The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 December 1990 — Page 15

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IDA HART was hostess for the November 29 meeting of Tippecanoe Township Hobby Club. Pat Wright was a guest. Time was spent doing quilting and needlepoint. A sack lunch was enjoyed at noon. Mrs. Hart served mint cream pie as dessert. NORTH WEBSTER United Methodist Church Esther and Rebekah Circle members are meeting at the home of Mabie Kistler today, December 12, for a carry-in luncheon. Naomi Circle Christmas gift exchange and Prayer Pals’ program was held December 11. The choir Christmas party will be held December 13 at the church, with refreshments provided by Naomi Circle. GRACE WEEK is being observed from December 10-15 at North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Library. Overdue books may be returned at no charge. During off hours, books may be placed in the drop box by the door.

It happened . . . in North Webster

10 YEARS AGO, DEC. 10,1980 Joyce Wise and Martha Rush were welcomed as new members at the December 3 meeting of Monroe Hilltoppers’ Club. The ladies met at a local restaurant for a Christmas dinner party. Bertha Haywood led the group in prayer. A Christmas tea was held December 10 at the home of Virginia Osburn by members of Esther Circle. Sadie Reynolds spent Thanksgiving visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Reynolds, Fort Wayne. North Webster Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary Christmas dinner party is scheduled for December 15 at a local restaurant. Nancy Hill is president of the group.

Syracuse Police investigating break-ins

Syracuse Police continue their investigation into the break-ins and thefts from one church and one business. Authorities were called to Venture Engineering at 8:14 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, when officials from the business found a door had been pried open on the west side of the building. Police found the office door to the office manager had been kicked in. Once inside a desk drawer was jerked open and a metal box containing approximately S7O in cur-

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NORTH WEBSTER Church of God Sanctuary Choir Christmas Concert will be presented on December 16 at 6 p.m. RECIPES ARE needed for a cookbook being put together by North Webster Library Board. Recipes may be dropped off at the library, or mailed to Betty Clark, r 1, box 645-A, North Webster, Ind. 46555. NORTH WEBSTER United Methodist Church youth are planning a New Year’s Eve party on December 31 at 6:30 p.m. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Animal Shelter is still in need of kitty litter, cat and dog food, and old rugs, bath mats, blankets, etc., to be used as bedding. Call 267-3008, if you have something to donate. Items will be picked up. CHILDREN WILL be making Christmas tree ornaments on December 12 at North WebsterTippecanoe Township Library.

Karen Parr will be hostess for the Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority Christmas party. Anna Boyer was hostess for Miriam Circle’s salad carry-in held December 8. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Brower and sons, and Kent’s brother, Christ, have just returned home from a 10-day vacation and deer hunting trip to Wisconsin. They visited and spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brower, Webster, Wise. Highlight of the trip — Chris got a seven-point buck! Special gifts were provided for two Laotian ladies during the December 3 meeting of Tippy Lee Extension Homemakers’ Club. The meeting was held at the home of Shirley Vanator, with Marilyn Hartman assisting.

rency and coins removed. The theft occurred between 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, and 8 a.m., Thursday. At 8:20 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, police were called to Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. There police found no forced entry into the building, however, several doors inside the building had been kicked causing damage to the door casings. Taken from the church was a VCR, two jam boxes and some hand tools. The value of the items are estimated at SSOO and up to SSOO damage to the church. Gun Taken Lawrence C. Critchfield, Syracuse, notified police that sometime between 6:30 a.m., and 4 p.m.', Monday, Dec. 3, someone removed a handgun and an undisclosed amount of cash from his home. No forced entry was found into the home. Fight Reported Police continue investigating a fight that took place Saturday evening, Dec. 8, near the intersection of Maple Grove and the Access Road in Wawasee Village. Shawna Foster, 12, North Webster, was taken to Goshen Hospital after being hit in the face and kicked in the stomach. Police report the fight seemed to have started at a dance, at the Lakeland Youth Center, when Foster danced with a boy another girl liked. Words were exchanged between Foster and the girl. It is reported that Foster and several friends were walking towards Noble Romans following the dance when the altercation took place. Tarp Sliced Richard Meyer, Syracuse, reported to police that a tarp covering a pontoon boat, located behind a building on his property, had been cut in several places by a sharp object. Damage was estimated up to $l4O. Boards Removed Police were notified by Laura Coquillard, Syracuse, on Friday,

