The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 October 1987 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., Qctober 14, 1987

Community Corner

1 It. . ' ■ Brian Graham: Working for today and getting ready for tomorrow

EBy CARLA GAFF Staff Writer The future may be only a black spot in oblivion to most persons in their mid-30s, but for Brian Graham, it's mapped out to the letter. Brian is Syracuse Superintendent of Postal Operations during the day and creative jeweler in the evenings -a trade he hopes to pursue more after he retires. Brian has worked in the Syracuse Post Office Branch since August 29 of this year and is a lifetime county resident. He's spent most of the last 16 years working as a city carrier in Warsaw, having started out as an auxiliary rural carrier.

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“I've always enjoyed the exercise and being outside," commented Brian. “It was always good to get out and walk when the weather was nice” He explained that he decided to be a letter carrier because the opportunity was there and it seemed as though it would be a good profession. However, he stated that during the blizzard of 1978 he didn't covet being out in the weather, “and that’fe one of those time I d like to forget." Continuing, he stated his greatest on the job tribulations were in conjunction with dogs, inclement weather and days after holidays. But Brian stated he’s determined not to let a.few bad days and barking obstacles stand in his way and. “eventually. I d like to be a postmaster," Hp said “and just go as far as mv capabilities will take me. - At this point Brian stated he's had a number of memorable events

Fo/k toys is topic for the Wednesday club

Reba Ann Dunmire, Fort Wayne area, presented a program on Early American Folk Toys for the Wednesday Afternoon Club, Syracuse, meeting last week. The meeting was in the home of Lucille Searfoss. Helen Jones, club program chairwoman, introduced tjie) guest speaker. K In presenting the Mrs. Dunmire had a display of early American folk toy replicas and indicated she researched over six years for information and materials, which are included in her book “Toys of Early America” She stated toys were not manufactured in the United States until after the Civil War. Pioneer families were not allowed to take toys with them when they settled in America due to

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limited space and time. The pioneers did have ideas and recollections of toys used and liked in their homelands When time could be found, the pioneers made toys like the ones known in France, Germany. England, Austria and Russia. Mrs. Dunmire commented the toys were made basically of wood, leather, string plants as reed or corn stalks and some metal Many types of toys were introduced and demonstrated by Mrs. Dunmire and discussion was held on the use of the toys, such as a noise toy originally worn by lepers so other people would hear them and keep their distance. The list of toy types is long as there were pegging toys,

A V' ' J .-A ***"...— NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF POSTAL OPERATIONS — Brian Graham is the new Syracuse Superintendent of Postal Operations, and commented that he enjoys his job. He recalled that he also enjoyed his years as a letter carrier, but doesn't covet the days he spent wading in waist-deep snow during the blizzard of 1978. (Photo by Carla Gaff)

moral toys, moving toys, push and pull, learning and Sunday toys. Mrs. Dunmire also commented the toys of the early days were rarely painted or embellished and the toy makers made toys patterned after real things, such as people and animals, riot imaginary. Several of the toys displayed were recognized by club members as having been used and played with as children. Some, of the toys recognized included the climbing bears or Jacob s ladder, the eating chicken! s ) and)the cup and ball, a forerunnek - of the tether ball. Mrs. Dunmire, in giving information about herself, worked many years in the Park and Recreational Department of Fort

Wayne. She was president of the Timberlost Girl Scout Camp for a period of time and said one of her most rewarding experiences was working at and teaching in the Old Fort project. She enjoys working with historical projects and she is currently involved with i I, j NOVEMBER WEDDING — Jack and Connie Spitler, r 5, Syracuse, announce the engagement and November 14 wedding of their daughter, Kimberly, to Matthew Minnick. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Harry and Betty Minnick, Syracuse. The bride-elect is a graduate of Wawasee High School and attended Davenport Business College. Kalamazoo, Mich. She is employed at Holiday Inn. Goshen. The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Wawasee High School and is employed at ChoreTime Equipment, Milford. The wedding will take place in Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse.

