The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 12, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 March 1986 — Page 5
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CLEANING MCCONNELL DITCH — Darrell and Dale Custer, Milford brothers in the excavating and clearing business, are working to clean out nearly three miles of the Nevin McConnell Ditch south of Syracuse, also commonly known as “Skinner Ditch.” The project, cost of which is estimated nearly 144,000, is to remove trees and underbrush in the ditch and lower the water level in that
Ross Richey: from pastor to blind gourmet cook
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Gourmet' Richey is well known here, having been pastor of the Syracuse United Methodist Church from June 1, 1960 until May 31, 1964, and pastor of the Leesburg United Methodist Church from June 1, 1979 until May 31, 1982, and has served various Methodist Churches for 42 years. He is now vice chairman of the North Central Chapter of the American Council of the Blind of Indiana (ACBI), and his wife Mary is secretary.) By ROSS RICHEY First of all, to simulate the kind of an experience it is for me to prepare a meal, get a real for sure ‘blind-fold’, fasten it firmly, and then get a clothes-pin and put it over your nose securely. (Illis will help you to understand what it is like to be in the kitchen, seeking to prepare a meal.) The reason for the blind-fold is because I am ‘legally blind! ” The reason for the clothes-pin is because I have lost all sense of smell! Now, you are all ‘gussied up’ and ready to swing into action in the kitchen! Now, get a heavy aluminum pan (if possible), put at least one quart of water in it, and place lid on, and turn on the burner, to bring to a boil! Then, you rush around to the pantry, and find the bullion cubes, get one, remove the foil, and drop cube into the water. (This takes the ‘guilt trip’ away from those who have Doctor’s orders reading: “No Salt!” — who do you figure you are fooling?) Now, dig out that box of dried macaroni, and fill at least a measuring cup full — rounded. As soon as water comes to a boil, dump the macaroni into it. Grab a big spoon real quick like, and stir deep to keep macaroni from sticking to bottom of pan.. Repeat this stirring frequently. Now, you must turn the water down to a bubbly boil, instead of the rolling boil, and stir frequently for seven minutes. Turn burner off under pan, but leave pan on burner for another seven minutes — as the macaroni is steeped — (whatever else that its!) During this last mentioned seven minutes, your recommended activity is — and, remember, keep clothes pin and blind-fold well in place — get the pyrex dish. If it is on a bottom shelf, reach with one hand, and protect your face with the other hand so as to prevent a rearranged configuration of the face! _ So, now you have the Pyrex dish (and it is, presumably, the right size!) get butter, and grease sides and bottom of dish. (That is to say, “the inside side, and the inside bottom!) Get four smokey links, and cut each one into about five chunks and place in Pyrex dish. Get two small cans of V-8 Juice and pour contents into Pyrex dish. Get a can of Cream of Mushroom Soup, and place contents in the afore mentioned pyrex dish. SAY A PRAYER FOR CONTINUED GUIDANCE AND WISDOM! Get the macaroni and spoon it out of the pan in winch it was boiled, and with a slotted spoon, remove the macaroni from the water in which it was cooked and steeped, and place in the pyrex dish with all the rest of the goop — and stir gently, even after being sure that you have it ‘way back from the edge of the counter. (To do otherwise, risks a spill onto your kitchen floor, and if carpeted, will result in macaroni being tracked from here to there, and back again, and mother wouldn’t like that one little bit!) /
Now, having completed the afore mentioned process — level it off, and then apply four heaping tablespoons of Ragu Sauce, and spread evenly. (I know you can’t see when it’s “evenly!” Neither can I!) Now, grab a chunk of County Line cheese, or Longhorn cheese and cut. into chunks, and place systematically (very important) over the top of this stuff! (With blindfold well in place, it will be almost impossible to achieve this ‘systematic’ stuff without getting your fingers into the ‘goo’, but fingers wash, so go ahead and do it! Now, you know what? Just before you put on the Ragu sauce, and the cheese —you should have turned the oven on. No peeking, set it at where you think it will yield 375 degrees. Once the oven is pre-heated to that temperature, and remember you’ll have to guess — 'chuck the Pyrex with all of this Gourmet Delight into the oven — after first placing the original Pyrex dish inside a large Pyrex dish to prevent a spill on the floor or in the oven, for “Level” isn’t necessarily “level” when you can’t see!!!. Careful, don’t get burned! Close the oven door, and stay in the kitchen for the three quarters of an hour to an hour which it will take to complete this delicacy properly! (Keep blind-fold and clothes pin in place!) During this approximate hour of waiting, do not lie down, for remember, somehow, you’ve got to know if this stuff is cooking, or burning. Remember that you cannot see smoke coming from the oven, nor can you smell the smoke — so, you sort of “fly by radar!“ Now, while you’re waiting — all gussied up —, just so that your time is not completely wasted, you could spend a large portion of time praying that somehow you have set the Temp correctly, and you have set your timer correctly, but especially pray fervently that your next door neighbor, who thinks quite well of you, will not appear in your breezeway, and see you sitting there, looking like a fool, with blind-fold and clothesin in place! Can’t you imagine what her story would be when she tells her neighbor what she saw through the kitchen door, at your home! Then imagine what it is like, once it gets around the block!!! — and it will — as sure as the moon is made of green cheese! But remember, too, that the blind-fold, and the clothes-pin are only temporary, and are ’way up the road ahead of legal blindness and the lack of ability to smell, or to taste more than 10% of what you eat! I think that your 45 minutes is about up! Why don’t you “Praise the Lord, and pass Ross Richey’s Goo-Goo?” “NOW. WASN’T THAT A LOT OF FUN?”
