The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 May 1979 — Page 12

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., May 16,1979

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REAL Services provide meals, recreation, fun

By DEB FOX Syracuse has one of two Nutrition Centers in Kosciusko County, the other is located in Warsaw. The Syracuse Nutrition Center is located in the Scout Cabin at Crosson Park. The REAL Services Van, which is used by the Syracuse Group, picks up persons over the age of 60 who wish to attend the events and meals but who are physically disabled or have no transportation. The van travels around the MilfordSyracuse area picking up those who have made reservations. What is the nutrition program? It’s a program for persons over 60 and is funded by the Indiana State Commission on Aging and the Aged through Title VII of the Older Americans Act. The program is serve persons on a daily basis and provide a low cost, hot nutritionally balanced noon meal. There are opportunities for recreation and social activities available to the participants. The meal center is open from 10:30 a m. until 2:30 p.m. with a site director employed to manage the service. Reservations are needed so the correct number of meals can be ordered by the caterer from South Bend. Besides Syracuse and Warsaw, other sites are located in Saint Joseph, Elkhart, LaPorte and iMarshall counties. There are entertainment and information programs geared to the interest of the older adult, along with crafts and games. Tour travel to different areas of interest plus suppers and contests are also scheduled. The program strives to promote better health among this older segment of the population through improving the nutrition and the pleasure that is derived through the social activities which are offered. The nutrition program, besides promoting better health among the older adults, offers them the opportunity to maintain their self-respect and live out their remaining years in dignity. The program has three classifications; a good meal for those who are unable to afford or cook a meal; offers a balanced

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NEW DIRECTOR OF REAL SERVICES — Niomi McFarland, Syracuse, is the new director of the REAL Services, in Syracuse. She took over the position on May 1. I ’

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meal; and works as a social center

Every effort, including outreach, is made to reach those bolder adults with limited incomes, REAL Services sites are open to any older adult who desires to participate. More important than the meal served in many cases is the socialization which takes place at the site. The Older Americans Act forbids any specific charge for the meals be established. REAL Services, in an effort to comply . with the law and operate in the true spirit of the intent, welcomes any voluntary contribution that any participant might make. The money contributed by participants in the program is used directly in the program to expand the service by providing more meals. The United W’ay is also a part of the services, money wise. Activities During the week there are activities such as a Bible Study, a game day, arts and crafts day and a day where the participants show the group something new' or tell the group of a new game, craft, etc . In the summer, picnics afe being planned along with attending plays in local theaters, a Senior Citizens Queen contest and a supper. Also there is information offered to keep them informed of community affairs such as tax information, energy situations, federal funding available to them, what's happening in Syracuse. They are also encouraged to become active in a community activities. Those attending are not encouraged to attend every day. There are some who do go everyday and then there are the ones who participate in the services once a week.

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PROGRAM AT NUTRITION CENTER — Norma Roose. North Webster, is a representative of the extension foods program, from the cooperative extension, Purdue University, West Lafayette. She comes to the nutrition site in Syracuse once a month to present nutrition information to the elderly people who attend. Mrs. Roose also goes into the homes of elderly people and teaches them to cook a well balanced meal, what foods to eat and assists in any other way she may help in the home economics area.

The meals are free, but are not charity. Donations are accepted but not required. Meals are served around 11:45 every day. Currently the meals are catered through a South Bend Company but plans are underway to have someone in the county provide the food, according to County Coordinator. Sandra Frush. Facts and Figures The United States Department of Agriculture also reimburses the program slightly over 38 cents for each meal served along with the funding by the commission on the aging and aged. Meal sites are generally open three to four hours each day, including the noon hour. An older adult is employed part-time as a site director to manage the service. Volunteers are depended upon in the day to day operation of the sites and are encouraged to participate in the program. By supporting three Meals on Wheels programs to serve the homebound older adults, and with 33 congregate sites in the five counties, the program is currently serving an average of 1,500 meals per day. Plans are now underway to increase that number even more. Meals are planned on six-week cycles under the supervision of a registered dietician to ensure that each meal provided contains a minimum of one-third the daily nutritional requirements for older adults. The nutrition program is currently engaged in a program designed to provide 2,500 older adults with freeze-dried food packets to be used in the event of some emergency. Booklets with tips on winter survival are included with the packets. New Director Mrs. John (Niomi) McFarland, 128 West Main Street, Syracuse is the new site director at Syracuse. She moved here from South Bend in September and took over the position May 1. Her duties as

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administrator of the site include housekeeping, programs, activities, games and study groups. She is also in charge of the public relations. Mrs. McFarland has worked in the past with services in South Bend with programs for Older Americans and exercises and discussion group in the United Way of Saint Joseph County. Coordinator for the county, Sandra Frush, stated that Mrs. McFarland has given the people an opportunity to talk and visit. She keeps a “good, happy, cheerful atmosphere through the love, care and concern.” Mrs. McFarland and her husband, John have eight children: Mrs. Mark (Beth) McGinnis, South Bend. Carol McFarland, Iowa; Susan, a senior at Taylor University; Jeff and John, juniors at Taylor; Christian, a junior at W’awasee High School; Peter a sixth grader at Syracuse Junior High School and Jill, fourth grader at Syracuse Elementary. WHS students in accident Jhursday p.m. Syracuse Police received a report of an accident one half mile west of Syracuse on the Syracuse-Milford Road. The accident was at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, May 10. Reporting the accident were the drivers of the vehicles, Julie A. Garza, 19. P. O. Box 544 Milford and Tom J. Brembeck, 18, r 1 Milford. The two came to the Syracuse police department to report the accident. Both are Wawasee High School seniors. Damage sustained to Garza’s 1975 Ford was estimated at $250 to the left rear quarter panel. Brembeck’s 1979 Ford Van received SSO damage.

