The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 October 1987 — Page 24

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 28,1987

Milford's Main street

A NEWS release asking the question, "Did you know that Halloween was once actually a New Year celebration and that trick-or-treating is based on an ancient custom 9 " crossed our desk this week. It continued, "The ancient Druids celebrated an important feast, Samhain, on the last day of October, according to researchers at Plough. Inc., the makers of PAAS children's Halloween make-up kits. Celebrated after the harvest. Samhain marked the beginning of a new growing season and a new year. “An important rite was the lighting of great bonfires to frighten away evil spirits, as it was thought that ghosts and witches feared fire Children were sent out to beg for alms and material to light the fires — hence, the custom of trick-or-treating began. “The tradition of Halloween pranks resulted from the belief that ghosts, witches and other visiting spirits created mischief on this night. Therefore, the Druids assumed any practical

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joke could be blamed on these supernatural forces. And you thought Druids had no sense of humor.. DON’T FORGET the Milford Town Board has set Saturday. Oct. 31, as trick-or-treat night in Milford. Youngsters may be out between the hours of 6 and 8:30 p.m. MARCIA BAUMGARTNER. Van Buren Township Trustee, reminds all that American cheese, butter, honey, cornmeal and rice will be distributed at the Milford Fire Station beginning at Iff a.m. on Thursday. Nov. 5. WE WISH we had had colored film last week. The weeds were lodged in a fence along DeFries Road on the south side of Dewart Lake and with the sun reflecting on them they looked like a golden cloud. Alas, black and white film just would not show the beauty rfN r NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS at the Lakeland Loving Care Center will be celebrated by Pearl Housouer on the 18th, Savilla Fuller on the 25th and Eva Kehler on the 26th. THE LOCAL nursing home will hold its annual Halloween party next Friday. A special event this year will be a Haunted House.

Duane Cook notes the Haunted House will be open to the community from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. DON’T FORGET, the Milford Kiwanis Club will be holding a pancake and sausage breakfast on November 14 in the community building. They plan to start serving at 6 a.m. and will serve until 10 a.m. ' It will be an all you can eat breakfast. Area residents should plan to attend and support the Kiwanis Club. HAVE YOU noticed the videfi" store on Emetine Street has been sold? An advertisement elsewhere in this issue, and a sign in front of the store, notes Village Video will hold a grand opening on Saturday. Oct. 31. The former L and W Video will be open from 12 noon until 9 p.m. weekdays.. —o — THIS WEEK’S observation

From the Syracuse Police log —

Kids are throwing furniture in the middle of CR 1000 N and Syra-Web

The following information was obtained from the log of the Syracuse Police and Fire Depart ments: OCTOBER 21 10a.m. —A request was received for the location of Cinderella Drive 10:40 a.m. — A report was received of a dog in the Greenhaus Apartments area scaring people 4:41 p.m. — Received a report of a boat drifting in the middle of Lake Wawasee 5:38 p.m. — Caller requested to know if there was any reports received of a boat floating 8:03 p.m. — Request received to have someone check out a gas smell in an apartment on Main Street OCTOBER 22 12:36 p.m. — A driver came to the station to report hitting a deer on CR29 p.m. — Unknown type accident reported at the Doll House 3:54 p.m. — Request for an officer at the youth center concerning a semi parking in the parking lot 4:45 p.m. — Report received of kids fighting on Benton Street 6:31 p.m. — Caller reports a car parked in front of the theater and requested information on who to contact about painting the curbs 9:25 p.m. — An officer is requested at Papakeechie Lake as someone is messing around a cottage OCTOBER 23 9:48 a.m. — Lost dog reported on CR 530E by the Frog area

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comes from Milford resident Bernice Dwyer who is vacationing in Hawaii. She noted differences in our 50th state as follows: Japanese newspapers are on '* sale beside the Honolulu StarBulletin and the U.S.A Today. Lunch counters a n/i restaurants have throw-away chopsticks and menus printed only in Japanese Regulations posted beside the cash register are. however, in both English and Japanese. , The obituary pages state ' whether aloha or casual attire is to be worn at the service. Cremations are more frequent with ashes to be scattered at sea or another designated place. The number of Japanese names on the obituary page reflects their predominance in the population here. It is not unusual for the deceased to have had a family of seven.

