The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 December 1987 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 9,1987

Community Corner

Mike Zimmerman is helping to make agriculture more profitable

J By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer l: Mike Zimmerman, Jr., became involved with Farm Bureau, Inc., 15 years ago on the Young Farmer Committee for District Two. He later became vice president, then president of Farm Bureau, Inc., for Kosciusko County. Last year, the Milford native was elected Farm Bureau District Two Director. He joined to see if he could help make agriculture a little more profitable. "There probably is away to make more money in life," Mike remarked. However, he added a farm is a great way of life. "To me, you can t beat kids raised on a farm.” Profile The job of district director involves travel and numerous meetings in eight counties of northeastern Indiana, as well as in Indianapolis. His goal is to keep the people in District Two better informed on what Farm Bureau is doing on the state and national levels. He attends board meetings twice a month in Indianapolis. A member of the state board for Farm Bureau, Inc., the local resident represents Farm Bureau Insurance, Producers Marketing Association, Indiana Agriculture Marketing Association, and several other service companies connected with Farm Bureau, Inc. He conducts district meetings on an average of once a month. Also, he tries to visit each of the eight counties two or three times a year. .« The district director is an overseer of county programs. He acts as a go between for the county and state. Problems farmers may have in a county are relayed to him. who in turn takes the matter to the state level. Local affairs meetings are conducted in each county with elected officials and school boards The meetings give Farm Bureau an opportunity to talk over what is new in Farm Bureau legislation and effects on schools. Farm Bureau, who has lobbyists to help farmers in legislature, also has lobbyists to work with the school systems. Meetings are scheduled around the peaktimes ihfarming, spring and fall. The district directtfrTsTon the go during winten.and summer, slow times for farmers. x.. District directors are givenXbudget. “If you work your job right, (correctly) you use up your budget, stated Mike. He will serve as

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i-tt.9 f * ll ' ■> - KEEPING FARMERS INFORMED - Mike Zimmerman, Jr., Milford, is Farm Bureau Inc., District Two Director. His goal is to keep the people in the district better informed on what Farm Bureau is doing in the legislative areas, state and nationally. Mike has served one year of his three-year term and travels throughout the eight northeastern counties of the state, as well as Indianapolis. (Photo by Deb Patterson) district director for three years and may serve three terms, equivalent of nine years. Co-Op Different Farm Bureau, Inc., and Farm Bureau Co-op are two different areas explained Mike. Farm Bureau, Inc., is a farm organization, where Farm Bureau Co-op helps market grain for the farmers. Farm Bureau, Inc., is closely connected to Farm Bureau Insurance, noted Mike. Farm Bureau. Inc., tries to help farmers in the legislative end of farming. Lobbyists for the group try to prevent bills that could make it difficult for a farmer. Lobbyists also try to get passed bills that will help farmers. These groups work both on the state and national levels. Farm legislation is crucial to farmers, thus putting the pressure on Mike to keep his district informed. Farmers are concerned about the legislation, more so than when times were good. “Farmers pay a

