The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 October 1990 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 24,1990

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Deb Mangas saw history in the making

1 By JULIE MOORE Staff Writer The American Society of Travel Agents had planned its convention in Hamburg, West Germany, months ahead — not knowing that by the time attendants were to arrive, there would no longer be two Germanys. Deb Mangas, director of Conference and Travel Services, Inc., Warsaw, was one of the conventioneers; she left for Germany on Oct. 3, the day of reunification. Profile “I just missed it by a day; they were still celebrating though,” said Mangas, who landed in Germany the following day. Before going to the convention, she visited her niece and nephew at a military base in Stuttgart. Reunification coincided with a twoweek harvest festival in that southern city, the second largest festival in the country — after Munich’s Oktoberfest, of course. Mangas described the Stuttgart celebration to be the size of a state fair with rides and booths and entertainment and huge beer tents holding up to 4,000 people. Reunification added to the merrymaking at the annual brewers and winegrowers’ celebration. “Everybody seemed positive from their reaction, even with the expense of trying to bring what was East Germany up to the standards of West,” said Mangas from her niece and nephew’s reports. The Syracuse resident spent three days in Stuttgart before travelling north to Hamburg for the weeklong convention. From there, some of the conventioneers made the trek to Berlin for a one-day excursion.

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Erin Beth Grandstaff, South Bend, and J. Steven Jungbauer, North Manchester, were united in marriage at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Manchester. Pastor Jeffrey L. Hawkins and Pastor Paul M. Borg officiated at the double-ring ceremony in the presence of 175 guests. Parents of the bride are David and Jane Grandstaff, North Manchester. The groom is the son of Beverly Jungbauer, Cambridge, Minn., and James Jungbauer, Stacy, Minn. The altar flowers consisted of white daisies, rubrum lilies, white iris, pink gladiolus and greenery. The candelabra on either side of the altar were surrounded with green plants, and white lace bows with ivy and sprengeri adorned the pews. Robin Gratz was organist for the ceremony. Vocalists were Larry Brubaker, Steve and Lila Hammer, and Carol Jungbauer, sister of the groom. Some of the musical selections included “Now Thank We All Our God,” “On Eagle’s Wings,” “Bridal Prayer” and “Surely the Presence.” The bride was attired in a gown of white satin embellished with lace applique and adorned with sequins, pearls and crystal drops The cathedral train had cut-out appliques of lace, also covered with pearls and sequins. Her headpiece was a crown of lace that matched the dress and attached to a waist-length veil of silk tulle. The gown was designed

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by the bride and created by Liz Mann of Warsaw. The bride’s bouquet was formed with rubrum lilies, white roses, alstromeria, red sweetheart roses, white stock, greenery and ivy. Amy Richards, Fort Wayne, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Penny Grandstaff, North Manchester, sister-in-law of the bride; and Kristen Ersing, Columbus, Ohio. They were attired in pink satin dresses of tea-length with puff sleeves. The low-cut backs had a large bow at the base. Their bouquets contained mauve alstromeria, red sweetheart roses, baby’s breath, ivy and sprengeri. The ring bearers were Eric and Tracy Jungbauer, children of the groom. Tracy wore a tea-length pink satin dress with lace and pink bows. Jeff Grandstaff, North Manchester, brother of the bride, was best man. Groomsmen were Scott Beam, Fort Wayne; and Don Jungbauer, brother of the groom. Serving as ushers were Mike Jungbauer, brother of the groom; and Lowell Showalter, Syracuse. Following the ceremony, a dinner reception was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Fort Wayne Marriott. Music for dancing was provided by Lance Christiansen. The bride graduated from Manchester High School and received her bachelor of arts degree in biology from Whittenberg University and her doctor of medicine degree from Indiana

“As we crossed what was the boarder from West to East Germany, there were stations — checkpoints — empty,” recounted Mangas. At the Brandenburg Gate, no wall stood, only banners memorializing those who had lost their lives trying to cross the boarder — and booths. Commercialism was flourishing; vendors hawked chunks of the wall to tourists. Much of the Berlin Wall had come down; however, German officials had managed to maintain about a one mile stretch of it where artists painted murals depicting reunification and freedom. The paintings faced east where boarder guards and fences once kept the wall clean, unmarred by graffiti. One painting stuck in Mangas’s memory, a length of vertical concrete impregnated with handprints. “It was simplistic because no one had come close to touching the wall before,” she commented. Additionally, German officials had the foresight to preserve portions of the wall as they were before last fall’s revolution, thus eliminating the need to erect replicas of it in the future. In spots, the wall has been fenced in to protect it from tourists chipping away souvenirs and further graffiti. “In one respect when I thought about going to Germany, I had anticipated seeing the wall,” said Mangas, adding she wasn’t disappointed to find the wall dismantled because its destruction meant freedom for so many. “It’s hard to image what it would have looked like with the wall there,” she said. From the West German perspective, the unified country remains a strong economic power “that should be able to pull the East into the 20th century,” said Mangas. “But it will take a couple of years.” Meanwhile, tourists with fat wallets may help to bring about economic change sooner. According to Mangas, tourism to Eastern Bloc countries has increased 48 percent with more Americans travelling there than any other group. They're eager to get there before it changes too much, she explained.