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marshy area in order to prevent further flooding. Businesses in that area have long complained of flooding conditions as a result of the clogged ditch. The ditch has its origin at an unknown point south of town and runs into Turkey Creek near the Syracuse Elementary and Junior High School. • The Custer brothers are doing the work for the Kosciusko County Drainage Board.
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COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATE — Walter Church, 53. a resident at Chapman Lake near Warsaw, has formally announced his candidacy for the Second District County Council seat. Church is a lifelong Republican and has resided in Kosciusko County since 1955. Oakwood (Continued from page 4) offering the third annual Prayer and Bible Conference, sponsored jointly with the Upper Room in Nashville, Tenn. And we are providing a “Vacation Plus” program to persons who want to enjoy the beautiful resort environment, plus be a part of an intentional Christian community. 1 have enclosed flyers and press releases on both of these programs. I would be happy to have you print any of the information to let people know of this opportunity. Because the operation is going very well, the North Indiana Conference has studied the development needs of Oakwood Center as well as the other four camp and conference centers. We have a proposal to make to the Annual Conference session in May, 1986, that will establish future plans for development, and hopefully build the basis for a capital funds campaign in 1987. I thank you for communicating this information to the Syracuse community. We value the support and interest of good neighbors, and want for you to understand the full story of Oakwood Center. Sincerely, Kathy Trotter
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Driver ticketed after accident Driver inattention contributed to three accidents last week, according to Syracuse Police, who issued one driver a ticket for his carelessness. No injuries were reported in the incidents. In a two-car collision Sunday, March 16, at 5:15 p.m., Timothy C. Morganthaler, 27, r 3 box 570, Syracuse, was attempting to enter Palm Drive from Koko Drive when he entered the path of a 1985 Ford truck driven by William C. Womacks, 39, r 3 box 181, Syracuse. Up to $2,500 damage was caused to both the 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass, driven by Morganthaler, and the Womacks vehicle, which was registered to Supreme Corporation, 16500 CR 38, Goshen. In a similar incident Friday, March 14, Randy A. Maggart, 16, P. O. Box 266, North Webster, was traveling north on Brooklyn Street when he collided with a eastbound vehicle, traveling on Oak Street. Maggart was ticketed for disregarding a stop sign on Brooklyn. Up to SI,OOO damage was caused to both a 1985 Ford Tempo, driven by Tonya J. Taylor, 23, r 1 box 304, North Webster, and the 1978 Dodge Omni driven by Maggart. Up to S2OO damage was caused to a 1976 Chevrolet, owned by Danial R. Neff, 30, r 1 box 144, North Webster, after the vehicle jumped a curb and went across a sidewalk and grass — damaging the flv wheel on the vehicle. Neff, who was traveling south on Huntington Street before the mishap, claims he thought he was turning into a driveway when he turned left from the street and onto town property, 100 feet south of Henry Street. Plants to vanish If the world’s rain forests and other natural areas continue to be destroyed at the current rate, experts say one plant species will vanish every day by the end of the century, reports National Wildlife magazine.