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in his career. One that he especially enjoyed was his appointment in 1985 to the Pierceton Post Office, though being selected as carrier of the quarter, pushed in as a close second. His job as a letter carrier and superintendent hasn’t taken up all of his time or interest, noted Brian, who went on to say, “I’m setting up my retirement.” Brian isn't interested in going into the jewelry designing and creating business full-time right now but it's something for when he retires. Brian became interested in jewelry designing at a young age as his father had a jewelry shop, although he didn’t actually begin his own business until 1980. “I just picked it up from my father,” conveyed Brian, “and I make rings, necklaces and earrings, starting with the designing and melting process following all the way though to the finished piece." He went on to say that a person may bring in a stone requesting , that it be set in a specific type of jewelry, and wanting him to design it like something they've seen, or may bring in a photo of what they want. He continued that often people simply ask him to set it the way he thinks it would look the best. The cost of the jewelry is much the same as it would be anywhere, in that it totally depends on what is needing to be done and what type of jewelry is to be made. Very simple pieces may be created or extremely extravagant ones, depending totally on the purchasers desires. Brian stated that at this time he doesn’t see the jewelry trade being one that he'll hand down to his sons, Corey and Colin. However, he commented "they do like to go out to the shop and mess with my tools." When Brian isn’t at the post office or working in the jewelry shop, he can be found participating inmost any type of sport. “I enjoy them all," he related. “But I think one of the things I really enjoy and is somewhat of a new activity — is watching my children participate in their own hobbies and sports." said Brian. \ , Brian and his wife. Beverly, reside at 113'fjouth Wood Street ik Warsaw and are not currently planning a move to Syracuse. He^a■ graduate ot Warsaw High School and attended MaudWer College. i

the restdrSfion of the Sweeney following the program. Mrs. Homestead in Fort Wayne. Searfoss and Leona Buhrt served A. short business meeting was a variety of cookies to the 12 conducted by Arlene Sloan members and guest. • ■ frill r 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE — Mr. and Mrs. Coy Hart. Wood Brooks Estates, 1510 West Ariana Street, Lakeland, Fla., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday, Oct. 25, in the Women's Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Warsaw, from 2-5 p.m. Coy Hart and the former Mildred Stiver were married on October 28, 1937, by Rev. Walter D/Mangun of Plymouth. Both Mr. Hart, a 20-year employee of Warsaw Trucking Company, and Mrs. Hart, a 20-year employee of Gatke Corp., retired in 1974. The moved to Florida in 1975. The couple has one daughter, Mrs. Martin (Connie) Williams, Warsaw; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The open house will be hosted by the Harts’ daughter and thgir niece, Mrs. Melvin (Joanna) Zimmerman, Milford. They request no gifts other than the presence of their friends.

CALENDAR Week Os October 14 To October 21 wednesda/ Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., in the House of Friendship Syracuse Fire Department, Fire Drill 7 p.m., at Syracuse Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Learning Adventures For Fun (LAFF) . 8:30-12 noon, in Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse Ebenezer Ladies Aid l.j 2p.m. Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior North Webster Lady Lions 7 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m , in Milford Fire Station North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m.. Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open meeting SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7a m., in Gropp's, Syracuse Turkey Creek Senior Citizens 12 noon, Syracuse Scout Cabin SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 am., in North Webster Fire Station, open meeting Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, closed meeting Alanon, Sunday Night Group 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis «. 6:45 a.m., in North Webster Church of God meeting room Syracuse Primary Mothers 7 p.m. Syracuse Emergency Medical Service 7 p.m., in Syracuse Fire Department North Webster Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m., in the Palace of Sports, North Webster, all interested parties are urged to attend Milford Lions 7 p.m., in Milford Community Building Alanon 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, closed meeting. Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church North Webster American Legion 8 p.m., in Legion Hall TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30 am, in St Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, in Beacon Restaurant Adult Children of Alcoholics 6:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church basement Syracuse Town Board 7:30p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall Refunder’s Club 7:30p.m. 5 . . . • ■ ... . WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO rntj. 12 noon, in Syracuse Schools LRC Syracuse Lions Club /’VjigK'jk 6:30 p.m., in Beacon Restaurant yUgY Syracuse PTO 7 p.m., in Syracuse Schools LRC Teen A A Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Psi lota XI 7:30p.m. Syracuse Jaycees v""# 7:30p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Alanon 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrew's, United Methodist Church, Syracuse NoficiT Lakeside V.F.W. 1342 ELECTION OF CHAPLAIN October 22,1987 -7 P.M.