The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 March 1990 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 28,1990

Community corner

Seeking freedom, An Tran brought his family from Vietnam to North Webster

. By MARY JANE LORTON Staff Writer It had been 10 years since this family "joined" the membership of the North Webster Church of God. On Sunday, March 25, the North Webster congregation celebrated this special anniversary. While the church may not formally celebrate every anniversary of every member — not every member has travelled from the other side of the world to join this church. Through the collaborative efforts of its parishioners, the North Webster Church of God brought the Tran family from Vietnam to this Lakeland community. Profile Father of the family. An, said the family wanted to come to the United States in order to be free. Living in a communist country did not allow for many liberties, so An decided to take Huong, his wife, and his children. Thanh. Minh. Yen, and Quyen westward. Prior to corfiTng to the United States, the Tran family had to journey to Malaysia where they would live in a refugee camp and would apply for refugee status to the U.S. The Tran family was not alone in its quest for freedom, as the boat the family took to get to Malaysia was packed with about 265 people, said An. For three days and three nights the boat slowly made its way to Malaysia. As the boat was nearing the Malaysian shores. An said a hole was discovered in the boat and it began to sink. An quickly jumped overboard, grabbing onto his family, and he said luckily they were close enough to shore that he could touch the bottom. He had his family quickly jump overboard to safety. The time of the Tran family's travels to Malaysia in 1979 paralleled the period the North Webster Church of God began to consider the possibility of sponsoring a refugee family to come to the U.S. According to Pastor Steve Fouts, in order for a family to get refugee status in the United States, it needs to show sponsorship. Proving sponsorship. according to Pastor Fouts. means being able to show that once a family arrives in the U.S. its basic needs will be provided for. enabling the family to settle into a community. Pastor Fouts said the idea for the project originated in the mission board. "We voted to do it." he said, "and we then prayed that a family be sent to us." He added it took several months to work it out. Back in Malaysia, the Trans were living on the island that An described as a "jail." With water all around, and really noplace to go. the Trans were confined to this refugee camp. Food was provided by the Red Cross and shelter was provided by "whatever we could find." said An. He said they used plastic and wood from trees growing on the mountainside to make their home and they also used limbs to make their beds. < Over 10.000 people were at this refugee camp stated An. While he

Over 10.000 people were at this refugee camp stated An. While he

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; Tippecanoe Township Communi ty Building. 834-1193; 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.

LAKE AREA URGENT CARE ¥ AND OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE CLINIC Will Be Opening On APRIL 2nd Their Wawasee Village Location At Syracuse HOURS: 8 A.M. To 8 P.M. < 7 DAYS A WEEK FAMILY MEDICAL EMERGENCIES X-RAY AVAILABILITY DRUG TESTING For Information Contact v Dunlap Urgent Care Phone 293-2548 y

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 Because of present cutbacks in programs, participants are asked a suggested donation of $1.50. The number of meals is limited but will increase according to increased donations The site directors request all persons planning on attending the meals to make reservations by 1 p m the day prior toattending Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations

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TENTH ANNIVERSARY — The North Webster Church of God had a surprise anniversary parts for the Tran family on Sunday. March 25. The party celebrated the loth anniversary of the Tran family arrival in North Webster. The North Webster Church of God sponsored this Vietnamese family as they applied for refugee status in the U.S. said those were very difficult times at the camp, he quickly added the family made it through those difficulties and was on its way to San Francisco and then North Webster after one year. When the Trans arrived in North Webster, they were taken in by a couple from the church An is very grateful to this couple/nd to the efforts of the entire church's congregation "The church people helped me find a job in 10 days." remarked An. Ten years later, the Trans call the North Webster area home as they live in their own house in Epworth Forest. An said he is extremely happy and very fortunate to be living in North Webster and he is very

March 29-April 4 THURSDAY — Nutrition Awareness Day! Pineapple juice, baked chicken quarter w/orange glaze, sweet potato casserole, broccoli, whole wheat roll w/margarine. date-fig rice pudding. milk. tea. and coffee FRIDAY — Tomato juice, beef stew w/potatoes, celery, carrots and onions, tossed salad w/green pepper, gfeen onions and French dressing, biscuit w/margarine. golden delicious apple, milk, tea, and coffee MONDAY — Apple juice. Swedish meatballs in gravy over noodles, steamed carrots, whole

wheat bread w/margarine. mix ed fruit, milk. tea. and coffee TUESDAY — Tomato juice, ham and beans, spinach w/vinegar on side, cornbread w/margarine, banana, milk. tea.

