The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 February 1985 — Page 7

Community Corner

LOUISA'S LETTER |S% ■

Dear Louisa, Why is it that we say alt sorts of things when we are tired or worried that we would not say at other times? And then we regret them but they have been said and it is hard for others to forget. My husband and I started arguing about some little thing and before we finished we were both • bringing up old scores that had been settled long ago and were hurt and angry. What makes people act like . this? L.D.—N.Mex. - \ •* Answer: I wish I could tell you the answer but I can only say that if people could learn to count to ten " before they said impulsive things families and the world would be a more peaceful and happier place. It doesn’t do any good to criticize unless such criticism is constructive and then it is not always advisable. If people could be more tolerant and understanding and learn to control their emotions life would be much happier for all concerned. Louisa " 'Tis not a lip, or eye, we . beauty call, but the joint force and full result of all.” Alexander Pope

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Dear Louisa, My husband and I are divorced and he is living in another town and has married again. I have the three children and I get alimony but it is hard on me not to have any life of my own. Don’t you think that he should be willing to take care of the children for a few weeks occasionally. This would give me a little time to myself. H.R.-Ind. Answer: Most of the letters come from parents who feel differently and wish to have complete care of their children. Your husband would probably welcome the idea of having them for part of the time. Os course, I do not know why you got a divorce or what kind of person he or his wife is but if you are willing to trust the children to him, I should think he would see that there were cared for tyWhy not call or write and ask how he feels about such an idea. Louisa Address: Louisa. Box 532, Orangeburg, S. C. 29115 A wristwatch was considered effeminate prior to World War I, but this bias was overcome when the timepiece showed its practicality.

50TH ANNIVERSARY — An open house is honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dean (Ethel McClintic) Hite, r 3 Syracuse, will be Sunday, Feb. 17. from 2-5 p.m. in Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, Syracuse. Hite and the former Miss McClintic were married on February 16, 1935, in Warsaw, by Rev. Burl Bechdolt. The couple retired to the Lake Wawasee area after living for 37 years on a farm near Ligonier. Hosting the event will be their children and grandchildren, Mr, and Mrs. Dean (Deanna) Johnson and daughters, Jonelle and Julie and Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Sally) Schuckel and sons. Clint and Christopher. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. No gifts are requested.

Honor night held for Grand Ruth

Kosciusko Chapter 160, Starlije Chapter 118 of Elkhart and Syracuse Chapter 283 held an honor night on February 1 in the Milford Masonic Temple for Geneva Sare of Bloomington Chapter 223. She is Grand Ruth. Decorations in the east were a sheath of wheat, a Bible and praying hands. The west featured Valentines and red roses and baby’s breath in a wicker basket. The foyer was decorated with ducks and a Valentine center piece and the downstairs was

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decorated with ducks and sheaths of wheat. Present and past Ruths were honored and given a token loaf of wholewheat bread. The stated meeting of Kosciusko Chapter 160 will be held tonight (Wednesday). Inspection will be on February 15 at Nappanee. On March 6 an honor night will be held for Gertrude Ritter who is serving an appointment to the International Temple Committee. Installation of new officers will be held on March 15.

Milford Kiwanians, Lions have program on wild ducks

Carol Bohlin of Warsaw and a member of Ducks Unlimited presented the program at the Milford Kiwanis Club’s meeting held Friday morning, Feb. 1. She returned to Milford on Monday evening, Feb. 4, and presented a like program to the Milford Lions Club. She gave a brief history on Ducks Unlimited, Inc., which is an international organization born during the “dust bowl” days of the ’3os when a document called, “The President’s Wildlife Restoration Committee Report” decreed that the critical and continuing decline in our wildlife resources, especially migratory waterfowl, was due to the destruction and neglect of vast natural breeding and nesting areas. Briefly, the DU course of action was to raise funds from private sources in the United States for a waterfowl habitat restoration program in Canada where more than 70 percent of all waterfowl on the North American continent originate. The actual restoration was to be carried out by Canadians who would obtain no-cost land easements from governmental agencies and private landowners. This meant that the money raised would go totally into habitat improvement rather than land acquisition giving optimum benefit to wildlife per dollar expended. Since its beginning in 1937, DU’s objective has remained the same. In fact, the increased awareness and scrutiny of current wildlife problems bears convincing testimony to the far-

