The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 February 1989 — Page 11

School news

. _ jl! PREPARE FOR ANNUAL CONCERT — The Wawasee High School Music Department will present its annual Winter Concert this Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the school auditorium. The program features 325 students in the music department who are in a regular music class. Groups being featured are the treble choir, symphony orchestra, concert choir, concert band, dream company, varsity singers, mixed choir and the symphonic band. Many musical compositions in many styles will be featured by the bands, choirs and orchestra. Choral numbers include: “Sullram” by Jeanne Julseth, "Cry Out Zion” by Carl Nygard, “Make A Joyful Noise” by Kirby Shaw, and “Get On Board This Train” by Neil Johnson. Orchestra numbers include: “Finale from the New World Symphony” by Anton Dvorak and “A Mighty Fortress by Vaclav Nelhybel. Music by the bands will include: “Wood County Overture” by John O’Reilly, themes from “Beethoven’s Third Symphony,” and "Exaltation” by James Swearingen. Representing each group of the music department, seated are Faith Hapner; Heather McKibben: and standing is Jeff Carrillo. Tickets will be available at the door. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

Wawasee band students win honors

Students from Wawasee High School and North Webster Junior High School bands participated in the district solo and ensemble contest which was held at Wawasee High School on February 4. Four entries will represent Wawasee at state contest to be held at North Central High School in Indianapolis on February 18. Those contestants, who all received firsts in Group I, are Chris Conkling, trumpet solo; Jeff Shields, snare drum solo; Shea Metcalf, Jeanna'Stetler and Becky Roose, clarinet trio; and Shea Metcalf, Jeanna Stetler, Becky Roose and Chadd Bartlett, clarinet quartet. Other contest results are as follows: Group I — Mike Leedy, snare drum solo, and Melissa Naugler, bass clarinet solo, seconds Group II — Jeanna Stetler, clarinet solo, and Mike Leedy and Jeff Shields, snare drum duet, firsts; and Matt Ringler, snare drum solo, second Group 111 — Jodi Brumbaugh, snare drum solo, Jeremy VanLue, tuba solo, Jodi Brum-

PIANO WINNERS — Bethany Cockburn, left: Trischa Speicher, middle and Caroline Weiss, right, all took home first place honors in piano in a state contest held at Elkhart Memorial High School on January 28. All three girls, who are Milford School students, won first place in solo categories, while Trischa and Caroline also won first place for a duet they played together. (Photo by Kate Wolford) } I H w fc ■MhhJK flk . I / —*\ « r1 HAMBURGER SCULPTORS — These members of the Milford School Creative Arts Chib whipped up some delectable looking hamburger sculptures, which have recently been on display in the Milford School cafeteria. Pictured in the front row from left are Heather Vanlaningham and her partner, Molly Buhrt; Danielle Ison and partner Jennifer Nail. Pictured in the second row from the left are partners Jaime deLafuente and Ricky Robison. Joshua Bess and Jamie Pressler. Joshua and Jamie did their sculptures alone. < Photo by Kate Wolford)

baugh and Rob Anderson, snare drum duet, and Todd Leamon, tenor sax solo, firsts; Jacob Adams, trumpet solo, Mike Lyon, baritone solo, Jill Corson, flute solo, Jodi Brumbaugh, drum set solo, Jamie Conkling, tenor sax solo, and Heather McKibben and Jillene White, clarinet duet, seconds Group IV — Mike Leedy, Jodi Brumbaugh, Rob Anderson, David Bowen, and Amy Dull, percussion ensemble, Jennifer Mattix, flute solo, Kari Bixler, Beckv

Good citizens named at North Webster School

The names of North Webster students who have been chosen “Citizen of the Month” for January were recently announced by Richard R. Long, principal. In grade one, they are Justin Mickem, Cyndi Vice, D.J. Burr, Christi Weicht, Josh Gunkel and Krista Bestul. Grade two students are Lany Saul, Katy Biddle, Ashley Guy and Diana

