The Kokomo Tribune from Kokomo, Indiana • Page 11

Style Sunday, May 2, 1993 Kokomo, (Ind.) Tribune 11 He has hang-up about telephone ne work Many give him want "And to say all have make front a I pitch. wasn't Even when I told them thing to the effect that "'We've all grabbing the phone to make one last the busy signal dial." you to do is be cor- up asking for a donation, selling it anything seemed or got esty, to there do our were part." several And, people in hon- who call. "Hello," voice. I "this began, is Tom, in my most sugary "Fifty bucks and that's my final most of them breathed a sigh of re- were apparently happy albeit "Yeah, yeah, bozo," the woman "I need Sue said. inline, I said.

"Now leave me lief as I ended the conversation. surprised that an organization on the other end of the line almost baby." There was one guy who let me would actually take the time Thwap! to yelled. "'Well, I don't want to be "I mean for the Cancer However, with a little more en- know flat out he hated telephone so- thank them directly. bothered." Society, couragement about my need to do licitors and insisted I was trying to After about two hours of calling, I you By community service as well as a hit him up for money, even when I jerk." "How much do you want?" I set my finger to soak, grabbed a cup "But all I wanted Tom few well-placed jabs to my knees assured him I wasn't. He hung upon of coffee and told Sue, "It's a little "Well, you're not gettin' anyreadjusting my glasses.

-Sue had me positioned in front of me. sad." said, 10 bucks?" Carey thing, so buzz off," she said, she a telephone, a list of numbers in one Then there was the guy who "What?" ming the telephone down. said. "All you hand and a receiver in the other. waited 'til I finished my spiel.

A "That I have to do is be nice." so many people are so sur- "She certainly was not a happy "'Here's $25 The calling went pretty much like few seconds later, apparently surprised someone would show them a camper," Sue said. go away." this: I would But before I could run, Sue ACS volunteers were to descend on introduce myself as an prised "thanks," actually mumbled, only wanted to appreciation, a little consider- "Yeah," I agreed. "Maybe secretary for the local American a downtown from ACS board member, tell callers we say he "Well, ation, and not expect something in have been office, where appreciated their past support of the that's certainly different" and qui- return. Why are some people auto- sponging too many Cancer Society office and munch- they would phone past contributors thank meals off of Mom lately. kin-in-training group, them, and then bid etly put his phone down.

matically so leery when someone latched onto my to thank them for their ankle. It seems the local "And?" support. them "good I was heartened to hear from the tries to be nice to (Carey is Style editor for the unit was Sounds simple- not! man who told me that in addition having for lack of a better term "Nothing," Sue said. "We're You could almost hear folks hold- contributing to the Cancer "Not everyone's that way," Sue Kokomo Tribune and may be to "thank you night." Basically, not asking for anything. We just ing their he also blood said.

reached by telephone he never Society, a breath, waiting for me to gave and said some- "Maybe you're right," I said, learns -in the newsroom.) Community calendar Speaker: Jamie Martindale. Topic: Health Care Consumerism. The public is invited. For more information call 453-5052. Burlington Bunco Club at home of Mabel Grider.

Psi Eta Chapter of Kappa Delta Phi Sorority 7 p.m. at Lincolnwood Club House. Friday Kristos-7 p.m., singles group to meet at Main Street United Methodist Church, 830 S. Main for volleyball. Single parents may bring their children.

For more information, call the church at 457-8248. Christian Divorce Recovery Group 7 p.m. at 1600 Apperson Way N. For more information call 864-9117. Saturday Burlington Kiwanis 7:30 a.m.

breakfast at Dinner Bell Party Room. Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1:30 p.m. at the Editor's note: Community calendar is published on Sunday as a service to local social and charitable organizations. Items should be submitted by noon Wednesday and include meeting times and addresses. Today Burlington CWF 6 p.m.

appreciation in Faith Family Life Center. Monday Kiwanis Golden Club a.m. at Pizza Hut, 2328 W. Sycamore St. Speaker: Grant Poynter.

Topic: Habitat for Humanity. For more information call 452-7994. The public is invited. Carver Men's Club "African American 5:15 p.m. at the Carver Community Center, 1030 N.

Purdum St. The purpose of the program is to present many aspects of the experience of African Americans. This program is free and I open to the public and targeted at youth (male and female) of junior and senior high grade levels.For more information call Roy Haygood Ill at 451-9860 or 453-9684. Elwood Haynes Chapter of American Business Women's Association 5:30 at Dennys Restaurant, U.S. 31 Bypass South.

