The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 August 1989 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 2,1989

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Bernice Ahrns has been playing church organ for over 30 years

tßy MARY JANE LORTON Staff Writer Bernice Ahrns of Milford has been playing the organ at the United Methodist Church in Milford for over 30 years. She started by helping out when the Tegular' organist could not play. Gradually her responsibilities were increased to where she “is in charge.” She says she is not an “accomplished” organist, but started playing the piano years ago “for my own amusement.” She has years of experience playing in the church as she played a pipe organ while still in her hometown of Deshler. Ohio. Profile Bernice also plays at the Lakeland Loving Care Center every Thursday for a church service. In addition, she plays for the church’s choir. Although Bernice is not originally from this area, she and her husband Don have lived in Milford for over 40 years and are very happy here. They both were born and raised in Deshler, Ohio, a small town in the northwest part of the state. Bernice describes Deshler as a very quiet place where she has fond memories of growing up alongside her four sisters and one brother on the farm. She shares that where she grew up, there was. a long lane. And next to the lane, was a ditch. When it would rain, the ditch would fill with water and Bernice and her siblings would splash around in this

Meals for Older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin, Syracuse, 457-2631; Pierceton Community Building. 594-5632: Mentone Community Room in the fire station, 353-7555; Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw, 269-3130, Free Methodist Church, Winona Lake, 269-6695; Church of the Brethren. North Webster, 834-7000; Silver Lake Lions Club Building. 352-3238. and Milford Community Building, 658-9702. 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

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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. August 3-9 THURSDAY — Pineapple juice, baked chicken quarter w/paprika, baked potato w/margarine, layered salad, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, angel food cake.

I?* ’8 • *■' T 1 KI if i 1 -i . I aaga ORGANIST FOR OVER 30 YEARS — Bernice Ahrns of Milford has been an organist at the United Methodist Church of Milford for over 30 years. She feels very privileged to be able to help provide such a needed component to the service for so many years. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton) natural 'pool’ and really have a good time. Besides this rainmade stream, there really were not any other bodies of water in the Deshler area. That is one facet of living in the Lakeland area that both Bernice and Don enjoy — the lakes. "Cruising" on the lakes and driving around them while taking in the scenery are two activities that they both partake in. “I'm not one for speeding"

milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Grape juice, turkey a la king over rice, seasoned carrots, biscuit w/margarine, fresh blueberries, milk, tea, and coffee MONDAY — Cranberry juice cocktail, Salisbury steak w/gravy, scalloped potatoes, steamed spinach w/vinegar on side, whole wheat bread w/margarine, chocolate pudding, milk, tea, and coffee TUESDAY Peach nectar, sliced roast turkey, seasoned green beans, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, fresh cantaloupe. milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY — Apple juice, hamburger on bun w/onions, ketchup and mustard, macaroni salad, tomato slices, mixed fruit, milk, tea, and coffee In fashion Pearls which are believed to be the oldest known gem have always been treasured by the wearer. Pearls are featured in single or multiple strands. They are also combined with diamonds, gold and platinum to enhance their beauty. One will find on the market genuine, cultured and imitation pearls. These are usually detected by the price tag. Genuine pearls are a treasure and many choose to buy cultural or imitation pearls for casual wear. Pearls need special care to protect their luster.

Bf-1 > I •• ; II I ■ A/ FIRST WOMEN INDUCTED — The Milford Kiwanis Club inducted its first women members into the organization at its meeting held last Friday morning in the Milford Community Building. The six women and their sponsors are: Karen Smith, sponsored by Don Arnold; Bonnie Nicolai, sponsored by Randall Dewart; Pam Unruh, sponsored by Henry Smith; Pat Sanders, sponsored by John Replogle; Cindy Kaiser, sponsored by Henry Smith; and Becky Ball-Miller, sponsored by Paris Ball-Miller. Also inducted as new members were Art Gall, sponsored by John Replogle; Russ Mikel, sponsored by Henry Smith; and Daryl Kristensen, sponsored by Bill Little. Inducting the new members was Bill Lawson, past governor and a member of the Nappanee Kiwanis club. The six new women members, along with the three new male members, are front row, left to right. Karen Smith, Russ Mikel, Art Gall, Cindy Kaiser, and Pam Unruh. In the back are Paris Ball-Miller, president of the Milford club, and Daryl Kristensen, Pat Sanders, Bonnie Nicolai, and Becky Ball-Miller. The Milford Kiwanis Club holds meetings every Friday morning at 6:45 in the Milford Community Building. Anyone interested in becoming a member is ehcouraged to attenlj. New officers who will be taking office October 1 are: Henry president; Bill Little, president-elect; Dennis Schori, vice president; Robert Hall, secretary pand Greg Jackson, treasurer. (Photobv Linda Musselman)

