The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 December 1985 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 4,1985

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Community Corner

Doing more with less — An old-timey wooden top

Amidst the gadgetry and gimcrackery of modern toys, a plain old-fashioned plaything can provide refreshingly straightforward fun. And it would be hard to imagine a more old-timey (or more entertaining) toy than a homemade wooden top. The little spinner can be built by even the most casual woodworker. Construction requires a coping saw, a drill (with 1/8”, 3/8”, and 7/16” bits), some sandpaper, a small roundhead finishing brad, carpenter’s glue, a 314.” length of 3/8” dowel, a 2” section of 1” .dowel, an old shoestring, a piece of scrap wood that measures about 3/4”x5”x7”, and an hour or so of your time. To begin, transfer the grid Milford Kiwanians have guest speaker Steve Johnson, Brock’s Industrial Accounts Manager, spoke to the Milford Kiwanis Club last week about Industrial Bins. Johnson, a former basketball coach at Batesville, Concord, and Elkhart Memorial, showed slides of installations in the area and brought samples that Brock stores and augers for industry. Seven members of the Goshen Earlybird Club also listened to the presentation. Plastics, rubber products, and shredded money are just some of the items that Brocks produces according to Johnson. Johnson lives in Elkhart with his wife and two sons. It was also announced that Christmas baskets would be distributed to the needy on Dec. 12, by the club.

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drawings to your working material. The patterns shown must be redrawn on %” squares and then traced onto the lumber. Be sure to retain the center-point mark on the circular piece when you do so,, and place the pattern on the wood so that the wood grain runs the length of the handle. Cut the wood to size, and then Mary Duncan hostess for CRC A meeting of the Columbian Reading Circle was held at the home of Mary Duncan, Milford, on November 25, with 14 members and one guest, Mary Jurss, Milford, attending. Hand-crafted goods, made by the Blind Women of Indiana, were displayed and sold by Helen Smith and Mary Stouder, both of Warsaw, before the meeting. Shirley Timmons, president, conducted a short business meeting, with discussion of the club’s participation in Milford’s Sesquicentennial celebration. The club will present a drama of the early days in Milford, to be portrayed at the Waubee Lake Pavilion during the first day of the festivities. The club also voted to have a book sale during the week of activities, with proceeds going to the Milford Public Library. Jurss, librarian for the Milford Public Library, serving as guest speaker, gave a history of the library, explained some of the services it offers, and pointed out some of the needs the library still has. She also displayed new books and publications on travel that the library has for loan and shared the experiences she had on a recent trip to Europe. The club will meet again Monday, Dec. 9, at the United Methodist Church, Milford, ■ here a Christmas dinner will be held.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tom G. McClain

carefully drill a pilot hole through the handle and cope out the round opening that serves as the top’s string housing. With that done, bore two 7/16” holes, one centered above, and the other below, the large hole. Then carefully drill a straight 3/8” hole exactly through the midpoint of the flywheel to serve as the axle mount. Now take the piece of 1” dowel, find the center of one end, and drill a 3/8” hole about 1/4” deep. Using a coarse piece of sandpaper, fashion the opposite end of the peg into a point and tap the brad right into the tip. To complete the gyro part of the top, lightly coat one end of the 3/8” dowel with glue and push it through the wooden disc until a 1/4” nub protrudes. Cover the nub and a small area around it with adhesive, and fasten the metal-tipped peg to the flywheel and its axle. Then temporarily slip the shaft through the handle’s two holes, and drill a 1/8” bore through the rod to serve as a catch for the string. Finally, sand the entire toy to a smooth finish, round the edges, and stain it, adding a coat of polyurethane if desired. To set the gyro spinning, slide it into the handle, thread one end of the cord through the axle hole, carefully wind the remaining string around the shaft, and pull it smartly. The whirling top will drop from the handle and dance merrily along any hard, smooth surface. For additional free information on wooden toys and on The Mother Earth News magazine, send your name and address and ask for reprint NO. 551: “Steven Caney ’s Toy Book.’’ Write to Doing More ... With Less!, P.O. Box 70, Hendersonville, NC 28793, or in care of thjp paper. Copyright 1985 The Mother Earth News, Inc. Senior citizens have meal at lodge The senior citizens of Milford, Syracuse, North Webster, and Cromwell were invited to attend a Thanksgiving dinner by the Eagles Lodge. The meal was held at noon on Thanksgiving Day in the Syracuse lodge. Those attending from Milford were Amanda Davisson, Mrs. Kerendoser, Gladys Miller, Anna Cripe, Iva Neff, Anna Cain, Eileen Schmoker, and Vera Schell. For being the eldest person present, Vera Schell received a basket of fruit and a poinsettia. Music at the third annual Thanksgiving dinner was provided by the Grass Roots of Cromwell. In or out 'Everyone can give pleasure in some way. One person may do so by coming into a room, and others by going out. — News, McAlester, Okla.

