The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 December 1985 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed.. December 25.1985

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HI, SANTA! — Santa Claus made several appearances in the Syracuse community during the past week, and was on hand Saturday morning at the State Bank of Syracuse to greet youngsters. One of them was three-year-old Adam Shock, son of Sonya and Mike Shock of r 3 Syracuse. Adam was more interested in getting his message across to Santa Claus than he was in having his picture taken. What did he want for Christmas? — A dump truck and tractor, he had no hesitancy in saying.

Lawn decorations add a festive holiday touch

Beautiful wooden Christmas ornaments, made by Gerald Pfeiffer of Pierceton, were recently lit for the season. Pfeiffer lives on Walnut Street and has arranged his lawn display for everyone to see for over 20 years. A lifetime Warsaw area resident, he is employed by Zimmers and works on his wooden display in the basement of his house. The display is lit every night at 6 p.m. by a timer. There are also speakers in the front of the house where onlookers may here Christmas music as they enjoy

Mertg (Ehrislmas The Christmas tree is all decked out: The merry caroilers sing and shout; We’d like to take this chance to say Have a happy holiday! DANA CORPORATION SPICER AXLE DIVISION Syracuse

inspecting this year’s newest creation. If you’ve never seen this

Milford plans for storm sewer

The town of Milford has announced plans to resurface portions of two streets, including new curbs and storm sewers, and to construct an off-site storm sewer. The town is requesting statements of qualifications for administrative services. Selection will be based upon a firm’s qualifications, technical

display now is the time to get out and see one of the unique sights Pierceton has to offer.

competence/experience, capacity for performance and costs. The project will be financed, in part, by Community Development Block Grant (HUD) funds. Additional information can be obtained from the Milford Town Hall (219) 658-4519, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Statements of qualifications are due Feb. 3, before 3 p.m.

Final approval given for Teghtmeyer The Kosciusko County Council granted final approval for a 1140,000 bond ordnance for Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware, Syracuse and North Webster, during council action Thursday, Dec. 19. The bond ordinance was passed on the first reading Thursday, Dec. 12, with four councilmen participating in the vote. The ordinance on the second and final reading was approved by County Councilmen Norman DeGood, Thomas Anglin, Carl Latta, George Klinger and Kathryn Teel. As in the December 12 meeting, Larry Teghtmeyer, a councilman and owner of the hardware store, abstained from voting. Michael Army, attorney for the Kosciusko County Economic Development Commission, stated Teghtmeyer is planning to purchase, renovate and expand the old Lancelot Lounge on SR 13 in North Webster, into a hardware store. The financing for the project would be through the sale of $140,000 economic development revenue bonds. In other action the county council gave final approval on a bond ordinance for Park Industries, Silver Lake. Armey explained the parent company, Owosso, of Owosso, Mich., is seeking $550,000 in economic development revenue bonds to purchase and renovate Parker Industries plant north of Silver Lake on SR 15 the firm manufactures trash containers and low gravity feed agricultural trailers. The $199,000 bond ordnance for Northeast Lindsay Water Service Inc., North Webster, was amended due to the company changing its name to Northeast Indiana Water Service, Inc. The bond ordinance was issued to Northeast Lindsay Water Service, Inc., to renovate its facility. A request for a date change on bond ordinances of Tool Specialties Inc., and Hamelin Industries, both of Warsaw, was granted. The date was changed fr'bm April to December 1, upon Armey’s request. Tool Specialties is seeking a $163,000 bond issues while Hamelin Industries has applied for a $229,000 economic development bond issue. What Social Security means QUESTION — I heard of a case when an elderly lady had col* lected in Social Security benefits over 26 times the amount of tax she had paid in. Is this possible? If so, what can 1 expect to get back? I'm only 39. ANSWER — Yes, it is possible but quite rare. A person turning 65 this year and paying the maximum FICA tax since 1951 will receive all the money they paid in 30 months. They will average a return of 3.1 times what they paid into the program. The rate of return for younger workers such as yourself will not be as great but is predicted to be at least one and one-half times what you paid. Social Security is still a good investment.

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CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN MILFORD — The rooms at Lakeland Loving Care Center in Milford were a little brighter and very cheery last Friday after Milford Elementary fifth graders braved snow and

Police report two accidents in Syracuse over the week

Two accidents, one a hit-and-run collision and the other a twocar collision, occurred over the weekend. No injuries or arrests were reported in either case, according to Syracuse Police. ■ C. James Tranter, 219 S. Lake St., Syracuse, reported that he had parked his 1983 Chevrolet van on Carroll Street at 3 p.m.,

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BARBARA KAISER AND HER DULCIMER

