The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 February 1988 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., February 3,1§88

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Community corner

Kennv Johnson is serving his community

IBy DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer He likes a challenge and sterving as a member of a town board can be a challenge. However. Kenny Johnson, Syracuse, stated the challenge itself has over ridden any of the apprehensions he may of had in undertaking this task. XL * Kenny is beginning the first year of a four-year term ion the Syracuse Town Board. He feels his responsibility is to serve in the best interest of the taxpayers in the decisions he helps make. “I want to ensure Syracuse, by my having served, is a better community to live in,” he commented. Profile J He has been involved in the Syracuse community for 19 years, as a member of the Syracuse Fire Department. He held such offices there as second assistant chief, from 1975-1977; first assistant chief, from 1976-1978; and fire chief from 1979 until August 1981, stepping down due to a job change. It was in 1981 that he took a job with Hoosier Fire Equipment, Inc., as a sales representative. Being responsible for fire departments in 21 counties in the northeast corner of the state, did not allow him to be as active in the local fire department as much as he wanted.

w* ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT — Shelly Hunter, Syracuse, and Brian Allee, Syracuse, are planning a June 4th wedding. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark (Susan) Chiles, Goshen, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hunter, Syracuse. She is a graduate of Wawasee High School, Syracuse, and is employed at B.T.C. Cabinets, Goshen. The groom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Allee, New Castle. He is a graduate of Knightstown High School, and is employed by Holiday Rambler Corp., Wakarusa.

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Meals for older Americans

Mealsfbr Older Americans are served each (tty at the following locations: The Scout Cabin, Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; the Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw; and the Church of the Brethren, North Webster. Meals for Older Americans is for'persons 60 years or older and is»a chance to meet new friends and enjoy hot, nutritional meals. The sites are opened several hours eaabday including noon for programs?- Meals for Older Americans is not associated with welfare but is for the promotion for better health for the older population. Donations are accepted for the meals. The site directors request all persons planning on attending the meals to make reservations by 1 p.m. the day prior to attending. Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations. February 4-10 THURSDAY — Orange juice, con carne w/saltines, apple sauce, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, sugar cookie, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Tomato juice,

i ■! 1 Ik j * X J* '• A WAY TO SERVE HIS COMMUNITY — Kenny Johnson, Syracuse, feels his election to the Syracuse Town Board is away to serve the community where he lives.

chicken nuggets w/sweet-sour sauce, macaroni and cheese, buttered green beans, white bread w/margarine, plums, milk, tea, B ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — The engagement of Julie McDaniel and Ron Ouwenga has been announced by the couple’s parents, Dick and Meredith McDaniel, r 5 box 136, Syracuse, and Warren and Sharon Ouwenga, r 2 box 8, Manteno, 111. The bride-to-be is a sophomore at Purdue University where she is majoring in elementary education. She is a member of the Purdue University Choir and is employed at a waiter captain in Earhart Hall cafeteria. The groom-to-be will graduate from Purdue University in May with a bachelor’s degree in agrisales and marketing with a minor in agronomy. He is a member of Farm House Fraternity, Purdue Grand Prix and Tractor Pull Foundation, Phi Eta Sigma Honorary Society, and Skull and Crescent Honorary Society. He is employed as a Purdue teaching assistant. The wedding will take June 18 in Calvary Unified Methodist Church, Syracuse. \

and coffee MONDAY — Orange juice, stuffed cabbage in tomato sauce, buttered sliced carrots, cottage cheese w/chives, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, chocolate chip cookie, milk, tea, and coffee TUESDAY — Pineapple juice, breaded oven-fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, whole wheat bre'ad w/margarine, applesauce, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY - Apple juice, minestrone soup w/saltines, hamburger pattie on bun w/condiments, potato rounds, peaches, milk, tea, and coffee Vicki Hoover hosts Primary Mothers Club Primary Mothers Club met .Monday evening, Feb. 1, in the home of Vicki Hoover, with 11 present. Minutes of the past meeting were read and ap- • proved. Plans were made to hold a Snowman Building Contest for the Winter Carnival. Mom’s Night Out was discussed and plans were finalized for dinner out on April 18 in Goshen. By unanimous vote, the club will make a donation to the Community Food Bank which aids local families in need. Thank you responses were expressed by secret sisters. Refreshments were served by Georgia Lemberg and Terri Caldwell. Myra Christner provided the door prize fun with Sue White and Pam Westfall being the lucky winners for the evening. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on February 15 in the home of Marilyn Schmidt. A program on “Wander Indiana” will be presented. CPR class at Calvary Church Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, will be holding an American Red Cross CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) class on February 17 and 24 from 4:30-9 p.m. at the church.' There will be a half hour for dinner. Participants are requested totake a brown bag meal. Anyone interested should sign up at the church office, 457-3778, by February 10.