Social time at 5:30, dinner at 6 p.m. $500 scholarship will be presented to Holly Sheagley. In the military Marine Pvt. Michael D. Plake has completed basic training, M.C.R.D, at San Diego, Calif.

He is the son of Susan D. and Herbert W. Plake of Tipton. He will return to Marine Combat training at Camp Pendleton in California. Marine Staff Sgt.

Sarah D. Christophel, daughter of Mary H. Christophel of 5811 Seneca Trail, was recently promoted to her present rank while serving with Marine Air Traffic Control Squadron 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin, Calif. She is a 1981 graduate of Taylor High School. Airman Todd W.

Riddle has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Riddle, Peru, and a 1991 graduate of North Miami High School.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven M. McCarter is serving with the coalition forces in the Arabian Gulf Region in support of Desert Storm Southern Watch and Cease Fire. He is a fuels supervisor at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Ariz. McCarter is the son of Roxie E.

McCarter, Tipton, and a 1973 graduate of Tipton High School. Staff Sgt. Steven A. Wall has been decorated with the Air Force Achievement Medal. Wall, an airborne warning and control radar specialist, is the son of Connie Wall, 1720 Willow Court.

He is a 1979 graduate of Kokomo High School. Airman Jeffrey J. Ashburn has graduated from the aerospace propulsion specialist (turboprop) course at Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, Ill. The airman is the son of Don and Bobbi Ashburn, 1009 N. Indiana and a 1991 graduate of Kokomo High School.

Navy Fireman William B. Walker, a 1986 graduate of Kokomo High School, recently reported for duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS America. Marine Pfc. Curtis A. Bullick, son of Phillip L.

Bullick, Galveston, recently reported for duty with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. He is a 1991 graduate of North White High The Metropolitan Kiwanis Club 6 p.m. at Laughner's Cafeteria, U.S. 31 South. For more information call 883-7596.

The public is invited. Burlington Community Club 7 p.m. at Park Memorial Building. Carroll County Democratic Women's Club ---7 p.m. at Hickory Grove Church.

Howard County Genealogical Society 7 p.m. in the Genealogy Local History Room of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library. Program: Lee Humphrey will discuss 18th century foodstuffs and their ethnic origins. Russiaville Lions Club 7 p.m., board meeting; 7:30 p.m., regular meeting, at club headquarters, 555 N. Liberty St.

American Legion Auxiliary 412 7:30 p.m. at the former legion building in Russiaville. Tuesday Kiwanis Sunrisers Club -7 a.m. at Richards Restaurant, U.S. 31 South.

Speaker: Vanessa Pasquali. Topic: "Alternation in Investment." The public is invited. For more information call 453-7652. Widow to Widow 11:30 a.m., for lunch at Waffle House Restau-. rant, 807 S.

Reed Road. All widows welcome. For information, call 457- 5798. Eagles noon to 8 p.m., election of officers, at lodge. School.

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Gaile E. Collins, son of William E. Collins, Delphi, recently reported for duty with Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six, Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Va. He is a 1968 graduate of Sutherin-McGuire Seiberling Mansion will be the setting for the Aug. 14 wedding of Janette M.

Sutherin and Michael K. McGuire. Michael McGuire Janette Sutherin Janette is the daughter of the late John H. and Juanita Sutherin. She is a 1984 graduate of Tri-Central High School and works at Target.

Michael is the son of William N. and Florence McGuire, 1709 W. Sycamore St. He is a 1985 graduate of Kokomo High School and attends Purdue University. Harrison Home Extension II-6 p.m.

-Daughter banquet at Downey Hall in Friends Church, West Middleton. Kokomo Photo Guild 7 p.m., at the Central Indiana Eye Institute, 1601 W. Lincoln Road. Program: Guests welcome. The Kokomo Commodore Computer Club -7 p.m.

at the Salvation Army Community Center, 1007 E. Foster St. The program will consist of Commodore computer program demonstrations and problem solving. For more information call 452-2697. Guests are welcome.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 414 7 p.m. at Dinner Bell Party Room. Howard County Right to Life 7 p.m. at the Saint Joseph Hospital Health Care Center, Room No. 8.

For more information call 452-9300. Kokomo Chapter 89 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 316 N. Washington St. Wednesday Stechworkers Bull Session 8 a.m., in Richards Restaurant, U.S.

31 South. Better Homes Garden Club Noon: at Dunlap's Restaurant, U.S. 31 South. Hostess: Gail Davis. Devo- tions: Mary Ransopher.

