The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 April 1989 — Page 6
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., April 19, 1989
Community corner
Ted Rogers is a lover of electronics
tBy KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer Edwin "Ted" Rogers of Syracuse has been a lover of electronics since he was a kid. Luckily for him, during his life, Rogers has seen the world of electronics explode with near constant changes in the technology. Profile Rogers became interested in radio during his early teens. He put together a one tube short-wave radio at age 14. “The first station I got was Rome. Raly, which was quite a thrill in those days," he remembers. "I’ve been involved with electronics ever since then. " Born on a farm near Bridgeville. Rogers was one of millions raised during the Depression. While the family had plenty to eat because they farmed, they were poor, but then again, so was everyone else. Although he graduated high school in a class of 17. Rogers says, “I got as much math and science as I could in that small school.” While Rogers was attending college in Fort Wayne and working towards an electrical engineering degree in radio. World War II came around and he enlisted Eventually, while in the Army, he earned a degree in electrical engineering, received a commission and was stationed in Italy. When Rogers came home from the war. he had a wife and two kids in Huntington. $250 from the Army and a 1940 Nash. He didn't mind so much. Those who grew up in the Depression, he says, were, "used to pulling themselves up by the bootstraps." So. he began a radio repair shop that eventually grew into the circuit board manufacturing business that he and his wife Majorie own and operate today out of their Syracuse home. The company is Rogers Electro-Matics. The actual circuit board manufacturing end of the business began
Van service provides transportation
(By MARY JANE LORTON Staff H rfter Happy Wanderer Van Service has been providing transportation to Kosciusko County for individuals' needs for at least ten years now. Making service available for the entire county byway of two vans. Happy Wanderer means transportation
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for senior citizens and the handicapped. Basically, the ridership "gives everyone the chance to come to Warsaw" to shop, to consult with a lawyer, for a doctor’s appointment. to visit a nursing home, or to do whatever else the rider may want, according to Karen Smith, van driver. At the same time, transportation is not exclusive to Warsaw, as the second objective of the van ridership is to provide service to the six Nutrition Sites for the elderly in the county. By calling the office of the Kosciusko County Council on the Aging and Aged, riders are able to make plans for individual pick-up at their own convenience. Two full-time drivers, qualified with their public passenger chauffeur's license, are on the road from 9 a m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Vans are also used for special county get togethers. like Sernor Queen Coronation and the county fair, for
. ■ r J L ELECTRONIC DEVICES — Ted Rogers of Syracuse has been a lover of electronics since he was in his early teens. He is shown here with some of the devices that he uses in the manufacturing of circuit boards. (Photo by Kate Wolford 1 with the advent of pop-top cans. Certain presses were needed as part of the manufacturing process and ultimately, control systems were needed in order to produce the presses. Rogers was asked to produce some control systems and his manufacturing company was born. The company has built many of those control systems and others since 1964, when the business began During his many years as a Huntington resident. Rogers had what he terms a "parallel" career, in the National Guard. He says that after the war, the nation had no National Guard, thus, it had to be rebuilt from scratch
example. Evening activities with other groups such as Senior Citizen Clubs. AARP and Nutrition Sites are also included in the van program. Following a recent move to the Pete Thorne Youth Center, the
... .T* ». IjSl Jes- -T-ytw EQUIPPED FOR HANDICAPPED — Happy Wanderer Van Service provides service for Kosciusko County, via two vans, both equipped with lifts for the handicapped. Karen Smith, van driver, is shown with one of the vans. Smith says that van service is free, but donations are welcome. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton) ,
council has had to rely on the telephone to make transportation arrangements. However, they are now planning to again use the two-way radio which will again make them more of a demand service. If in the past month
Breakfast at church April 26
Wednesday morning. April 26. pt 9 am., the Samaritans on Standby will hold a breakfast at St Andrew’s United Methodist Church. This will be followed by an open forum for senior citizens, but anyone is welcome Lewis Immel will give the program on current world affairs, and there will be a question and answer time afterward. There is no charge The SOS’s future plans are to have this type of breakfast/openforum discussion become a monthly event. There will be a party on Thursday, April 27, to honor the SOS
Syracuse Community Nursery School Registration Saturday, May 6,1989 8:30 A.M.-ll :30 A.M. $lO Registration Fee Birth Certificate Is Required St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse Call 457-5383 Or 457-2366 For Information
«. Rogers is a firm believer in a strong defense, so it's no surprise that when a Huntington National Guard was formed and Rogers played a key role in the formation. In fact, he eventually rose to the state headquarters level and became a lieutenant colonel. All told, counting WW 11, Rogers gave 26 years of military service to his country. The Rogers have been living in Syracuse since 1971. Avid boaters and lovers of Lake Wawasee, they enjoy having their two teenage grandchildren come for extended summertime visits. Their daughter Carolyn is mother to those kids. As a member of the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce since he moved to Syracuse, Rogers became involved with the rebirth of the Wawasee Flotilla Parade in 1974. The Flotilla Parade began in 1961 and in 1970, the newly formed Jaycees had taken over sponsorship of the event. On New Year’s Eve of that year, a fire that destroyed Pickwick Block destroyed the Jaycees club room and all the Flotilla records with it. The Flotilla went on in 1971, but was dormant during the next two years. It was Rogers who rescued the Flotilla. At his first chamber meeting, he said he’d always enjoyed the event. As is usually the case in these types of situation, he was named chairman of the new Flotilla Committee. It's been going ever since, with Rogers always involved. Anyone can join the committee and Rogers says there are always about 25 to 30 interested people. Although different people join and then move on, he says there is always a core group that keeps at it. Rogers enjoys the Flotilla, calling it mostly “a fun thing.” He does appreciate the fact that it is the only organized event for the lake except the yearly fireworks. In the end though, it’s electronics that are his life’s work and his hobby. In fact, he even holds a patent on an electrical device. Just keeping up on new changes in his field keeps him busy, as does his business. Rogers doesn't plan on retiring and says he sticks with electronics because, “Hove it.”