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University. She is a second year resident at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend, specializing in family practice. The groom received his bachelor of arts degree in physical education and recreation from Hamline University and his master's degree in exercise physiology from the Univer-

Marie Hursey hostess for Past Chiefs Club

North Webster Past Chiefs Club met Oct. 10 at the home of Marie Hursey. Wilma Mitchell presided She also gave the treasurer's report and read minutes of the September meeting. Plans were finalized to serve refreshments following the Pythian Sisters’ Inspection on Oct. 26 at the Warsaw Pythian Temple Following the business session, euchre was played. Catherine Bause placed high and Georgia Cormican placed low Mrs. Hursey served refreshments of ham salad sandwiches,

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sity of Minnesota. He is assistant professor of health and physical education at Manchester College and is also head coach of men's and women's cross country and track. The newlyweds spent their honeymoon white water rafting down the Colorado River. They are now residing at 3919-2A Irish Hills Dr., South Bend.

homemade potato salad and pumpkin pie with whipped topping. Romayne Shock and Sandy Heck will be co-hostesses for the November meeting. Depression People in the 55-69 age group are the least likely to suffer depression, according to a study done by Dr. Margaret Gatz, University of Southern California psychologist. Dr. Gatz studied levels of depression in four age groups: 40 and under; 40-54; 55-69, and 70 and older.

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GADABOUT GERMANY — Deb Mangas settles back to work after taking a 10-day excursion to Germany, where she visited family and attended a travel agents’ convention. (Photo by Julie Moore)

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BUSINESS DESCRIBED — Tim Stiffler, owner and manager of Wawasee Flash Photo, Syracuse, was the guest speaker at the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Stiffler showed slides describing his equipment and new film processing service. He has been in the camera/photofinishing business for six years and opened the photo service in Wawasee Village last May. Stiffler explained to the group how to process film, and talked about other services he offers. Pictured are Stiffler with Dan VanLue, Rotary program chairman for the day. (Photo by Robert Troutman)

Junior Moms journey to Warsaw

The Junior Mothers’ Club of Syracuse held a social evening on Monday, Oct. 15. The group toured the Hallmark Party Shop, Warsaw, and learned of the many Christmas decorations of past to present. A brief Halloween party Thursday evening There will be a Halloween party for children, ages one through 12, who live in the Enchanted Hills area. The party will be held at Turkey Creek Fire Station #2 Thursday, Oct. 25, from 5:30-7 p.m. There will be a hayride, prizes, games and refreshments. Donations of cakes and cookies are needed. To donate, contact chairman Jeanetta Wagner, 856-4131. Trick or Treat night for the children in Enchanted Hills will be on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 6-8 p.m. Homeowners who wish to participate are asked to turn their porch lights on. Busy worker The earthworm can clear and aerate half a pound of soil a day.

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business meeting was conducted at the American Table Restaurant, where refreshments were enjoyed. Mobile Meals Drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows: October 29-November 2 MONDAY — Jan Baumgartner TUESDAY — Joe and Marge Hogan WEDNESDAY - Shirley Bobeck THURSDAY - June Cripe FRIDAY - Betty Kline Volunteer drivers for Milford Mobile Meals are: October 29-November 2 MONDAY - Kate Doty TUESDAY — Marge and Bob Groves WEDNESDAY - Don Charlton THURSDAY - No driver listed FRIDAY — No driver listed

CALENDAR Week of October 24 To October 31 4. WEDNESDAY Syracuse Fire Department 7 p.m., regular meeting, Fire Station Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Dr., Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior North Webster Lions Club 7 p.m., North Webster Community Building Jv&SS&t Lakeside VFW Post 1342 7 p.m., Syracuse (aBRc) Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30p.m., Bowen Center, Warsaw Kappa Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 am., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous, Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., C.A.R.S., Inc., SR 13, Syracuse. Open meeting Heart of Lakes Squares 8-10:30 p.m., Syracuse Elementary SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis JlgM 7 a m., Gropp’s Restaurant, Syracuse SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., North Webster Fire Station. Open meeting Heart of Lakes Square Dance Club Lessons 2-4:30 p.m., Syracuse Scout Cabin Alanon, Sunday Night Group 7:30 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous, Sunday Night Recovery Group 7:30 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 am., Church of God meeting room, North Webster Alanon, Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m, Milford United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous, Milford Group 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Milford. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous, North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Open meeting TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Noon, Gropp’s Restaurant, Syracuse Alanon 7:30 p.m., Bowen Center, Outpatient Building, Warsaw WEDNESDAY Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Syracuse St., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Dr., Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse A \ l. ? ■ IvW 1 FUNDS DONATED — Marilyn Staton, left, accepts a check in the amount of SSOO from Dr. Betty Jo Koss, president of the Tippecanoe Lake Property Owners Association. The check brought to total S7OO that the association has donated to the Plain Township EMS. Staton, an emergency medical technician herself, has been working with a small group of individuals for the past three years trying to organize an ambulance service strictly for Plain Township. Dr. Koss says the Association donates annually to the North Webster Fire Department and EMS and is proud to have another Emergency Medical Service in the area. With the S7OO donation and the recent purchase of an ambulance, Staton says the EMS is hoping to be in operation by January 1, 1991. The department will be based adjacent to Lynch’s Automotive Repair on SR 15. The EMS now has six volunteer EMTs and four individuals in training. Staton says additional volunteers are always needed. For information on joining the Plain Township EMS, contact Staton at 453-4685, or Terry Hoover at 453-4451. (Photo by Stacey Lesch) McDonald's Os Syracuse 1604 s - Huntington iCwJ McDonald's Os Nappanee 1540 E. Market