The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 January 1990 — Page 7

Community corner

Newlyweds residing in Fort Wayne

Julie Dian Schwartz, Milford, became the bride of David Christopher McMichael, Valparaiso, in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony October 7 in Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Rev. Ben Whirledge of Milford United Methodist Church performed the double-ring ceremony in the presence of 250 guests. Parents of the couple are Ronald and Dian Schwartz, Milford, and James and Patrjcia McMichael, Valparaiso. The church was decorated with candelabras and royal blue ribbons on the pews. The altar was decorated with a unity candle, silk blue and white flowers, and blue and white floral arrangements. Steve and Patty Schwartz, Syracuse, the bride's uncle and aunt, sang “Wedding Song," and “I Found a Friend in You." Scott Wagenblast played a saxophone solo, “Sonata Movement No. 2” and “Vocalise." The bride wore her mother's wedding gown, a full-length lace over taffeta gown with scalloped neckline and long lace sleeves. The lace in the front is gathered by a rosette and features tiered lace over crinoline in the back. Beads and sequins are on the bodice. She wore a finger-tip veil with a wreath of white "silk flowers. Her bouquet was white silk roses and blue tipped carnations. Maid of honor was Amy Marie Clouse, Syracuse. Bridesmaids

Decathlon team topic for Wawasee Kiwanians

Beth Hursh, a teacher at Wawasee High School, was the speaker at the Saturday. Jan. 6. meeting of the Wawasee Kiwanis Club. In addition to her duties as a teacher, Hursh is also the head coach of the Academic Decathlon Team. The team is composed of juniors and seniors — three A, three B. and three C students, known respectively as honor, scholastic and varsity. They compete as a team, each competing within his or her own group. There are 10 areas of competition, including economics, fine arts, classical music with composers, jazz, -and American authors. There are math, science and social science competitions. Students are interviewed, must write an essay, and write and give a speech. At the end of the day's competition, they participate in a Super Quiz, this year's subject being the native North American Indians, which

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were Amy Glassley. Syracuse; Suzanne Schwartz, Milford, sister of the bride; Jamie Byrd. Fort Wayne, cousin of the bride; Sara Schwartz, Syracuse, sister-in-law of the bride; and Lori McMichael, Valparaiso, sister of the groom. They wore, royal blue taffeta gowns with cut-in shoulders and long sleeves. A shaped bodice with dropped waistline and a bow with a flower gathered at the

DECATHLON COACH SPEAK TO KIWANIS — Beth Hursh. teacher and head coach of the Academic Decathlon Team, spoke to the Wawasee Kiwanis Club at their Jan. 6 meeting. She explained the composition and purpose of the decathlon program. Pictured are Mrs. Hursh. "Bud" Hursh, her husband and a Kiwanian, and Don Strauss. Kiwanis president.

waistline. Their bouquets were made of white silk roses. Mike Patrick. Valparaiso, was best man. Groomsmen were Scott Wagenblast. Valparaiso; Jeff Wood. Valparaiso; Mike Hildreth. Seymour; Ron Schwartz, Jr., Syracuse, brother of the bride; and Nick Lancaster. Shelbyville, cousin of the groom. Serving as ushers were Ken Waldren, Massachusetts; Eric Wahl. Chesterton, and Christopher Schwartz, Milford.

brother of the bride. Mother of the bride wore a mauve colored chiffon dress with pleated skirt and three-fourths-length sleeves. The mother of the groom wore an aqua silk dress with a flounce at the waist and had long sleeves. They wore corsages of white silk roses and baby’s breath. , A reception immediately followed the wedding ,in the church reception room. Sandwiches and relishes were served as well as a three-tiered cake with fountain which was accompanied by five heart-shaped individual cakes, and punch. Gift attendants were Mandy Cottle, Kelly Boyd, and Elyse Breeden. Balloon and rice attendant was Cathy Schwartz, sister of the bride. Tatia Littleton, Syracuse, arid Sarah Schwartz, Milford, sister of the bride, were in chargejjtthe guest book. The bride is a 1985 graduate of Wawasee High School and a 1989 graduate of Indiana University with a BA in telecommunications. She is a general merchandise consultant with Food Marketing Corp., Fort Wayne. The groom graduated in 1985 from Valparaiso High School and Indiana University in 1989 with a BA in Spanish/Latin American studies. He is an assistant manager at RTM Corporation in Fort Wayne. Following a wedding trip to Brown County, the newlyweds are residing at 5943-D Brighton Meadows Dr., Fort Wayne.

is held on stage in a format similar to certain TV shows. The first five cornpetitions are held as exams; others are by various other formats. Regional, competitions this year will be at Northridge High School. Middlebury, Jan. 20, involving 18 area high schools. Scoring will be done on the basis of a possible 1,000 points per competition per student. Medals will be presented to the top three students (gold, silver and bronze). The two top schools will be entitled to go on to the state competition. The program is nationwide, which stirs up much excitement about learning. It is an extracurricular activity, and is supported by Kiwanis. Students who volunteer early in September study bach Monday and Thursday evening, and sometimes on Sunday. Since it is voluntary, it involves a great deal of effort and dedication.’

