The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 July 1987 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 29,1987

Community Corner

Harold Jones is a handy man to have

(Bv CARLA GAFF Staff Writer j When there's a town matter needing attention, a building on fire, someone wanting help with an address or name, or even a little physical manpower assistance needed, Harold Jones of Leesburg seems to be the one to call. Profile “It’s not so much that I’m a nice guy,” stated Jones modestly, “it’s just that I’m always on hand.” Jones and his wife, Lois, have lived in the Leesburg area since 1969. During the 18 years they’ve been here he's managed to get totally involved in helping the town. Within months after moving to the area, Jones found himself actively involved in the fire department. He stated that he has never been an officer but has served on a number of committees thoiujhout the years.. “The department has a good working relationship with the township trustee,” commented Jones, “and there’s just very little contention in the department or the town either. Everyone just works together.” Jones is also involved with town affairs, serving as a town board member. Jones has been on the board for eight years and stated, “Sure, I’d serve again if they ask me to. ” “I enjoy doing what I do — and doing it here," he said "I like the town and the people here. ’ ’ He explained that during his term as board member the board has had to live within its means and has done well, "I’m very happy with

60 to take part in fashion review On August 3 at 7 p.m. the Warsaw High School auditorium lights will dim and approximately 60 young ladies will make their way out on stage for this year’s 4-H public fashion review. The actual judging of the event took place on July 24 though the results are being kept secret until the public review. Anyone participating in the fashion review must also be enrolled in a sewing project, meet all the requirements of that project and model her garment for the judges. Members are judged on construction, and fashion review separately, in this, seniors may win two champions for their clothing project. But, they are allowed to participate on the state level as a construction winner or as a fashion review winne, but not in both areas. The senior division is for ages 15 though 19 and winners of this division will participate on the state level. This division is broken into the following different categories; suits and coats, separates, dress-up-dress, school wear, formals and free choice. The junior division is for members 10 years of age though 14. Members model on the county level only, though they may participate on the state level for construction of their garment. There will be 22 champions and reserve champions named in the fashion review and another 22 champions and reserve champions named in construction of garments. Additionally, there will be an overall winner named for construction and one for the fashion review. The public is, invited to attend the Monday evening event.

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> ’ X / A * flHBr ■ 45TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Wiltfur C (“Butch”) Niles, r 4 box 145 AA, Syracuse, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on Friday. July 31. Niles and the former Vivian Banghart were married on July 31. 1942. p He retired from Commodore Corporation, Syracuse and she is retired from Dana Corporation, Syracuse. Since their retirement, the Niles have enjoyed traveling to Gatlinburg, Tenn., and as far away as Alaska. They will celebrate their anniversary by having a dinner with their children and grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Niles. Tara and Adam, Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Niles, Troy and Tyson. Syracuse.

Jr ALWAYS ON HAND — Harold Jones of Leesburg is always on hand to assist Leesburg residents in whatever way he can. He’s lived in the area for 18 years and has served as a fireman for 17 of those years. He is currently a town board member, a Masonic Lodge officer and was a charter member of the Kosciusko County Crime Stoppers. (Photoby Carla Gaff)

Robin Wolfe, Rick McKibben married in Church of God

Robin M. Wolfe and Rick A. McKibben were united in marriage on June 6. at 2 p.m.. in the North Webster Church of God: Rev. Henry McCray officiated at the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Hubert and Jackie Wolfe. North Webster, and the late Donna Sue Wolfe. The bridegroom is the son of Charles, and Betty McKibben, Syracuse Gladys Culver. North Webster, was the organist and Karen Fouts?’ North Webster, the pianist. Vocalists were Steve Fouts. North Webster, and Kay Wolfe, Charleston, W.V. The bride given in marriage bv her father. Hubert Wolfe Jenni Patty. Syracuse, was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Janua Riley, North Webster; Barb Towriss, St. Petersburg. Fla.; and Sherrie Wolfe. Charleston. W.V. Flower girls were Carrie Wise. Pierceton, and Alexis Rilgy, North Webster. Dal McKibben, Syracuse, was the best man. Bridegroomsmen were Bob Carlson. Syracuse; Jeff Moore, Kimmell; and Mark Wolfe, Charleston, W.V. Mike •Murray. Syracuse, and Kirk Hughes, Indianapolis, were ushers. Justin Daugherty, Syracuse, was the ringbearer. A reception was given following the cerefiJSpy in the church fellowship hall, by the bride’s parents. Servers included Sara Moerchen, North Webster; Jill Patty, Syracuse; Amy Smith, North Webster; and Tammy Taylor. Leesburg Orlie Black coordinated the reception.

