The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 July 1986 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 16,1986

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Community Comer

Beauty pageant fan becomes participant

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer A little girl sits on the floor, transfixed to the television as the images portrayed stand before a podium, smiling at the camera — sated with confidence. Profile Ten years later the former spectator is standing on a platform, gliding across the stage in the same effortless way she'd seen contestants do before Bert Parks announced, “And now, here she i 5...“ Miss America!’’ and while Paula Smith may never witness such words ascribed to her, the enjoyment of being in a beauty pageant will suffice. “I like to smile at people and show off,” Smith laughed, adding in a sober tone, "It involves responsibility too though, little kids really look up to you." . Having “always” wanted to enter a pageant, since an early introduction byway of television. Smith finally realized her dream when she participated in "Miss Teen Indiana" in Merrillville last November However, her expectations became dampened after witnessing a bold aura surrounding some of the contestants "They were good but they knew it, going to the point of being arrogant,” she stated Builds On Experience Choosing to shun this discovery, Smith shed her "uncomfortable" experience in Merrillville and built on it “The Miss Teen Indiana" pageant took over a month to prepare for ..it was a lot of hassle, but afterward I still wanted to compete ” Entering the Milford Sesquicentennial beauty pageant, Smith took third place honors, enough to convince her that she was ready for the next step, and after’ the Kosciusko County Scholarship Pageant she was a seasoned veteran "The preparation is easier now," she admitted “We have it down to a science," added her mother, who became one of several coaches who helped Smith to first runner-up honors in the county com-

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petition. “I was surprised when they announced my name, it was a great moment,” the 17-year-old Wawasee High School senior reflected. Weeks of preparation proceeded that moment, with Smith being quizzed by her mother and former pageant participant Kathy Yoder, of Hair Force, Syracuse. “Kathy helped me with the interview segment of pageants, giving me practice questions, while last year’s ‘Miss Kosciusko County,’ Julie Chubb, was also a great friend,” Smith said. Noting that the short interviews included in a majority of the pageants scare her the most, Smith remarked, “There’s nothing more embarrassing than being asked a question and not being able to think of anything to say.” Drawing on an incident at the Mermaid Festival Queen Contest last month, she remembered, “They asked me a question and I got red in the face and started sweating, digging myself a hole that I couldn’t get out of. ” That “hole” accounted for what Smith saw as a disappointing fourth runner-up finish. Enjoys Entertaining The talent segment of pageants remains a strong point in Smith’s mind. “I enjoy singing and feel confident when I’m on the stage,” she said, and her county pageant performance showed that strength, as she sang “I Honestly Love You,” to move within striking distance of the queen’s crown. A fan of Olivia Newton John and Barbara Streisand, the Fort Wayne native contemplates a career in entertainment. “I think it would be a lot of fun to be a singer or actress,” she remarked. However, Smith realizes that the immediate future must involve college. "I haven’t decided which one (college) I’ll attend yet, but the scholarship money I won in the Kosciusko County pageant will help me go somewhere. ” A member of the National Honor Society at Wawasee High School, the seven-year Milford resident is sure to make a mark wherever she goes, being an admitted “doer.” “Anything you sign me up for I’ll do," she laughed, noting her status as a student council member, cheerleader, varsity singer, and drama participant. Not one to settle for second best, more pageants are also in the planning stage. “I’d like to participate in the Kosciusko County pageant again next

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Dear Louisa, My husband died when I was rather young and left me with four small children to support. I was a college graduate so I got a job and hired a housekeeper and got along very well for four years when I married the superintendent of my school. All of the children were married ten years later when he was offered a better job and we moved to another city. I have made many friends here and like it very much. Now my problem is this. My husband died several months ago and all of my children, who live in the place where they grew up, want me to move back to this former town. All four of my children have young children of their own, so I

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year,” she said, revealing a hidden desire to win and advance to the “Miss Indiana” pageant as she added, “If I work real hard I think I have a chance — it would be nice to be called ‘queen’ for a day. ’’ H HW& VV WS RELAXING MOMENT — Milford resident Paula Smith takes time out from a bustling schedule to enjoy the scenery at her Camelot Lake home. The 17-year-old Wawasee High School senior is a veteran of four beauty pageants, having taken first runner-up honors in the Kosciusko County Scholarship Pageant last month. (Photo by Mark Huffman)

