The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 September 1988 — Page 7

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MAIL CARRIER LOVES HIS JOB — Carroll Koble, Syracuse mail carrier, addressed the Wawasee Kiwanis Club Saturday morning at Gropp’s in Syracuse. His talk was full of information about the job of carrying the mail. He likes being a mail carrier. He enjoys his work and looks forward to each day. He likes dealing with people. This is his 37th year with the post office. He was full of short stories which were funny. He explained how and why postal workers get the mail to people on time. He explained why he loves his work and a few of the challenges a mail carrier meets. For instance, the blizzard of 1978 ■aught him. One of the problems the carriers meet is dealing with ■now in front of mail boxes. They aren’t supposed to get out of their cars to get the mail to the box; sometimes it is necessary. He has even mad the unique experience of delivering the mail in the dark, which [was not too much fun. For the situations where he put thp mail in a box my the front door, the customer probably wondered what was causing 'the noise. * Koble is shown with Kiwanian Phil Hoover.

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COMPUTER ASSISTED DESIGN — John Bennet, a representative of National Computer Assisted Design, a local company that-is known world wide for its product, was the Tuesday noon guest speaker of the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotarians. They met at the Beacon in Syracuse. Bennet briefed the group on activities of his company. Pictured left to right are John Bennet of National Cadd-Pro, Inc., and Courtney Blue, program chairman. (Photo by Lewis Immel.)

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We have only one son and we are very anxious for him to have a college education and we can -■IL WILL MARRY IN NOVEMBER — Amanda Ann Grimes, 703 Countryside Dr., Columbia City, and Kent Arthur DeKoninck, 949-D Pinewood Drive, Plainfield, will marry November 26 in St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, Columbia City. Parents of the couple are Laura V. Grimes, 703 Countryside Dr., Columbia City, and the late Franklin Grimes, and Edna M. DeKoninck, r 10, Columbia City, and the late Arthur DeKoninck. The bride-elect is a 1983 graduate of Wawasee High School and a 1985 graduate of Ravenscroft Beauty College. She is employed at Headquarters East Styling Salon in Columbia City. The groom-elect graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1982 and Indiana University at Fort Wayne in 1988. He is a school teacher at Monrovia Junior-Senior High School in Monrovia.

afford to give it to him. However, he has always had difficulty in passing his work at school. We had to have him coached all the time he was in school. He is now a freshman at college and writes that he is very unhappy and is not able to keep up with his work. He wants to stop school and start work with his father who is in the automobile business. Our son is very good with his hands — can make almost anything and knows a lot about engines. Do you think we should try and persuade him to keep up with his college work? Mother —Ga. Answer: Your son is evidently one of those people, gifted with his. hands and not a student. The best thing you can do is to let him do the thing he does best. He will be happier and no doubt a much greater success in such a field than the one you are trying to force him into. Why not send him to a technical school nearby? He can be trained to be an excellent mechanic. I’m sure the entire family will be happier if your son can work in a field he enjoys. Louisa Dear Louisa, Don’t you think that a three year old is too young for kindergarten? Grandma — Wis. Answer: Five years is the age for kindergarten. Three year olds should be in nursery schools with other children of that age. Louisa Address: Louisa, Box 532, Orangeburg, SC 29115

Dr. and Mrs. Jack Clark see Mt. McKinley and visit other points of interest in Alaska

I By SCOTT DAVIDSON 'Staff Writer A chance to visit his son in Seattle, the task of retaking his doctor’s board certification exam and the opportunity to see Mt. 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 Centef, 320 W. Main, Warsaw; Free Methodist Church, Winona Lake; 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. Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations. September 9-14 THURSDAY — Pineapple juice, sliced turkey on whole wheat bread w/lettuce and mayonnaise, salad, buttered carrots, mixed fruit cup w/pineapple chunks, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Orange juice, cheesy tuna and noodle casserole w/peas, tomato half on lettuce leaf w/mayo, soft dinner roll w/margarine, canteloupe pieces, milk, tea, and coffee t MONDAY — Orange juice, smoked Polish sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, rye bread w/rpargarine, peaches, milk, tea, and coffee TUESDAY- V-8 juice, Swedish meatballs, parsleyed cubed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, golden flake dinner roll w/margarine, double chocolate birthday cake, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY — Apple cider, braised beef cubes w/gravy over rice, steamed broccoli cuts w/cheese sauce, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, prunes, milk, tea, and coffee

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HAPPY TOURISTS — Dr. and Mrs. Jack Clark of Syracuse are all smiles as they have Mt. McKinley as their backdrop. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, is called Denali, which means “The Great One,” by the Athabascan Indians in Alaska.