Syracuse Auxiliary to sponsor Girls' Stater

The American Legion Auxiliary Syracuse Unit 223 met Tuesday, Jan. 22, in the Legion Hall. President Linda Brokers opened the meeting, followed by the opening prayer by Chaplain Ann Shrock. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Betty Brokers and approved. Rose Kalbeck gave the treasurer’s report and Ann Schrock reported sympathy cards and get well cards had been sent to members. A birthday card was sent to Avon Ott, a World War I veteran. Several members reported on visiting with several of the elderly and sick members. Pam Huffer reported, for community service, the hospital

sightedness of DU’s original program. For the challenge facing wildlife today can be summed up in these words, “Disappearing Habitat.” She continued saying that since 1937, DU has constructed over 2,400 wildlife habitat projects. These represent over 1.8 million developed, 3.3 million acres reserved and approximately 14,000 miles of shoreline. DU has had to raise over $240 million for this effort, most of it at the grassroots level where there now is a membership in excess of 285,000. Ducks Unlimited now has oyer 3,000 volunteer committees. It has been the goal to put 80 cents out of every $1 collected directly to work for its intended purpose in Canada and the United States. Out of the remaining 20 cents comes all funds for field operations, membership services and promotion and education. A scant four percent is spent on administration. Still this proud record of accomplishment has not overcome the challenges that face the waterfowl population in the future. In fact, some biologists have estimated that additional millions of acres of habitat may be needed to stabilize the continental waterfowl population. She concluded by saying that adding to the burden is a race against time. With growing pressure from agriculture, industry and urbanization, the last opportunity to set aside available land for wildlife is upon us. That opportunity may very well soon be gone. That’s why Duck Unlimited believes that the time to act is now.

equipment has not been taken very good care of and people are forgetting to sign in and out for beds and crutches and other items, making it difficult to keep record of where equipment is. Rose Kalbeck, finance officer, suggested having a bake less bake sale before making final arrangements for serving breakfast for the Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 2. Elaine Darr, home officer, reported sending a birthday card to the Auxiliary’s veteran in Lafayette. Pam Huffer reported she will be sending a letter to the Junior Auxiliary members to interest them in having meetings. She also reported on having -175 members paying dues to date. Members voted and chose a Girls’ State for this year. Susan Myrick will be notifying her by mail. Girls’ State will be June 16-23. Refreshments were provided by Lorree Mench, Pam Huffer and Donna Snyder. The next meeting will be February 26 at 7:30 p.m., in the Legion Hall. kit, ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — Mr. and Mrs. William R. Wesley, Muncie, announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Ann, to Stephen Boyd Parmerlee, Muncie. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Carroll Parmerlee, r 3 Syracuse. Miss Wesley is a graduate of Northside High School, Muncie, and received a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design from Ball State University, Muncie, in 1984. She was a member of the Little Sisters of the Golden Heart of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and is now a designer with Graphic Menus, Inc., Eaton. Parmerlee graduated from Central High School, Muncie, and received a bachelor of science degree , in marketing from Ball State in 1983. he is the former manager of the Better Business Bureau and currently is a health care account representative with Burroughs Corp., Indianapolis. He is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. No wedding date has been set.

Wed., February 6,1985 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

CALENDAR Week Os Feb. 4 To Feb. 11 WEDNESDAY Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in Syracuse Case Order of the Eastern Star -jlw Bwy 7:30 p.m., in Milford Masonic Lodge Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in 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 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Syracuse THURSDAY Al-Anon 9:30 a.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., in Milford Fire Station Milford First Brethren women’s Missionary Society 7:30 p.m. North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building Syracuse Retail Merchants 8 a.m., in State Bank of Syracuse 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 k \ J J 7 a.m., Gropp’s Syracuse Milford Area Development Council, 9 a.m., in Milford Community Building Milford Emergency Medical Service 11 a.m., in Milford Community Building VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Syracuse 1 p.m., in Syracuse VFW Post * 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 F.O.E. Men’s Meeting, Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St, Syracuse Federated Women’s Club Ladies of the Round Table 7:30 p.m. Columbian Reading 7:30 p.m. • Al-Anon 7:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Milford Milford Town Board 7:30 p.m., in the Milford Town Hall American Legion, Milford 8 p.m. TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon in the Beacon Restaurant Home Arts Club 1:30 p.m. Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s Club 6:30 p.m. Lakeland School Board 7 p.m., in administration building Syracuse Coin Club 7 p.m., in the Lakeland Youth Center Syracuse Park Board 7:15 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall, open to the public Sugar N’ Spice ’Bl Club. 7:30 p.m. Lakeland Art Association 7:30 p.m., in Cardinal Center. Warsaw Milford Masons 7:30 p.m., in the Masonic Lodge Aloteen 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Church of God Warsaw Chapter of the Compassionate Friends 7:30 p.m., in First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw. A support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is encouraged to come. For more information contact Mrs. Joe Boggs, Mentone; Mrs. Keith Boyer and Mrs. Bret Hall, Winona Lake. WEDNESDAY Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., in the House of Friendship North Webster Town Board . 7 p.m., in the town hall Syracuse Fire Department Fire Drill 7 p.m., fire drill at the fire station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m.. Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Chyrch, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon % 7:30 p.m.. Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Now Serving... BREAKFAST At 7 A.M. \TRYOUR NEW BREAKFASfsPEciAL] Also: BROASTED s BBQ CHICKEN * RIBS Q i 130 s - Main /JnAaa.aail) MILFMD

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