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His decision to seek public office was “something in me said to serve in some capacity to do what I can for the community,” Kenny noted. He believes that serving on the town board might fill his need of service to {he,community he lives. “I like to make any contribution I can for the betterment of the community.” Now Kenny is the liason officer between the board and fire department. Because of his involvement with the department, he believes this experience will be beneficial. “I fiave a better understanding of what they (the firemen) are talking about and where their ideas are coming from.” This will also enable him to make intelligent decisions. Kenny’s position as sales representative may also add some help to the board and fire department. It is his responsibility to pass on to all the fire departments what js new on the fire fighting market in equipment and what piece of equipment does a better job. However, he sees no problems between his job and serving on the board. ' “I like to think of it (my job) as constant training bn a day to day basis in fire service,” noted Kenny. He added his job is like combining work with a hobby. “Not to many people in life have a jots they like and enjoy. Most firemen are on a fire department because they enjoy serving. I’m fortunate to have a job and serve in that capacity at the same time.” Kenny believes serving on the town board will be a rewarding expedience. “I think life is a learning experience and whatever knowledge you gain is rewarding. I think of this as that type of a vehicle.” He and his wife, Shirley, will be married 28 years in April and have two children, Scott, Goshen, and Kristi Mannella, Greenwood; and one granddaughter, Chelsea.

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ROTARY BROUGHT UP TO DATE — Carol Hurd, director of Lakeland Daycare Center, Syracuse,'was the guest speaker at the February 2 meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club. Mrs. Hurd brought members up to date on the activities of the center. Mrs. Hurd stated the daycare center has been in the present building since 1982 and are now serving 90 children. The continuing need for child care in the community is a concern of this United Way Agency. Mrs. Hurd commented the center will expand the facilities and services as it becomes possible for them to do so. Shown in the photo are Courtney Blue, program chairman; and Mrs. Hurd. (Photo by Lewis Immel)

Jenny Oswald is’ hostess

There were 16 members present for the January meeting of the Senior Mothers Club. The meeting was held in the home of Jenny Oswald. Bertha Rhoads and Mary Ellen Bushong were assistant hostesses. President Janice Baumgartner presided over the meeting and an election of officers was held. New officers for the club are: In fashion Maternity clothes have made great changes in the past few years. New styles are attractive and designers plan for comfort during the entire pregnancy. Maternity departments and shops are showing a new variety of styles in their new spring and summer displays. Colorful long sweaters and long blouson topped dresses are very neat. Comfortable pants are also shown in addition to skirts.

Jean Knisley, president; Alice Stefanski, vice president; Laura Stucky, secretary-treasurer; Mary Fisher, assistant secretary-treasurer; Jenny Oswald, program; Jane Gaff, Bertha Rhoads, project; Leona Buhrt, social; Mary Ellen Bushong, membership; and Beth Bushong, Scout cabin. Civic Theatre prepares for'Cheaper by the Dozen' The Civic Theatre of Warsaw has begun preparation for its spring production and is looking for I people in many areas. The season’s final production will be “Cheaper By the Dozen” —a hilarious comedy centering around a family with 12 children and will be seen April 29, 30 and May’ 1 at the Wagon Wheel Playhouse. The Civic Theatre of Warsaw is searching for a director and producer as well as people to serve on the following committees: • ticket sales, publicity, costumes, sets and props. Anyone who has an interest in learning about the community theatre is encouraged to get involved. For further information, con- ■ tact Kirk Heng at 453-4089 or 658-4121. The deadline for selecting a director and producer isFebruary 12. The borrower If vou must borrow, do it from a pessimist. He doesn’t expect it back. This Month's SPECIAL / OA% Off All ■V Wallpaper Double Rolls & No Returns ~ POLL'S O DECORATING , CENTER Main Street, Milford ■sckybsll 651-4033

CALENDAR Week of February 3 TO February 10 WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 7:45 am., in State Bank of Syracuse Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in the Beacon Restaurant Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat house, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse Jaycees , 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., in Milford Masonic Lodge THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove >r 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior x Milford Volunteer Firemen •* 7 p.m., in Milford Fire Station Milford First Brethren Women’s Missionary Society 7:30 p.m. North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall FRIDAY ' ■* Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Milford Community Building Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchants Division 8 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymoys Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open meeting SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., in Gropp’s Syracuse Blood Pressure Check ( 9 a.m. to noon, in Milford Community Building SUNDAY Adult Singles 9:30-10:30 a.m., in Hike's Soda Shop, North Webster, sponsored by North Webster Church of God and Mike Kern Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., in North Webster Fife Station, open meeting. Milford Senior Citizens Carry-In Dinner 1 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 North Webster Church of God meeting room Milford Town Board 6:30 p.m., in the 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 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, open meeting Milford American Legion Bp.m. TUESDAY Z ( V Alanon Just For Today ;9:30 a.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse vnn 'u Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon in the Beacon Restaurant Home Arts Club V 1:30 p.m. Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s Club 6:30 p.m. Adult Children of Alcoholics 6:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Wawasee School Board 7 p.m., in administration building Sugar N’ Spice ’Bl Club 7:30 p.m. Lakeland Art Association 7:30 p.m., in Cardinal Center, Warsaw Milford Masons 7:30 p.m., in the Masonic Lodge Warsaw Chapter of the Compassionate Friends 7:30 p.m., in the Justice Building community room, Warsaw. A support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is encouraged to come. Syracuse Coin Club 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center Syracuse Civil Defense 7:30 p.m., in Civil Defense Building, Dolan Drive WEDNESDAY Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., in the House of Friendship "North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., in the town hall Syracuse Fire Department Fire Drill 1 7 p.m., fire drill at the fire station Lakeland Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous . 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, closed meeting Alanon r —■> „ 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse