The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 December 1985 — Page 18
THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., December 25,1985
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It happened ... in Syracuse
10 YEARS AGO, DEC. 24,1975 Betty Dust, who resigned from her duties as Syracuse’s clerktreasurer last Tuesday, was sworn in Friday as the town’s clerk. Mrs. Dust is back only temporarily to allow board members time to find a replacement and to sign checks. Syracuse is without a justice of the peace court. Justice Christian F. Koher who has held the post for the past 13 years closed the books on the office at town hall on Friday and took all records to Warsaw where they were presented to county clerk Bessie Himes. Ten members of the Turkey Creek Senior Citizens met Thursday noon at the fire station meeting groom in Syracuse for a carry-in dinner party. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price and Mary Williams. Fourteen members of the Goodwill Extension Homemakers club at Syracuse met this month in the home of Mrs. Fred Butt for a Christmas party. Co-hostess was Mrs. Eldred Mabie. 20 YEARS AGO, DEC. 22,1965 Lakeland school board president James C. Stucky and secretary Charles H. Purdam, Jr., signed the contract for the purchase of 82.11 acres of land
Happy holidays, Nz * friends and neighbors. Thanks for letting us serve you. HENSCHEN OIL, INC. Syracuse — Milford Gene Henschen 457-2872
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from Bertha Mae Searfoes during the board’s meeting Tuesday night. Approval to purchase the land at SI,OOO per acre was granted by the board at its last meeting. Board attorney Robert Reed was given the signed contract and will finalize the action With Mrs. Searfoss. An informal birthday party was given for Turkey Creek township trustee Madison F. Jones Monday afternoon at the Syracuse fire station when fire chief Bill Hess brought in Mr. Jones for a “business” meeting. A birthday cake and coffee were served by Mrs. Don Ruple and Mrs. Hess. It was Mr. Jones’ 84th birthday and Mr. Jones commented on the lack of candles on the cake. “They just don’t make cakes large enough to hold 84 candles.” Mr. and Mrs. James Connolly moved Saturday to the Syracuse Lake home they recently purchased from Ray Webster. Jean Willis and Diane Sevison of Syracuse spent a day last week in the home of Mrs. Alma Wixson at Benton. 30 YEARS AGO, DEC. 22,1955 Paul Mey, sophomore in vocational agriculture at the Syracuse High School, was awarded high honors last week at the National Junior Vegetable Growers Con-
ference Demonstration Contest held at the Jung Hotel, New Orleans, La. Mrs. George Mullin was hostess Sunday for a Christmas dinner attended by her daughters and their families and friends. Guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. Hank Kilmer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hubbard and Mrs. Miriam McCulloch and son, Donald and Miss Sandy DeGroff, all of Syracuse. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hubbard and daughters of Goshen. Mr. and Mrs. David L. Brown will celebrate their golden wed-
Humanly speaking —
People, not government, meet needs of others
By ADJ KITT , Director Os Volunteer Services The volunteer’s efforts enrich the lives of other while enriching the volunteer’s own life. President Reagan believes that people, not government, should act to meet the nation’s social problems. Nearly one-half of the adult population are volunteers. Everyone is getting into the act. More older persons are volunteering. More men are volunteering as well as women and young adults. In a high-tech society where human contact is lessened by the computer, volunteering restores a sense of personal belonging and usefulness. One of the national publications of volunteer organizations, "Giving, U.S.A.” stated this year that an estimated $65 billion dollars is saved *'|OY 'The best gift at Christ-1 ijmas time is the gift of; ! love! Merry Christmas! Sawyer Excavating Milford 658-4051
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ding on 31 December 1955 and will hold open house at the Hex Grange Hall on Road 6 in the afternoon for their relatives and friends. They have made a special request of no gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Therman Milcher and family arrived Sunday at the home of Mrs. Milcher’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kistler, to spend the holidays. The Milchers are from Kerrville. Texas. Mrs. Mary Jo Olson of Fullerton, California, arrived Monday morning to spend a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kroh.
through volunteer efforts. The French politician and historian Tocqueville believed that America might be the first nation to achieve all three of mankind’s historic ambitions at the same time: (a) a society that is free; (b) prosperous, and; (c) responsive to human needs, through voluntary institutions. There is some indication that our country has achieved all three if the renaissance of volunteerism considered. Volunteerism, as we know it in our country, stands for the positive in life. It stands for the notion that we are interdependent beings who must depend on one another. \ As a social service agency there is a responsibility to the community which volunteering helps meet. Volunteering gives community members the chance to work on social problems and participate in the change and development of the community. Volunteerism at its best is a team effort which is founded on mutual trust and respect. For volunteers being busy is not enough. “It must be meaningful!” The social service agency has a responsibility to make the volunteer’s efforts count. To accomplish this the agency and the volunteer must consider several factors: (1) Volunteers should know the rules, regulations, and procedures that govern the organization and their activities; (2) Volunteers should feel a sense of reward from their work, and have some of the same challenges that professional staff experience and; (3) Volunteers should feel a sense of support f.om their peer group and managers that results in a feeling of belonging to the group. If you would like further information or would like to be a volunteer, please call the Bowen Center Volunteer Department at 267-7169, or toll-free at 1-800-342-5653. No spunk Wife to Husband: “I wish you had the spunk the government has — they don’t let a little debt keep them from spending.”
