The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 December 1990 — Page 14

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 26,1990

Milford's Main Street

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WORK ON CHURCH ROOF — A number of workers from Schafer and Sons Roofing of Syracuse were caught taking advantage of the “spring-like” December weather last Thursday to work on a roofing project at the Milford Christian Church.

DRIVING AROUND the streets of Milford looking for the best Christmas decorations proved to be next to impossible. Residents in many areas have gone above and beyound this year in their decorating. Sammy Welker’s gazebo is outstanding. The Powers home on Section Street is completely outlined with lights as it sends out the family’s Christmas greeting. The Alan Coy Home on South Main Street is another that would be a must for consideration by any group of judges. Homes on Catherine Street that need special recognization are those of the Greg Bowsers, Gary Hurds and John Replogles. And, the list could go on and on and on . . . MAD really should consider holding a decorating contest next year! A CHRISTMAS party was held Thursday, Dec. 20, for 22 local residents attending the Milford Nutrition Site. The site’s director. Donna Fisher, notes that lots of good cookies and candies were enjoyed and “different surprises were bouncing about" throughout the afternoon. The party also featured a gift exchange. WINNERS OF the “Milford Christmas” drawings held at several local businesses have been announced and are as follows:

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At Bobi’s Shear Success, Helen Funk of Milford is the winner of a free haircut and style. This year's “Becky” doll at Doll’s Decorating Center goes to Hanna Scantlen, Warsaw. Sharp Hardware Co.’s first place winner of an emergency car light is Ruth Hoppus, Milford. The second place gift, a holidaybake set, goes to Dale Sorensen, also of Milford. Winning a S2O gift certificate from Bonnie Gene’s Boutique is Janet Bowser, Milford; also, Ray Bray, Milford, a $25 gift certificate from Walter Drugs; Mike Miller, Nappanee, a $25 gift certificate from Jenkins Automotive; and Bea Ruch. Milford, a $25 gift certificate from Celebrations Floral & Gift Shoppe. The lucky pizza winners from Whetten Pizza are Joe Ray. Milford, first place, one 16-inch pizza; and Sandra Mignery, Milford, second place, one 12-inch pizza. —o— WAUBEE LAKE residents Lawrence (Bud) and Ruby Sawyer recently returned from a two-week vacation in Florida. While there, they attended an Army unit reunion and dedication of a new museum at Camp Landing near Starke; Fla. They also visited with several of their friends and spent some time at Wait Disney World. On Christmas Day, the Sawyers entertained their family, Kent and Ann Sawyer and children. Luke and Mandie, Milford; Steve and Connie Schermerhorn. New Paris, and their daughter, Kristy, a

freshman at Ball State University; Tom and Roxann Monhaut, Elkhart; and Mrs. mother, Ruth Holloway, Nappanee. —o— THE BRAY Family Christmas was hosted on Sunday, Dec. 23, in the home of Larry and Marilyn Bray, and their children, Lonnie and Brandi, r 2, Milford. In attendance were Ray and Erna Bray, Evar and Mary Ellen Troup and their family, and Jerry and Georgia Bray and their family. On Christmas Eve, Evar and Mary Ellen entertained their children and families, Dave Troup, Jamie and Shannan, Steve and Mary Troup, Emily, Andy and Craig, and Tony and Kathy McDowell, Jason and Justin, all of the Goshen area; and Tom and Jacquie Troup and daughter. Michelle, Warsaw. Two additional celebrations are also in store for the Bray family as Erna observes her 82nd birthday today (December 26), and four weeks later on January 24, Ray will be 88. —o— THE CHRISTMAS holidays for Ed and Kim Vanlaningham and sons, Brookes and Kyle, r 2, Milford, were spent in the home of Kim’s parents, Jerry and Karen Richardson, Syracuse, with her grandmother. Thelma Beamen of Rochester, also in attendance. On Sunday, Dec. 30. they will Christmas with Ed’s parents. Bob and Esther Vanlaningham, Syracuse, and other family members. —o— MILFORD RESIDENTS Orris and Beverly Flannery and their

children, Becky and Kent, Larry and Pam Flannery and son, Cory, and Roberta Flannery and daughter, Ally, and friend, Bob Capon of Fort Wayne \ spent Christmas Day in the home of Beverly’s mother, Virginia Cain, r 2, Milford. PAT AND Angie Speicher of r 1, Milford, are busy moving this week into their newly purchased home at Knapp Lake, seven miles east of Lake Wawasee. Angie is a special education teacher at Pierceton Elementary School, while Pat works with his father in the insurance business.

