The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 January 1984 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., January 4,1984

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Community Comer

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. January 5-11 THURSDAY - Apple juice, liver and onions with gravy, mashed potatoes, tossed salad with french dressing, stoneground wheat bread with Story hour set at Syracuse Syracuse Public Library will have a children's story hour on Tuesday, Jam 10, at 1 p.m. with a movie and special guest story teller, Mrs. Roberta Powers

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COUPLE PLAN JULY WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Hyndman, 309, Cherry 54., Pierceton, have announced ‘the engagement of their daughter. Kelly Annette Hyndman, to Brian J.D. Geiger, North Webster. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Geiger. P.O. Box 29 North Webster. Miss Hyndman is a 1982 graduate of Whitko High School and is currently employed at Yogi Bear’s Jeliystone Park in Pierceton. Geiger graduated from WaWasee High School in 1982 and plans to attend Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, in January to study architectural engineering. He is currently employ ed at United Technology * Essex Wire. Columbia City. The couple plans a July 7 wedding.

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margarine, cherry crisp, milk, tea and coffee n FRIDAY — Grapefruit juice, tuna and noodle casserole with cheese topping, three-bean salad, golden flaky roll with margarine, spice sheet cake, milk, tea and coffee MONDAY — Apricot nectar, meatloaf and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon bits, stone ground wheat bread with margarine, oatmeal cookie, milk, tea and coffee TUESDAY — Grapefruit juice, pork cutlet with gravy, hot German potato salad, buttered beets, pumpernickel bread with margarine, tapioca pudding, milk, tea and coffee WEDNESDAY — Hawaiian Punch, chili con came, cheese on crackers, cole slaw, banana, milk, tea and coffee Deadline set for Indy 500 queen contest Mr. Andre B. Lacy, 1984 Indianapolis 500 Festival President, announced recently that January 31 is the deadline for tries for this year’s 500 Festival Queen contest. Mr. Lacy stated that all entries, which are available through the 500 Festival Office, must be post-marked or hand delivered to that office by January 31 in order to be eligible. Any young lady who meets the eligibility requirements may enter the contest. A complete list of contest rules and an entry form can be obtained by writing the 500 Festival office at One Indiana Square, Suite 1665, Indianapolis, Ind., 46204. Tri-State increases tuition * Dr Beaumont Davison, president of Tri-State University in Angola, has announced a tuition increase which will become effective in the 1984-85 school year. The cost per credit hour will increase 10 percent over the current 1983-84 rate. In releasing this information. President Davison stated, “The additonal funds will allow for a substantial increase in institutional contribution to financial aid These new rates will allow for the maintenance of continued academic quality in the career oriented programs of the institution." Jbr. Davison noted that the tuition increase will be substantially below that expected to be in effect at most other comparable institutions in the Midwest. New stamp The U.S Postal Service will issue a stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Archives on April 16, 1984 The design uses profile silhouettes of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

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CELEBRATE 30TH ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weaver, r 3 Box 608, Syracuse, celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary Monday, Dec.. 26. They are the parents of five children including: Mrs. Joseph (Kathy) Martin, Mrs. George (Connie) Jones, Mrs. Robert (Judy) Bachtel, and Mr. Jack Weaver, all of Syracuse; and Mrs. Stuart (Donna) Jackson. Miford. They also have five grandchildren. Richard and Mary (Stuckman) Weaver were married Dec. 26, 1953 in the home of his mother, Mrs. Glada Weaver, located at 207 E. Boston St.. Syracuse. The late Rev. Albert Troys performed the ceremony. Mrs. Weaver is the daughter of Ned and Bertha Stuckman, Syracuse.