3:21 p.m. — Report received of someone in a silver Camaro driving recklessly 3:49 p.m. — Suspicious vehicle reported at Lake City Branch Bank 5:15 p.m. Officer is requested at a business 5:23 p.m. — Extra patrol is requested at Calvary United Methodist Church tonight 11:55 p.m. — Report received of kids throwing furniture in to the middle of the road on CR 1000 N and Syra-Web Roads OCTOBER 24 2:37 a m. — Report received of a car sitting in a yard on Main Street, doors are open 7:45'a.m. — Attempted break ing and entering reported, an officer is requested 11:51 a.m. — Officer is requested at a business for a possible breaking and entering attempt 3:13 p.m. — .Man reported a property damage accident in the Ogden Island area 3:20 p.m. — Request received for the location of J & R Fur- > niture 7:01 p.m. Officer is requested as a vehicle is locked inside the storage building fence behind Cocinero's 7:55 p.m. — Caller reports an opossum is on the back porch of a residence on Main Street 8:21 p.m. — Inform the officer the animal is on the way to the country

eight or 10 children. One notice stated that the deceased left 100 descendants. When giving or reading directions,- one learns that makai means toward the ocean. If one is instructed to stay in the maukabound lane, it is that lane of traffic on the same side as the mountains. Ewa means toward the far end of the island opposite Diamond Head and Diamond Head means toward that beautiful landmark. The five-hour time difference resulted in the NFL football game’s live broadcast at 7 a.m. Sunday morning on the radio. In Hawaii, one pays a 4.2 percent state tax on everything — even groceries. There is this year an additional occupancy tax of 5.3 percent for a total of 9.5 percent tax which the tourist pays for a place to sleep And. she concludes, bananas are .89 a pound!

OCTOBER 25 6:3’1 a.m. — Report received of a window broken out of a business 9:03 a.m. — Report received of the back door of a business was broken 10:11 a.m. Officer is requested 11 46 am — Receivea a repot i of wires being torn loose from the crossing arms at East Shore Drive 5:54 p.m. — Officer requested at a doctor's office 10:47 p.m. — Person brought to the fire station with a cut finger OCTOBER 26 11:15 a m — Car deer property damage accident reported on SR 13 north, one-half mile north of the county line road 3pm — Officer is requested, problem with a dog 4:02 prfT — Request received to know when trick or treat night is , . 7:33 pm — Report received of a vehicle on SR 13 with no lights on. It is a road hazard OCTOBER 27 7:33 a m. — Request received on what night has been set for Trick or Treat 11:27 a.m — Request made to speak to the police chief 4:23 p.m. — Officer is wanted by a person at the station 4:40 p.m — Two calls received on Trick or Treat night 9:55 p.m. —. Officer is requested at a business reference at business 11:55 p.m. — Officer is requested on East Boston Street concerning a how ling dog

BENEFACTOR AWARD — The Mail-Journal staff writer Mark Huffman, center, accepts an award for the PAPER, a sister publication, from the Association for the Disabled of Elkhart County ,(ADEC) at the organization’s annual meeting Monday night. Oct. 26. Presenting the award are Robert Wilson. ADEC board president, left, and Executive Director James Grice. A Benefactor Award for promoting public awareness of ADEC was given to the Elkhart and Goshen editions of the PAPER. Several other organizations and individuals were recognized for their support, while board members for 1988 were also elected. (Photo by Arch Baumgartner)

PARENT//ne By H. DEAN EVANS Superintendent of Public Instruction

"Success breeds success,” so the saying believe that the better a child feels about him or herself, the greater likelihood for further successes, and greater gains in the classroom. Learning and achievement go hand:inhand with self-esteem. Children need to feel accepted anu govu auvut themselves. Their self-esteem will help determine their success or failure as human beings. As a parent, you more than any other source, can help motivate your child to develop a positive self concept that leads to self-esteem and self-worth. In a nutshell, parents must praise their children for their efforts and success and nurture their ideas of self-worth. You can motivate your child with verbal praise, attention, hugs, smiles and various rewards. When you praise your child, you are providing positive reinforcement for his or he learning experiences. This reinforcement gives your child the extra encouragement and support needed as he or she attempts more difficult tasks during the school year. Remember, you as a parent have the greatest influence on your child; and your positive reinforcement efforts are important in his or her schooling years. Praise is a great motivator. Here are 50 ways to say “Very Good” to your child: 1. SUPER GOOD! 2. Congratulations, you got that right 3. Well look at you go. 4 OUTSTANDING! 5. That’s a nice approach. 6. Keep up the good work. 7. I knew you could do it. 8. You’ve got that down pat. 9 TERRIFIC! 10 You must have been practicing! 11 THAT’S IT! 12. You are a joy! 13. That’s clever. 14. Nothing can stop you now. 15. SENSATIONAL! 16. You really make my job fun. 17. Now you’ve figured it out. 18. You outdid yourself! 19. Very creative. 20. Exactly right 21 Good thinking. < 22. You’re really paying attention. 23. Right on! 24. Much better! 25. WONDERFUL!