Ray and Elizabeth Whiteman, flute trio, Abbie Johnson and Kim Jones, flute duet, Jennifer Mattix and Beth Enright, flute duet, and Eric Conkling and Erica Sincroft, clarinet duet, firsts; Christie Gaston, flute solo, and April Wood, clarinet solo, seconds Group V — Cory young, clarinet solo, and Brandi Swope and Julie Leedy, clarinet duet, firsts; Amanda Ertel, alto sax solo, and Brandi Swope, courtney Singrey and Julie Leedy, clarinet trio, second

Spencer. Selected from grade three are William Darr, Britt Phillips, Shane Wallace and Lucina Spencer. Grade four good citizens are Tara Evans, Carmen Tom, Beth Richcreek and Shelly Engle and those named in grade five are Ben Shue, Karen Fields, Penny Secrest and Joel Armey.

Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners directory should be ready May 1

The board of directors of the Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners, Inc., held its January 21 meeting in the Oswego Community Center. reported that the 1989 directory was being comprised and all the potential advertisers should be notified of the March 15 cut-off date. The directories are scheduled for distribution on May 1. Bill Miller, chairman of the Fish and Wildlife Committee, warned the landing directors that the unusually warm winter presented some hazardous ice conditions to fishermen. He recommended that year around residents be watchful of unknowing fishermen. The board discussed at length pollution problems on the lake, specifically several areas that have been troublesome for the past several years. It was decided that the association will put forth more effort to identify the source of these “hot spots” and if necessary, request the assistance

Relatively speaking — Grave robbers must be stopped

[ By DORIS McMANIS CAMDEN [

The Indiana General Assembly will be considering legislation of importance to historians and residents of the state of Indiana. Senate Bill 33, authored by Senators Vi Simpson and Allie Craycraft, will, if passed, protect burials and archaeological sites from looting and vandalism throughout the state. A companion bill, as yet unnumbered and authored by Representatives Gregg and Hoover, will be introduced in the House. Looting and vandalism of burials, cemeteries, family plots and gravestones is not covered by Indiana law. Vandalism of prehistoric Indian graves, Revolutionary and Civil War graves and pioneer family burial plots occurs more frequently each year. Jewelry, gold and artifacts from these graves go into personal collections and are sold for profit. DORIS McMANIS CAMDEN DAR grave markers, tombstones and complete family burying plots are demolished with regularity. Tombstones on farms are used by owners for stepping stones and to build fireplaces. A one-acre family cemetery with 18 burials, including a veteran of the Battle of Tippecanoe and two of the Civil War, has been vandalized so there is not a stone left standing. This type of thing must stop. Please call or write your state representative and senator as follows: Representative David Wolkins, 1-800-382-9841 or 1-317-232-9400 if you live in Scott, Jefferson, Van Buren, Turkey Creek, Tippecanoe, Plain, Prairie. Wayne. Washington or Monroe Townships; Representative Kent Adams if you live in Etna, Harrison, Franklin, Seward, Scott, Clay, Lake or Jackson Townsh.ps at the same numbers; or Senator Harold Wheeler if you live in Clay. Monroe. Washington, Lake or Jackson Townships; Senator Robert Meeks if you are in Van Buren, Turkey Creek, Plain. Tippecanoe, Wayne, including Warsaw; Senator Betty Lawson for Scott, Jefferson, Etna, Prairie, Harrison, Franklin or Seward, all senators at 1-317-232-9700. Mail can be sent to any of them at the State House, 200 W. Washington St.. Indianapolis, Ind. 46204 375. Trying to trace family of George Ford Birt. He is in 1840 census of Kosciusko County He and brother, James Wells Birt were in Franklin area of the county in 1850 census. Parents were Abraham and Seany Ford Birt, born in Connecticut. Mildred Hammond, PO Box 171. Mansfield, Texas 76063 376. David Hershberger died in Kosciusko County. Executor of his will was William Zimmerman. Will was recorded 26 April, 1864. Would appreciate any information. Genevieve M. Lincoln'. 340 Lower BUrningtown Road, Franklin, N.C. 28734. 377. We are researching the Blue family who were early settlers in the Mentone area. Would like correspondence with descendants Herbert L. Blue, 555 Third Ave., Salt Lake City. Utah 84103.