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RECEIVES ASSOCIATION CITATION — Al Disbro, vice president of Lake City Bank, recently received the American Bankers Association Presidential Citation. This award recognized Disbro for his strong performance in enhancing the image of banking. Disbro was presented this prestigious honor for bankers by LCB president R. Douglas Grant at the bank’s annual Christmas party. Disbro began his employment with Lake City Bank in 1972 and has managed the Winona Lake branch since 1980. He is a member of the Winona Lake Development Committee and the Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church. He and his wife, Jo, who is a member of the town board, reside at Winona Lake. Jeff Zehr takes job with newspaper Jeff Zehr, son of Dr. and Mrs. W.J. Zehr, is visiting his family for Christmas. He is a resident of Spartanburg, S. C. Zehr, who had previously worked as a photographer in Langster, S.C., has just began a job for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal. A Ball State graduate, Zehr obtained a bachelor of science degree in photojournalism before becoming a photographer. “I had always had an interest in graphic design so I took a few courses at Winthrop College, Rock Hill, S.C., while I was a photographer,’’ commented Zehr, who was named the graphics editor for the HeraldJournal after three years of photography work in Langster. Zehr will be staying with his parents until Thursday, Dec. 26, when he will head back south. Kiwanis Club delivers groceries About eight to 10 Milford Kiwanis members delivered groceries to several needy families in the Milford area Thursday night, Dec. 12. Dan Brown, Kiwanis president, thanked those who helped with a Senior Citizens’ dinner and those who delivered the Christmas gifts, at a Kiwanis meeting Friday, Dec. 13. Brown also recognized Carl Shearer. Shearer and his wife, Grace, will be moving to Joplin, Mo., on Jan. 2. Also, on Jan. 11 the Club will hold a pancakesausage breakfast, with proceeds going to the Sesquicentennial fund. Guests at Friday’s meeting included Harold Henry, John Wies, and Kirk Dewart.
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Protect your Christmas gifts
Don’t let criminals steal your Christmas, says Attorney General Linley Pearson. Christmas and New Year’s are the greatest holiday week of the year. They also are the time when crimes such as burglaries of homes and apartments reach their peak, Pearson said. It’s a time when gifts are scattered throughout your home, when you are often away from home visiting friends and relatives, and when week-long trips are common place, he noted. And it’s a time when sad stories appear in the media about families who have lost all their Christmas presents and other belongings to criminals, Pearson added. Like Santa Claus, make a crime prevention list and check it twice, the attorney general advised. Person said that list should include several measures that will at least reduce your risk of becoming a crime statistic. Those are: Lock up. Amazingly, 30 to 50 percent of home and apartment burglaries happen because someone didn’t lock a door or window. Many homes and apartments, particularly modem ones, have
Knowing the signs of diabetes
If a person has experienced any of the following symptoms, he/she may have the most common form of diabetes — non-insulin-dependent. They are: frequent urination, abnormal thirst, dramatic unexplained weight loss, weakness, nausea, drowsiness, blurred vision, tingling and numbness in limbs, or skin infections. According to the American Diabetes Association, with early detection and treatment, diabetes can’t be cured but it can be controlled. About 10 million people have non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Unfortunately, an estimated five million people have the disease and do not know it. That’s because the symptoms often go undetected or are not acted upon until serious damage to the body is done. Diabetes can be a hidden disease. The people most at risk for non-insulin-dependent are over 40, overweight, and have a family history of diabetes. Anyone with these characteristics should see a doctor periodically to be tested for the disease. Non-insulin-dependent like
Computerized service centers
About 40 percent of the nation’s service stations have closed in the past 15 years. Meanwhile, automobiles today have complex carburetors, fuel injection systems, electronic ignition, pollution control systems, catalytic convertors, anti-knock sensors and on-board computers. These systems have greatly improved modern cars, but they have also made repairing and maintaining them more intricate and involved. This situation has prompted several oil companies to convert service stations into modern high-tech facilities, capable of doing a complete line of repair work on today’s cars. At any of the nearly 700 Ultra Service Centers in 22 states east of the Rockies, cars can be examined by the most modern computerized diagnostic equipment around. That way, a slight malfunction in the car’s engine or other equipment can be detected and corrected early, thus
locks which burglars can open relatively easily. To make your doors harder to open, get a good lock. There are different kinds of locks, but only one is recommended by law enforcement experts: the one-inch dead-bolt Under no circumstances leave any doors unlocked even for a few minutes. Don’t leave a key under a doormat, flower pot, or on a window ledge. Burglars look there first. It may look nice, but don’t place presents under your Christmas tree too early. The tree often is placed by a window and can be seen from outside your home. If you have a place to store, your presents before placing them under the tree, such as in the basement or in a closet, do so. Make your home look occupied when you are away. Leave drapes and shades open. When they’re closed, they’re a sign of an unoccupied house. Don’t stop all deliveries. Cancel the milk, for example, but have a neighbor pick up mail, newspapers and circulars daily. Since burglars can easily spot the automatic light which goes on at sundown in the same window each night, use timers to switch on lights in different rooms at different times.