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little more attention to what is going on in individual operation than in Washington when things are going good," remarked Mike, adding there is a need to pay attention to what is happening as it may effect you later on. Closing of farms, some in a ramily for centuries, is happening in Indiana. However, Mike commented in this area there is enough industry a farmer and/or his wife can help their income. “There are becoming less full time farm families now than ever before,” noted Mike. Farmer and Bus Driver Mike has lived around Milford all his life. The fact is, he lived on a farm just down the road. During his childhood years, he helped on the farm and had his chores to do. He started actual farming during his junior year in high school. He sold out when he joined the Army. Returning from two years of service. Mike farmed part-time, while holding down a job in town. He didn’t start farming full time again until 15 years ago. Today, he is still a full-time farmer Mike raises a few hogs and farms about 700 acres of grain. He has. however, for the past five years, taken on a school bus route. The route takes approximately 2‘ 2 hours of his day. When farm work needs his full attention, his wife” Carolyn, takes over the route. “I like kids," remarked Mike on why he became a driver. Yet he added, "Years ago, we knew everyone in Milford. Now there’s very few people we know. With driving a school bus, I’ve gotten to know a lot more of the kids in the community." Mike is a member of the Agriculture Advisory Committee at Wawasee High School. The committee advises the vocational agriculture teacher on courses in agriculture, as well as being connected with Future Farmers of America. He is also a member of the Milford Lions Club. A conflict with driving a school bus lead to Mike stepping down in the Milford Kiwanis Club. He was a charter member and served as president of the club for a time. He graduated from Milford High School in 1964 and sometimes a rarity for farm boys, did get to play basketball. Now he makes up for those times of not being able to participate in sports. Mike has played softball during the summer for the past 20 years. Up until this past year, he was used to being the oldest on the league, now on a league for those 40 years old and older, he’s one of the youngest. Mike and Carolyn have been married for 20 years. In fact, she lived just down the road during those growing up years. He mentioned she was his girl friend in third grade, but never dated her until graduating from high school. The Zimmermans have three daughters, Kara, a senior at Wawasee High School; Kris, a sophomore at Wawasee; and Karena, a fifth grade student at Milford school.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT — The Wagon Wheel Playhouse in Warsaw will help families to gather together with a Victorian Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 18, at 7 and 9 p.m. The concert will feature "Dear Friends,” a vocal-instrumental ensemble specializing in popular 19thcentury American music. The program will recreate the setting of a family’s parlor and the events that occurred on Christmas Eve in that special room. "The parlor,” explains Jean Thomas, the flutist of the group,” was the focal point — the center of entertainment. The occasion of Christmas would have made this common practice more elaborate, more festive.” Drawing on the resources of the Stephen Foster Memorial’s extension collection at the University of Pittsburg, “Dear Friends” combine sound scholarship with musical virtuosity for their performances. They have been seen in such reputable places as the Smithsonian, the Carnegie Institute and the Governor’s Home. The group encourages its audiences to participate in singalongs and appeals to people of all ages. The concert tickets are now on sale. For more information and reservations, persons may call the ticket office. Soviets to raze embassy The Senate, upset at the Soviet Union and the State Department, has voted to order the Soviets to tear down their new Washington embassy and rebuild it in an area where it can’t be used as a base for espionage.

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CALENDAR Week Os December 9 To December 16 WEDNESDAY Goodwill Club - 1:30p.m., in the House of Friendship Syracuse Fire Department Regular Meeting 7 p.m., in the fire station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., in the town hall Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Alanon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous, Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove — 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior North Webster Lions Club Board Meeting 7 p.m., fire station, North Webster Shady Ladies Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Turkey Creek Conservation Club 7: 30 p.m., in The Clubhouse v(T*l Kappa Omicron Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority yC*** 7:30p.m. V' FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45a.m., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous, Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Dr., Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open meeting. Heart of Lakes Squares 8-10:30 p.m., in Syracuse Elementary SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 am., in Gropp’s, Syracuse Milford Area Development Council, Inc. Swß: 9 a.m., in Milford Community Building Syracuse VFW Ladies Auxiliary Ip.m. SUNDAY Adult Singles 9:30-10:30.a.m., in Mike’s Soda Shope, North Webster, sponsored by North Webster Church of God and Mike Kern Alcoholics Anonymous, Fireball Group 10 a.m., North Webster Fire Station, open meeting Milford Senior Citizens Carry-in Dinner 1 p.m. p.m., in Milford Community Building 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 Church of God meeting room, North Webster Milford Town Board 6:30 p.m., in the Milford 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 7:30 p.m. Alanon, Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m,, in United Methodist Church, Milford 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 Milford American Legion 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30 a.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Beacon Restaurant Adult Children of Alcoholics 6:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church basement Syracuse Town Board 7:30 p.m., in the town hall Refunder’s Club 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO 12 noon, in Syracuse Schools LRC Syracuse Lions Club AftfwVX 6:3op.m.,iiitheßeacon Syracuse PTO 7 p.m., in Syracuse LRC Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Syracuse Jaycees 7: 30p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Psi lota Xi 7:30p.m. Alanon . 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous, Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drjve, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse

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