of the county health department for enforcement. Lake Tippecanoe is considered one of the most pollution-free lakes in the state, and the association is committed to maintaining this status. Tom Hamilton reported that the state legislature is considering new legislation to protect small wetland areas that do not currently fall under the Army Corp, of Engineers jurisdiction. A lengthy discussion pursued, concluding with the board voting unanimously to continue the position of protecting these wetlands. President Denny Fuller reminded the board 'that the 1989 Strategic Plan would be developed at' the March 18 meeting. Primary objectives will be established and committees formed to carry forward the group’s activities. All members and interested parties are welcome to attend and may reach the association by contacting the secretary, Diane Kennedy, at 453-4858.

378 Would like to contact anyone researching the Freshour family. They were early pioneers and homesteaders in Kosciusko County. Elena Freshour, PO Box 24, Olancha, Calif. 93549. 379. Godfrey Wolford moved from Ohio to Kosciusko County between 1850 and 1860. According to one source, he died in the county in 1860, his wife in 1868. I find no death records or wills or estate settlements in county offices. Would like to correspond and obtain documentation of Godfrey’s death and his widow’s. Ruth E. Park, 5838 Lakeside, Toledo, Ohio 43611. 380. My great-grandfather, Joseph M. Meek, married my great-grandmother, Rebecca E. Wilkins, in Kosciusko County on 18 August, 1867. Would like to correspond with others working on this family. Joseph E. Meek, Sr., Apt. 207 1200 Holden Ave., Orlando, Fla. 32809. 381. Would like contact with descendants of Catherine Hires Stout, born 23 July, 1797, died 29 August, 1859, and Abraham Stoutt or Stout, born 1824, died 2 February, 1880, in Kosciusko County. Lucille S. Wilson, PO Box 121, McNabb, 111.61335. Your queries are welcomed. Please keep them brief, 50 words or less if possible. Print or type names and addresses. Ladies should use maiden and married names. Must pertain to Kosciusko County. Mail to: Doris McManis Camden, PO Box 214, Warsaw, Ind. 46580.

Cholesterol reducing tips for heart month

By ARMINA SCHMUCKER, RD Kosciusko Community Hospital

Despite the fact that Americans today are generally more aware of the potentially dangerous health effects of high blood cholesterol, an estimated 50 percent of the adult population still have levels rated as higher than desirable. To help reduce these alarming statistics, dietitians at ARA Services present the following cholesterol reducing tips and information in conjunction with February — American Heart Month. Cholesterol Basics A fatty, waxlike, odorless substance, cholesterol is found only in animal foods. Our bodies require cholesterol to build cells, make hormones and maintain brain and nervous system functions; therefore, in moderate amounts it is needed for maintaining good health. When too much cholesterol circulates in the blood, the risk of heart disease increases proportionately. Currently approximately 25 percent of the adult Americans have “high” blood cholesterol levels of 240 or more. Another 25 percent have levels between 200 and 239. which is considered “borderline high." Most medical experts agree that blood cholesterol levels of below 200 are desirable. 4 Complicating the picture is the fact that two distinct types of cholesterol — high density lipoproteins (HDL) and low density lipoproteins iLDL) — must be considered. Often called “good cholesterol," HDL appears to remove excess cholesterol from the arteries, whereas LDL deposits cholesterol, resulting in build-up on artery walls. Several recent studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association indicate that low levels of HDL (under 35 to 40 milligrams) may boost the risk of heart disease. For example, a study at Boston's Beth Israel Hospital involving 797 patients’ with total cholesterol levels under 200 revealed that 60 percent had

