The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 June 1989 — Page 10

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed.. June 28,1989

Sports

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MERMAID FESTIVAL CHAMPIONS — Wakarusa Pharmacy captured the 1989 North Webster Mermaid Festival basketball tournament by posting an 103-96 victory over Sturonjac in the championship contest on June 23. Shown above are the members of the championship squad. Kneeling in front, from left, are: Tom Brady, Jeff Hossler. Rod Creech, Mike Scheetz and Doug Thwaits. In back are: Gordy Clemens. Dan Glanders. Tyler Coley. Dave Thwaits and Jade Hagen.

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TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS — The Milford All-Star team captured the championship of the 1989 North Webster Mermaid Festival boys' baseball tournament after posting a 7-6 win over the North Webster All-Stars on June 23. Kneeling in front, from left, are: Nate Haugh. Greg Replogle. I.ance Hostetler, David Speicher. Chris Henson and Troy W uthrich. Standing in back are: coach Steve Lotter. Zac Stookey. Ben Lotter. Brandon Bucher. Matt Mast. P.J. Weisser, Trent Beer and coach Jack Beer. Butch Stookey. not pictured, was also a coach for the team.

America, the land of the free and the home of the brave

By MARIETTA FULLER The anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental July 4. 1776. commemorates the birth of a great nation. Therefore, the Fourth of July is the greatest and proudest holiday in the United States

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PILLARS DONATION — A 1500 donation by the Mike Smith family , in honor of his parents. Mary Loa and Bad Smith, was given to the Syracuse Park Department recently to go towards the new gazebo/bandstand. Pictured left to right in the front are Shelly Hart, park board member; Pam Smith; Mike Smith; Mary Lou Smith; and Bud Smith. In the back are Anne and Mandy Smith. < Photo by Kip Schumm >

The following has been said about freedom: "My fellow citizens, ask not what America w ill do for you. but what together we can do for the freedom of man" — President John F. Kennedy: "all we have of freedom, all we can use or know — this our fathers bought for us. long and long ago" — Rudyard

Kipling: and "Our country hath a Gospel of her ow n to preach and practice before allthe world: The freedom and divinity of man. the glorious claims of human brotherhood, and the soul's fealty to none but God " — James Russell Lowell God took His people, the Jews, into captivity to humble them

Local bowlers went to state competition last month

Fifty-eight members of the Land O’ Lakes Junior Bowling Association traveled to Anderson last month for state bowling competition. The Association competes at the Wawasee Bowl in Syracuse. Chaperones and parents volunteered their services by driving the kids to their competition sites on May 13 and 14. Pam Blosser, the association's secretary-treasurer, said the kids had a lot to be proud of from a personal standpoint, as well as a competitive standpoint. "They were so well behaved, I can't believe it." she said. “You had to be there to appreciate it.” Ryan Schwalm put in an eyepopping performance for the Syracuse contingent, bowling far above his 116 average. The 11-year-old recorded scores of 218. 179 and 173 en route to a 570 total He earned state patches which honored him for cracking

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MERMAID FESTIVAL CHAMPIONS — The North Webster All-Stars captured the championship of the 1989 North Webster Mermaid Festival girls’ softball tournament after posting an 11-9 victory over the Milford All-Stars on June 23. Pictured in the front row, from left, are: Angie Vallejo, Brandy Swope. Alicia Wilson. Ciarrisa Dußois and Amanda Ertel. Second row : Stephanie Stuffleheam. April Rodriguez, Fantasi Wagoner. Christi Rockenbaugh and Yen Tran. Standing in back, from left, are: coach Rick Swope. Tracy Chivington, Misty Farr. Clarice Harris. Jennie Leslie. Maria Delafuente and coach Chuck Farr.

because their hearts were not right Likewise. America is deep in the sins of drug addiction, alcoholism, sex without mar riage. homosexuality, x-rated movies, pornography, adultery, abortion, crime, drugs, the occult. taking the Lord's name in vain, etc ; and "righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people." tProv 14:34i Yet. God does not withhold His mercy from America for He says the same things to us as He did to the Israelites in II Chronicles 7:14: “(If you) humble (yourselves) and pray, and seek my face, and turn from your wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive (your) sins, and will heal (your) land " Our freedoms are as boundless as the skies; such as. freedom of religion, press, the pursuit of happiness. and many others; but the only way to be truly free is through the Lord God (Y'shua), for He is the way (to heaven). the truth, and the life (eternal)" — John 14:6 "And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:2). "If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed" (John 8:32> from sin. the devil, and death in hell if you but believe in Christ, the Son of God "Tis -the Star-Spangled Banner; oh. long may it wave. O'er the land of free, and the home of the brave!" wrote Francis Scott key. Let us pray for this. Our Father's God! to Thee. Author of Liberty To Thee we sing; Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by Thy might. Great God. our King' Amen Fire destroys lab mice BAR HARBOR. MAINE. - A fire that gutted a breeding center housing 500.000 laboratory mice will cause a worldwide disruption of laboratories researching AIDS, cancer and other diseases Kenneth Paigen. the incoming director of Jackson Laboratory, said ’ ■ ,

the 200-mark in one game and the 500-mark in a three-game series. Curtis Smeltzer was the youngest patch winner for the local squad. The five-year-old boy surpassed his 51-pin average in each of his nine games. His high score of 77 earned him a state “75 patch" for cracking the 75 mark. Eric Pinkerton, eight, bowled over his 67-pin average in eight out of nine games. He received a “75 patch" for his high score of 79. Bud Losee scored well above his 47-pin average in each of his nine games. The eight-year-old also received a “75 patch" after bowling a 95. Scott Richey, 11, received a "150” and "400 patch” for a 162 game and a 412 series. Scott bowled nine out of nine games over his 101-pin average. Eighteen-year-old Andy Wright was the group's only legal adult to bring home a patch. Wright

