The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 June 1986 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., June 11,1986

Community Corner

Keith Bice: From model ships to the real thing

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer A builder of model airplanes and ships, Keith Bice will have a better perspective when he undertakes the task of constructing the second of the two, after having spent 13 days on a real one.

Profile

Keith and his father, Donald, packed their bags and headed for Roda, Spain, where they would board a Guided Missile Frigate (a member of the USS Gallery FFG-26) nearly two months ago. Participating in a Naval program for sailors’ parents and families, the Bices took advantage of Buddy’s (Keith’s 24-year old brother) status as lieutenant junior grade, joining two other civilians from Washington, D-.C. and New Mexico. Fourteen officers, 15 chief petty officers,and 153 enlisted men shared the 445 feet ship with the civilians, exchanging stories and showing what “Navy life” is really like. “It (the trip) really changed my image of the Navy, it’s nothing like the movies, where you see all these mean sailors drinking all the time — they don’t even allow alcohol on board,” Keith said, adding, “Most of the sailors just talk about going home.” ‘Rocky’ Experience For the 13-year old Milford resident 13 days on the Atlantic Ocean proved enough. “It was a great experience, but I was ready to go home after being with the same people for so long,” he said, admitting, “I got sick the first two days because I wasn’t used to the constant rocking and the waves were from 10 to 13 feet high.” The youngest of four children may not be sleep-

USDA releases food cost at home for March

The following is the US Department of Agriculture’s monthly update of the weekly cost of food at home for March: Families: Family of two (20-50 years): Thrifty, $37.30, low-cost, $47.20; moderate-cost, $58.40; liberal, $72.20 Family of two (51 years and over): $35.30; $45.20; $55.90; $66.80

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Family of four with preschool children: $54.30; $67.90; $83.00; $101.50 Family of four with elementary school children: $62.30; $79.70; $99.80; $119.90 Individuals in four-person families: Children: One-two years: $9.80; $11.90; $13.80; $16.60 Three-five: $10.60, $13.10; $16.10; $19.30

ing on a waterbed for awhile, after having tolerated a rocking boat “day and night.” “I was happy to see land,” he added. Despite the initial rough days, Keith soon adjusted to life without land, being afforded the opportunity to learn the way the boat is navigated, filling in as a helmsman on occasion. “I also spent a lot of time in the radar room, where the control missiles are, and learned how the different equipment worked,” he said, referring to the .45 caliber pistol he fired and the three-foot cannon he watched crews ignite. A helicopter on board also proved interesting for the soon-to-be eighth grader. “The ship is mainly used to transport people and cargo from one place to another,” he explained, adding, “There were three other ships (two destroyers and another frigate) in our crossing (group).” While most of the trip consisted of cooperative weather, Keith stated that “the seas got real bad” one day, with officers prohibiting anyone on deck. Not All Work Time spent on board wasn’t all work for the sailors either, according to Keith. “We played basketball and volleyball on the helicopter landing Easter day, with the volleyball being tied to the net by a rope so it could be retrieved from the water if it went overboard.” Making stops in Azores (located near Portugal) and Bermuda, the “crew” spent only a few hours in each port before finally landing in May Port (near Jacksonville, Fla.). “It was sad to leave all the people we met, it seems like you get to be closer to people in the Navy,” Keith said, adding as an afterthought, “Maybe too close.” With an interest that was spurred when Buddy entered the corps two years ago, Keith attempts to read all he can about Navy ships. “There are so many different sizes of aircraft carriers — they’re bigger than you can imagine,” he said, adding, “I’d like to go on a ship again. I might get to visit Buddy in Florida and go on a different one.”

Six-eight: $13.00; $17.20; $21.60; $25.20 Nine-11 years: $15.40; $19.60; $25.10; $29.10 Females: 12-19 years: $16.00; $19.30; $23.30; $28.20 20-50 years: $16.00; $20.10; $24.40; $31.10 51 and over: $15.90; $19.40; $24.10; $28.70

Still harboring thoughts of jointdg the seafaring fleet, the honorary crew member of the USS Gallery (FFG 26) has five years of schooling before he decides to change the honorary title to an official designation. In the meantime, his model ships, airplanes, and avid interest in sports help to fill the interlude.

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HOBBY COMES TO LIFE — Milford resident Keith Bice displays a facsimile of the ship he spent 13 days on as an honorary crew member in April. He’s also holding one of the many airplanes he’s added to a collection of models. The 13-year-old was afforded the opportunity to traverse the Atlantic Ocean with his father (Donald), two other civilians, and over 150 Navy personnel aboard a USS Gallery FFG*26 Guided Missile Frigate in April, as part of a Naval program for sailors and their families. (Photo by Mark Huffman)

