The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 November 1989 — Page 7
Community corner
Milford Public Library receives video library
Milford Public Library has received 23 new and uniquely valuable videos from the Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The videos are part of The MacArthur Library, a special collection of quality film/video productions dealing with areas of MacArthur Foundation interest such as health, peace and international cooperation, world environment and resources. The MacArthur Library video titles, by foundation program area,are: Health Program — Anyplace But o Here, Best Boy, Bravo Glorial, Four Lives: Portraits in Manic Depression. Full of Sound and Fury: Living With Schizophrenia Special Grants in Community Developments — Metropolitan Avenue, Four Voices, Squatters: The Other Philadelphia Story, You Got to Move ' .World Environment and Resources — Amazonia: A Celebration of Life, Costa Rica: Paradise Reclaimed. The Garden of Eden, Powerful Medicine, Serving Time MacArthur Fellows — Sam Maloof: Woodworker, Points in Space, The Regard of Flight, The Right Whale / — ~ Peace and International Cooperation — The Day After Trinity, Atomic Case, Threads, Missile, Hearts and Minds The MacArthur Library is a follow-up gift from the foundation to the more than 2,000 public libraries that are participating in
Hte > * <&<. Jjß 111 TO CELEBRATE 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY — Harvey and Freda Hollar, r 2, Milford, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in Missionary Church, SR 19N, Nappanee. Mr. Hollar and the former Freda Tusing were married November 2, 1929, in Warsaw. He is a retired farmer, and Mrs. Hollar is a homemaker. The open house will be hosted by their daughters and spouses, Jackie and Norma Miller, Nappanee; and John and Betty Yoder, Elkhart. The Hollars have four grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. The couple requests no gifts.
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O’DELLS CELEBRATE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Hubert O’Dell will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a reception from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, to be held in the F.O.E. Building in Warsaw. The event will be hosted by their children and grandchildren. Hubert O’Dell and the former Harriette E. Warvel were married Dec. 23, 1939, at the residence of Floyd Stevens near Sidney by Rev. Charles Naftzger. They are celebrating their anniversary early in hopes that family members and friends will be able to attend. The couple have three daughters: Judy Ziie of Silver Lake; Barbara Lehman of Leesburg: and Cathy Vest of Greenfield. They also have nine grandchildren. * The O'Dells request no gifts.
82 NIPSCO employees honored
Northern Indiana Public Service Company recently honored 82 employees who joined the company’s Quarter Century Club for attaining 25 years of service. “Since 1964, ihe company has experienced tremendous growth. We’ve doubled the number of customers, added two-thirds of our electric plant and doubled our gas sendout,” said Edmund A. Schroer, chairman and chief ex-
The MacArthur Library Video Classics Project. The project enabled these libraries to obtain up to 20 popular PBS series in videocassette form at one-tenth their actual cost, or “through outright grants or other assistance from the foundation. In September 1988. the Milford Public Library received the MacArthur Library Video Classics, which include classic PBS video productions such as "The Jewel in the Crown” and “I, Claudius.” The foundation has spent more than $1.7 million on The MacArthur Library project; the total retail value of the tapes distributed to the 2,200 libraries exceeds $15.4 million. Titles in The MacArthur Library include “Best Boy,” the Academy Award-winning documentary on a 52-year-old retarded man’s journey into independence from his aging parents; "The Day After Trinity,” an Academy Awardnominated documentary on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the Atomic bomb: “Points in Space," an award-winning BBC documentary of the choreography of. MacArthur Fellow Merce Cunningham; and "Amazonia: A Celebration of Life,” which studies Peru’s tropical rainforest, its diverse inhabitants, and the threat posed to them by deforestation. According to Mary Jurss of the Milford Public Library, "We are terribly excited to receive these
ecutive officer of Northern Indiana. “Those achievements have been possible through the dedication of employees like these.” Local •Northern Indiana employees recognized for their service were: Daniel K. Schwab, serviceman. Goshen, residing in Milford; and Richard B. Essig, lineman, Goshen, residing in Syracuse.