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the way things have gone,” he said. He stated. “I think its worked out really well because I’m always here at the store, so whenever a town problem comes up, people feel free to come and talk to me about it and I like handling things right away before problems get bigger. “I guess I just enjoy getting things done,” Jones said. "In a community this size, it’s often hard to find people around in the community during the day,” said Jones, “and well I’m always right here so I’m handy for whatever.” Jones is also active as a charter member of the Kosciusko County Crimestoppers, another position he didn’t pursue, but as he simply * stated, “I was asked so I just did it.” Jones and his wife, own Jones Food Center on Vanßuren Street in the center of town. The store is. a bit of a family affair, and on any given day you may find Doug, Bill or Mike Jones in at the store working with their father or just hanging around. He commented that he felt Crime Stoppers is a good program and that its helped in the Leesburg area as well as a number of other places. He went on to say, “My family has been very supportive in everything that I’m involved in and it has never caused any problems. My wife is very helpful in the things that I’ve done, but doesn't seem to like the lime light the way I do, I guess.” When he has time to kick-back and enjoy himself, Jones stated, “I like to get up to the cottage and do some fishing, skiing or swimming. But I don’t really have any hobbies, what I do here (for the town) is my hobby 1 guess." “I don’t have any real reason for being active in the community, except for basically the same reason most of us do things, and that’s because we enjoy doing them," explained Jones. “I feel good about what I do.” To many local persons, turning to "Jonesy” as he cuts meat or bags groceries is just the way things are done in Leesburg and since a lot of people believe the way to get something done is to ask a busy person, Jones may continue “to be just handy to have around."

The wedding cake was made by JoEllen Huber, Larwill. Toby Bostic, Warsaw; and Zeb Wise, Pierceton, were gift attendants and Anita Swope. North Webster, attended the guest book. Vint Eden, Charleston, W.V., handed

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out programs. The bride and bridegroom are both graduates of Wawasee High School and are employed at Syracuse Rubber Products. They are residing at 624-3 Baltimore St, Syracuse.

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CALENDAR Week Os July 29 > To August 5 WEDNESDAY North Webster Park Board 7 p.m., in North Webster Town Hall/Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m.. Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Teen AA 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s UnitecTMethodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Aianon 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager's behavior FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Shepherd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Dr., Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open meeting SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., at Gropp’s Syracuse Blood Pressure Check 9 a.m. to Noon, in Milford Community Building ' . 0 SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station, open meeting • Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, closed meeting Aianon Sunday Night Group 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45a.m., in North Webster Church of God meeting room Syracuse Library Board 5:15 p.m., in Syracuse Public Library Milford Lions 7 p.m.. in Milford Community Building Milford Emergency Medical Service 7 p.m., in the EMS Building Kosciusko County Fair Board 7:30 p.m., in the Shrine Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw Aianon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m.. in Milford United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church, Milford, closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous, North Webster Group 7: 30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Chprch TUESDAY Aianon Just For Today 9:30 am., in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon. Beacon Restaurant Milford Library Board 4: 30 p.m.. in Milford Public Library Adult Children of Alcoholics 6:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church basement Women’s Fellowship 7 p.m., in Syracuse Church of the Brethren Kosciusko County Photo Philes Camera Club 7 p.m., in Kiwanis Room above Hull House and Hull Hardware, South Buffalo St., Warsaw ‘ Syracuse Park Board . 7 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club 7:30p.m. American Legion Auxiliary. Ancil Geiger Unit 226 IpfiMsSlr 7:30p.m. WEDNESDAY Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 7:45 a m . in South Shore Restaurant Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m.. in the Beacon Restaurant Order of the Eastern Star 7:30p.m., Milford Masonic Lodge Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m.. in Lakeland Eagles Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive. Lake Wawasee. Syracuse / Aianon 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, Syracuse

LOUISA'S Sr LETTER (•£>) S -S

Dear Louisa, I am a woman of seventy in good health. After my husband died I sold my house and have been dividing my time between my four children’s homes at their suggestion. Now they have all been very thoughtful of me, but I find my time being taken up with things that are not very interesting to me. Now, I have been thinking of going to one of the homes in my area for older people. Not a nursing home but one that, offers single rooms or efficiency apartments according to one’s financial state. Several of my friends are there and seem to like it very much. I have my own car and can visit my children whenever I wish. My only problem is that I don’t wish to hurt my children’s feelings. What do you think I should do? Grandmother — Ga.

Answer: I doubt if your children would feel hurt over such a decision. In fact, it seems to me that such a set up would be an advantage to all of you. A woman of seventy in good health is not satisfied to spend the rest of her days in a rocking chair or babysitting. There are a great many interesting things to do and places to see that one hasn’t had time for when bringing up a family. In the kind of home you describe you will feel free to come and go as you please and not feel obligated to change your plans to suit others. Discuss the move with your children and you may be surprised at their reacting. Louisa. Address letters: Louisa, Box 532, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115