APRIL WEDDING PLANNED — The engagement and approaching'marriage of Jamie Renee Jordon of Lenapah, Okla., and Richard Michael Rhodes of Milford has been announced by the couple's parents. John and Judy Jordon of Lenapah and Gordon and Thedia Rhodes of Milford. The bride is a 1986 graduate of Nowata High School. She also attended Ozark Christian College in Joplin Mo., and Rodgers State College of Claremore, Okla. She is currently employed at Phillips Petrolium Co., Bartlesville, Okla., as a word processor. Her fiance graduated from Wawasee High School in 1980 and from Bail State University, Muncie, in 1982. He is currently employed at The Papers Incorporation as the darkroom superintendent. The couple has chosen April 28 as the date for their wedding, which will be held in the Hillside Christian Church in Nowata. Okla. A separate reception will be held in the First Brethren Church of Milford on May 5 for all those who cannot make the 800 mile journey to Nowata. CRC hears Mrs. Williams Fifteen members and one guest of the Columbian Reading Circle met on Monday evening. Jan 8. at the home of Phyllis Sorensen. Mrs. Dorothy Williams, an associate member of the club and a former teacher in Milford High School, presented one of her book reviews. The review presented was on “Skeeter" by Kay Smith Jordan. As usual Mrs. Williams kept her audience spellbound as she made the character come to life. Books which were purchased by club members were distributed. These books are to be read during the year and passed on to other members. At the close of the year each member will keep a book for her own library. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The club adjourned to meet again on February 12 at the Milford Library with Linda Greene as hostess and Marlys Huffman having the program.

Mid- Winter Retreat at Epworth Forest

Single parents from all over northern Indiana will gather at Epworth Forest. North Webster, for their Mid-Winter Retreat the weekend of January 27-28. Sponsored by the North Indiana Conference of the" United Methodist Church, the retreat is open to any formerly married person or any single parent. AH ages are welcome The weekend is a time to come together with others in similar circumstances to relax, be refreshed, and renewed. Aimed at helping singles to overcome the pain of divorce or the death of a spouse, and accept their new single status, the retreat's theme is “One is a Whole Number." Anita Fenster-

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Girl Scout Cookie Sole begins today

Girl Scouts have'been raising money for over 50 years with cookie sales. This year’s Girls Scout Cookie Sale begins today, Jan. 10. and the girls will be taking orders through Jan. 27. Cookies will be delivered March 1-9. Girls Scout troops in all three Lakeland areas — Milford, Syracuse, and North Webster — JUNE WEDDING PLANNED — Lynn Kneadle of Syracuse and James Timm of Milwaukee, Wis., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kari LynnTimm. to Darreii G. Clase, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall H. Forgey of Syracuse. The bride-to-be will be a 1990 graduate of Wawasee High School and will attend Manchester College in the fall. She is employed by Noble Roman's and is a free-lance model. Her fiance is a junior at Manchester College and is an emergency medical technicial for the Syracuse EMS. He is currently serving an intership with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. A June wedding is planned in Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. John Hapner on dean's list John A. Hapner, Fairlane Apartments. #203-D. Upland, has been named to the fall. 1989, semester dean’§ list at Taylor University. He is a senior, majoring in computer science. Hapner is a 1985 Wawasee High School graduate. He is married to Kim Hapner. His parents are Jerry and Carolyn Hapner. Svracuse.

macher. former lay leader of the United Methodist North Indiana Conference and on the leadership staff of the Oakwood Spiritual Life Center, will be the keynote speaker. The title of her address will be "In Christ A Whole Person." Supplementing the speaker will be a panel of Single Parent's Task Force members, men and women, who have been through heartache and survived to enjoy life. Retreat participants should bring warm clothes, boots, sleeping bag. a Bible, and a sense of humor. For more information, call Rev. Bob Hansen, administration dean, at 396-2864 or Louann Heal at 293-7292.

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CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Heche, North Webster, observed their 25th wedding anniversary on Jan. 9. Mrs. Heche is the former Anna L. Caulkins. The couple was married Jan. 9, 1965, at the North Webster Church of the Brethren. They are the parents of five sons and one daughter. They have five grandchildren. A family observance was held Dec. 17, 1989, at the United Methodist Church-in Wayland, Mich.

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