The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 December 1986 — Page 12

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With Christmas only a day away, we w ish we had an oki-tashioned It would appear to be one of the many teams that played at the old Milford Christmas photo tor this column Since we don’t we decided to think spring and park — where the Milford schools are now heated. The players had uniforms print an old Milford baseball team Our only problem is we don’t have any iden and ample equipment from the photo and two well-dressed manages tilication tor this photo

Snow removal equipment for senior citizens

Senior Citizens as a consumer group are flexing their buying muscles in a surprising market — snowthrowers — according to The Toro Company, the nation s leading manufacturer of snowthrowers. Toro says more than 25 percent of all snowthrowers are sold to consumers over the age of 60. For some companies, the figure is even higher. independence Preserver “We're seeing a graying of the Great Lakes region and Snow

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Belt." says Barbara Kalin. Toro market research director. "Even though many older people still are flocking south to avoid hard winters, some are opting to retire where they ’ve spent their entire lives These people recognize the difficulties and health risks of shoveling, but they don’t want to give up their independence dur ing winter months to snow removal services." Features For Senior Citizens To accommodate the increasing number of Senior Citizen

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buyers, equipment manufacturers are introducing a new generation of snowthrowers that are lighter, easier to handle and cost less. The units also do a more thorough job of cleaning snow from sidewalks that could turn into patches of ice. “Older snowthrower buyers also are trading in their models for new, easier to start snowthrowers.’’ says Bert Thompson, marketing manager for snow products. ‘‘Many models now have an easy starting

two-cycle engine that also is more durable and requires less maintenance than standard fourcycle engines. Power Shovels And Other Electric Snow throwers Older buyers who prefer hiring a service for driveways may opt for compact, electric models for steps and walkways. These models weigh between 12 and 17 pounds, do not require the maintenance of a gasoline model and can be easily hung in a closet inside the house or garage.

Electric snowthrowers work well for removing snow from areas such as steps, decks and patios Some of the electric units can throw snow up to 18 feet and remove up to 200 pounds Os snow per minute "For some older consumers who own condominiums or small houses, an electric snowthrower such as the power shovel is all that’s needed to keep walkways snow free and safe.’’ says Thompson

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THE WISE men are an interesting part of Christmas. Many stories have been told about them. Many people are shocked to learn that they are not numbered in the scriptures. nor are they named. Scholars believe their number came from the fact they brought three gifts to the infant Christ Child — gold and frankincense and myrrh. Another surprising fact is that the wise men did not arrive in Bethlehem while Mary and Joseph and the infant child were in the stable. They found them in a house. The* baby could have been around two years old at the time. Why so many confusing facts about the wise men and the infant Jesus? Possibly because when most Christians think of the scriptures and the hirth of Jesus, they turn to Luke 2. Luke does not tell about the wise men in his writings. One must turn back to Matthew 2 in order to find the story of the wise men. The Revised Standard Ver sion of the Bible says: "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king. Ix'hold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying. 'Where is he who was born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people. he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born They told him. "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it is written by the prophet: " 'And you. <> Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will govern by people Israel.' "Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star appeared , and he sent them to Bethlehem, saying. Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him bring me word, that

Seeking strength for the new year

"And he said unto me. My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness.. ." 2 Corinthians 12:9. Whipped up by the fierce hurricane winds, the staunch clipper boat, the finest of its kind operating between Liverpool and Melbourne, crashed 500 miles off course on the rocks of Hog Island.

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1 too may come and worship him.’ When they had heard the king they went their way; and 10, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, til it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy; and going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him Then opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh A..d being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country bv another way." Matthew 2.1-12 Did they visit the manger? See any names? See any number for the wise men? No. ' No and .No! What the wise men did give us is the custom of presenting gifts al Christmastime. Mrs Landrigon’s second grade class at Milford recently shared some creative 'writing concerning the gift they would give Baby Jesus Following are responses: I would give Him a bed to sleep in — Jerry Schmucker. I would give Him my goldfish and my allowance so Jesus could watch my goldfish and with my allowance he could buy new clothes — Ryan Mikel That Baby Jesus wouldn't die — Brock Manning. I would give Him a picture and gold — Shad Hickey Wooden wise men and wooden sheep and a manger w ith Jesus in it — Rich Green To have a mom and dad when He grows up to take care of this world and take care of the animals — Anita Fitch I would give Him a real home plus a bed and in the back yard I would give him a swing set — Kelly Lechleidner I would give Him lots and lots of love — Heather Levernier.

The captain became ill and died, leaving first mate John Kenlon, only in his 20s, in command. Most were ready to sit down and die, but not Kenlon. He sent some hunting, some fishing and others to build grass huts. With no tools, no lumber and Australia, the nearest land 1,800

I would give Him the gift of love — Erin Webster I would give Him a bed and love — Laura Gunden Love. I know he would like it very much. I love Jesus — Sharon Brock A nice warm home — Cassy Walton I would give Him my heart and He would give me the same and 1 would loye Him with all my heart — Lindsay Kaiser. A great big hug — John Morehead I would be good and ask my friends to be good. I would Him a box of rocks from Mars and hope He likes it — Michael Vint A mom and dad — Domingo Melendez. —O'BELIEVE IT or not. Derk Kuhn reported he received his first seed catalogue last week. It was still fall. Who wants to think about planting gardens before Christmas? Maybe the seed companies think they can get in on the holiday gift giving if they mail their catalogues out early. ■ ~°T MR AND Mrs Kenneth Haney entertained their family for Christmas on Sunday. Dec. 21. at their home on r 2. Milford. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Cotton and Terry of Pierceton; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cotton. Christopher and Michael and Lyle Haney of Warsaw : Mr. and Mrs. Galen Haney and Lee of North Webster: Mr. and Itjrs. Dave Musselman. Sarah and Stephen of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Haney, Karen and Laura of Milford: and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cotton of St. Petersburg. Fla. ) ON DECEMBER 24 is Mr and Mrs. Merrill (Wilma) Rink's 50th wedding anniversary They reside at Waubee Lake The Rinks were honored on December 7 with an open house at the Christian Church

miles away — it would be impossible for an ordinary raft to make headway. Kenton’s mind was busy — there was plenty of sand, limestone and water Iron ships could float — why couldn't a concrete one? For nearly a month, the men worked hard. It was a heavy, clumsy contraption, but the sails from the shipwrecked clipper were patched and hoisted. It worked! Nearly 200 miles from Australia, they were rescued by a ship. Impossible? By all man’s might, it seemed so. As one's ship heads for a new year, has it been blown off course by one’s own da ings or by others 9 Does it seem impossible to get on the right track? Nothing is impossible with God. Each day in the new year, all can be assured of His strength. The secret is to do one’s very best and ask Him each day to show the way. Weakness is made strong in Him!