Club members hear about Combined Community Services

Joan Cusick, Chapman Lake, representing Combined Community Services, Inc., Warsaw, explained about this organization and the various services it offers to those in need as she spoke to 17 members of the Silver Thimble Club of the Milford Apostolic Christian Church on Tuesday evening, Sept. 6. The meeting was held in the home of Mrs. Ray Haab of 4 Camelot Drive, r 1, Milford. The president, Mrs. William Troup, opened the meeting, followed by* the repeating of the club collect. Reports were given by Mrs. Dan Beer and Mrs. Stanley Wuthrich. Mrs. William Longcor was a guest and will become a member of the club. Aldine Reimschisel, a resident of Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, will be remembered with cards and tokens. The club will

McKinley where his brother, Jerry, died while mountain climbing 21 years ago, were the reasons why Dr. Jack Clark of Syracuse chose to go to Alaska on a recent vacation/business trip. Clark, who was accompanied on his trip by his wife, Carol, spent almost two weeks traveling throughout Alaska in July after taking his re-certification exam in Seattle. Clark, who said that he and his wife travel somewhere about every year, commented that this • was his first visit to Alaska. He added that all of his sightseeing during the trip was pre-arranged through a travel agency but that he .and his wife traveled by themselves and not with a group., “The Alaskan people appreciate their country and they take care of their land and the natural beauty that their state has,” commented Clark. He added that Alaskans are proud of people who accomplish things such as winning the Iditerand, the 1,000 mile dog sled race across Alaska each year. Clark, who said that the temperature was 85-90 degrees in Alaska during his visit, commented that the Alaskan people were very friendly and eager to see and meet people from inside the continental United States. Clark commented that he flew into Anchorage first and that it was a very modern city with many shops and malls. He did add, however, that many of the people had left Anchorage after oil prices had fallen and that many of the modern buildings are now empty. After stopping in Anchorage, Clark said that he and his wife traveled by train and then bus to

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. TINGLET INDIANS — Children of the Tinglet Indian tribe appear in their traditional dress in their potlatch house in Saxman Village, Alaska. (Photos courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Clark)

also be giving gifts of money to A Warsaw resident and to the Milford EMS. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Mrs. Arthur Haab and Mrs. Lee Beer. “Happy Anniversary” was sung to Mrs. Arthur Haab and , Mrs. Philip Price. ' Mrs.. Steven Beer read “God’s Creatures,” from Discovery Digest. This was followed with the group’s singing of “Creation.” The served cocktail sandwiches and fruit kabobs to the guests. Mrs. Cusick received a gift from the hostess, and items were also presented for'the Com-457-2561

Alaska’s seaport area where they were able to go out on.a cruise ship and see glaciers, seals, bald eagles and sea otters. Clark added that during his trip he also took a bus excursion to see the wildlife in Alaska as well as Mt. McKinley where his brother died during a storm after climbing to the top of the* mountain, the tallest in North America. The wildlife in Alaska was very impressive, according to Clark, who stated that he saw caribou, moose and grizzly bears while touring the countryside. He added that there’s not enough food to maintain very many moose in Alaska because they need about 40 pounds of leaves a day to feed on. While in Alaska, Clark commented that he also visited a reconstructed Athabascan Indian village. Other stops on the Clarks travel log included the Glacier Bay National Monument, the Denali Park Wildlife Search and Ketchikan, the Salmon Capital of the World. Clark said that the majority of Alaskans are Caucasian although there are some Indians in the state. He added that fishing plays a very big part in the lives of many Alaskan’s and that it is closely regulated by the government. Many people in Alaska enjoy the winter there because it gives them a chance to get out into the open with their dogs and sleds and enjoy the country, stated Clark. Clark, who remarked that he enjoyed his initial visit to Alaska, concluded that he would consider going back there for another vacation sometime in the future.

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CREEK STREET — Homes in Ketchikan, Alaska, the Salmon Capital of the World, create a street above water, better known as Creek Street by native Alaskans.

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Amanda Atwood, Greg Smith exchange vows on July 30

Amanda Margaret Atwood, Cameron, S.C., and Greg Allan Smith, Syracuse, exchanged wedding vows in an evening ceremony on July 30, in the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Rev. Richard Bunnell officiated the double-ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Thomas and Annie Atwood, Cameron, S.C., and Merl and Margaret Smith, Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Smith, Champaign,- 111., were matron of honor and best man. Amy Starzynski, South Bend, was the flower girl. Ring Bearer was Brent Herald, Ligonier. Bob Johnson, Nappanee; Sean Smith, Champaign, and Pete Kikta, Tucson, Ariz., were the ushers. Stuart Smith, Champaign, was the acolyte. Guest book attendant was Nikki Herald, Ligonier. Sue Lisor of Syracuse, was the organist. A reception was held at the MaxWelton Golf Club. The bride attended the University of South Carolina for three years and is currently enrolled at Parkland College. The groom graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Illinois, and with a master’s in music education from the University of South Carolina. He is currently employed as a band director at Rantoul High School, Rantoul, 111. Following a wedding trip to Florida, the couple resides at 2503 Myers Ct., Apt. 1, Champaign.

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