Quit pushing the vegetables and fruits around, use them

B. ANN THALLEMER | . Guest Feature Writer It’s interesting to walk down the produce isle and observe people when shopping other grocery departments seem to be normal folks. But when they get to produce, they thump, shake, sniff, and prod the fruits and produce until they are certain that one piece is far superior to the others. It’s a sight to see. If one asks the secret to making a good selection, you will get as many answers as you ask questions. A good cranberry is supposed to bounce. Are we to take one out of the package and try its bounce ability before we make our purchase? A friendly gentleman offered what seemeW reasonable advice. Buy firnf, bright looking berries: thqy refrigerate well for weeks if stored in a sealed plastic bag. Great, but what of the bag that contains half firm and half not so firm? Broccoflower is the new cross between broccoli and cauliflower. I was advised by a produce guru that a good cauliflower or broccoflower will be indicated by: uniformity in color, the florets should be tightlypacked together and the jacket leaves should be dark green and crisp. I wouldn't argue those points. While admiring the new broccoflower, I was accosted by an-all-knowing vegetable expert who insisted that I try the recipe for a new salad which featured the vegetable. Always prepared with pen and paper, I was compelled to jot this secret advice down quickly. I must say, it was worth all the curious looks I received. It

Their holiday plans included spending Christmas Eve with their parents, Pat and Laurel Speicher of Milford, and Gene and Beulah Wolfe of Sidney. MILFORD POSTMASTER Nancy Laker hopes the stamp dispenser in the post office lobby will be in operation sometime yet this week. This machine, which will dispense a book of 12 (25-cent stamps) for $3, is expected to help customers who need to purchase stamps during the two hours (1-3 p.m.) the service windows are closed.

does have a wonderful crunchy texture and has a surprise or two. It would definitely make a tasty addition to any meal, holiday or otherwise. COMBINE: 1 10 oz. package frozen (thawed) peas, 1 c Ranch type dressing, c sour cream, 1 c chopped cashew nuts, 1 c broccoflower small florets *4 c green onions. Sprinkle with bacon, (small cubed ham or turkey is fine also). I also learned (whether I needed to know it or not), during one of my produce exchanges that kiwis need to be firm and should be left at room temperature for a couple of days. This allows them to sweeten and soften like ripe peaches. The appealing soft green color of the kiwi makes a festive garnish for that fresh fruit salad. The point is that consumers are building their meals around good produce not only for taste and fibre but as an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Side

Planets to dominate skies in January

January’s night skies will be dominated by two bright planets, with a third reappearing after a vacation behind the sun. Venus will forcibly take back its traditional role as the “evening star” this month, which it has not had since fall 1989, according to Indiana University astronomers. As New Year’s Day fades into dusk, Venus will push past Saturn onto the celestial stage as Saturn moves off, near the southwest horizon. Binoculars will be needed to separate the two, for Venus will be 60 times brighter. Saturn will disappear after the first few days of January, leaving on its own journey behind the sun. Meanwhile, Mars will still be bright, appearing high in the southeast at dusk. Mars will continue to outshine the nearby orange star Aldebaran, but the planet will be less than half as bright as when it was closest to Earth in late November. During January, Mars will again lose more than half its brightness as Earth pulls away in its smaller, faster orbit. Jupiter will rise in the eastnortheast around nightfall, shining in regal splendor in the dim constellation Cancer. It will be above the atmospheric haze by 10 p.m. EST at the start of the month and by 7:30 p.m. at month’s end. Binoculars will easily pick out Jupiter’s four bright moons first seen by Galileo. Watching the moons change position among themselves from one night to the next is a pleasure by itself. Elusive Mercury will have one of its rare excellent appearances in January. Look low in the southeast before morning twilight brightens and find the orange star Antares, the main attraction of the constellation Scorpius. Mercury will be to the lower left of Antares, moving farther away from it as the month goes by. The little planet will be at its best near the middle of the NEED SPACE? . . . for your car in your ?iarage? or more room in your basement or upstairs? . . . for new furniture in your living quarters? or just for you in your house. Our Hauling Service Can Help Call: 457-5354

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CHRISTMAS EVE was an exciting time in the Auer home in Milford as Bob and Carolyn hosted a get-together for their children and families. Unable to be present was their oldest son, Jeff, and his wife, Vonda, and their four children of Truckee, Calif. Those present were Mike and Roxie Klauka and son, Greg, Lansing, Mich.; Aaron and Robin Rovenstine and son, Austin, Atwood; Jay Auer, stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Mich., and Jerry and Angie Auer and daughters, Kayla and Karissa, Milford. —o—