Red Cross sponsors volunteer workshop

The Kosciusko County American Red Cross is extending an invitation for all interested persons to attend a Blood Services Volunteer Workshop to be held at the Red Cross office. 501 N. Lake St.. Warsaw, on Tuesday, April 3. This in-service is intended for new volunteers as well as those who are currently volunteering. The morning session is set aside for lay volunteers (or nonmedical areas) from 9 a m until noon. In the afternoon, from 1:30-4:40 p.m . there will be training and discussion time for the nurse volunteers. Everyone is

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In the front row, with the painting the church gave to family as an anniversary gift, are (left to right) An Tran. Huong Tran, and Quyen Tran. In the back row. left to right, are Minh Tran. Thanh Tran and Yen Tran. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton > grateful to all at the North Webster Church of God. Extremely proud of the educational opportunities available at both the North Webster School and at Wawasee High School, he said all of his children are doing well and are active in these schools. As the congregation celebrated the 10th anniversary of the arrival of the Tran family, so. too. did the Trans celebrate their attainment of freedom and their discovery of a wonderful church family. "We had a difficult time." Tran said. but. he added, with the help of the members of the North Webster Church of God they have championed these troubled times. "Thanks to the church," Tran said, smilingly.

and coffee WEDNESDAY — Grape juice, herbed baked chicken, hot German potato salad, steamed cabbage. cracked wheat bread w/margarine. lemon pudding, milk. tea. and coffee

asked to RSVP by Friday. March 30. by calling the office at Volurrteers are vital to the services provided by the Red Cross and are needed throughout the year in a variety of ways. Some of the tasks are short term, some longer. They can be tailored to fit the interest of the individual. The Red Cross is constantlyreplenishing the pool of volunteers. Persons who can offer themselves in any capacity for any length of time are encouraged to contact the office at the above number

APRIL WEDDING PLANNED — Mike and Janine Mock, 2701 S. Woodland Trail. Warsaw, and Dail and Jan Barber. P.O. Box 659. Akron, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Barber. Warsaw, to Bruce Jackson. He is the son of Tom and Pali Jackson. 106 Cherokee Road. Syracuse. The bride-elect is a graduate of Warsaw High School and a member of the First Church of God. Goshen. She is employed with First National Bank of Warsaw . The groom-elect is a graduate of Wawasee High School and a member of the First Church of God. Goshen. He works for T.L. Jackson Construction. Syracuse. The couple plans an April 28 wedding at 3:3(1 p.m. in the First Church of God. Goshen.

WHO AM I? K I ★ I’ll Be 40 March 29th ★ I Teach At Milford School If You Know Me, Wish Me “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” Love, Terry And Ryan

CALENDAR

Week Os March 28 To March 28 WEDNESDAY Syracuse Fire Department 7 p.m., Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m.. Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee. Closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior. Adult Children of Alcoholics

7:30p.m., Bowen Center, Warsaw FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building

Chili Supper 5-8 p.m.. Community Building, North Webster, sponsored by Lakeland Snowmobile Club. Film, blood pressure, cholesterol checks, etc. Proceeds go to charity and the Community Building VFW Post #1342 6 p.m., Syracuse. Everyone welcome Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., C.A.R.S., Inc., SR 13, Syracuse. Open meeting SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a m.. Gropp’s, Syracuse SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30 a.m., Mike's Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10a.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 a.m., North Webster Church of God meeting room Milford EMS 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 Wawasee High School Music Boosters 7:30, Choir Room, WHS TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today Group 9:30 a.m., St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee RotaryNoon, Gropp's Restaurant For Fun Group Noon, Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. The group is for those 50 years or older to gather for lunch and pro- ’ gram Milford Library Board 4:30p.m., Milford Public LibraryWomen's Fellowship 7 p.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Kosciusko County Photo Philes Camera Club 7 p.m., Kiwanis Room above Hull House and Hull Hardware, South Buffalo St., Warsaw

Syracuse Park Board 7 p.m., Syracuse Town Hall. Open to public Sy racuse-Waw asee Garden Club 7:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary, Ancil Geiger Unit 226 7:30p.m., Milford

Alanon 7:30 p.m., Bowen Center, outpatient building, Warsaw WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45a.m., Town Hall Syracuse l.ions Club 6:30p.m., Gropp's Restaurant Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 pm, Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee. Closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p m ,’St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse Order Os The Eastern Star 7:30p.m., Milford Masonic Lodge Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., Lakeland Eagles

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