The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 January 1978 — Page 7

By LESLIE WHITMAN Dr. David Robinson began work as the Lakeland School Corporation's psychometrist January 2. * Dr. Robinson says a psychometrist is “a person who administers and interprets tests." Dr. Robinson’s job in the corporation is a great deal more complicated than just dealing with tests, however. Dr. Robinson was given a job description when he took over as the first psychometrist in the corporation. In this description, a total of 14 job responsibilities are outlined, with testing being only one. The other 13 are as follows: be the contact person for State Agencies in regards to programs and various reports; provide local leadership for handicapped services; conduct in-service meetings with aides and teaching staff regarding the need to mainstream handicapped children; and develop “childfind” programs to locate handicapped children who may not be receiving adequate service. Also, develop various evaluative measures for handicapped; work with resource room teachers to develop and plan the individual educational program for each identified child; consult with staff, parents and community referral agencies regarding handicapped students; counsel with drop-outs and potential drop-outs; work with students who demonstrate particular social and emotional problems; be responsible for due process hearings and any additional appeals; work directly with vocational programs for, handicapped students; be responsible for evaluation of facilities and needs as they relate to the handicapped; and keep abreast of public laws and federal regulations. 22 Years Experience This may be a big job for some people, but not to Dr. Robinson who has 22 years ex-

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Psychometrist begins work

perience in the field. He earned his bachelor’s, masters and doctorate degrees at Indiana University in psychology, special education and education psychology respectively. He has worked at DePauw University, the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and at a junior college in Atlanta, Ga., all in the areas of working with students with special educational problems. Or. Robinson says besides being a psychometrist, he is an educational psychologist. Right now, he only holds a license for a psychometrist in Indiana, but wants to see if he can transfer his psychology license from Georgia, where he worker previously, to here. Dr. Robinson has a unique way of dealing with handicapped and special education students. He says, “I do ot look upon problems in isolation. ” He said he looks at the student’s home life and at his parents before determining how he can help that student. Dr. Robinson’s basic objective in helping a student is to get him back into the “mainstream” of a class situation. He said many students have become slower in learning than others and now need to “catch up.” Dr. Robinson says, “I want to create a better atmosphere with teachers and parents so he (the student) can catch up.” He said, "I look at a student like a diamond through different facets." He said testing Is one facet'he looks at along with that student's home life, parents and teachers. Dr. Robinson emphasized that testing is not the major portion of his job. He said, “I respect tests; I do not worship them.” He added that he tries to pick out those tests that will best help him help a student. Dr. Robinson was hired by the corporation because of new federal regulations which state that facilities for handicapped students

must be equal. The corporation was part of a vocational cooperative, along with five other corporations, and only had the uses a psychometrist three days a week. Dr. Robinson agrees with the school board's decision to hire their own psychometrist because of the size of the corporation. He said, "We've got a big job." The psychometrist feels that the handicapped facilities within the corporation are good, compared to other schools he has seen. He said, “Compared to other corporations, we’re in good stead. The facilities are basically very good.” He said Superintendent Don Arnold has requested that he submit a report on the facilities in 60 days, but says he isn’t giving the facilities top priority. He said people are what he is concentrating on. He said, *‘The facilities are good. There aie other things I want to do first.” » 'Dr. Robinson originally comes from Fort - Wayne, but has been coming to Lake Wawasee all his life. He is presently living in a summer cottage on the lake. He is married and has four children. His wife, Jo Ann, also holds a degree in psychology and is presently working in Atlanta, Ga., but plans to join him here soon. His four children include Bill, Marjorie, Daniel and Mary Lynn. Interests and hobbies include sports and * repairing and remaking antique clocks. Dr. Robinson said he is going to work with as many students in the corporation as he can. As to the total number of handicapped students in the corporation, he says, "I do not like numbers. We are human beings."