Lakeland Kiwanians entertain at dinner

Barbara Kaiser of Huntington presented a program, singing folk songs, for a Christmas Ladies' Night Dinner for the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, North Webster. The dinner was held Monday evening, Dec. 17, at the Grassy Creek Restaurant. Kaiser used two different stringed . instruments, the Bow Psaltry and Mountain Dulcimer, for accompaniment on the folk songs. The program was arranged by Dean Hartle, a friend of the Kaisers for many years. Guests for the dinner were William and Barbara Dawson,

Saturday, Dec. 21, and when he observed it again at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, he noticed that it had been struck. Police believe the suspect was traveling east on Carroll Street when he struck the Tranter vehicle and left the scene of the accident. The van, parked 30 feet west of South Lake Street, sustained up

Nappanee, Doug Walls, Ray Mast and their wives, Pierceton, and Sam Kaiser from Huntington. Walls and Mast are working to help form a new Kiwanis Club in Pierceton. Perfect attendance awards were presented at the dinner to Ed McClarnon, Curtis Jordan, Don Martin, Dean McFadden, Allen Hart, Dick Lundy, and Ken Schneider. Robert (Smokey) Haines was also presented an award for being selected as the Kiwanian-of-the-month for November.

cold to take Chriistmas gifts to “adopted grandparents." It was a visit of mutual enjoyment for residents and students alike.

to SI,OOO in damages to the left side. Slippery Road Slippery road conditions contributed to an accident at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Kathy A. Smith, 18, 701 Pittsburg St., Syracuse, was southbound oni Seventh Street when she lost control of her car at the Chicago Street intersection, bypassing a stop sign and entering the path of a 1977 Oldsmobile, driven by Jimmie L. White, 47, r 4 box 76D, Syracuse. White was traveling west on Chicago Street when his vehicle collided with the Smith vehicle. Up to $2,500 damage was reported to the 1980 Buick driven by Smith while White’s vehicle sustained up to SI,OOO damage. Christmas in many tongues Christmas, no matter what language means love, peace and joy. Here’s how Christmas is said in other languages. “Noel” is the French term while “Nativita,” is the Italian word. It’s from this where the Spanish possibly derived their word, “Navidad.” The English derivation of Christmas is believed to come from the Hebrew “mas” which mas “tribute.” In German, “Holy Night,” is spoken as “Heilige Nacht.” New M-J subscribers Lura M. Himes c/o Paul E. Miller 130 Pembrqjte Dr. Lincolnshire Woods Lake Forest, 111. 60045 Roach Family 917 Darius Naperville, 111. 60540 J. Lachlan McLean 123 Watson Station 2 University of Virginia Charlottesville, Va. 22904-0029 Carolyn Merryman 3010 Dockshire Lane Fort Wayne, Ind. 46804 Arthur McDonald PO Box 271 Lake Montezuma. Ariz. 86342 Tracy L. Ruda ■» Wood Hall, Box 55 Muncie, Ind. 47306-1066 psn p Have a bright and x) happy holiday decorated with lots of 77 K wonderful thingsl K? yj Merry Christmas fr/And A Happy New Year M 3 RUCH SERVICE $ tj Milford — i ’ \Tr I

Guatemala Christmas The Nativity scene is the principal Christmas decoration in Guatemala where the Christmas celebrations begin December 8. Then all the bells in the town toll and the effigy of “the devil" is burned. The figures of the Nativity are carried on the shoulders of some.members of the townspeople who move along in a long procession looking for lodging. Half of the group sings Christmas carols while the other half seeks the lodging. When the lodging is found a prayer is offered and the owners of the house serve punch made of pineapples, apples and alcohol. The Christ Child's imdge, carried in the procession, remains covered until December 24 and then on January 6 is placed on a throne. Mass is conducted at midnight Christinas eve and is called “Mass of the Rooster” because it says the rooster crowed when Christ as born. Children in the country believe gifts are given on Christmas Day by the Christ Child and every child is given a toy. The poor are supplied with toys from social organizations.

■ft Fl* A Si */ C. THOMAS PRITCHARD FNB's Prichard attends national lending school C. Thomas Prichard, assistant vice president, First National Bank of Warsaw, recently graduated from the American Bankers Association’s National Commercial Lending School. The ten-day session was held at the Oklahoma Center for Continuing Education at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla. Included in the curriculum at the school were the “how” and the “why” of commercial lending, with emphasis on the practical application of financial analysis, cash flow, loan review and profitability. In addition to attending lectures, the class was divided into bank asset size discussion groups. These discussion groups analyzed a wide range of specialized lending case studies. The ABA is the national trade association for America’s Full Service Banks. More than 90 percent of the country’s 14,500 commercial banks are members, including more small banks than any other trade association. As the leading educator* of America’s bankers, the ABA continually develops and revises textbooks, seminars, compliance manuals, statistical reports, and brochures on a wide range of banking topics. PEPSI or coke i2pak. Cans I ■ s33* V Plus Tax I Waterson Grocery 9 R. 3 Syracuse 457-3661 S