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am afraid I would end my days as a baby sitter if I went back. I love my grandchildren but I am also interested in many projects and I like concerts and plays. What am I to do about this? Mother-N.M. Answer Delay making a decision for a while. It may be that after a time you will find life very different where you are, lacking a husband. And bear in mind, that if you get sick or need help of any kind it is wonderful to have the family to call on. If you do decide to go back to your first home, let your children know that you will baby-sit in an emergency but will not be on call. Louisa

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Kim Morose, Pete Morrison exchange vows May 515

Kim Ann Marose and Pete Morrison exchanged wedding vows on Sunday, May 25, at 4:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw. Officiating were Father Richard Stieglitz and Rev, Elliot Morrison of Taylorville, 111., uncle of the groom. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Marose, Leesburg, and Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison, Toledo, Ohio. Kathleen Marose, Austin. Texas, sister of the bride, attended as maid of honor. Other attendants were Barbara Marose, Chandler, Ariz,, sister-in-law of the bride; Margaret Morrison. Toledo, sister of the groom; Cindy Kaiser, Syracuse; and Sarah Shirley and Maureen Cain, both of Indianapolis. Bob Morrison of Toledo, brother of the groom, was best man. Also attending were Ken Morrison, Chicago, 111., brother of the groom; Kevin Marose. Chandler. Ariz.. and Kelly Marose, Muncie, brothers of the bride; Andrew Lynch, Chicago; and Brian Gold, Springfield, 111.

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An eveniig dinner reception was held at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Clt b. The couple honeymooned in San Francisco and Carmel, Calif., and is currently residing in (Chicago. Mrs, Mjrrison is a 1975 graduate of Wawasee High School and 1 1979 graduate of Indiana Univi rsity where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She is currently a senior cast alty underwriter for the Hartfo*d Insurance Group. Her husbar d is a 1974 graduate of Ottawa Hill s High School, Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from Yale University, New Haven, Conn., in 1978 and from the Georgetown University Law School in 1982. He is an attorney with the law firm of Bell, Boyd, and Lloyd in Chicago. Water in the a.m. Have yoi noticed some plants are susceptible to mildew? They should be watered in the early morning. Leaves should be dry before nigl tfall.

CALENDAR Week Os July 16 To July 23 WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse Lions Club 6:30p.m., Beacon Restaurant Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at 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., Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m.. Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p. m., Lakeland Eagles Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7: 30 p.m., Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church \ / Psi lota XI 7:30p.m. THURSDAY Ebenezer Ladies Club 2 p.m. Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent Support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., Milford Fire Station Milford Jaycees 7:30 p.m., CJ’s Restaurant family room North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45a.m., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., 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.. Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis // 7 a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse \ ? / Turkey Creek Senior Citizens 12 noon. Scout Cabin SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., North Webster Fire Station Alcoholics Anonymous. Al-Anon, Aloteen 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church MONDAY f Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Church of God meeting room. North Webster Syracuse EMS 7 p.m., Syracuse Fire Department North Webster Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m., Palace of Sports. North Webster Milford Lions 7 p.m.. Milford Community Building Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church « Syracuse Sesquicentennial Meeting 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Scout Cabin North Webster American Legion 8 p.m.. Legion Hall TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary I 12 noon. Beacon Restaurant Syracuse Park Board 7:15 p.m., Syracuse Town Hall Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary 7:30 p.m., Legion Hall WEDNESDAY Alanon 9 a.m.. North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon, Syracuse Church of God Syracuse Fire Department 7 p.m., Syracuse Fire Station Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., 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., Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m.. Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse n, " >JV ■ / / ■ ¥ - , it w u I V - ■■■■l CELEBRATING GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY — The children of Kenneth and Maxine Everest will host an open house in honor of their parents* 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 19, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Leesburg Lions Community Building in Leesburg. Everest and the former H. Maxine Long were united in marriage on July 18, 1936. in Bourbon at the E.U.B. church parsonage. They are the parents of four children: Ellsworth Everest of Warsaw; Helen Smoker of Leesburg; Carolyn Burk of Anderson; and Marcele Everest of Indianapolis. They have nine grandchildren. The couple requests that the presence of family and friends be the only gift.