The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 58, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 February 1987 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., February 4,1987

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Community Corner

Ex-rodeo clown Kelly Phillips does more than clown around

By CARLA GAFF Staff Writer

“There were times when I was in the bull ring, that I remember wondering if I’d live to hit 27,” explained ex-rodeo clown Kelly Phillips, to a group of eager third graders last Friday. Phillips started riding the rodeo circuit as a bull rider in Davenport, lowa, and continued to ride for eight years. Though it was never his soul means of support, he decided early in his career that bull riding didn’t pay as well as rodeo clowning. So he stopped riding, and started clowning.

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However, he found out after his first step in the ring that a silly outfit didn’t make one a clown. And, as he explained to North Webster students, “putting this outfit on doesn’t make you a rodeo clown, there’s more toit than clowning around. You’ve •gui — hnt oin|y yourself, but also for the cowboy that may be in the ring with you. ’ ’ Phillips explained that all parts and pieces of the costume have a purpose and must be useful. A hat is often used to distract the bull by throwing it at him, while bright scarves in pockets may. also Serve to distract him. The baggy pants often worn by clowns have a dual purpose to rodeo clowns, because they’re not only funny looking and get attention and laughs from the crowd, but are also big •mough to allow freedom to move and run fast. One major difference in the outfit of a clown and a rodeo clown, is that the latter does not wear giant shoes, and in fact may wear a pair of baseball cleats. This also is a safety measure, and will help him get out of the ring as fast as .possible, and not trip over his feet. Phillips stressed to the students that a rodeo clown must be fast and quick, and that this can only be done by taking proper care of your body. He stated that proper rest is a must, and that proper eating habits are also important, but most “im-

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portant of all is to just say no to drugs and alcohol!” Though Phillips seemed to totally enjoy performing, and talking with the students about his past life, he’s chosen a safer occupation. He’s now a branch* office manager for Kosciusko County Farm Bureau Co-Op, and resides in North Webster with his wife Esme and their three daughters, Meggan, Britt, and Jessica.

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KELLY PHILLIPS — Ex-rodeo clown Kelly Phillips explains safety tips and creates an atmosphere of excitement, as a pre-Shrine Circus kick-off at North Webster. (Photo by Carla Gaff) «

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DRUG TAPES DONATED — Certificates of appreciation are presented to three area businesses and organizations who donated $825 toward the purchase of three video tapes for the Syracuse Police Department in its fight against drugs and alcohol. From left are: Don Current, Currents Auto Restoration; Steve Butts, accepting for the American Legion Post 223: Carl Myrick, accepting for Rinker Boat Co.; and Town Marshal Robert Ziller. Two other tapes covering Crime Watch and Teenage Rape were made possible through donations from Sea Nymph, Riblet Products, Chalet Realty, Golden Razor, Classic Formed Products, Waterworld, Mechanics Unlimited, Bales Butcher Shop, Heckaman Marine, Vore’s Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Bank of Syracuse, Kinro, Todd Realty, American Industries, Gentury 21/Beaty Realtors, and Venture Engineering & Manufacturing. The five tapes, which will be stored at the police department, are available for viewing by local clubs, businesses, and citizens at no ohqrtfo

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Dear Louisa, I am planning to be married in February and my parents are not wealthy. In fact a big church wedding will be out of the question for them. What I am trying to decide is what kind of wedding to have. If I have a church wedding, would it be proper for my bridesmaids to buy their own flowers and dresses and help decorate the church or should I simply go to the preacher’s home and have the ceremony there? What would you suggest? I have about one hundred dollars 1 could spend. C.H.-LA.

Answer: I think the best plan for you is to have a simple church wedding, with one attendant for yourself and a best man for the groom. Afterwards you could entertain your relatives and close friends in the church’s social room. Your decorations and simple refreshments would probably be within your budget. The groom should pay for your bouquets but if you have a friend who will decorate the church and hall, that would help. Magnolia and loquat leaves with very few flowers and candles used in the church and in the hall could be quite effective. Louisa Dear Louisa, I have the money to buya new suit but I am confused about the hem length. What do you think? Young married — VA. Answer: The newest word from many designers is for young people; the top of the knee, and for those older, the bottom of the knee cap. Louisa

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CALENDAR Week Os February 4 To February 11 WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45 a.m., in State Bank of Syracuse Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 12 noon, in Beacon Restaurant Syracuse Lions Club OkA 6:30 p.m., in the Beacon Restaurant Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw 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 St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse ’ Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., in Milford Masonic Lodge THURSDAY - <TamcrM.injfy TpjlghlovC 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, SyracuserParenTsuppoff group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., in Milford Fire Station Alilford First Brethren Women’s Missionary Society ’ 7:30p.m. . » Milford Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in CJ’S Restaurant, family room North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in. Milford Community Building Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchants Division 8 a.m., in the town hall 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 SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a m , in Gropp's Syracuse Blood Pressure Check 9 a .m. to noon, in Milford Community Building SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station AA, Al-Anon, Aloteen 8 p.m ,in North Webster Unitgjljyiethodist Church , MONDAY 1 Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in North Webster Church of God meeting room Milford Town Board 6:30 p.m., in the town hall F.O.E. Men’s Meeting, Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St, Syracuse Columbian Reading 7:30 p.m. Federated Women’s Club Ladies of the Round Table 7:30p.m. Al-Anon 7:30p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church Milford American Legion Bp.m. TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon in the Beacon Restaurant Home Arts Club ' 1:30 p.m. - Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s Club 6:30p.m. Adult-children of Alcoholics 6:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Wawasee School Board 7 p.m., in administration building Syracuse Park Board 7:15 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall, open to the public Sugar N'Spice’Bl Club 7:30 p.m. Lakeland Art Association » 7:30 p.m., in Cardinal Center, Warsaw Milford Masons 7:30 p.m., in the Masonic Lodge Warsaw Chapter of the Compassionate Friends 7:30 p.m., in the Justice Building community room, Warsupport group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has exjsmenced the death of a child is encouraged to come. Syracuse Coin Club 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center \Syracuse Civil Defense ¥ 7:30 p. m., in Civil Defense Building, Dolan Drive WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9a. m., in North Webster Church 6f God Syracuse PTO Monthly Board Meeting 12 noon, in Syracuse Elementary LRC 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., fire drill at the fire station Lakeland Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., in the Town Hall 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 pirn., in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Syracuse

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