The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 May 1986 — Page 7

Community Corner

i Darlene Hane enjoys lake life

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer For many, living in Florida is a welcome break from the unpredictability of the Midwest, but for Syracuse resident Darlene Hane it was the unpredictability of the southern state that brought her back home. After living in Syracuse for 20 years and working as a police dispatcher for five, Hane packed her bags and headed toward the Sunshine State in 1965, but nine months later, after finding that “the cost of living was too high," she traded the ocean for the lake life of Syracuse once again.

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“I’ve always enjoyed living on the lake,” says the Dunlap native. However, that’s not where her relationship with water ends — having taken over the position of Syracuse’ water-sewer clerk last March. “Mary Lou Smith had retired and they asked me to fill in,” she says, adding that she does all of the water billing, feeding information into a computer. While the former Syracuse Police dispatcher enjoys her current position, she looks back at her foregoing stint with regard. “I loved being a dispatcher — I miss it,” she says, noting that she still fills „in at times. However, a return to the former occupation is unlikely. “I'm getting too old for the rotating shifts,” she jokes. While most of those shifts were composed. Hane

Food & Nutrition By JillMcKowen Extension Agent, Home Ec. J Bb

Homemakers week

May 12-16 is being celebrated as County Homemakers Week by the Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers. The Extension Homemakers are a group of over 1,000 women divided into 59 clubs located throughout Kosciusko County. These women meet monthly to learn more about their home and community and to en-

CRC to hold book sale

There were 15 members of the Columbian Reading Circle of Milford who met on April 28 at the home of Eudora Hurd of West Emeline Street. During the week of the sesquicentennial activities, June 2-7, the Reading Circle will hold a used book sale on the porch of the Hoppus home, 104 North Main Street. Proceeds from the book sale will be given to the Milford Public Library to be used for new furnishings. Anyone wishing to donate books for this sale may leave them at the library. Plans were made for the club's spring party, a dinner to be held in Middlebury on May 12. Members are to take paper goods or items to be sent to the Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis.

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CHILD PHOTO CONTEST — Pictured are two of the winners in the Creative Touch Studio Seegi-Annual Child Photo Contest. On the left is Kayla Hall and on the right is Brandon Oswald. Not pictured is Bobby Jo Clipfell. Brandon Lee Oswald, 20 months, was the first place winner. He is the son of Byron and Cammy Oswald of Syracuse. As the winner, Brandon received a 16x20 portrait and a |SO savings bond. Second place went to Kayla Hail, 20 months, daughter of Jim and La donna Hall of North Webster. Kayla received an 11x14 portrait as well as 16 wallet sixed photographs. Bobby Jo Clipfell was the third place winner and received an Bxlo portrait. He is the four-year-old son of Terri and Max Clipfell of Syracuse. Judging in the contest was done by Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Roberts of Bedford. The Roberts have been professional photographers for many years prior to Roberts* joining the staff of Burrell Colour, Inc., in Crown Point. Roberts is a consultant for professional photographers in the Midwest. Roberts is a well-known lecturer and instructor to professional photographers in the field of photo print enhancement and retouching.

joy each others company. The organization began in 1919 with the formation of three clubs: Tippecanoe Township, Purdue Home Economics and Seward Home Extension. These clubs are still in existence today, along with the 56 others who have followed in their footsteps. The Extension Hcftnemaker Clubs as we know them today, grew out of the early 1,900 Women’s Auxfiaries. Classes were offered for farm women and girls. These “classes” became known as home economics clubs, then home demonstration clubs,

Michael Golden completes course

Michael Golden, son of Douglas and Louise Golden of r 5, Syracuse, has completed the psychiatric specialist course at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on April 4. He completed the course of instruction for Psychiatry Technician School at the Naval School of Health Services, Bethesda Detachment, Portsmouth, Vir. Golden, a hospital man in the Navy, is a 1983 graduate of Wawasee High School.

