by Saturday. Nader and seat belt law Consumer advocate Ralph Nader challenged President Reagan recently to buck the auto industry and require new cars to come equipped with air bags or automatic seat belts beginning in 1985. Harvest damaged Persistent heavy rain recently has delayed the Australian wheat harvest and caused deterioration in the quality, government officials reported.

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BPW hold Christmas meeting The Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s dub met Wednesday, Dec. 14, in a local restaurant for the December meeting and Christmas party. Pat Benson, Jean Niles and Peg Smith were hostesses. Carol Elder, president, presided over the business meeting with 22 members present. All members wished to “share” in making Christmas happier for several families in the community Following a gift exchange, games were played and a reading, “Christmas In Heave,” was given by Ann Schrock. Poinsettia plants were the door prizes won by Lois Shearer, Mae Rinker and Blanch Mason.

bun warmer are ways of holding foods at their proper temperatures. Never allow perishable foods to stand at room temperature more than two hours. Holiday meals are fun, but need careful planning. Consider the number of people you can safely serve, how much time it will take you to prepare the meal, size and quantity of cooking equipment you have and your supply of eating utensils and dishes. Have a happy and food safe New Years!

week with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dave McGrew, Jr. Mr. McGrew, the younger is a sales representative in the California area for R.R. Donnolly Co., a printing firm. Mrs. McGrew is the former Judy Bowen, daughter of Indiana Governor and Mrs. Otis Bowen. 26 YEARS AGO. DEC. 26,1963 Lois Evans and Richard Geiger of Milford are enrolled in credit classes at the Indiana University South Bend-Mishawaka Campus during the current fall semester. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Vanlaningham and children are spending the holidays in Florida. Paul Hamilton, a student at Western Michigan College at Kalamazoo, Mid)., is spending his Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hamilton, at Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Curtis of r 2, Milford are the parents of a daughter bom Thursday, Dec. 19, at Goshen General Hospital. 36 YEARS AGO, DEC. 24.1953 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young and son and daughter, John and Linda, will go to Evansville on Friday morning to spend vacation with Mrs. Young’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Poehlein. Mrs. Irvin Coy entertained her Sunday School class, the Builders, of the First Brethren Church, Saturday night at their home. She was assisted by Katilou Ulrich. The Christmas story was told and games were played. After gifts were exchanged refreshments were served. Milford Boy Scouts held their Christmas party Sunday evening at the home of Scout Douglas Miller. Mrs. Miller served refreshments. About 30 boys were present to enjoy the games and a gift exchange. The Scout Master and Assistant Scout Master were present. There will be no Scout meeting on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Method and son, Jerry, left Saturday morning for Coral Gables, Fla., where they will visit the Frederick Klines for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beer and sons, Ted and Bob, are spending Christmas with Mrs. Beer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jessop, at Connersville, Ind. Strange cookbook All some girls know about cooking is to bring a male to a boil. — Mainsheet, Bainbridge.

Wed., December 28,1163 - THE MAIL-JOURNAL

CALENDAR Week Os December 28 To January 4 WEDNESDAY Ladies AH 7 am., at Syracuse Church of the Brethren Syracuse Fire Department 7 p.m., regular meeting at the Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3769 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Chib on Vernon Roa d Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Al-Anoa 9:30 a.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Churc, Syracuse FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis \ \ / J Milford Community Building North Webster Town Board ■ 5 p.m., the North Webster Town Hall, year end meeting Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee Episcopal Center (AU Saints Episcopal Church) south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Chib on Vernon Road Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis Z"—t 7 a.m., at Gropp’s Syracuse [ SUNDAY * HAPPY NEW YEAR MONDAY .LMCTuSZ - Legal holiday TUESDAY Syracuse-Wa wasee Rotary ' 12 noon. Beacon Restaurant Womens Fellowship 7 p.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Kosciusko County Photo Pbiles Camera Club | 7 p.m., Kiwanis Room above Hull House and Hull Hardware, South Buffalo St., Warsaw Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club 7:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary, Ancil Geiger Unit 226 7:30 p.m. Aloteen 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Church of God WEDNESDAY Ladies Aid 7a.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., Beacon Restaurant /•’jlrA North Webster Town Board s gMjWgg, ~ 7 p.m., Town Hall Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p»m., Milford Masonic Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-hlf mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m, Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 1 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse

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