26. You’re really improving. 27. That’s the best you have ever done. 28. Fine job! 29. Couldn't have done it better myself. 30. GOOD WORK! 31. I like your enthusiasm. 32. You’re getting better every day. 33. EXCELLENT! 34. You did that very well. 35. Good for you. 36. Way to go! 37. One more time and you'll have it. 38. You’re doing beautifully. 39. That was first class work. 40 SUPER! 41 You’ve just about got it.

A day for the birds

Birds, their habits and habitats wilt be a subject of a program at Bendix Woods County Park, New Carlisle, on Sunday, Nov. 15. Entitled “A Day ... for the Birds,” this workshop offers a series of sessions, beginning at 8 am., with a ’’Bird Banding” demonstration. Participants will observe and assist with an actual banding operation. A At 9:30 am., a ? ‘Fall Bird Hike’’ will be conducted on the wooded park trails. Binoculars and field guides will be helpful. “Lessons Learned from Raptors” is* the title of a talk on rehabilitation of hawks and owls, scheduled for 10:45 a m. How these procedures are similar to human rehabilitation lends an interesting focus to this discussion, using live birds as examples. Plan to bring a lunch and enjoy it in the Nature Center while watching “A Wild Chorus,” a spectacular film about Canada Geese migration. Following the film, learn to

Soil judging winners

| By RON W. HOYT I | Extension Agent, 4-H and Youth | Fifty-one individuals including 12 from Kosciusko County high schools participated several weeks ago in the Area X 4-H/FFA Soils judging Contest held in Marshall County. A total of 13 teams from five countries competed in the event. The contest was sponsored by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, the Soil Conservation Service and the Farm Credit Service. RONALD W. HOYT Contestants judged three sites for slope, surface texture, subsoil texture, natural soil drainage, limiting layer and depth to the limiting layer on four different soil classes. Using this informa-

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42. I’m proud of you. 43. You’re in top form today. / 44. You did it that time. z 45 GREAT! 46. That’s coming along nicely. 47 Good going! 48. keep on trying. 49. That’s an interesting point of view. 50. Good job! Parents must make an extra effort to find situations in which they can use these 50 positive reinforcement statements with their children. Such praise will make your children feel important and worthwhile. When you praise your child you are showing that you care and have faith in his or her ability to succeed.

identify backyard birds with help from a one-hour slide program and discussion entitled “Introduction to BinHdentification” at 1 p.m. The day concludes with “A Christmas Tree for the Birds,” a popular workshop where participants help make suet treats and other edibles to hang in the Nature Center’s bird observation area. Tips on feeding and feeder types will also be provided. A few of the treats will be available to take home. On going activities include Nature Center’s exhibits and gift shop as well as children's wildlife art display. Coffee and doughnuts will be available in the morning. All sessions are free and are provided by members of the St. Joseph County Parks and Recreation Department, South Bend Audubon Society, Indiana DNR and Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. For more information, phone 654-3155.

tion, the members determined the land capability class, land use ahd management practices for each of the sites. Participating in the Area X Soils Judging Contest from Kosciusko County were: Wawasee FFA, Shawn Krull, Derik Green, Scott Kuhn, and Jeff Zimmerman; Wawasee FFA, David Schafer, Brian Wuthrich, Steve Davis, and Dave Rosenberry; and Warsaw FFA, Tom Decker, Randy Riddle, David Douglas, and Doug Kimes. Individual score honor was achieved by David Schafer of the Wawasee FFA Chapter, placing fourth high individual overall in the contest. Schafer will advance to state competition later this fall. Congratulations to each participating member in the Soils Judging Contest this year. CALENDAR October 27 — Four-H Awards Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. Extension Office. November 3 — Four-H Horse and Pony meeting, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds. November 3 — Extension Office Closed November 4 — Four-H Adult Leader Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Justice Building Lounge.