remembers the time she had to trace a telephone call to find an overdose victim. “We had to run the trace for two and one-half hours before we finally found him — I was a nervous wreck,” she remarks. However, confidence also surrounded her work, as evidenced by the time a women brought her baby, who wasn’t breathing, to the dispatcher. “She shoved this baby in my arms so I started giving him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, while trying to call EMS units on the telephone at the same time,” she reminisced, adding that the baby made it through the ordeal. r Disliked Frigid’ Conditions While water billing may not seem as exciting, Hane has had her share of experiences with dissatisfied customers. “The worst part of the job is having to turn people's water off when they don't pay their bills," she says of the item which causes a majority of the agitation. Having originally planned a career in business, Hane attended Albany Business College. Albany, N.Y., for one year, where she met her husband of 24 years — William. “We lived in New York for five years but I told him I was moving back home (Indiana) and if he wanted to go to come on,” she laughs, adding, “New York was a cold place — the people were cold." Those “frigid” conditions drove her back to the Midwest, where she owned and operated Hane's Pizza in Millersburg for four years and the Syracuse Case for two. However, after six years in the business world she found it wasn’t for her. “When you have a business you have to be married to it — it's just not worth it,” she says, opting to spend more time with her daughter, who is now a nurse at Elkhart General Hospital, three stepchildren, and 11 grandchildren. And while she still visits New York once a year to visit relatives, Syracuse remains her home. A member of the VFW, American Legion; and

and now extension homemaker clubs. The primary purpose of the extension homemaker organization is to improve the quality of family living. They fulfill their purpose through the various educational programs. In the early 1900’s they concentrated on programs such as hat making, inserting zippers, using dial phones and making dresses. Today, they provide programs on nutrition and health, diet and exercise, crafts, dealing with children, family economics (home computers, investment options) and many other issues facing today's family. The Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers will celebrate their existence through an annual Homemakers Fair. The Fair will be held at the Women's Building, fairgrounds on May 15 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. All interested individuals are invited to attend the fair and take advantage of the many exhibits the fair will feature exhibits on: Sewing Techniques by Lowery’s Sewing Center, Microwave Cooking Demonstration by Jill McKowen Extension Home Economist, Kosciusko County Happenings by Chamber of Commerce, Cooking Demonstration and Recipes by Kosciusko County Porkettes and Cowbelles, Home Health Care — Can You Help? by United Way and Garden Planning by a Master Gardener participant. The fair is free and open to public. Learn more about the extension homemakers organization. Attend the fair or call the extension office, 267-4444 for further information.

Here's ‘what's cooking

SUGAR AND SPICE POPCORN ¥4 cup vegetable oil 3 T sugar ¥4 tsp. cinnamon ¥4 tsp. nutmeg IT light corn syrup \ ¥j cup unpopped popcorn Generously grease cookie sheet. Use only a hand-turned popcorn popper for this recipe because all ingredients must be agitated constantly. Combine all ingredients in popper, except popcorn. Stir well and heat until bubbling. Add popcorn; cover and shake constantly over medium heat until all corn is popped. Immediately pour onto greased cookie sheet to cool. Makes about 2 quarts.

St. John’s Catholic Church, Goshen, she also enjoys fishing, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and above all, “I enjoy being with and meeting the public,” she says, grateful to be in an area where the people “aren’t cold."

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AVERAGE DAY — Darlene Hane explains the figures in a water bill to a customer, one facet of her job as Syracuse water-sewer clerk. Hane took over the Syracuse position after living in Florida for nine months. The Dunlap native also served as a police dispatcher for five years in Syracuse. (Photo by Mark Huffman)

LOUISA’S LETTER

Dear Louisa, I have always had lots of friends and have pleasant relations with people but I have a sister who has no idea of how to get along with people. She is very unhappy and cannot understand why she seems to lose every friend after she has gone with them awhile. She won't listen to me but perhaps she might read what you write. She talks about people and belittles them. She gets a crush on someon. and everything they do is perfect until some disagreement arises between them and then nothing they do is right. She stays in some kind of feud with someone all of the time. Will you please try to help her as she can be a very delightful person when she wants to be. Sister — Texas Answer: I wish I could help her but I am afraid that the only person who