I • H • •••-■? _____ I ■ & IM xMMML «.. ■ ■ - r-. * FIGHTING FIRE AT TIPPECANOE LAKE — Firemen from North Webster/Tippecanoe Township and Leesburg/Plain Township fire departments braved below zero temperature to bring a fire in the home of Mabel Dillon, two homes east of Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, under control shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. North Webster Fire Chief Dave Biesemeyer said the fire started in a heating unit in the east part of the home and no damage estimates are as yet available. Twelve firemen and four trucks were there from North Webster and three trucks and several firemen responded from Leesburg. The elderly resident of the home, Mabel Dillon, suffering from smoke inhalation and exposure to the bitter cold, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital in a North Webster EMS unit. (Photo by Glen Long)

Not just another game

By M. LYNN GRAY

The observers in the stadium rise to their feet as two figures cut away and glide gracefully across the shimmering ice. An air of expectancy is in the chill atmosphere as a pack of fiercely skating players converge on the two some. I Out of a melee of flying sticks, falling bodies, and general confusion, a small disk emerges to skim across the ice. “Komets, One. Visitors, Zero,” announces the speaker. The crowd erupts in earthshaking excitement. The Komet Wave hits the stands. Screams of delight and shouts of despair ring out. Rolls of toilet paper cascade to the main floor in tribute to the victor. What is this strange ritual? Ten grown men careen over the ice at break-neck speed to gain control of a small black object. Once the object is obtained, the controlling player attempts to smack the disk into the opposing teams’ goal. Ritual? No. Just Komet Ice Hockey! Hockey got a foot-hold in the

heart disease. Almost threequarters of the group with heart disease had HDL levels below 40. Dietary Factors Diet plays a major role in determining blood cholesterol levels. For example, the average American diet of high-saturated fat, high-cholesterol fatty meats, dairy products, especially eggs, and fried foods, all contribute to high blood cholesterol. In countries such as Japan, where the typical diet is rich in fish, rice, fruits and vegetables, the blood cholesterol levels are significantly lower with resultant lower rates of coronary heart disease. Among the factors contributing to high blood cholesterol levels, diet ranks as one of the things you can take an active role in changing. Cigarette smoking and weight are two other significant contributing factors that an individual with high blood cholesterol can change to lower his risk factor. Cholesterol Reducing Tips Get your cholesterol level monitored by your doctor before embarking on a dietary plan. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe a drug to assist in lowering your cholesterol level. If your cholesterol level is too high, here are some practical tips for getting it under control: * Introduce oat bran to your daily diet. A recent study conducted at the University of Kentucky showed that diets supplemented by 100 grams of oat b-an daily resulted in dramatic drops in blood cholesterol levels. The oat bran can be eaten in the form of hot cereal (with fruit) or in the form of muffins. * Use low fat alternatives whenever possible. Use low-fat yogurt, buttermilk, or evaporated skim milk instead of sour cream or cream. Try using skim milk or one percent milk instead of w'hole milk. * Eat less fat, no more than 30 percent of a person's daily caloric consumption should come in the form of fat. Saturated fats, wlvich are found in animal meats, coconut oils, cocoa butter and

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United States in the late 1800 s, after becoming popular in Canada. The governing body of all hockey leagues, the National Hockey League, was formed in *1917. The ice-players took their game to the Olympics in 1920. Each team is comprised of a goalie, center, two defensive, and two forward players. Sounds pretty simple to hit a black rubber disk into a floormounted net? Anyone could do that? Oh, is that right! After a face-off between two opposing team members, the puck is sthacked into action. Stick-wielding players of both teams fight to maneuver the black disk into the opposing goal to score a point. There are many pitfalls along the way. If the puck is knocked into the opposing .area, and crosses two bluelineißfoithout further stick contact, game play is stopped, icing is called, arrchinother face-off is in order. Off-sides is called, when a player crosses into the opposing territory ahead of the hockey puck. Again, face-off. Penalties are called on players based on roughing, holding, slashing . . . sounds like a veg-a-matic, doesn’t it? Each penalized player is taken