vegetable dishes have not generally been a meal focus in the past but are enjoying special attention in today’s menus. Hostesses especially find pride i serving healthy, interesting and unique combinations of vegetable dishes. During the holiday and after, why not build your meals around the vegetables? Whether served raw, steamed, stir fried, or baked, veggies can steal the show given a chance. Be creative. Alone they may seem boring but combined with a white sauce, cheese or simply a drizzle of low cholesterol margarine, they become tempting complements to the turkey or ham or stand alone when served with fruits or holiday breads. As a child, I felt entitled to push vegetables around, (they were shoved, hidden and mashed until they were no longer recognizable). Beets, turnips, kohlrabi, carrots and even

month. Earth will be at its closest to the sun — closest, not farthest — at 10 p.m. EST on January 2. This will be three percent closer than in July, demonstrating that distance from the sun is now what determines the seasons. Earth’s tilt on its axis has much more effect on how much sunlight reaches the planet’s surface, and the Northern Hemisphere is now tilted away from the sun, causing winter weather. It is now summer in the Southern Hemisphere — but not because Earth is closest to the sun. Vehicles receive less than $5,000 damage Two vehicles sustained less than $5,000 in damages when they collided at the intersection of SR 15 and US 6 Wednesday, Dec. 19, at4:l2p.m. Judith L. Hirsch, 42, r 2 box 289, Leesburg, driving a 1990 Pontiac Firebird, was making a left turn and drove into the path of a 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum driven by Bill C. Duke, 18, 508 Middlebury St., Goshen. Winter alert Every year when winter is fast approaching, I stock up on certain non-perishable food items I know will withstand power outages during winter storms. These foods have also come in handy many times when we were literally blocked in our home because of heavy snow and impassable streets. All of these foods can be prepared quickly, with only a few needing water added. My list includes canned fish, corned beef, chicken, veggies, fruits, milk, prepared chili and soups; also non-refrigerated cheese spreads, peanut butter, dry and instant cereals, crackers, dried fruit, tomato juice, dry powdered milk, bottled water, instant tea and coffee. With these foods in my pantry and my propane camping stove (in caise of power outage), I feel I am prepared to take on Old Man Wintec. I also have on hand plenty of candles, matches, a batteryoperated flashlight and radio and the all-important manual can opener.

ENJOYING CHRISTMAS Day with their parents, Vernon and Louise May of Milford, were Ronn and Diane May and daughters, Melissa and Christa, and Donn and Serita May and children, Adina and Tony, all of Milford. AMONG THE Christmas Day guests in the home of Phil and Clarann Campbell were their children, Tom Campbell, Burbank, Calif.; and Tim and Bobbie Campbell, and children, Chad and Dana, and Marv and Tracy Miller, and children, Austin and Amber, all of Milford; and their parents, Laura Campbell, and Elmer and Flossie, also of the

radishes held little fascination. It’s hard to believe these same vegetables have emerged from underground to become such classy vegetable dishes. Mary Sue Milliken, co-chef and co-owner of Los Angeles’ trendy City restaurant says the flavors of the root vegetables have not been capitalized or focused enough. She makes coulis or purees of turnips and rutabagas or beets with apples for the “Vegetarian Plate”. Often these popular plates outsell similar priced meat and fish entrees. Unlike most greens, root vegetables generally ripen as winter arrives, giving fresh

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A GIFT FOR ANGELA — During the North Webster Lions Club’s annual Christmas party for underprivileged children, Santa Claus was quite a hit with the children. Here, Angela Sterling walks away with a package from Santa and receives an additional bag of goodies from Lions Club member Bernie Hubbartt.

Each year, the North Webster Lions and Lioness clubs sponsor the Christmas party for elementary-aged children, their younger siblings and parents. This year, though, the Tri-County Bass Club donated monetary proceeds for the event which helped pay for food and gifts for the kids. Mitch Ousley, president of Lions, says the fishing club will become regular co-sponsors of the event.

Shown from left is Hubbartt, Santa (played by Randy Hodge of North Webster), and Paul Hadley, Lions Club member. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)

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Milford area. A REMINDER of the activities going on for school-age children at the Milford Public Library next week. Parents are urged to register their youngsters for videos, board games, etc., planned for January 2 and 3. ACCORDING TO a spokesman at Chore-Time Equipment, everything is going quite well at the Milford company at this time of the year. Employees were recently informed at their Christmas party to get lots of rest over the holidays, as they will be quite busy when January comes around.

tastes and excellent nutrition values in an otherwise muted season for produce. And how about giving ordinary green beans a snappy touch? Add grated lemon peel, juice of half lemon to *4 c melted low cholesterol oleo and drizzle over cooked, drained green beans. Saving the best for last. Carmel dip for sliced apples. Melt a bag of caramels with small package or cream cheese in small crock pot. That’s it. Position a plate of thinly sliced apples close by and allow plenty of room for the family and guests to gather round. Great for the New Year’s parties!