Constance Wuethrich united in marriage to Steven Ray Beer

Constance Cay Wuethrich and Steven Ray Beer were married November 27, in the Apostolic Christian Church. Rev. Wendell Gudeman preformed the ceremony with Rev. Theo Beer of Milford, great uncle of the bridegroom, assisting. Constance is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wuethrich of Francesville. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Beer of Milford are the bridegroom’s parents. Candace Wuethrich, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Cindy Kruger ; Monica Gutwein; Robin Wuethrich, sister of the bride; and a Miriam Wuethrich. Ronn Beer was his brother’s best man. Don Leman, Roanoke, Ill.; Rick Fiechter, Bluffton; Lee Beer, Milford, cousin of the bridegroom; and Randal Wuethrich, brother of the bride; were the groomsmen. A soft silk finish peau streetlength gownwith re-embroidered wn ■ Bri By CAROLYN GROVE New books have arrived at the Milford Library. The following is a list of new arrivals: “Second Sight: People Who Saw The Future” — I. G. Edmonds “Captives of the Desert” — Zane Grey “The Anita Bryant Story” — Anita Bryant “The Opal-Eyed Fan” — Andre Norton “The Immigrants” — Howard Fast “Nothing’s Certain But Death” — M. K. Wren “The Honeymoon is Over” — Shirley and Pat Boone

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alencon lace was worn by the bride. The attendants also wore street-length dresses made of silesta chiffon in colors of peach and rust. A buffet style reception was held in the West Central High School Cafetorium after the ceremony. The bride is a graduate of West Central High School and Ivy Tech where she studied to be a medical assistant. Steven is a graduate of Wawasee High School and is a farmer. The couple is residing at r 2 Milford, following a Florida wedding trip. The rehearsal dinner party for the bridal party and guests was hosted by the bridegroom’s parents the evening before the ceremony at a restaurant in Winamac. REAL MENU THURSDAY, JAN. 19 Apple juice, meat balls and noodles, green beans, pear, rye bread, milk, tea, coffee FRIDAY, JAN. 20 Orange juice, picnic pork shoulder, boiled potatoes, tri bean salad, cookie, whole wheat bread, margarine, milk, tea, coffee MONDAY, JAN. 23 Tomato juice, cubed beefsteak meuniere, au gratin potatoes, tossed salad, apricots, dinner roll, margarine, milk, tea, coffee TUESDAY, JAN. 24 Apple juice, meatloaf and gravy, whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes with bread cubes, fresh banana, rye bread, margarine, milk, tea, coffee WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 grpefruit juice, stewed chicken with dumplings, glazed carrots, bread, margarine, plums, milk, tea, coffee

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Round Table Ladies elect officers

New officers for 1978 were elected at the January 9 meeting of the Syracuse Round Table Ladies, held in the home of June Laudeman. New officers include: President — Edith Brice Vice president — Norma Rush Secretary — Anna Chance Treasurer — Eloyce VanLue The constitution was also read and approved for the coming year. Barbara Naab presented the program on Pat Nixon. The book, “Upstairs at the White House,” Bethel Women lay out squarers for comforters An evening of laying out squares for comforter tops was spent by the Bethel Women’s Fellowship meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was opened with prayer by president Cherly Brunjes. After the business meeting, Mrs. Brunjes shared some thoughts on New Year’s resolutions. She suggested that the women think about whether they are doing their best to live for God. She said they should also ask themselves where they would like to be by the end of the year. Refreshments were served by Connie Smith and Marti Thompson.

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Wed., January 18,1978 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

which gives an inside story of the Presidents’ wives, was suggested to members. A brief synopsis of Mrs. Nixon’s life and career as the First Lady was read. Pat Nixon’s various interests, such as gardening and giving tours to the handicapped at the White House, were mentioned. A new member was taken in at the meeting, Mary Jane Bowton.

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A guest, Pearl Hazenfield, was also introduced. Reports of officers were given and new business was discussed. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. Pat Eldridge assisted the hostess, Mrs. Laudeman. The next meeting will be February 13, in the home of Marjorie Hollars.

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