The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 July 1987 — Page 24
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 8,1987
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WHEN THE wind catches a seed, be it flower or weed, no one knows where it will land and whether it will grow or not. The seed of the sunflower pictured in this column feet up in a tree. There it sprouted and grew and Sam and Marcia Baumgartner now have an unusual decoration in their front lawn. The Baumgartners' young daughter loves flowers, and as we understand it, thought her mommy should climb the tree and pick the sunflower for her. Alas, there are some things that even township trustees refuse to do. The flower remains in the tree and will someday be an ideal feeding place for area birds. THE SPRING 1987 issue of the Bowen Center’s Extension carries an interesting story and three photos under the heading of “A daily dose of Sunshine." Featured in all three photos is former Milford Elementary teacher Anne Watts of Warsaw The caption notes she enjoys talking to the people about a wide range topic every week. The article notes that it all begins weekday mornings at 9 o’clock. It's a ritual that brings a ray of sunshine into the lives of many older adults. It's the work of the Telephone Reassurance Line staff. A total of six dedicated women, including Mrs. Watts, comprise the staff. They call people who live in the five-county area served by the center and range in age from 64 to 97.
Sometimes, the article states, this is the only phone call and touch with the outside world these older people receive all day. It's eagerly anticipated. The Reassurance Line was Started in 1986 as a program of Volunteer Services. Everyone who staffs the phone is a volunteer. No remuneration is received for the time and work — only the thanks and friendship of those who are called. Working with Mrs. Watts are Viola Sponer, Ann Lewis, Mary Meyer. Annabelle Snyder and Millie Boley. They all share the same opinion — it’s a vital program and they are encouraged as much as the clients who are called. The article concludes with the 1-800-342-5653, extension 227 or 274, telephone number which people may call if they want more information on how to be a part of this service. THE CENTRAL regional office of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has announced that Bill Little has agreed to again be the coordinator of the St. Jude's Bike-a-Thon in Milford. The hospital was founded by entertainer Danny Thomas. The institution opened its dobrs to the public in 1962 to combat catastrophic diseases which afflict children. It is non-sectarian, non-discriminatory and provides total medical care to over 4.200 patients. At St. Jude, scientists and physicians are working side by side seeking not only a better
means of treatment, but also the causes, cures and prevention of these terrible killers. All findings and information gained at the hospital are shared freely with doctors and hospitals all over the world. Thanks to St. Jude Hospital, children who have leukemia. Hodgkin’s disease, sickle-cell anemia and other child-killing diseases now have a better chance to live. The Bike-a-Thon program this year is dedicated to Brian McCollister. Brian, a native of Louisiana, was diagnosed with leukemia in October, 1984. Since that time, Brian has been at St. Jude every six weeks for treatment, and every 12 weeks for a bone marrow test and spinal tap to make sure his cancer stays in remission. While at home, Brian receives oral medication daily. Brian is a living example of the progress and success of the research, patient. care, and educational programs of this internationally recognized hospital. SEVERAL RETIRED Milford teachers get together each summer for a luncheon. Bemiece Dwyer of North Main Street entertained last Wednesday for Mrs. Ray (Mildred Graff) Levy, Warsaw; Mrs. Randall (Gwen Orn) Dewart. Milford; Mrs. Robert (June Coy) Laudeman, Syracuse; Mrs. Charles (Dorthea Groves) Kerlin, Milford; and Mrs. Esther (Leemon) Weaver. Fort Myers. Fla. A luncheon was enjoyed and the afternoon was spent reminiscing.