new videos from the foundation. These are the kind of quality programs that our patrons want to see.” "Both The MacArthur Library collection and the MacArthur Library Video Classics collection reflect our special commitment to the use of media for educational initiatives,” states Adele Simmons, president of the MacArthur Foundation. "Overall, our goal is to be a catalyst for change, and to use the foundation's resources to support projects that assist individual development and initiative.” “We live in the age of video,” said William T. Kirby, chairman of the board of the MacArthur Foundation. “By making a gift of The MacArthur Library, we are able to help library patrons with a special interest in issues relating to peace, environment, community affairs, mental health, and creativity, get access to excellent videos for viewing and discussion. Viewer’s guides are supplied for free distribution by the libraries.” The MacArthur Foundation, established by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur, has awarded more than $725 million in grants since 1978. The foundation supports programs in mental health, tropical medicine, conservation, population, education, peace and international cooperation, mass communitions, individual creativity, and. in Chicago and Palm Beach. Fla., cultural and community organizations.
Meals for Older Americans
Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin. Syracuse, 457-2631; Pierdeton 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 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. November 2-8 THURSDAY — Pineapple juice, ham and beans, spinach w/vinegar on side, cornbread Hiatt Kuhns celebrate 40th anniversary Hiatt C. and Rozella I. Kuhn, r 1 box 151, Cromwell, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 5, with a reception at the Community Township Building in North Webster from 2-4 p.m. The reception will be hosted by their children, and family and close friends are invited. The Kuhns were married on Nov. 7, 1949. in Epworth Forest. North Webster. They have three children and 11 grandchildren. Kuhn is retired from Maple Leaf Farms, Milford. Mrs. Kuhn is a housewife. Library needs volunteers The Syracuse Public Library will need several volunteers during the week of Nov. 13-17 to help reorganize the fiction books in the children's department. Hours of work will be from 10 a m.-3:30 p.m. each day. If interested, contact the children’s librarian, Dianna Evans, no later than Nov. 10. The library number is 457-3022. It never fails Grass grows fastest during warm, damp weather — and when the mower is on the blink. 457-2561
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EXCHANGES VOWS ON AUG. 5 — Trinia Sue Evans became the bride of John Jacob Klinefelter August 5 at Timber Retreat. North Webster. Rev. Paul Janies performed the 2 pm. ceremony. Parents of the couple are Sue Glover. Warsaw, and .Mr. and Mrs. Jack Klinefelter. Winona Lake. Heather Glover served as maid of honor. Bestman was Eric Anglin. Warsaw . The wedding ceremony was held outdoors,- to the backdrop of historic log cabins. A reception followed the wedding in the Elks Lodge Cabin. The couple now resides in Leesburg.
w/margarine. peaches, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Apple juice, herbed baked chicken, macaroni salad, stewed tomatoes, cracked wheat bread w/margarine. prunes, milk, tea. and coffee MONDAY — Tomato juice, Swiss steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, whole wheat bread w/margarine, pears, milk, tea, and coffee TUESDAY — Orange juice, roast turkey, Jamaican mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, plain cake doughnut, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY — Apple juice., bratwurst on bun w/mustard on side, potato rounds, sweet/sour. cabbage, vanilla pudding w/cherries on top, milk. tea. and coffee Mobile Meals, Drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows: November 6-10 MONDAY — Helen Shanklin TUESDAY — Marilyn Ringler WEDNESDAY — Dick Losee THURSDAY — June Baker and Belva Rookstool FRIDAY —Hap Miller Volunteer drivers for Milford Mobile Meals are: November 6-10 MONDAY — Inez Beiswanger TUESDAY- Vi Miller WEDNESDAY - Bill Little THURSDAY - Mary A. Rassi FRIDAY — Donna Fisher » Important trait Os all the things a person wears, his expression is the most important.