liaAWk; ▼ Il umAjITWr I dfe 0 • jLaA ll X’*Jl J * j HOLIDAY FASHIONS — The Shrimpboat in Syracuse held an informal modeling show on Monday, Dec. 2, over the noon hour. The models came from Reflections in Goshen and they each modeled several outfits designed for the holiday season. Pictured, from left, are models Alexi Vice, Penny Heckaman, and Kris Schenkel. (Photo by Leslie Miller)

Meals for Older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin, Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; the Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw; and Packerton Community Building. 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. Bunco Club elects officers Twilighters Bunco Club met for the regular meeting with 14 members present in the home of Mrs. James (Ruth) Mench. Officers were elected for 1986 and are: President — Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Searfoss Secretary-treasurer — Mrs. Billy (Grace) Eyer Plans were made for Christmas dinner on December 18 in Maxwelton Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. There will be a gift exchange. Prizes were awarded to: Hi — Mrs. Billy (Grace) Eyer Lo — Mrs. Billy (Doris) Coburn Travel — Mrs. Gene (Peg) Kitson Door prize — Mrs. Robert (Donna) Moser Mrs. Gerald (Pat) Bitner and Mrs. Gene (Peg) Kitson were recipients of birthday gifts. Anniversary gifts were presented to Mrs. Kitson and Mrs. Searfoss. A white elephant sale was conducted. Mrs. Mench was hostess and Mrs. Gene (Maryrose) Henning was co-hostess.

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December 5-December 11 THURSDAY — Assorted juice, chicken nuggets and sauce, potato salad, parslied carrots, whole wheat bread, margarine, strawberry gelatin w/bananas, milk, tea and coffee FRIDAY — Apricot juice, fish sticks w/tartar sauce, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, cracked wheat bread, margarine, lemon pudding, milk, tea and coffee MONDAY — Tomato juice, beef stew w/potatoes, carrots, onions and cabbage, pickled beets, white bread, margarine, sugar cookie, milk, tea and coffee TUESDAY — Cranberry juice, stuffed green pepper, lima beans, pumpernickel bread, margarine, custard pudding, milk, tea and coffee WEDNESDAY — Orange juice, chili, cheese and craqkers, molded lime vegetable gelatin, fruit cup, milk, tea and coffee Christmas Boutique Suzie Goebel and Yvonne Hilsmier, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, are once again sponsoring their Christmas Closet Boutique. This year the event will be on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Pier 99 on Ogden Island, Lake Wawasee. These women have made various craft items including ornaments, wreathes, stuffed ornaments and numerous other items which will be for sale. Their items were featured on a Christmas walk last year and due to the response planned for this year’s event. Mobile Meals drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled for the week of December 9-13. They are as follows: December 9-13 MONDAY — Jan Baumgartner TUESDAY- Pauline Firestone WEDNESDAY - Dick Losee THURSDAY — June Bare and Belva Rookstool FRIDAY — No driver scheduled Silver Thimble Christmas dinner There were 23 guests that helped celebrate Christmas with the Silver Thimble Club of the Milford Apostolic Church Monday night, Dec. 2, with a dinner at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Warsaw. Mrs. Stanley Price read “The Christmas Story” from Saint Luke and carols were sung. A gift exchange was also held and caps, mittens, and gloves were reported to have been purchased for the Milford Elementary School. It was also reported that gifts and food plates would be distributed by the club to the needy. A committee, consisting of .Mrs. Lee Beer, Mrs. Philip Price, Mrs. Wesley Bell, and Mrs. Alvin Haah, was formed to distribute the gifts. Club members will also go caroling on Dec. 10.