IHL i ■ ir EVER WONDER where former Milford residents are and what they are doing 0 One of our staff members met Tony Troup recently and asked what he was doing. His answer follows: In my second year of high school I found funds a little low but still wanted to continue my education. The armed services ( Navy) was my answer. I went on active duty in June of 19X4, progressed through boot camp and the Navy’s EM "A” school in Great Lakes, 111. I then went on for the reason I entered the Navy . . . the Navy's nuclear power school in Orlando. Fla. midway through the sixmo nt h program a Navy counsellor told the class about the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program available If chosen, a candidate would be released from his present sixyear enlistment and have a new contract written up for him. saying that the Navy would pay for tuition and fees to any college of the candidate's choice having a NROTC program. In exchange, the candidate would serve four years as an officer in the IS Navy after completion of the senior year. I thought this would be a great deal and had nothing to lose. So. I applied, filling out all the appropriate paper work and being subjected to numerous interviews by senior Navy officials. My high school transcript and SAT scores were also brought into play. I didn't think a lot more about it. After Orlando I went to Idaho Falls. Idaho, to the Navy’s nuclear prototype training unit to further my nuclear power skills. This training was also a sixnionth school. I was chosen to
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stay-on after my training to teach the nuclear power program to new trainees. I then found out that I had won the scholarship. It was April of 1986. By June of 1986, I was discharged (honorable) from my previous enlistment contract and started summer classes in the school of my choice — the University of Notre Dame. I am currently carrying a 2.81 average in the school’s college of mechanical engineering, not great, but I’m working on it. I will be a sophomore in the fall, but before that. I’m going on an annual summer cruise for my NROTC training. I leave July 12 for’3' 2 weeks on the USS Arkansas, a nuclear powered cruiser
Surplus food distributionsloted
Surplus American cheese, butter and other products will be distributed Thursday, July 16. beginning at 10 a m. at various sites in Fulton. Kosciusko and Marshall counties. Recipients are expected to utilize the distribution site nearest their home. Recipients are required to show identification, such as? a welfare or food stamp card or a driver s license, and bring a container in which to carry the food home. Elderly or handicapped homebound individuals may have someone pick up the products for them by sending a signed authorization and proper identification with the person picking up the food. Income eligibility guidelines for those under age 60 are: household of one. $8,250; two, $11,100; three, $13,950; four or more, add $2,850 for each additional person in the household. If the head of the household is age 60 or over, the annual income guidelines are: household of one, $9,900; two. $13,320, three. $16,740; four or more, add $3,420 for each additional household member The distribution sites in Kosciusko County are: Warsaw — Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St.; American Red Cross. 501 N. Lake St.; Fire Department 1. 108 E. Main St.; Fire Department 2. 2204 E. Center St.; Julia Goon's home, r 4; Merlin Wertenberger’s home, r 3. Claypool — Robert Hoffman’s home, r1; Claypool Fire Department
off the coast of California. I am really looking forward to k. considering I was in the Navy for two years, one month, 18 days and never saw any sea duty. Hard to believe. I’ll continue my course of study until I graduate, then back to active duty. I’ll probably go back into the nuclear power field as a surface warfare officer Either that, or as a Naval aviator. Tony closed his comments with a ps: “Go, Irish!" Tony is the son of Ervin Troup and a grandson of Dessie Troup. —o— DON’T FORGET to mark your calendars for the firemen's pork chop BBQ on July 25.
Etna Green — Etna Green Fire Department Sidney — Sidney Fire Department Nappanee — Jesse Berger's home, r 1 CR 1350 N: Fred Slabaugh's home. CR 1350N/950W Silver Lake — Silver Lake Fire Department Mentone — King Funeral Home. 101 N. Tucker; Dail Barber's home. CR 100 S Atwood — Chester Clampitt Jr. ’s home, Gault Street Syracuse — Syracuse Scout / Cabin. SR 1.3 S z Winona Lake — Winona Lake Fire Department. Kings Highway Milford — Milford Fire Department Pierceton — Pierceton Nutrition Site, SR 13 Leesburg — Leesburg Fire Department North Webster — North ■<, Webster Fire Department These commodities are donated.by the US Department of Agriculture and are not to be sold or exchanged. The commodityprogram is administered by the Indiana Department on Aging and Community Services. Hazardous chemicals Although 65,000 commercial compounds — some of them proven carcinogens — enter the environment each year, only eight chemicals are listed as hazardous and regulated at their source by the US Environmental Protection Agency, says National Geographic.