The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 12, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 April 1984 — Page 7

Community Comer

Grab the brass ring

By CHAR BUTLER Guest Feature Writer Everyone in the ice cream parlor looked at the middleaged, neatly dressed lady sitting at the counter. She had slurped the bottom of her chocolate soda, making that gosh-it-is-all-gone sound with the straw, then turned around on the stool, returned our amused gazes with a broad toothy grin and announced, “My mother wouldn’t let me do that when I was little, so I’m doing it now!” She paid her bill and disappeared into the night. Driving home, I thought about some things I wanted to do -«• yet. 1. Ride in a hot air balloon. Not too high or too far and on a beautiful summer day. 2. Rubber-raft the Colorado River; not the roughest water, but just a little. 3. Sail around the world on

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Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 11. Any class. 4. Go on a picture-taking safari in Africa’s Serengeti, in a touring car; and ride on an elephant. A short ride. I’ll do all this before my bod is cremated and scattered to the winds. I gotta. Seems as if I’ve given up a lot of things through the years. First, it was climbing trees and the outside of the courthouse. Then Miss Twomley made me promise to quit playing football with the boys. Later, I hadda give up staying out late . . then smoking. And drinking. Now ... I can’t eat a big meal after6p.m. I don’t mind growing older It’s all this other stuff that goes with it...

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ACROSS 1 Confront 5 Shoe.... 9 Forward 11 Golf clubs 13 Hit the books 14 Musical work 15 Weight unit 16 Stuff 18 Brazil... 19 Store away 21 Western redskins 22 English city 23 Before: prefix 24 Roll call response 26 Mr. Ford 28 Nitwit 29 Particle 30 Invalid food 32 Happening 34 In any way 36 French river 37 Slowly: music 38 Check 39 Tidy 3 couples lead evening bridge play The Evening Bridge-O-Rama is winding to a close with three couples in the lead. Dale and Lois Allen have completed three matches with a record of 8-2. of the 24 couples competing. 22 couples have already lost more than two matches with the Bob Jones-John Hagen team having two loses with two matches left to play. Charles and Ann Haffner have one loss but must play the Hagen-Jones team. Bill Ginty, playing with a substitute after his partner moved from the area, leads in net points scoring among the teams having completed play with 8,470 points. Three teams. Mr. and Mrs Dick Prescott, Dr. and Mrs. David Robinson and Bob Ahrns-Max Ellen Meditch are within 200 points of this scorer with one match or more to play. The Haffners are at 20,000 net points with two matches left to play. In the gross point scoring tne Haffners lead with 33,000 points with two matches left to play. Mrs and Mrs. Lou Kuilema lead the couples who have finished play with 29,190 gross points. All couples should finish matches as soon as possible and turn in scores. Arrangements for the season ending party will be announced the week of April 23.

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DOWN 1 Speedy 2 Choir singers 3 Not genuine 4 Football player 5 Prevaricated 6 Actor Carney 7 Bedspread 8 Supply 10 Wanderer 12 Tennis bouts 17 Exclamation 20 British beverage 21 Receptacle 23 ..institution 24 Does garden work 25 Building parts 26 Greeting 27 Black Sea resort 29 News brief 31 Conspiracy 33 Compass point 35 Folding money (Answers on page 21) jfl 1 • PLAN JUNE WEDDING — Rev. and Mrs. Phil Frew, r 2 box 30 Syracuse, i announce the i engagement of their daughter, I Dainne R. to Peter J. Collins, Fort Wayne. The bridegroom- > elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Collins, Fort Wayne. The bride-elect is a junior at Ball State University where she , is majoring in elementary education. She is a member of Choral Union. Her fiance is a senior at Ball State University and is a music education major. He is . currently student teaching at , Wawasee High School. Collins is a member of Mu Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Chamber Choir, and is a Pressor Scholar. i “ A June wedding will be held at - the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse.

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Melanie Zurcher becomes bride of Brian Williams

Melanie Zurcher, r 1 Leesburg and Brian Williams, 657 W. Market St., Nappanee, were united in marriage on Saturday. Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sorosis Club learns of horses The Sorosis Club spent an interesting Monday evening in the home of Donna Price of Lake Wawasee, listening to Ann Schafer tell of her favorite, but time consuming hobby of raising, training and riding her family’s Morgan horses. The Morgan, explained Mrs. Schafer to the group, is very versitile in competitions. She told how her entire family enjoy this sport, but look on it as hard work as well. She prefers to train the horses herself, she said, and let the children ride them in competition which is so exacting. She showed pictured of the different saddles used in competitions, and of the clothing that each class requires. She also explained briefly how horse shows are set up. The club members then asked her many questions about her horses and how she trains them. Following the program. Jan Mahr introduced Katie Antonides of Waubee Lake, her guest. The hostess then served a molded fruit dessert and coffee The next meeting will be on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. with the Columbian Reading Club hosting the reciprocity program

Ahrns plan European trip

Not very often do grandparents get the opportunity to travel with their children's children. But Mr. and Mrs Don Ahrns. Milford, will be traveling with their grandson, Erik, a high school freshmen, throughout Europe beginning June 27 and lasting until July 17. Erik, who has grown up playing soccer, was asked to travel with the St. Francis Soccer Club’s team for their European soccer tourney. Thus, Erik’s grandparents. and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Treesh will travel with