insulin-dependent diabetes is a disease in which a person has trouble using glucose, a type of sugar important to body metabolism. People with insulindependent diabetes lack the hormone insulin which normally unlocks cells, allowing glucose to enter them from the blood. People with non-insulin-dependent diabetes, on the other hand, still make at least some insulin, but they have trouble using it effectively. If a patient finds out he/she has non-insulin-dependent diabetes, he/she may have to take some kind of oral medication or even insulin injections, though most can control his diabetes type through diet and exercise. He will learn how to control the blood sugar, blood pressure, fat and cholesterol levels in the blood. He may get advice on how to lose weight and quit smoking. People with diabetes who are in the highrisk category, must also have regular eye examinations and keep track of kidney function through regular testing of urine for protein, often the first sign of diabetic kidney disease.
avoiding major repair bills in the future. All work in these centers set up by Sunoco is done under the supervision of mechanics certified by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), an independent certification agency. The centers even guarantee the repairs for 90 days or 4,000 miles whichever comes first. Here are a few things many motorists may want to have a service center took into: 1. Brake lining should be watched for wear. 2. Spark plugs should be clean, uncorroded and the proper distance apart. 3. The carburetor should be clean and free of gum or dirt that may accumulate in the jets and passages. 4. Vital fluids — oil, brakes, differential, transmission and power steering should be checked for correct level and cleanliness. 5. All drive belts should be checked for tension and wear. 6. The radiator should be checked for leaks and improperly fitting gaskets and should contain clean anti-freeze. 7. The lights should be checked for defective wiring, loose or burned-out bulbs and short circuits. Now that seems like a bright idea.
fW Greetings and Best Wishes for a wonderful Christmas Season. May you find peace and contentment throughout the years to come. Dr. Wendel R. Shank Optometrist, Inc. 406 S. Huntington Syracuse y 457-4476
Leave a radio on near the front door, or have it attached to a timer which turns on a light at night. If possible, leave a car conspicuously parked in your driveway. If you don’t own a second car, at least lock your garage door to disguise the fact that there are no cars around. Don’t assume burglars operate only at night. There are now as many daytime burglaries as there are nighttime'burglaries, and the number of daytime burglaries is soaring. When you are out shopping, carry as little cash as possible. Once you’ve purchased your gifts, don’t leave them in open view in your car. Put them in the trunk. When you are walking, remember that snatching purses, mugging and picking pockets are not penny-ante crimes committed only by amateurs. Pickpockets average $124 a “take” and purse snatchers get about S9B. To protect yourself, walk confidently. Be alert, notice who passes you and who’s behind you. At night, don’t take shortcuts through parks, tunnels, parking lots or alleys. Hold your purse tightly, close to your body. Keep your wallet in a front pocket or button your hip pocket.
For more information about diabetes, contact the local affiliate of the American Diabetes Association or Write them directly at 2 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016. Conservation still a good investment With the arrival of winter, many find themselves digging deeper into their pockets to cover the cost of higher heating bills. Conservation is still the best answer. Caulking and weatherstripping and adding more insulation can help lower those bills. There are also many different programs throughout the state to help Hoosiers with their dilemma. Such programs as Project Safe, the Indiana Community Action Program, The Residential Energy Management Program (REMP), and the Energy Conservation Financial Assistance Program (ECFAP) off financial assistance for Indiana residents. For more information on how you can weatherize your home and where you can find assistance with winter heating costs, contact the Indiana Department of Commerce, Lt. Governor John M. Mutz, Director at: Indiana Energy Information Center, Indiana Commerce Center, One North Capitol, Suite 700, Indianapolis, Ind. 46204-2288, or call 1-800-382-4631. Serving our country COLEEN J. DIEHL Colleen J. Diehl is the daughter of John R. and Patricia J. Walker of 5914 Mirando Drive, Fort Wayne, and has been decorated with the Army Achievement Medal at fort Bragg, N.C. The Achievement Medal is warded to soldiers for meritorious service, acts of courage or other accomplishments. Diehl is a chapel activities specialist with the XVIII Airborn Corps. Her husband, Ronald, is the son of Ermal Diehl of r 1, Pierceton. The specialist is a 1979 graduate of Wawasee High School.