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fl | v TO WED IN APRIL — Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stump. P.O. Box 566, Milford, announce the engagement of their daughter. Tracy Ann. to Richard William Miller, 211 N. Elm St., Albion. He i<? the son of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Miller. P.O. Box 73. New Paris. The bride-elect is a graduate of Wawasee High School. She is employed as a payroll clerk at Flexsteel Industries, Inc. A graduate of Fairfield High School and Ball State University, the groom-elect is a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity. He is employed at Central Noble High School as an industrial technology teacher and boys’ varsity basketball coach. The couple plans to be married April 14. 1990. in Milford First Brethren Church. State tax revenues rise The Commerce Department reported that state tax revenues totaled $264 billion in the year ending July 30. 1988. compared to $246 billion in the previous fiscal year, a seven percent increase.
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NEW FLORAL SHOP — The Milford Flower Shop, owned by Rodney ’Pete’ and Brenda Peterson, will be celebrating its grand opening this Friday with free carnations to the first 50 ladies. The Petersons bought out the Smith Flower and Gift Shop and moved the business to what used to be the Milford Shoe and Clothing store, next to the post office and Whetten Pizza. The flower shop will carry a large selection of fresh and silk flowers, as well as balloons, plants and baskets. Delivery service will be available and. as an added bonus. Fiedecke Dry Cleaners will provide a pick-up dry cleaning service from the floral 'hap. The Milford Flower Shop will be open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday's grand opening will be held from 12 noon to 6p.m. Pictured is Brenda Peterson with some of the many selections of fresh and silk flowers which will be available at the shop. <Photo by Stacey Lesch)
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As a public service, ’the PAPER' is running the following information for those who need help and don't know who or where to call. Insurance companies and agents: Department of Insurance, 1-800-622-4461 Doctor: Indiana State Medical Association, 317-925-7545 Lawyer: Indiana State Bar Association, 317-232-1807 Landlord who is not keeping his building up: Buildings and Inspections, 294-5471 Business and to receive reliability reports: Better Business Bureau, 293-5731 Dentist: Indiana Dental Association: 317-634-2610 Businesses and licensed professionals (except lawyers): Consumer Protection Service. Attorney General’s Office, 1-800-382-5516 Utility company: Public Service Commission. Consumer Affairs Div., 317-232-2712 Discrimination: Human Services, 294-5471 Laws, communication and problem solving, special education process, etc. for the handicapped: The Task Force on Education for the Handicapped. Inc., 1-800-332-4433 Mediation service for neighborhood disputes, custody disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, etc. No legal advice: Center for Community Justice. Ruth Andrews. 295-6149 Quadriplegic wins ATLANTA — Larry McAfee, a quadriplegic, has won the right to have the ventilator that keeps him alive modified so that he can shut it off and end his life at will.
The Mangement & Staff At: J2o{ji)zcj «ld like To Invite Iford And The ding Communities Open Houle And hool Registration /one Welcome! e Tues., Nov. 7, 1989 .M.-8:30 P.M. Lwiij (Dux acifitizi. s Corner Os 4th & Elm Hours 6 A.M.-6 P.M. MILFORD IN ’ Ages 3-12 Yrs. * Nutritious Meals Served ' * Pre-Registration Required By A Registered Dietitian 658-9440
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Free budget counseling and debt management: Consumer Credit Counseling Service. 295-6596 Congressman J. Hiler, 407 Cannon House Office Building. Washington. DC. 20515. 202-225-3915. 224 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 101. South Bend. 1-800-854-4537 Senator R. Lugar, 306 Hart Senate Office Building,
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FIRST RUNNER-UP IN STATE — Matilda Hasse, a Lakeland Loving Care resident, Milford, took first runner-up honors in the Tiffany Queen Contest held in Indianapolis on October 15. Hasse, who is 81, represented District II (northeast Indiana) of the Indiana Activities Directors Association. Prior to the state contest, Hasse became queen in a District II pageant. Hasse received a trophy and crystal vase for placing as first runner-up. (Photo by Kate Wolford)
Washington. D.C. 20510, 202-224-4814 Senator Dan Coats, 411 Senate Russell, Washington. D.C., 20515, (202)224-5623 On arts funding The House rejected a Senate effort led by Jesse Helms to prohibit federal funding of sexually explicit or blasphemous art.
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