W’inona Lake Free Methodist Church. Rev Robert Griffin, Taylor University campus pastor, offic ated at the candlelight ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Zurcher, r 1 Leesburg and the bridegroom is the son of Mr and Mrs Leo Williams, 1057 Beechwood Dr.. Nappanee. Matron of honor was Lauretta Zurcher, Berne. Bridesmaids were Joy Hayden, Vienna. Va. ; Cheryl Lautzenheiser, Fort Wayne, Christ Taylor and Connie Thompson, both from Leesburg. Michelle Stutsman. Bristol and Megan Zurcher, Berne, served as the flowergirls and the ring bearer was Michael Stutsman, Bristol. Dave Blessing. Elkhart, was the bestman liridegroomsmen were Keith Chrisman, Fort Wayne; Darren Miller, Nappanee; Brad Williams. Wakarusa; and Bruce Williams, Nappanee. Serving as ushers were Steve Zurcher, Berne; Michael Zurcher, Fort Wayne; and Rob and Kim Zurcher. both of Leesburg A dinner reception was held in the International Friendship House The bride is a graduate of Wawasee High School and Taylor University. Her husband is a North Wood High School graduate and is a tool design engineer at Star Machine, Elkhart. The couple residing at 657 W Market St., Nat> >anee

the United States soccer cup team in Europe. "We are looking forward to watching him play,” admitted Ahrns. “We hove never traveled outside of the United States, but we are looking forward to doing so now.” The Ahrns trip, which will feature sttxps in Helsinki. Finland; Stockholm. Sweden; Germany and Denmark. But in addition, the Ahrns’ are going to make an attempt to find some relatives in Germany. “I have ore lead, which my brother gave to me.” informed Ahrns “So before we go. I am also going to write and send them an itinerary of Erik’s soccer games. Maybe they interested in watching. I don’t know. I think it would be nice to see some of our relatives while over there ”• But before traveling overseas with the soccer team, the Ahrns' will head south to Missouri City, Texas. For in the southern city, the Ahrns' daughter, Linda, resides with her husband. Mike, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Treesh, Milford. The European trip begins with the group Visiting Helsinki for one week The young group of athletes will compete in a tournament throughout that time period before moving on to Stockholm for three days. It will be the time in Stockholm that the Ahrns’ begin their search for family. All in all, the Ahrns’ will enjoy 19 days in Europe before returning to Texas.

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

CALENDAR Week Os April 4 To April 11

WEDNESDAY Ladies Aid 7 a.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Syracuse Lions Club ': 6:30 p.m., Maxwelton Restaurant Order of the Eastern Star 7:30p.m., Milford Masonic Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist dhurch, Syracuse THURSDAY Al-Anon 9:30 a.m.. Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse i Milford Volunteer Fireman 7 p.m . in Milford Fire Station Milford First Brethren women’s Missionary Society 7:30p.m. North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m . in the Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m.. Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.. Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m.. Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church. Syracuse SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis \ \ VSB J J 7a.m.. Gropp's Syracuse Blood Pressure Check , 9a.m.-noon, in Milford Community Building SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., North Webster Fire Station Milford Senior Citizens Carry-In Dinner 1 p.m., in Milford Community Building MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 7 a m.. Church of God meeting room. North Webster Bashor Home Auxiliary 9:15 a.m., in Arbogast Center. Bashor Home, Goshen, Judy Stafford will give the program on “The New Treatment Center . " Anyone interested is invited to attend TOP 4:30 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church F.O.E. Men’s Meeting 7 p.m . Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m . United Methodist Church, Milford Federated Women’s Club. Ladies of the Round Table * 7:30p.m. Columbian Reading Circle 7:30 p.m American Legion, Milford Bpm.. in Legion home TUESDAY Syracuse Retail Merchants f NJ 8a m. in State Bank of Syracuse I Syracuse-W awasee Rotary V 12 noon. Beacon Restaurant Home Arts Club 1:30p.m ' Syracuse Business and Professional Women's Club 6:30p.m. Christian Motorcycle Association 7 p.m.. dinner meeting at Porterhouse Restaurant. Milford Lakeland School Board 7 p.m.. Administration Building Syracuse Coin Club 7 p.m , Lakeland Youth Center Syracuse Park Board 7:15 p.m., Syracuse Town Hall, open to the public Milford Mason’s Masonic Lodge 7:30 p m., Masonic Lodge Lakeland Art Association 7:30p m . Cardinal Center. Warsaw Milford Town Board 7:30 p.m . Milford Town Hall Sugar N* Spice 81 Club 7:30p.m. Aloteen 7:30 p m., Syracuse Church of God , WEDNESDAY Ladies Aid 7 a.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., House of Friendship Syracuse Fire Department Fire Drill 7 p.m., the fire station » Eagles Auxiliary Meeting 7 p.m.. Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse North W ebster Town Board 7 p.m.. in the town hall Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee. one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vemon Road Al-Anon 7:30p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon , 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse

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