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around on the lake, Bernice admits, but “I like to cruise.” Bernice and Don moved to Milford in 1949 when they purchased the old Milford Milling Company. This acquisition came after Don decided to buy his own elevator, having managed a local farm owned elevator in Deshler. They named their new elevator Milford Grain and Feed. The Ahrns, in turn, sold the elevator in 1960. Milford was a welcome change. Bernice says in Deshler, they “had to drive 25 miles just to go out to eat.” In addition, Don points out all of the opportunities for recreational activity here in the Lakeland area were not as available in Deshler. Bernice nods in agreement, as she is a golf enthusiast and really appreciates all of the courses available to her. Mother of three, and grandmother of six, Bernice relishes the time spent with her family. Bernice and Don just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 2. (They were married on July 1.) Bernice remarks happily that everyone made it home for the festivities. “I even saw some cousins that I have not seen in awhile,” she says. Everyone has since left though, except their two cats, Sia and Mese. Robert Ahrns, their son, lives with his wife Kay in Syracuse, but their two daughters are a little more distant. One daughter, Judy, lives with her husband and three children in Walnut, Calif., while the other, Nancy, lives with her husband and three children in Missouri City, Texas. Bernice and Don try to get to see their daughters and their families at least once a year. Since the pair love to travel, their trips are always filled with sightseeing and fun. While visiting their daughters, they have also seen San Francisco, San Diego, Yosemite, San Antonio, Brownsville, the Astrodome, to name just a few. Years ago, Bernice tells, she used to give up a lot and stay around to fulfill her commitment of providing music for the church services. There are people who will help out and fill in when she needs them now. She feels privileged to be able to add to what is really a very big part of the service — the music. At the same time, she says “ideally” she would really like for someone else to take over and she would help out. “But as long as I’m needed and can do it, I’ll fulfill my commitment to the church,” she concludes.

Mobile Meals Drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows: August 7-11 MONDAY — Helen Shanklin TUESDAY — Marilyn Finlinson WEDNESDAY — Dick Losee THURSDAY — June Baker and Belva Rookstool FRIDAY — James and Margaret Mylin Volunteer drivers for Milford Mobile Meals are. August 7-11 MONDAY — Margie Brooks TUESDAY- Myrtle Felkner WEDNESDAY - Marilyn Brown THURSDAY — Robert Hall FRIDAY — Don Arnold 457-2561

CALENDAR Week Os August 2 To August 9 WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce /TtJBTKA 7:45a.m., South Shore Golf Club Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., Beacon Restaurant Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., Milford Masonic Lodge Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse Jaycees 8 p.m., Lakeland Eagles THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent Support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior Milford Volunteer Firemen 7p.m., Milford Fire Station Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m., Bowen Center, Warsaw Milford First Brethren Women’s Missionary Society 7:30 p.m. North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis SI 6:45 am., Milford Community Building '•S&WxS,/ Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchants Division 8 a.m., Pilcher’s Shoe Store Alcoholics Anonymous, Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., now meeting at C.A.R.S., Inc., SR 13, Syracuse. Open meeting SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 am., Gropp’s, Syracuse Blood Pressure Check N 9 a.m., Milford Community Building SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., North Webster Fire Station. Open meeting 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 am., Church of God meeting room, North Webster Syracuse Library Board 5:15 p.m., Syracuse Public Library Milford EMS .<iiwlniSw\ 7 p.m., EMS Building Syracuse Primary Mothers 7 p.m. Milford Lions 7 p.m., Milford Community Building Alanon, Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., Milford United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous, Milford Group 7:30 p.m., Milford United Methodist Church. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous, North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Open meeting Kosciusko County Fair Board 7:30 p.m., Shrine Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw TUESDAY Alanon Just for Today 9:30 a.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Gropp’s Restaurant Home Arts Club 1:30p.m. Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s Club 6:30p.m. Wawasee School Board 7 p.m., Administration Building Sugar N’ Spice ’Bl Club 7:30p.m. Lakeland Art Association 7:30 p.m.. Cardinal Center, Warsaw Syracuse Coin Club v UW 7:30p.m., Lakeland Youth Center Milford Masons 7:30p.m., Masonic Lodge Warsaw Chapter of the Compassionate Friends 7:30 p.m., Justice Building Community Room, Warsaw. A support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is encouraged to come WEDNESDAY Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., House of Friendship Syracuse Fire-Department Fire Drill 7 p.m., Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse ( North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., Town Hall Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting * Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse R»c»i««r AUniter Wrtti TV / VCR Itmott Control SKM sc3»so M. 4.1 JFJ7ItW Sroroo ► ■ jjf’ £ Roeotvor / MwVTOi WM TV / VCR RmwH Control • SC3ISR MILLER’S TV I >3l-27271 DOWNTOWN NEW PARIS NEW PARIS