The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 July 1989 — Page 13

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REAL MEALS are now being served in the Milford Community Building. Norma Roose, coordinator of nutrition sites in Kosciusko County, made a request to the Milford Area Development Council in March concerning the use of the building as a nutrition site for the town’s senior citizens. told MAD members there are jiutrition sites in Warsaw, North Webster, Syracuse, Mentone, Pierceton and Winona Lake (And, we know she has since opened one in Silver Lake) and she wanted to start one in Milford, too. At that time she was told MAD would make a decision at its April 8 meeting. But, it wasn’t to be. MAD unanimously voted to turn down the request during a special meeting held on April 11. It was noted at thaUime that 40 persons had been talked to with only two saying they would use the service. MAD members present at

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the April 11 meeting did, however, agree to keep options for the program open for future consideration of the REAL meals. Case closed. No! At the May meeting, 10 Milford senior citizens were present to request MAD reconsider. Don Ahrns spoke on behalf of the group, stating he felt there was enough interest to warrant a nutrition site at the community building. Also in attendance was Jo Lemon, president of the Kosciusko County Council on Aging. “The nutrition site is more than just a meal for seniors. It’s a place that connects seniors together and gets information out on the needs of seniors in towns throughout the county,” said Lemon. MAD President John Replogle ■)salled another special MAD meeting for May 25. At that meeting MAD decided to give REAL Meals a 90-day trial period

— from June 15 through September 15. The REAL program, in Milford on June 15 as scheduled. Right? Wrong! ’ By that time the library had a children’s program underway in the community building and things had to be put on hold until after the library’s summer program was over. Thus it was that on Monday, July 24, the first meals were served at 12 noon. And, while the average site attendance is 20, there were 57 people in the Milford Community Building on that day. Mrs. Lemon was there, as were others from Kosciusko County. Also present was Alice Ackerman, South Bend, deputy director of the nutrition program. A quick check on Tuesday revealed 20 persons were served. Special music on the first day was provided by the Melloaires, a musical group from the county. Several of the Melloaires are residents of Milford. The menu of the day was canberry juice cocktail, baked sliced ham, seasoned lima beans with corn, coleslaw, rye bread and ice cream with coffee, tea or milk. Weekly menus are printed in The M-J along with telephone numbers as reservations are a must. Persons wishing to join the fun at the Milford Community Building must call Darla Routson between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 658-9702. Pictured in the top photo are a number of those present for the Monday opening. In front of the line are Joy and Dan Mishler. Norma Roose joined the servers and is shown on the right of the photo. Pictured in the bottom photo receiving their food are Corneluis 'and Lois Reuter. Nutrition site programs are under the guidance of Real Services. They are provided to persons over the age of 60 (or to persons whose spouse is over 60), a

hot meal at lunchtime Monday through Friday. They also provide activities that involve the people. The meals are catered and are paid for by donations. However, no one is refused because he or she cannot make a donation. On Monday Mrs. Roose told those present the volunteers (Lee McFarren and Carol Speicher were there Monday) were lucky. Not only did they get to wear the fashionable hair nets, they also got to set up tables, wrap the silver (plastic) ware, pour coffee, serve, wash pans and greet people. Tuesday found Bill Little busy unclogging a sink in the kitchen. Ivjl HARLEY CHALK FORMER MILFORD resident Harley Chalk has been promoted to the position of agency manager in Farm Bureau Insurance's newly formed Wayne CountyHenry County Agency with offices in Richmond and New Castle. Chalk, a Wawasee High School graduate, joined the insurance company in 1976 as an agent in Kosciusko County. For five consecutive years, he was honored with the firm’s prestigious career agent designation for his high levels of production and outstanding service to his policy holders. In addition, he has accumulated numerous other company and regional awards. In 1986, Chalk transferrred to Fort Waye to become the Allen County Agency’s assistant manager. During his three years there, the agency placed twice in the top 10 percent in statewide sales. He is a member of the National Association of Life Underwriters, has attained his Life Underwriters Training Council Fellowship and is currently working towards his Chartered Life Underwriters certification. Chalk and his wife, Gail, and their two children will maintain their cottage on Dewart Lake. —o— DESPITE THE "awful experience” of being robbed on a train in Italy, Lisa Hunsberger says that her l> 2 -month vacation in Europe this summer was “great, and I'd do it again." While Lisa and her mother. Vickie Hunsberger of r 2. Milford, were making a 12-hour train journey from the French Riviera to Rome, they were gassed as they slept in a two-person sleeper car and robbed of their money and credit cards which had been placed under thei?pillows. After finally convincing the conductor to notify the police the following morning, the two went to an American Express office where they were able to get around S2OO (which doesn’t go far in Italy). The two then spent an unbelievable night in an airport in Italy where security is very tight due to a bombing a, few years ago. Vickie returned home two days earlier than expected due to the misfortune on the train, while her daughter went on to West Germany and then to Sweden to spend some time with her exchange family. Lisa is now excitedly awaiting August 18 when she begins her classes at Purdue University in West Lafayette. —o— WORK CONTINUES in the basement portion of the Milford Family Physicians building on Main Street. Plans are being made for the bookkeeping and insurance department of the facility to be housed in this area which is expected to be completed within the next few weeks. SGT. MIChAEL R. Pruitt arrived in town Monday to spend a few days with his grandmother. Florence Duncan, and to visit

