The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 April 1988 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., April 13,1988

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Community corner

Syracuse attorney Jim Howard enjoys rock climbing at Yosemite

(By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer He is a long way from the upper level of rock climbing that requires a lot of physical strength, yet Jim Howard, Syracuse, has spent 14 years in a sport that requires a lot of endurance. “You can do a lot of rock climbing and enjoy it without being strong physically,” he commented. The Syracuse attorney became interested in rock climbing while * at Yosemite National Park in California one summer. He noticed a mountaineering school and took a basic class. He was a law student at the time and has since returned to Yosemite a couple of times each year to take guided rock climbs. Profile Jim explained rock climbing just that, climbing rocks, not mountains. The environment is different. There are no summits. A rock climb may be to a ledge and often takes place on cliffs or a base of a cliff. “It is not necessarily to any significant altitude or the time it takes. It’s the degree of difficulty that is significant.” He gave an example by stating climbing Mount McKinley would be mountaineering that includes climbing in snow and ice conditions.

Meals for older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day 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 each day 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.

ISt ■ The quality of Tomorrows' Communities is determined by how well we control the opportunities born of Today’s Issues. PORNOGRAPHY The manufacture and distribution of obscene materials is a Federal Offense. It is against the Law. Nobody has been able to show me how materials dealing with the exploitation and abuse of women and children will in any way lead to a safer, healthier community. The creation and role of obscene materials legally and historically has no place in vibrant communities. ENVIRONMENT l recognize that conflict can develop between economic expansion and the need to protect the delicate balance of our environment. I intend to spend a significant amount of my time in the Indiana Legislature to bring about a good marriage of these dynamic elements of our district. I am ready to serve the Eighteenth District. I bring to the job the experience of service in local government, the time necessary to devote to the task, and the desire to meet the challenges that lie ahead. I'm not running because I need a job. I have separate income from the business my wife and I have built over the years. My livelihood does not depend on this job, so I am going to tell it the way It is. Candidate for State Representative Indiana Eighteenth District

By DEB PATTERSON

Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations. April 14-20 THURSDAY — Peach nectar, braised veal in mushroom gravy, parsleyed potatoes, steamed spinach w/vinegar on side, rye bread w/margarine, coconut birthday cake, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Tomato juice, lemon baked cod w/tartar sauce, baked potato w/margarine, buttered green beans, whole wheat bread w/margarine, golden glow gelatin, milk, tea, and coffee MONDAY — Cranberry juice cocktail, canneloni w/spaghetti sauce, steamed broccoli-out, Italian bread w/margarine, fresh orange, milk, tea, and coffee TUESDAY — Grape juice, breaded oven-fried chicken, au gratin potatoes, marinated cucumbers and tomatoes, white

I iSPOii flKi SYRACUSE NATIVE — Jim Howard is a native of Syracuse who started a hobby of rock climbing 14 years ago. This local attorney won a number of photograph contests while in college and law school and then put that hobby to the side. He is shown standing next to several geological photographs taken of the area. They are hanging in his office on Main Street in Syracuse. The two shown were taken in 1981. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

bread w/margarine, butterscotch pudding, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY — Apple juice,

Women hold convention

The Kosciusko County Federation of Clubs held its 70th convention Wednesday, March 30, at the Shrine Building, Warsaw. The hostess clubs, Warsaw Reading and Tuesday ..Dramatic Clubs, served refreshments during the registration period from 4 p.m. to Mrs. Robert Hinshaw opened the meeting, leading the pledge to the flag and the collect. The welcome was given by Helen Smith of the Tuesday Dramatic Club and the response by Virginia Zuck of the E.S.O. Literature Club. Out of town guests introduced were Virginia O’Hair, South Bend 13th District president-elect; Irene Chalfant, South Bend, District secretary-elect; Pearl Onesti, Culver, Marshall County president; and Ellen Poppe, Culver, past 13th District president and Marshall County president-elect. Representatives of seven clubs reported on activities and projects as well as several department and special Committee

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braised liver and onions, mashed potatoes w/gravy, buttered peas, whole wheat bread w/margarine, mixed fruit, milk, tea, and coffee

chairmen. Mrs. John Hurst, Kosciusko County art chairman, reported that Paul Berkey, Claypool, WCHS senior, won second place in the 13th District Art contest held March 19 in Rochester. The Past County Presidents Club sponsored Mr. Berkey, who plans to attend Manchester College. Mrs. Hinshaw installed the new officers for the 1989-1990 term of office as follows: President — Mrs. Richard Davis of Syracuse; vice president — Mrs. Jerry Hudson of Mentone; secretary — Mrs. Paul Rush of Syracuse; and treasurer — Mrs. Earl Engle of Warsaw. Jeannie Coldren and Judy Swick of the United Telephone Speakers Bureau presented a program called Senior Alert, which included a film on crime prevention. Virginia O’Hair issued an invitation to the IFC State convention to be held April 17, 18 and 19 at the Marriott in Indianapolis. Elaine Fugate issued an invitation to the 1989 county convention to be held in Mentone.