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NIPSCo, REMC advise —

Dialing down and conserving pays

BY DEEJAYNES STAFF WRITER The recent frigid temperatures have put a strain not only on the heating systems, but the pocketbooks of Kosciusko County residents. With even colder weather forecast for January and February, this reporter contacted representatives from NIPSCo and REMC to find their views on energy conservation and advice they could offer energy consumers. Tom Retseck, district manager for NIPSCo, says that when discussing energy conservation with customers, the question he encounters most often is, “Last winter I conserved by setting back my thermostat to 63 degrees at night, and 68 degrees during the daytime, in a much milder than normal winter, and my bills were still higher than the previous winter. Therefore, does it pay for me to conserve?” The answer to that question, according to Retseck, is that by not conserving,, the bill would have been considerably higher than even the one the customer received. “Os the gas bill each customer receives, approximately 80 percent goes directly to the transmission and exploration companies,” he said. Retseck continued to say, “These costs have escalated drastically during the past few years. Under current laws, the cost of new natural gas supplies will be deregulated by 1985, and there is some speculation that this might cause gas prices to increase further.” He added that if this is true, it will pay consumers to be more aware of how we use energy and to make attempts to Mrs. Hann visits San Jose, Calif. Mrs. Jesse (Joan) Hann, r 1 Syracuse, recently returned from visiting her granddaughter, Dawn Hann, in San Jose, Calif. Mrs. Hann traveled via Amtrack train to California and found traveling through the mountains interesting. She enjoyed her 10 days with her granddaughter and the many attractions they visited during her stay. Some of these were San -Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39 and the shops in Sausalito as well as a tour of Alcatraz. Mrs. Hann began her Amtrack journey in Elkhart, then transferred at Chicago and ended the rail trip in Oakland, Calif., where she was picked up by her family. Homemakers hold Christmas party Leesburg Homemaker’s Club met Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the home of Jean Alberts for their Christmas party and supper Mrs. Max Anglin assisted the hostess in serving 13 members and two guests: Jill McKowen, county extension agent, and Ruth Hamman. At the supper hour, the hostess gave table grace and after the supper hour, the president held a short business meeting. A gift exchange was held and Jill McKowen gave a talk about her family life. The next meeting will be held January 18 at the home of Mrs. Morris Huffman. Farm Science Day set for Jan. 12 “Soybean [reduction 1984 and beyond” is the theme of the Farm Science Day and Annual Indiana Soybean growers meeting, January 12. The meeting will be held at Stewart Center, Fowler Hall at Purdue University. Former American Soybean Association president Laurel Meade will address the luncheon and business meeting in the south ballroom. “Farmers are going to get a look at a lot of different factors in soybean management, everything from tillage operation to herbicide selection and controlling insects and diseases. It’s an intensive one-day course on soybean management,” explained Charles Harms, extension grain crops productions specialist. The program, developed by the Indiana Cooperative Extension, includes discussion of soil erosion, erosion control, soil fertility, harvesting, irrigation, solid seeding and weed control. Advance reservations should be made payable to the Indiana Cooperative Extension at 110 Stewart Center, PUrdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., 47907.

conserve whenever possible. Austin Stewart of the Kosciusko County REMC reminds members that free energy audits are available to them simply by calling the REMC office to arrange for the in-home service. A qualified representative of the REMC will inspect for potential energy drainers and recommend ways to weatherize members’ homes. In addition to the obvious energy saving steps such as weatherstripping doors and windows, keeping the thermostat turned down to 65 degrees, adding storm doors and windows wherever possible, and running only full loads in washing machines, dryers and dishwashers, Retseck and Stewart gave this list of energy and money saving tips: Water Heating Put an insulating jacket on the water heater and keep the thermostat turned down to between 120 and 125 degrees. Use only cold water when operating a food disposer. With hot water, the disposer doesn’t work as efficiently and wastes the energy used to heat the water. When away from home for more than a week, turn the water heater control to a low temperature setting. Cooking When using a gas range, place utensil on burner, then turn on flame. It instantly begins to heat. When cooking is complete, turn burner off immediately. * In cooking with electricity, remember to turn surface unit off a few minutes before food has completed cooking since the burner is slow to cool and cooking Cover pans, when practical, to hold in heat and food vapors. You’ll save vitamins, minerals and energy. Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven. It can reduce the oven’s efficiency by interfering with air circulation. Use your microwave oven whenever possible — the»energy usage will be considerably less than a conventional range. General Tips Use fluorescent instead of incandescent lighting whenever possible. Fluorescent lighting

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According to Tom Retseck, energy conservation assists the consumer in two ways. “By using less, they naturally pay less. But,” he added, “they also save because the utility needs to spend less to construct new facilities which would eventually end up in the rate base.” He continued saying, “Traditionally, a utility would prefer to encourage people to use more, which would then increase revenue. Today, because of the high cost of construction, plus increased energy costs, it becomes more beneficial for our customers, and as a result, for us, to encourage conservation.” NIPSCo has a booklet entitled, ■“99 Ways to Conserve Energy,” available to consumers and REMC has several idea booklets for its members. Both companies encourage consumers to stop in or call with questions concerning energy conservation.