Kokomo Noon Lions Club noon, at the Elks Lodge, 3401 S. Lewis Cass High School. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert E. Collins, son of H.D.

Collins, 1020 Ohio recently reported for duty with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He is a 1986 graduate of Western High School. Barber-Harrington Misty Dawn Barber and Chad Eric Harrington have set June 19 as the date for their marriage in Parr United Methodist Church. Chad Harrington Misty Barber Misty is the daughter of Leonard and Judy Barber of Sharpsville. She is a 1992 graduate of Western High School and is a secretary at Ralph I.

Stewart Insurance. Chad is the son and stepson of Dale and Connie Harrington, 1612 N. Leeds and son of Kathy Harrington of Kokomo. He is a 1992 graduate of Kokomo High School and works in the body shop at Eriks Chevrolet GEO Inc. Morrow-Titus Francis Elizabeth Morrow and Joseph Harry Titus II, are engaged and plan to wed June 26 in Otterbien United Methodist Church.

Francis Morrow Francis is the daughter of Douglas and Sherri Morrow of Troy, Ohio. She is a 1987 graduate of Troy High School. Joseph is the son of Joseph and Dorothy Titus of Walton. He is a 1984 graduate of Lewis Cass High School and attended Phoenix Institute of Technology. He is a die caster at Chrysler Corp.

Webster St. United Methodist Women of Beamer Church 12:30 at the church. Marche Benham's subject will be "Knowing God through Times of Trouble." South Kokomo at the home of Elsie Griffey, 109 Coronada Circle. Poplar Grove Ladies Aid Society p.m. at church.

Kiwanis Historic Club 6 p.m. at Pizza Hut on U.S. 31 Bypass North. Speaker: Jeff Stout. Topic: Howard County Coroners Office.

The public is invited. For more information call 453-6523 or 453-2310. Banquet 6 p.m. at First Brethren Church. Mothers should bring aprons.

Widow to Widow -7 p.m. Business meeting at MHA Activity Center, 1137 S. Courtland Ave. Lt. Larkin Fourkiller, supervisor of the Robbery and Burglary Unit of the Kokomo Police Department, will be the speaker.

Burlington Community Club 7 p.m in the park building. American Legion Post 414 7:30 in Dinner Bell Party Room Thursday Burlington "National Day of noon, in Northgate Plaza parking lot. Kiwanis Noon Club Noon at Ramada Inn, 1709 E. Lincoln Road. MOTHER'S DAY SPECIALS Crystal Gifts For MOM Som From $1500 Mother's Pin Set with the Birthstones of Your Loved Ones.

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Main Kokomo 459-5854 Engel Charge Bank Cards 90 Days Same As Cash Layaway, home of Peggy Porment, Swayzee. For directions or information call 452-3502. Program: Musical History by Leelia Comell on the mountain dulcimer and bowed psalry. Widow to Widow 2:00 p.m., Games and social activity at MHA Activity Center, 1137 S. Courtland followed by dinner at 4:30 at Wheatfield's Restaurant, 2900 S.

Washington St. All widows welcome. For information, call 452- 2650 or 452-9746. Singles --7 p.m., at the Zion Missionary Baptist Chutch, 1610 N. Market St.

For information, call 868-9177 or 457-7416. Singles Newsletter Dance 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the American Legion, 418 N. Walnut, Muncie.

Disc jockey; admission is $5, and event features cash bar, door prizes. 'Let's Get Acquainted Alumni welcome. For more information call 674-6819 or 284-5012. Mother's Day FABRIC SALE PRICES GOOD MAY 2 THRU MAY 8, 1993 Omega Olfa Mats Sewing Cutters Tables off $9900 ea. Reg.

price marked Drapery Polyester Prints Jacquad selected group Prints off 1 Great 00 for blouses Reg. marked price off per yard Coleen Prints Interlock Solids Prints Rayon Poly Polyester Cotton $227 yard $498 yard $2.07 yard bolt price $4.48 yard bolt price Senior Citizen's Simplicity Discount Day! Butterick Vogue OFF McCalls Patterns Total purchase off Wednesday, May 5, 1993 everyday low price GIFT IDEAS All Size Glue Guns, Tailoring Clapper, Thread Rack, Paint Pressor, Sewing Caddy off reg. retail Hancock Fabrics 455-1558 lower GIft Certificates Available Prices. SOUTHWAY SHOPPING CENTER Users Single 3768 SOUTH REED ROAD Monday-Friday 9:30 pm Saturday 9:30 pm Sunday pm Joseph Titus.