riders have experienced any difficulties making rounds, the council would like to encourage these people to “give them another try.” The Happy Wanderer is a valuable service, and “some people could not get out if it wasn’t for the van,” says Smith. Making a commitment to trying to accommodate the passenger, Happy Wanderer looks to improve the “quality of life with their (riders’ > quantity of years.” Columbians meet in Dewart home Seventeen members of the Columbian Reading Circle and one guest. Janet Coy, met in Gwen Dewart's home on Monday. April 10. The program for the evening was a book discussion on “One Step at a Time — My Walk Across America." by Elena Hanuse. The discussion was led by Kathleen Heath. The book was a true story which told of the fulfillment of the author's dream of walking across. America and her adventures’ along the way with her dog. Buck. Inez Beiswanger. chairman of .the spring party, announced the party will be held Monday, May 8, at 6:30 p m in Maples Restaurant, Goshen. Those wanting a ride are to meet at 6 p.m in the Lake City Bank parking lot. Hostess Ruth Hoppus served refreshments at the close of the evening.
volunteers who have helped unselfishly for many hours through this past year. The party will be held at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church from 2-4 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Scrambled Egg group from Mentone. Food for thought Father to teenage son: “Maybe you should start shifting for yourself now while you still know everything.’’ — Record, Columbia. S.C.
TO WED IN JULY — Connie Marie Christner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Christner, r 2, Syracuse, and Gregory Scott Meadows, son of Janet Meadows, Bedford, and Frederick Oren Meadows, Oroville, Calif., announce their upcoming marriage. The bride-elect’s, educational achievements include: master of music in music performance, Ball State University, 1980; bachelor of music in music education. Butler University, 1977; Wawasee High School, 1973. She is,employed as director of choirs at Columbia City Joint High School and vocal music coordinator for Whitley County Schools. She is also a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, the American Choral Directors’ Association and the American Business Women’s Association. The groom-elect has a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois, 1980; he graduated from Bedford High School, Bedford, in 1975. Currently he is employed.as a manufacturing engineer Hk Othy. War--saw. The couple is planning a July 22 wedding at the First Presbyterian Church of Warsaw, with a reception held at the Botanical Gardens in Fort Wayne. —-
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;* 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* April 20-Z6 THURSDAY — Grape juice, sliced roast turkey, mashed
CALENDAR Week Os April 19 To April 26 WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO 12 noon, Syracuse Schools LRC North Webster Park Board 4 p.m., North Webster Town Hall/Fire Station Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., Beacon Syracuse PTO 7p.m., Syracuse Schools LRC Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Psi lota XI 7’30 p.m. Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., Lakeland Eagles Alanon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting . THURSDAY Ebenezer Ladies Aid 2p.m. Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., Milford Fire Station North Webster Lady Lions 7 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30p.m., Bowen Center, Warsaw North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m.. Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 am., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous, Carl Sbeperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Dr., Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Open meeting ' SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis ' 7 a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30 am., Mike’s Soda Shop, 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 Alateen 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting Alanon Sunday Night Group 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a. m., North Webster Church of God meeting room FOE Men’s Meeting, Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 pjn.JHilford United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Milford. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Open meeting. Columbian Reading 7:30 p. m. ■ —OlslsO’ TUESDAY yMw Alanon Just for Today 9:30 am., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Beacon Restaurant Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary 223 7:30 p.m.. Legion Hall WEDNESDAY Syracuse Fire Department Regular Meeting 7 p.m., Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m.. Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alanon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group ,7:30 p nj , Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Sy, acuse. Closed meeting.
potatoes w/gravy, seasoned peas, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, pineapple, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Apple juice, stuffed green pepper in tomato sauce, whole kernel corn, cottage cheese w/chives, whole wheat bread w/margarine, apricot halves, milk, tea, and coffee MONDAY — Orange juice, spaghetti W/meat sauce, parmesan cheese, seasoned broccoli, Italian bread w/margarine, fresh red apple, milk, tea, and coffee • TUESDAY — Pineapple juice.
Ladies Thursday Night League Every Thursday Beginning May 18 9 Holes & Cart s lo°° 5:30 Starting Time SOUTH SHORE GOLF CLUB 457-2832
beef stew w/potatoes, celery, carrots and onions, steamed cabbage, biscuit w/margarine, fig bar, milk, tea. and coffee WEDNESDAY — Orange grapefruit juice, barbecued chicken quarter, potato rounds, seasoned green beans, whole wheat bread w/margarine, frosted brownie, milk, tea, and coffee How true The modern girl’s hair may look like a mop, but that doesn't worry her. She doesn't know what a mop looks like. — Mainsheet, Bainbridge