many hydrogenated shortenings should not exceed 10 percent of the daily caloric intake. * Eat less cholesterol-rich foods. Daily intake should not exceed 300 milligrams per day. Since one egg yolk contains 270 milligrams of cholesterol, it is easy to see how many Americans are exceeding these recommended levels * To decrease your total saturated fat consumption, try decreasing your overall meat intake. Try eating more poultry, fish and dried beans in place of red meat. Avoid luncheon meats, frankfurters, bacon and sausages which are loaded with fat. Avoid frying; broil, roast or boil instead. When you do use fat. use the polyunsaturated variety * Restrict your intake of foods that are high in cholesterol. Since foods that are high in saturated

'Youthful' Shipshewana

By PAUL W. KAUFFMAN Guest Feature W riter

While the past decade has seen most Michiana cities and towns celebrating 150 years of life, the LaGrange County town of Shipshewana will this year be observing only its centennial! Shipshewana wa| born in 1889 when the promoters of the St. Louis and Canada Railroad (later commonly known as “The Pumpkinvine’) constructed a depot on the site, confident in the expectation that a town would spring up around it and contribute business to the line. This was the established post Civil War pattern of communitygrowths in the West when rail lines pushing to the Pacific coast from such metropolitan centers as Chicago. St. Louis and New Orleans would spot a depot every eight or 10 miles Shortly after the turn of the century, the privately-owned Herbert Bucklen St. Joseph Valley Railroad reached Shipshewana Mr. Bucklen never constructed a depot, but passengers commonly waited in the nearbv

from the game for two minutes and placed in the penalty box. The team must go on shorthanded. Five stand-by players are in the team box at all times, to allow for quick and frequent changeover of players on the ice. The fast-paced, body-bruising game is divided into three, twenty minute periods, with intermission between. I would imagine, the players use this time to bandage sore muscles, wrap tired feet and consume gallons of thick, black coffee. Team uniforms are anything but complimentary to the athlete wearing them. Each player is garbed head-to-toe, in thickly padded protective clothing, and elbow, knee, and lower leg pads. Each player wears a helmet. This is not a game of badminton, where the only risk is grass stain on your white trousers. Although dangerous, all precautions are taken to protect the players, and fans in this fastpaced game. I observed my first hockey game in my pre-teen years. The game must not have impressed me at that early age, because it took over two decades to make my second trip to the arena. It won’t take nearly that long for me to see my third installment of this exciting sport!

fat tend to be high in cholesterol, it follows that by cutting back on saturated fats you are bound to cut back on cholesterol. Egg yolk, liver and other organ meats are especially high in cholesterol. When changing your eating habits, go slowly. Trying to change everything at once is just setting yourself up for failure. First assess your present eating habits by asking yourself questions such as: “How many ounces of meat do I eat a day?” “How many times a week do I eat red meat?” Then select one goal to work on. For example, cut down on the size of your meat portions, or eat red meat only three times a week, or switch to a polyunsaturated margarine to use on your toast. Also, switch from whole milk to two percent milk or skim milk.

Pumpkinvine facility. The Valley Line turned out to be one of the shortest lived railroads in the nation, abandoned in 1918 only seven years after the traditional “last spike” was driven down in 1911. Unlike so many small towns across the land which have declined, or even disappeared from the map after passing of the horse and buggy era, Shipshewana has continued to grow and prosper. It is home of the famous auction sales and flea markets which attract visitors from a distance of several hundred miles. To house some of the overnight guests, some residents are going into the European-style “bed and breakfast" business. A Westview High School student. Robert Yoder, 16, has created the Shipshewana Centennial, logo. It features a vintage steam locomotive and Amishstyle horse and buggy, which so well reflects both the town’s historical origins and the present area folk culture. Guest feature writer f>aul W. Kauff man resides in Goshen.

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