Andy Wollman enjoys song writing

I By STACEY LESCH Staff Writer Although he is not a published musician. Andrew "Andy” Wollman of Goshen has been writing songs since the eighth grade. "It's just a hobby,” he says. But. after having written approximately 40 songs for a contemporary Christian rock group while in college. Andy is nowthinking of having his songs published. Originally from Milford, the son of Bill and Adele Wollman. Andy attended the Concordia Teachers College in Nebraska after graduating from high school. Because of his love of music and song writing, he met up with a group of peers and formed "The Makers Dozen." The contemporary Christian rock group, made up of 12 members, toured the United States playing the songs that Andy created while he sang them. After eight years. Andy completed his four-year college

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ROTARY SPEAKER — Carol Hartman, of the Kosciusko Builders Association, spoke to the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club at their Tuesday. June 27. meeting at Gropp's Restaurant. She told of the activities of the association. This meeting was the last meeting with Dick Conroy as Rotary Club president. Incoming president. Tom Jackson, will begin duties as president at the July 13 meeting. Pictured are Dick Conroy, outgoing president; Tom Jackson, incomingpresident; and Carol Hartman. (Photo by Lewis ImmeD

received a “200 patch" after rolling 202 in one game. He beat his 169-pin average in five out of nine games. Zac Cook, 16. was awarded a “200 patch" for his high game of 210. He scored above his 123 average in eight out of nine games. David Fidler, 14. was another double patch winner. He received a “175 patch" and a “500 patch” after notching a 187 game and a 533 series. David beat his 129-pin average in seven out of nine games. Among the young ladies. Angela Wiggs and Amanda Petteys earned patches. Angela, seven, bowled over her 53-pin average in seven out of nine games and earned a “100 patch" for passing the century-mark with her high score of 114. Amanda, also a seven-year-old, bowled over her 49-pin average in six of nine games. Her high score of 94 was good enough to win her a “75

education and began teaching at the Heritage Middle School in Middlebury. After graduating from Wawasee High School. Andy entered college to major in social work "I wanted to work with kids but I decided that I couldn't leave social (work) problems at work." he says. Andy changed his major to junior high-middle school education and today is an English teacher and head coach of the track team at the school. The almost three months when not teaching. Andy operates a parking lot striping business which he branched off from his father's asphalt maintenance operation in Milford. “I heard that teachers don't make that much money so I needed to find a job for the summers," he says. Married almost six years now, Andy and his wife. Karen, are the proud parents of two boys. Evan, two, and Elliott, five months. Because of his love for children and writing. Andy has started writing a children's book. "I've got the ideas and I've done some

patch". Bowling league officials had hoped to take more kids to the competition but were only able to compensate 60. They hope to raise more money in the future. “This year, we would like to see

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TINY TOT WINNERS — Sunrise Photography of North Webster has named the 1989 Tiny Tot winners that were judged locally on May 18. Capturing the winning personalities was Julie Deßois, CCP at Sunrise. The official judge was Mike Myers, manager of the North Webster Augsburger's Grocery Store. Pictured standing in back is Julie Deßois with first place winner. Danielle Montague, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Montague of Warsaw. Danielle won first place honors with her portrait entitled "Playing Grown Up." In front one the left is J.B. Riley, son of Janus and Jay Riley, North Webster. J.B. was named the second place winner with his impression of "Miami Vice.” Also pictured is Mike Myers, and third place winner Shauna Seaman, daughter of Tami and Keith Seaman, North Webster. Shauna holds her portrait entitled "Sugar and Spice." Not pictured is Ashley Kuhn, daughter of JoEllen and Greg Kuhn of Warsaw. Ashley won the photographer's choice award with her impression of "Daddy's Little Girl.”

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PLAY BALL — Andy Wollman. Goshen, spends a few minutes throwing a ball around the house w ith his oldest son. Evan. two. Originally from Milford. Andy is now an English teacher at the Heritage Middle School in Middlebury, and has been writing songs since the eighth grade. (Photo by Stacey Lesch >

work already. I just have to piece it all together. " he says of his book Even though Andy did not stick with his music career on the performing basis, he still writes songs. He has even been asked by members of the Prince of Peace Lutheren Church to write songs for special occasions Those including holidays and special church-related events.

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the community do more,” Blosser said. The club is trying to arrange for an auction on July 29. Organizers are welcoming any donations or help from the community.

Thinking of getting his songs to everyone to enjoy. Andy says. "I'm going to try and find someone who can work more on the music before I get anything published. I play the guitar but I'm not very good I've also heard that it's cheaper to wait until you have enough (songs) fora book " Andy Wollman may soon become one of the many rising stars of contemporary Christian music