with friends. By the way, Florence is the woman shown in the photo on this week's editorial Page. Sgt. Pruitt, who has been stationed with the United States Air Force at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., will be leaving July 28 for Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines where he will be stationed for three years. A 1984 graduate of Wawasee High School. Mike entered the service in July of 1984 and then re-enlisted for another tour of duty. — AFTER RESIDING west of Milford for 35 years, Phil and Millie Beer are now enjoying their newly-built home at Lake of the Valley (Camelot Lake), just off the Milford-Syracuse Road Phil notes there are a lot of good memories associated with their old home — especially those of raising nine children on the farm. Their oldest son, John, and his wife, Ronda, who had previously resided on Henry Street in Milford, purchased the farm and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first baby in August. The Beers’ youngest daughter, Heidi, and the last of their nine children to be married, will become the bride of Steve Rozow on Saturday, Aug. 12. —o— MILFORD TOWN Council President Bob Phillips, who became ill last week, is reportedly feeling much better and seems to be regaining his strength. Bob remains home from work and is awaiting the results of various tests which have been done to determine the cause of his illness.

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CAPTURING A first place trophy at Sunday’s Elkhart County 4-H Fair 5K run was Milford's Homer Miller, shown at right in top photo, after placing first in his age group (35-39) with a time of 17:52. Greg Weisser, Milford, at left, finished the race just ahead of Homer with a time of 17:46 and received a third place trophy in the 25-29 age division. •r Sorry, we have not been able to identify the runner between the two from Milford. Ron Baumgartner, who arrived at Rogers Park in Goshen shortly before the race was scheduled to begin at 1:20 p.m.. wasn’t eligible for any prizes since he hadn't officially registered for the event. Ron completed the 3.1 course just a short distance behind his running pal, Fred Weisser, who finished on the fairgrounds’ race track in a time of 21:37. Earlier that day, at 6:30 a.m., Ron had joined a group of cyclists from the Warsaw area on a bike excursion to North Manchester. And as we understand, this same group will be biking to Wabash this Sunday morning.

It happened ... in Milford

10 YEARS AGO, JULY 25, 1979 Shelly Sanders, 11, an inspiring young actress with her eyes on a television career, has a part in the current production, “Bye, Bye, Birdie,” at Enchanted Hills Playhouse. Mary Kay Rice, 10, r 1 Milford, was released from Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, on Thursday, after undergoing open heart surgery. She is in good condition and feel-

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WHILE A sign advertising a farm and house accompanies this sign a few hundred feet down the road, it draws a few curious glances from motorists who view it alone. Unfortunately, the pond may not be bought and moved.

ing fine. Mary Kay’s foster parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Bess, r 1, Milford. Milford’s graduating class of 1959 met for its 20-year reunion at the Holiday Inn in Goshen last Saturday night. There were 27 graduates in the class with 22 attending the reunion, plus their spouses. “Miss Milford,’' Amy Speicher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Speicher of near Our Town is Milford’s county fair queen candidate. Amy, like other candidates, is busy collecting funds in the penny-a-vote competition in hopes of receiving the coveted crown. Linda Perry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Perry of Milford, a Wawasee High School journalist, took part in the 14th Annual Ball State University Journalism workshop. 20 YEARS AGO, JULY 23, 1969 The Purdue university departs ment of bands has announced that Miss Diana Morehouse of r 1 Milford has been accepted for membership in the Purdue university bands. Miss Morehouse plays baritone in the Wawasee High school band and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Morehouse. The Women’s Fellowship of the Bethel Church of the Brethren held a potluck picnic supper on Thursday, July 17, at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Mishler of WaubeeLake. Harry Orn of Yuma, Ariz., visited in Milford with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Orn, on Friday and Saturday, July 11 and 12. He also visited with other relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Baumgartner of Cleveland at-