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Adult volunteers are needed to assist with the project. NORTH WEBSTER Church of God J.O.Y. group (Just Older Youth), formerly the Senior Citizens, will meet at noon on December 13 at the church. The annual tour of lights is scheduled for December 17. BOOKS AND magazines are still being collected for shipment to military personnel in the Persian Gulf area. For pickup, call 834-2173 or bring donations to North Webster American Legion Post. AUNT PRU says, “There was a skiff of ice around the edge of the lake this morning. I’m just sure I

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SEEING DOUBLE — Although Ryan Harkleroad, 3, waited anxiously for Santa Claus to arrive at Fisher’s Mower Shop on Saturday, he wasn't quite sure what to do when it was his turn to share his wish list. He was, however, pretty proud to show Santa his doll that shared a striking likeness to Jolly Ole’ St. Nick himself. Santa, played by Garry Miller of Milford, was brought to Syracuse on Saturday as part of a special Christmas treat sponsored by the Syracuse Merchants Association. Ryan is the son of Larry and Linda Harkleroad, Syracuse. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)

Dec. 7, that at 3:30 p.m., she observed several young persons taking boards off the roof and side of the garage on her property. Food Taken Some ice cream and fudge sundaes were found missing from the home of Sue Byer, Syracuse, on Wednesday, Dec. 5. She stated the theft occurred within the last several days and the home was locked. Attempted Break-In Karen Wright, North Webster, Klose receives promotion Bradley J. Klose, son of Robert and Jenny Klose, Syracuse, has recently been promoted from investment counsel to associate general counsel in the law department of Berkshire Life Insurance Company, headquartered in Pittsfield, Mass. He continues to report to David L. Kalib, vice president and general counsel. Klose will now be responsible for the legal aspects of all investment activities by the company, and for assisting in the overall management of the law department. Klose is a native of St. Marys, Ohio, joined Berkshire Life in 1985 as investment attorney, and was elected an officer of the company with the title of investment counsel later that year. He received a bachelor of science degree from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and a juris doctor degree from Ohio Northern University College of Law, Ada, Ohio. He holds the industry designation of Chartered Life Underwriter. Mr. Klose and wife, Clare, reside in Dalton, Mass. They have four children.

keep hearing the rattle of ice fishing equipment all over the neighborhood.’’ A BABY Jesus shower was held at 9 a.m., December ll by the women at North Webster Church of God. Baby gifts were taken for the Heartline Pregnancy Care and Counseling Center. Breakfast was served and cherub choir music enjoyed. NORTH WEBSTERTippecanoe Township Library is asking for donations of magazines. There is a special need for craft and needlework publications, Mechanics Illustrated, Popular Mechanics, Highlights for Children, and Good Housekeeping.

reported on Wednesday, Dec. 5, that between 8 a.m., and 5 p.m., someone attempted to break into her 1984 Chevrolet Camaro while it was parked behind the United Telephone Company building. Locks on both doors of the vehicle had been tampered with. William Hendrix, Syracuse, Syracuse, reported at 11:20 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, a member of his family heard someone kicking at the back door of the home. When the individual inside the home went to see what was happening, several persons were seen running from the home. Easy preparations For those who are needing to entertain while trying to get all the jillion pre-Christmas things accomplished, why not make a big pan of lasagna with salad and garlic bread? One might also want to consider a long hero sandwich — enlist other family members to fill these sandwiches with cheese, tomatoes and cold-cuts and other dressings as they wish.