Jim stated, however, a lot of rock climbers have never done snow and ice climbing. Rock climbing is based on the Yosemite decimal system where the climbs are put in five classes. Jim stated a first class rock climb would be like walking across a floor and second class is like walking up a hill with boulder’s or across a plowed field. The third class is where hands and feet are both used in a climb but a fall would not necessarily be serious. > The fourth class is considered a nebulous area according to Jim. This is where a rope is generally used in a climb between two climbers and the consequences of a fall would be more serious. Jim noted climbs often jump from a third class climb to a fifth class climb. The fifth class is where the rock climbing equipment comes into play, such as anchors and points of protection. He stated this class is then divided into at least 14 categories ranging from 5.0 to 5.13. What do you feel like when you reached the top? Jim noted a person is hot, tired and thirsty. Since the climbs, not individuals are rated, the hardest climb Jim has taken was a 5.9. The 43-year-old Syracuse native noted he originally had gone to Yosemite National Park for its beauty with his hobby of photography. “It’s a beautiful place to photograph.” He won several photography contests while in college and law school, but that hobbie has been put on a back burner. “It is something to do,” noted Jim about his rock climbing adventures. Unfortunately there are not many places in Indiana for rock climbing. There are some locations in state parks where ideal spots are found, but rock climbing is not permitted at those locations by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

4 lb Lil 4= - ■ FIVE GENERATIONS — This five generation picture of the Hunsberger family was taken recently. In the back, left to right, are Melba Hunsberger and her son, Norm Hunsberger, both of Milford. In the front are Nick Hunsberger holding his daughter, Amanda Rose, both of Sarasota, Fla., and Mary Good, 96, great-great-grandmother of Amanda of Loving Care Nursing Home, Bremen.

Round Table Ladies learn about Miller's

The March meeting of the Syracuse Ladies of the Round Table was held in the home of Eloyce VanLue. Judy Warner from Syracuse Miller’s Merry Manor presented the program. Warner reported on the new Syracuse facility. The unique pod designs, professional care, levels of care (skilled, intermediate, day care and total care), monthly newsletters and volunteers were some of the important areas discussed. The ladies were given a copy of the monthly newsletter/calendar, volunteer list and an information brochure. Norma Rush reported on the newly formed ‘Samariatans On Standby’ program located in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church and sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association. Devotions were given by Ruth Robinson. The periodical “The Upper Room” was used. “I will value myself and others not by the world’s standards but by God’s standards” was the challenge presented to the ladies. “Funny Fines” were collected from the ladies for the month of March. President Paula Markley reported that the state convention will be held in Indianapolis on April 17,18 and 19. The April meeting will be held

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in the home of Maxine Graham with co-hostesses Nancy Nelson and JoAnn Robinson. The program will be presented foreign exchange students. Taxidermists speaker for Kiwanis Club Ken Hare, Wawasee taxidermist was guest speaker Saturday morning at the Wawasee Kiwanis Club meeting held at Gropp’s in Syracuse. Hare told the group that people sometimes bring items to be “stuffed.” Taxidermists mount objects, they don’t “stuff” them. For most items, he is able to buy precast forms. Objects being mounted are skinned and stretched over the forms. Fish are usually reproduced from scratch except for head and fins. One of the larger objects he had mounted was a bear. Another was a water buffalo which was nine inches across at the muzzle and had hide which was an inch and a quarter thick. When asked if he would mount an elephant his answer was in the affirmative. However, the form would probably cost in excess of $5,000.

CALENDAR Week Os April 13 To April 20 WEDNESDAY 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 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, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Information Time 6:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open to anyone 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 Wawasee Com munity Toughlove * 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior North Webster Lions Board Meeting 7 p.m., in North Webster Fire Station Shady Ladies Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Turkey Creek Conservation Club 7:30 p.m., in the Clubhouse Kappa Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis Slbw 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 7 a.m., in Gropp’s, Syracuse Turkey Creek Senior Citizens 12 noon, in Syracuse. Scout Cabin SUNDAY Adult Singles 9:30-10:30 a.m., in Mike’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 Fire Station, open meeting Alateen 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church 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 a.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse 1 Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary a 12 noon, in Beacon Restaurant Syracuse Town Board 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall Refunder's Club 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO 12 noon, in Syracuse Schools LRC Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber Luncheon 12 noon, in the Beacon Restaurant Syracuse Lions Club ' 6:30p.m., in Beacon Restaurant Syracuse PTO 7 p.m., in Syracuse Schools LRC Teen AA 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 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous Information Time 6:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open to anyone. Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Alanon . t:3O p.m., in Saint Andrew’s, United Methodist Church, Syracuse