Mutz may participate in
By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer Lieutenant Governor John Mutz may participate in the sesquicentennial parade June 7 to highlight a week of activities beginning June 1, earmarking Milford’s 150th anniversary. Governor Robert On* had a prior commitment, preventing him from attending the town’s celebration; however, Mutz may attend in his place, parade committee member Randall Dewart announced at the Milford sesquicentennial meeting last night. Various other dignitaries will also be on hand, according to Dewart. A calliope has also been secured for the event at no charge to the committee. Kathy Vanlaningham, teen dance chairman, announced that the Zip 164 Music Machine would be providing music at the June 6 dance from 9 p.m. to midnight. The South Bend radio station will provide a disc jockey during this time to play pop/rock music. Vanlaningham, who is also kiddie contest chairman, added that entry blanks for the event would be placed in a local newspaper and distributed around town. After a suggestion by treasurer Don Arnold, it was agreed that a list of names of those persons to contact for various contest entry blanks be placed in a newspaper. The advertising committee was appointed to undertake the task. In a separate report, Carolyn Welker, old-home tour chairman, commented that questionnaires she had sent out requesting information about old homes had begun to “filter in.” “We also would like to have photos of those homes included in the tour,” Welker added. Sam Welker showed a sample of the signs to be placed in the front of the eligible homes, adding that the homes would need to be documented in order to have the dates of conception on the signs. It was also decided that donations be accepted for those on the tour offering an open house. Mayor’s Race Progressing
Announcing that the mayoral race was “progressing well,” cochairman John Replogle informed the group that dinner arrangements have been partially fulfilled for the mayor’s banquet, slated for April 26.
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Encouraging each candidate to “promote himself,” Replogle added that he and co-chairman Elmer Sorensen would be meeting with the eight candidates Thursday, March 20, to offer suggestions and answer questions. Reporting for the booth committee, Bill Knowles announced that the group had decided on a SSO fee to be charged for those wishing to place a 12 foot by 12 foot booth on the east side of Main Street. The “first come first served” booth spaces are currently being offered, with 20 to 25 spaces available. After a suggestion by Dewart, it was also agreed that the sesquicentennial committee provide an information booth near the center of town. A proposal to be presented to the Milford Town Board was also passed, alloting town resident Ralph Owens a one-half block segment on Emeline Street for “kiddie” rides and games. Owens agreed that he would give 20 per cent of his proceeds to the sesquicentennial committee. Owens also questioned the group about electricity, with committee chairman Jean Treesh assuring him that NIPSCO had agreed to make available any electricity needed for the celebration. Predicting that many out-of-town residents would be visiting during the week, Dewart suggested that anyone with an extra bedroom offer it for rent due to the lack of a motel. “A ‘bed and breakfast’ type thing has become popular and I think it should be considered since .we’ll need places for these people to stay. ” The group agreed with Dewart’s suggestion and it was decided that anyone having such a room or bed space should contact him. Decorations Ordered Reporting on town decorations, Dick Koschnick commented that many of the trimmings were in the process of being ordered. He added that half-barrel planters would be offered to Milford residents at cost. Anyone interested in purchasing a planter should contact Koschnick to allow ordering. Koschnick also announced that an ice cream social, sponsored by the Milford Jaycees, was tentatively slated to be held on the east side of the First Brethren Church of Milford at 4:30 p.m.
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June 4. The Milford Boy Scouts will also be offering balloons with sesquicentennial logos for sale. The balloons, which will be provided at the 10-kilometer run and one mile walk, scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at the Big Boulder Golf Course, SR 15, will be available June 1-7 as well. It was also reported that Margaret Ostendorf is currently selling craft items at Doll’s Decorating Center, 124 S. Main, with proceeds going to the sesquicentennial fund. Discussion about a stage to be used for various sesquicentennial events again surfaced, after various attempts at renting a stage had failed. Knowles agreed to contact Goshen Mayor Max Chiddister about the possibility of borrowing a stage used by that town at the annual Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The outcome of his meeting will be reported April 1. Giving a final report, Vi Miller, member of the advertising committee, informed the group that a picture taking session for various area newspapers will be conducted either May 1 or May 6 at the community building, based on its availability. Members of the press will be invited to take photos of the elected mayor, queen contestants and various other sesquicentennial personnel.. Miller added that letters had been sent to radio and television stations requesting a public announcement spot, while additional information would be sent to “Wander Indiana,” an Indiana tourism council, and the South Bend Tribune, for publication in a special section the newspaper publishes — highlighting various events offered throughout the area.
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In a final matter, it was decided that 1,000 sheets with sesquicentennial logos, suitable for framing, be ordered. With money for the initial printing coming from the general fund, proceeds will be returned to that same fund. The proposal, submitted by advertising committee chairman Jeri Seely was unanimously passed by the group, putting to an end the sixth sesquicentennial meeting of 1986. The next meeting is slated for Tuesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. in the. community building. Court news The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Kevin D. Cobbs, 18, Syracuse, $49.50 Driving while intoxicated — Philip L. Stutzman, 25, Milford, $377, SIBO days in jail, suspended on condition defendant not commit an alcohol-related or major traffic offense for one year, receive in-patient treatment at Renaissance Center and follow thru with program and aftercare and pay for evaluation, pay user’s fees, license suspended for 120 days, six months probation To merge NEW YORK - B.F Goodrich Co. and Uniroyal Inc. agreed to merge their tire operations in a joint venture that would rival Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
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