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PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIPS AWARDED — Anna Chance and Father David Hyndman were honored last week during the annual Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club Christmas Dinner. Mrs. Chance and Father Hyndman were recipients of the coveted Paul Harris Fellowships. Mrs. Chance was given the honored by William and Miriam Cable, while the local club honored Father Hyndman. The evening also honored the senior members of the club, 25 in all. These individuals and the year they joined Rotary included: Paul and Eva Penn, 1970; Varner and Anna Chance, 1946; Don Kime, 1988; James and Louise Weaver, 1956; the late Lewis Immel and Gwen Im-

Amplifier, jewelry among items taken

Kosciusko County Police are investigating the following thefts which took place recently David Yoder, CR 50, Nappanee, notified police of the break-in at Berea Fellowship Church, on the

Area students on Who’s Who list

A total of 152 students from this area have been included in the 24th annual edition of Who’s Who Among American High School Students, 1989-90. Who’s Who, published by Educational Communications, Inc., Lake Forest, 111., is the largest high school recognition publication in the country. Students are nominated by high school principals and guidance counselors, national youth groups, churches or by the publishing company based upon students' performance in scholarship award contests or extracurricular activities. Final selection is determined on the basis of criteria which include high achievement in academics and leadership in school activities, athletics or community service. Traditionally, 99 percent of Who’s Who students have a grade point average of “B” or better and 97 percent are college bound. The 24th edition of Who’s Who, published in 15 regional volumes, features over 650,000 students, or five percent of the nation’s 12,000,000 high school students. They represent 18,000 of the 22,000 public, private and parochial high schools in the country. Who’s Who students also compete for over $65,000 in scholarship awards and participate in the publication’s annual opinion poll of teen attitudes. The book is distributed to 15,000 high schools, colleges, universities, and public libraries throughout the country. Students from Milford are: Staci L. Bricker, Andrew M. Eberly, Catherine Butler, and Ab Edmonds. North Webster students are: Christy L. Gorman, Mikki R. Wagner, and Greg E. Teghtmeyer. Syracuse students are: Scott A. Berkey, Teresa L. Coy, Shawn L. Kiser, Evelyn L. Stricklin, Zachry L. Waterson, Tad C.

County Line Road, south of CR 1350 N. The theft occurred between December 2 and December 5. Taken were an amplifier, microphones, microphone cords and some cash.

Byrd, Becki S. Haab, Christen L. Savage, and Michael G. Tuttle. Leesburg students are: Lynette R. Hartman, and Sheila Watts. Public trees The Christmas tree has become increasingly public, especially in America, although it was once only used in homes. Norwegian sailors throughout the whole world strap lighted trees in their masts during the Christmas season. The giant Christmas trees at New York’s Rockefeller Plaza and London’s Trafalgar Square are probably the best-known.

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Wed., December 12,1990—THE MAIL-JOURNAL

mel, 1959; Richard and Virginia Ditmer, 1966; A. Hunter and Neoma Colpitts, 1982; Paul Levernier, 1951; Jay and Lucille Peffley, 1962; William and Miriam Cable, 1973; Henry and Ruby Whelan, 1979; V. Logan and Jane Love, 1986; and William and Beth Fowler, 1989. These Rotarians ranged in age from 69-86 years of age. Shown in the photo on the left are William Cable and his wife, Miriam presenting Mrs. Chance with the award. The photo on the right shows David Cates, Rotary President, with Father Hyndman. (Photos by Robert Troutman)

Police found no signs of forced entry into the building. The theft was reported on Monday, Dec. 10. The items missing are valued at over $2,000. Jewelry Missing Stephen J. Kaluza, East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, reported some valuable jewelry had been discovered missing from his home over the past three months. He notified authorities on Sunday, Dec. 9. Missing items include a pair of earrings, a ring and a watch, as well as a boat. The items are valued at over $2,000. Locks Broken Lyman C. Severe, Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse, found two locks pried off a storage barn and several items missing. He notified police of the thefts at 5:50 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4. Missing were a tool box with miscellaneous tools, a drill, three sets of snow skies, ski poles, and ski boots. The items are valued at $2,500. Change Taken Tom Anglin at Clunette Elevator, Leesburg, found that between Wednesday evening, Dec. 5, and 6:08 a.m., Thursday,

Dec. 6, someone pried open a side door at the business and removed a small amount of change.

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