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SPRING DINNER — The Enchanted Hills Playhouse Theatre Guild’s spring dinner and preview *B6 will be held at the Maxwelton Golf Club Restaurant, South County Line Road, Syracuse, on Saturday, May 10. Following the dinner, a musical preview of the upcoming *B6 season featuring new members of the acting company, will be presented. The Preview *B6 is written and directed by Timothy Mathis, New York actor and producer. He starred as Peter Pan at the playhouse in 1984 and has just recently finished producing “Merry Me a Little’’ in Indianapolis. Among those to appear at the dinner and preview will be Lydia Ann Rajunas, pictured. The social hour will begin at 7 p.m. with dinner being served at 81 p.m. and the preview at 9:30 p.m. Persons wanting additional information should contact Janet Lemberg at 457-5918.

Plan To Attend Our MEXICAN DINNER Saturday, May 17 11A.M. To 4 P.M. Milford Community Building Serving Tacos. Enchiladas. Tostados. And Spanish Rice (Season To Your Own Taste) $4 Per Plate Sponsored By Filadelphia Spanish Assembly Os God Church

can help is your sister, herself. She has to learn two things and the first is that there are no perfect people in the world and we have to accept people as they are. The second is that a person doesn’t build herself up by tearing other people down. She may be doing them some harm but she is hurting herself much more. A person who goes around criticizing other people and not only finding fault with others but broadcasting it, will eventually find herself avoided by people. The old adage “more flies are caught by honey than by vinegar” and the Christian admonition to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” applies to the making and keeping friends as well. Louisa Address: Louisa, 80x532, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115

Mobile Meals drivers

Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled for the week of May 12-16. They are as follows: May 12-16 MONDAY — Jan Baumgartner TUESDAY — A driver will be provided WEDNESDAY - Dick Losee THURSDAY - F. A. Rhoads FRIDAY - Dorothy Kitson

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Meg Green, Chuck Amadeo married in Cromwell Church

Meg Green and Chuck Amadeo were united in marriage on Saturday, April 12, at 4:30 p.m., in the Cromwell United Methodist Church. Rev. Douglas Knight officiated at the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Green, r 1 Cromwell, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Amadeo, Jr., 1201 Wilson Ave., Goshen. Mike Stoner sang “Longer” and “Wedding Song” accompanying himself on the guitar. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a white slipper satin gown, she had made. It featured off the shoulder ruffles and silk flower accents. The bodice and waistline were accented with beaded lace appliques and the full skirt and train were edged with lace ruffles. Her veil was a wreath of silk flowers and pearls which held a fingertip veil. She carried a bouquet of white mini carnations tipped in mauve, white spider mums, red roses and ivy. Mrs. Scott Pounds, r 1 Cromwell, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Her gown was of mauve satin with the off shoulder ruffle edged with white lace. The gown featured a full floor-length skirt. Her headdress was of mini carnations and baby’s breath. She carried three white carnations tipped in mauve with greenery backing. Becky Miller, Goshen and Mary Lowe, Goshen, were the bridesmaids. Their gowns, headdress and flowers were identical to the matron of honor's. Sarah Nesbitt, Elkhart, was the flower girl and Kirk Truex, Goshen, was the ringbearer. Bob Mathis, Goshen, served as the best man and Rocky Anderson and Mike Pangburn, both of Goshen, served as bridegroomsmen and best men. The mother of the bride wore an ivory with green print chiffon dress and the bridegroom’s mother wore a blue chiffon dress. Both mothers were given corsages of mini carnations tipped in mauve. A buffet reception was given in the Cromwell Community Center immediately following the wedding. Pam Milter and Gina Amadeo served cake to the guests. Carla Stutzman was the guest book attendant. The couple is now residing at r 1 Cromwell. The bride is a graduate of Wawasee High School and is employed with Johnson Controls, Gohen. Her husband is a Goshen High School graduate, and a graduate from Pike’s Peak Community College and Ivy Tech. He is employed with the Indiana State Highway Department.

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