Males: 12-14 years: $16.10; $22.20; $27.70: $32.50 15-19 years: $16.70; $23.00; $28.50; $33.10 20-50 years: $17.90; $22.80; $28.70; $34.50 51 and over: $16.20; $21.70; $26.70; $32.00 USDA's Human Nutrition Information Service computes the cost of food at home for four food

plans — thrifty, low-cost, moderate-cost, and liberal. Suzanne Harris, deputy assistant secretary for food and consumer services, said the plans consist of foods that provide wellbalanced meals and snacks for a week. In computing the costs, USDA assumes all food is bought at the store and prepared at home. Costs do not include alcoholic beverages, pet food, soap, cigarettes, paper goods, and other nonfood items bought at the store. “USDA costs are only guides to spending.” Harris said. “Families may spend more or less, depending on such factors as where they buy their food, how carefully they plan and buy, whether some food is produced at home, what foods the family likes, and how much food is prepared at home. “Most families will find the moderate-cost or low-cost plan suitable, she said. “The thrifty plan, which USDA uses to set the coupon allotment in the food stamp program, is for families who have tighter budgets. Families with unlimited resources might use the liberal plan.” To use the chart to estimate your family's food costs: — For members eating all meals at home — or carried from home — use the amounts shown in the chart. — For members eating some meals out, deduct five percent from the amount shown for each meal not eaten at home. Thus, for a person eating lunch out five days a week, subtract 25 percent, or one-fourth the cost shown. — For guests, add five percent of the amount shown for the proper age group for each meal. Costs in the second part of the chart are for individuals in fourperson families. If a family has more or less than four, total the “individual” figures and make these adjustments, because larger families tend to buy and use food more economically than smaller ones: — For a one-person family, add 20 percent. — For a two-person family, add 10 percent. — For a three-person family, add five percent. — For a five- or six-person family, subtract five percent. — For a family of seven or more, subtract 10 percent. Details of the four family food plans are available from the Nutrition Education Division, Human Nutrition Information Service, USDA, Federal Building, Hyattsville, Md. 20782. This information and related information is also available electronically through USDA’s Online service on the Dialcom system under the “FOOD” listing. Stroller restraints Parents owning certain Century and Bilt-Rite strollers are being urged tn obtain replacement safety straps for their children, to avoid the danger of the tots getting the straps tangled around their necks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recently.

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COMPLETES PEACE CORPS TRAINIh G — Diane Dieterly, daughter of Doyle and Jo Butler, r 4 Syra< use, is completing her Peace C orps training at the Universit y of Oklahoma. She will leave Jur e 21 for Tanzania, East Africa, ivhere her assignment will be to work with the people as a fisherie s consultant. She gr? duated from Ball State University with degrees in natural resources and journalism. Her address will be: Diane Dieterly, Peace Corps, P.O. Box 9123 DAF ES Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa.

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JUNE 29 WEDDING — Dixie Simmons. Syracuse, and Jack E. Simmon*;. Columbia City, announce the engagement and June wedding of their daughter, Brenda Gay to Pressley Jackson Roach, Brazil. The wedding will be on June 29, at 2:30 p.m., in the Memorial United Methodist Church. Terre Haute. Family and friends are invited. Miss Simmons graduated in 1979 from Wawasee High School and 1983 from Indiana State University with a bachelor of science degree in criminology. She was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority. She is employed by the Indiana State Farm Prison, Putnamville, and the Root’s Store. Terre Haute. Roach is a 1977 graduate of Brazil High School and is employed by Great Dane Trailers. Folloving the wedding the couple will be residing in Terre Haute.

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GUM AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP — Jeanine Gunn, 1986 gradual e of Wawasee High School, has been awarded the Alpha N a Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma scholarship. Jeanine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert < iunn. Jeanii ie plans to attend Purdue University at West Lafayette, majoring in education. She had an acti re high school career, which included membership in the Nat onal Honor Society, Student Cm ncil. Fellowship of Christian Atl letes. Future Educators df America, Varsity Club, Student: Against Drunk Drivers, as well as four years of varsity diving, i ymnastics and track. Delta Kappa Gamma is an educate nal honorary made up of women in education. Norma Rush of Syracuse is president of the organization. Preschool healthy Studies from Ypsilanti, Mich., to New York City have shown presch >ol programs foster academic achievement, lower dropout rates, reduce juvenile delinqu* ncy and save tax dollars in the to ig run.

CALENDAR

Week Os June 11 To June 18

WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45 a.m., at South Shore Country Club Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon in Syracuse Church of God Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., in the House of Friendship Syracuse Fire Department, Fire Drill 7 p.m., at Syracuse Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., in the town hall Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee Episcopal Center, AU Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-hails mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon ' 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrew’s, United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Lakeland Women’s Club 10 a.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church North Webster Lions Club 7 p.m., in North Webster Fire Station Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior Shady Ladies Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Turkey Creek Conservation Club 7:30 p.m., in The Clubhouse ”• Adult-children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Milford Community Building 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 Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Heart of Lakes Squares 8-10:30 p.m., in Syracuse Elementary SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 am., in Gropp’s, Syracuse Milford Area Development Council, Inc. ‘ ( MMplI 9 a.m., in Milford Community Building \AJBmSLaz Milford Emergency Medical Service 11 am., in Milford Community Building Syracuse'VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1 p.m. SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station 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 Syracuse Emergency Medical Service 7 p.m., in Syracuse Fire Department North Webster Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m., in the Palace of Sports. North Webster, all interested parties are urged to attend Milford Lions 7 p.m., in Milford Community Building Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church North Webster American Legion 8 p.m., in Legion Hall Syracuse Sesquicentennial Meeting 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Scout Cabin, all interested persons are urged to attend TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, in Beacon Restaurant Syracuse Town Board 5 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall Refunder’s Club 7:30 p.m. . WEDNESDAY , Al-anon 9 am., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in Syracuse Case Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30p.m. v Lutheran Church Women 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Psi lota XI 7:30 p.m. 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 Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles

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