Tenure awards to be presented July 29

The personal growth and educational aspect of 4-H is often the key factor in attracting many young people to the organization. But sometimes keeping interest and staying involved in something is difficult for those young people, which is why those that reach their 10 year mark are looked upon as great achievers. This year in Kosciusko County there are 24 4-H members who are celebrating their 10th year with the organization. These members will be honored Saturday, July 29, at 7 pm. in the Warsaw Middle School auditorium. Tenure winners will receive an engraved pen set and will be recognized on stage that evening. This year's 10-year 4-H’ers are: Renee Beer. Paul Berkey. Denae Bouse. Kris Butt, Jill Conley, Tonv Davis, Beth Dierks, Jerrod Feldman, Rachel Gigous, Amy Heighway, Doug Kimes, Duane Kline, Brent Lalone, Doug Lehman, Shelly Manuel, Tracy Martin, Erica Montel. KennyMurphy. Kristina Perry, David Schafer, Jeff Stookey, Jeff Tucker, Nick Waech and Penny Williamson. Additionally, during the special recognition ceremony, all 4-H members who have achieved nine, eight and seven years of membership will be recognized Nine-year members receiving plaques are: Steve Baker, Scott Beery. Cindv Dousman, Chris Deneve, Heather- Heighway, Shelly Keirn, Janelie Kistler, Melanie Klotz, Kim Lee, Dena Lehman, Janet Lynch, Eric Merley, Scott Nelson, Kevin Ouslev, Chad Patrick, Laura Rogers. Tim Secrist, Heather

Rather, those interested in the purchase must also buy the surrounding grounds, located north of Syracuse-Webster Road. There are rumors that Lake Waubee will go on the auction block next week.

tended the Baumgartner reunion at Cissna Park, 111., Sunday. They were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baumgartner, Milford, from Sunday evening until Tuesday. 30 YEARS AGO, JULY 23,1959 Miss Emily Beer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beer, is a candidate for the Kosciusko County fair queen title. Milford’s first Alaskan "prospectors” will be leaving here about the middle of next week, according to tentative plans. Paul and Robert Hollar of Jefferson township and Robert Wolferman, Milford Grain and Feed Co. employee, plan to begin an approximate 4,500-mile trek to the great northwestern expanse early in the week if possible. The three would only admit they had plans of fishing and hunting, but coyly admitted they might “do a little prospecting” to see just what opportunities lie in the 49th Miss Jonell Judkins and Brad Beiswanger are playing with the Warsaw Symphony Orchestra this year. Augsburger’s IGA Store in Milford is celebrating their 23d anniversary with a bang, starting today, July 23, and lasting through Saturday, Aug. 1. Charles Purdum left Friday for Aberdeen, Md., to spend two weeks in training with the US Army Reserve. He is a Major in the Reserve. The Milford Model Airplane Club was invited to put on a demonstration at Clunette Sunday afternoon. Those attending from the Milford club were Bert Cunningham, Jacque Wemple, Herman, Steve and Phillip Weisser, Dannie Brown, Allen and Richard Brunjes.

Stensel, Jonathan Studebaker, Tammy Surface, Krista Teeple, Terry Templin, Rhonda VanSchepen, Ronda Wiesehan and Pam Young. Eight-year members receiving a 4-H mug are: Martha Alt, Brent Beer, Josh Beery, Jim Bishop, Chris Braman. Dawn Burch, Jeff Camden, Terri Collier, Jyl Dierks, Mindy Enyeart, Kent Gault, Mariellyn Goodwin, Dan Grindle, Brandi Grogg and Anne Groniger. Also, Toby Harney, Bill Hilliard, Diane Karst. Sam King, Barbara Leininger, Thad Leininger, Jennifer Mithoefer, Teresa Musselman, Deb Paton, Brian Pyle, Angie Smith, J.W. Stookey, Libby Surface, Angie Tom, Christi Tom, Cheri Tucker, Jake Tusing, Annette Wilson, Brent Wood and Brian Wuthrich. Seven-year members receiving 4-H leather key rings are: Tom Braman, Jason Brown, Emily Burris. Janel Burris, Karen Butt, Damon Clouser, Rod Collier, Rachelle Craig. Tim Davis, Triacia Gaff, Jeff Gray. Krystal Grindle. Matt Haab, Trudy Hatcher, Jim Howard and C.N. Hubler. Also, Celia Impey, Denise Knepper. Shawn Krull, Monica Lange. Trent Long. Trish Marshall. Shannon Merley, Lori Messmore. Lisa Mikel, Holly Osborn, Rob Paton. Michelle Patrick, Marlene Price, Loretta Schafer, Ranell Stensel, Andi Stroup. Tammy Tom, Dan Tucker and Jennifer Wolf.

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