Club elects new officers There were 65 persons present for the November 19 dinner meeting of Barbee Conservation Club held at Barbee Conservation Club building. Tables were decorated in keeping with a Thanksgiving theme. The invocation was given by Marjorie Penrod. Pledge to the American flag was repeated in unison. A donation was made to the North Webster Christmas Charity Fund. Minutes of the November 4 board meeting were read by Rhonda Ousley. Harold Henry gave the treasurer’s report. Election of officers was held. The new officers are Waldo Bostel, president; Bart Brugh, vice president; Rhonda Ousley, secretary; and Harold Henry, treasurer. Ben Janacek was elected as a trustee for three years. Those elected to the board of directors are Mr. and Mrs. Bob Friddle, Wahneta Gebhart, Edna Lawson, Marilyn Nulf, Sharol Janacek, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Conner, Ruth Bostel, and Jay Howenstine. A program was given by Doug Pinkerton and Gary Hill from the North Webster Fire Department. They discussed the dangers of woodburning stoves, chimney cleaning, kerosene heaters, and other possible fire hazards. Members of the carry-in dinner committee were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Janacek, Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Bostel, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Janacek, and Sharol Janacek. 20th anniversary program held The Kosciusko County Historical Society celebrated its twentieth anniversary on November 19 with a dinner and program at the Shrine Building at the fairgrounds in Warsaw. Neal Carlson, Historical Society president, welcomed those in attendance, and R. Wayne Snider gave the invocation. After dinner music was provided by the “After Class” bluegrass group. One of the items on the evening’s agenda was recognition of past presidents of the Historical Society. Among those recognized for past service were Claud Stahl, Ralph Brubaker, Ronald Sharp, Suzanne Ware, Waldo Adams and Philip Holliday. Tom Krasne of the Indiana State Historical Society addressed the group. A program, “Eli Lilly in Kosciusko County,” was presented by Don Frantz, Ronald Sharp and Waldo Adams. The program included a taped interview by Don Frantz with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Miner, longtime caretakers of the Eli Lilly estate at Lake Wawasee. Charles (“Chick”) Lamoree presented a plaque to Jim Egolf on behalf of the Historical Society for his work on the Tippecanoe River Park site. Lutheran tree lighting ceremony The traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Lutheran Hospital will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. in the hospital’s mpin visitor lobby. Music will be provided by the Concordia Chamber Singers from Concordia High School. A patient from the hospital’s pediatrics unit will light the tree as all visitors will be joining in singing Christmas carols. Completes 36th camping season Camp Koch completed its 36th summer of camping sessions in 1985. In attendance were 225 disabled children and adults from throughout Indiana. The campers, ages eight through adults, participated in the many activities conducted at camp, such as swimming, crafts, cookouts, fishing and archery. Camp Koch is owned and operated by the Indiana Easter Seal Society. It is located in Troy, overlooking the Ohio River. Think of a child's interest Don’t just buy any toy for your youngster. Buy to develop the child’s interests. Decide how much you can spend and shop at various stores for the best price. Most of all consider the safety angle of the toy. Measuring spoons in the right place It is a good idea to keep a set of measuring spoons near the medicine cabinet for measuring dosages of

CALENDAR Week Os December 4 To December 11 WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45 am., in State Bank of Syracuse Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in the Beacon Restaurant 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 Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., in Milford Masonic Lodge THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughiove ▼ ’ 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior 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 Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Milford Community Building Adult children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church 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 Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., in Gropp’ss Syracuse Blood Pressure Check 9 a.m., to noon, in the Milford Community Building SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station Milford Senior Citizens Carry-In Dinner 1 p.m., in Milford Community Building AA, Al-Anon, Aloteen 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in North Webster Church of God meeting room Milford Town Board 6:30 p.m., in the town hall F.O.E. Men’s Meeting, Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St, Syracuse Columbian Reading 7:30 p.m. Federated Women’s Club Ladies of the Round Table 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church Milford American Legion 8 p.m. • TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon in theßeacon Restaurant iXSnilffP Home Arts Club 1:30 p.m. Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s Club 6:30 p.m. Syracuse Park Board 7:15 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall, open to the public Sugar N’ Spice ’Bl Club 7:30 p.m. Wawasee School Board 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee High School Lakeland Art Association 7:30 p.m., in Cardinal Center, Warsaw Milford Masons 7:30 p.m., in the Masonic Lodge Warsaw Chapter of the Compassionate Friends 7:30 p.m., in the Justice Building community room, Warsaw. A support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is encouraged to come. Syracuse Coin Club 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God Syracuse PTO Monthly Board Meeting 12 noon, in Syracuse Elementary LRC Goodwill Club k 1:30 p.m., in the House of Friendship Syracuse Fire Department Fire Drill 7 p.m., fire drill at the fire station Lakeland Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., in the Town Hall 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 Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse

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