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From the Syracuse police blotter

The following information was taken from the Syracuse police log: May X 2:14 a m. — Blue late model truck on West Carroll Street, believe throwing fire crackers 9:38 am - A subject requested information reference Noble County Prosecutors name, officer advised her to call him this morning, no answer, caller doesn’t know his name 11:50 am. - Man reference police check on cars no rush 12:32 p.m. - Subject reference is it illegal to have a scanner in a boat 9 Officer advised affirmative, unless the police or conservation officers authorized it 12:39 p.m. — Subject on station for information what county is 44A advised LaGrange 5:13 p.m. - Cleaning lady at clerk’s office requested advised street department head of a water leak in the trustee s office No contact, requested officer try on frequency four 6:08 p.m. - Lady requested assistance in locating two boys, age six missing for three hours.

Spring exhibit on display at Warsaw

The first prize paintings, drawings and photographs from the 22nd Annual Lakeland Art Association Spring Exhibit will be on display at Kimm’s Paint Store, east Center Street, Warsaw, during the month of May. The best of show is a pencil drawing entitled “Tortoise" by Karen Camden Welsh. It was awarded the “JO. Zimmer Award” and a cash prize. Zimmer USA annually generously donates this prize in memory of their founder. It is unusual for this award to go to a drawing rather than a painting. At the award ceremony the judges remarked they were taken by the imagination and strength of presentation. Lee Echert’s “Hill in the Swamp” won the Melba Dawn Strayer Award. This award is presented eacn year by the Strayer Insurance Agency in memory of their founder s wife, an accomplished water color artist. This award goes to the best watercolor painter of the competition. “Invitation” by Beverly Andrews and “Spring Blue Mood” by Anita Hoehne won top awards for oil paintings. Wilmer Bartel won the top award for photography with his 30x40 inch color print of an old Canadian lumber wagon entitled “Memories.” This award was donated by the DaLite Screen Company. The ink pen drawing “The Family Car,” by Joan Hosteller won the student art division exhibit ~ Other awards were: “Coal Power.” a photographic conServing our country Air Force enlistees can now select assignments to certain overseas countries before enlistment, according to Indiana Recruiting Commander Major Robert Stampfli. Limited to 13 high demand jobs, this overseas option is the most recent expansion of the Air Force's “Base of Choice" program. Major Stampfli said that not all jobs are available in all countries. He added that the list of jobs will change continually “Initially, Air Force enlistees could select only the kind of training they would receive after basic training," the major said. Then, he continued, “Last year the Air Force created the base of choice program. Here, Air Force enlistees could select certain jobs at certain bases." Beginning in May, the expanded “Base of Choice” program will include jobs like law enforcement,- aircraft mechanic, administrative specialist and others in Germany, United Kingdom, Japan, Spain and others, according to Stampfli. Major Stampfli concluded that interested applicants should start processing soon to insure the widest possible selection. JESSE TAAPKEN Marine Private Jesse C. Taapken, Jr., son of Carol J. Taapken, r 1 Milford, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego, Calif. A 1978 graduate of Fairfield Junior Senior High School, Goshen, he joined the Marine Corps in January 1979.

said they were going wading Officer clear, fire chief advised call out fire department 6:28 p.m. - Lady calling for mother of one of the boys to advise they're home 10:21 p.m — Man complained of a vehicle speeding near Smokey’s Bait May 9 1:38 a m. — Lady requested one of our units check to see if a white Dodge truck is parked at Main Channel Marina 8 a m. — Subject on station reference tap on line, officer advised have him go to UTC then to sheriff's office 11:24a.m. — Woman calling for complaint at residence on Pearl Street, reference harassing 12:56 p m — Lady how to contact board of labor 9 Gave several suggestions. Clear 5:26 p.m - Anonymous complaint of drinking and reckless driving in city park lot 8:29 p.m - Woman complained of a man threatening to shoot them if they didn't leave the city park May 10 12:28 a m. - Woman advised

version in black and white by Joan Costello; "Angel Wings," a color photographic print by Mary Eloise Smith; "Amish Couple,” by Virginia Ann Krol; an untitled pencil still life by Sallie Ringler; “Over the Hill," an oil painting by Virginia Ann Krol; an oil painting. “Corn Planter," by J R. Ashley, Phillip Holliday’s oil painting "Alley Landscape;" and a color photograph. "October Blue and Gold," by Julian Criggs. Third prize awards went to: Michael Yazel, a pencil and charcoal drawing, an enamel. “The Lord;" Gregg Wells, an acrylic painting, “North Looking South," Peg Clemens; Mike Bumbaugh, an oil “Barn on 160;" Lyle Hewitt, a photography “Butterfly." Honorable mention awards for the minature class went to Ellanara Yazel, "Old Town Landscape;" and to Howard Kiser. “The Old Barn. " ISU Indiana State University, Terre Haute, held its commencement ceremonies on May 13, at 2 p.m., in the Hulman Civic UniversityCenter. Students receiving their degrees from the Kosciusko area were Mark Herman Borgmeier. Claypool, bachelor of science mechanical technology; Kathee Jo Schilling, r 2 Claypool, bachelor of science elementaryeducation. Sherri Ann Rader, P. O. Box 125, Leesburg, bachelor of fine arts. Other students in the area are, Wayne Michael Roberts, r 1 Pierceton, bachelor in criminology; Richard Alan Kitson, 418 Parkway Drive. Syracuse, bachelor of science in aviation administration; Rhonda Sue Cauffman, 930 N, Center Street, Warsaw, bachelor of science in interior design and housing; Diane Lynn Savage, 601 Pam Street, Warsaw, bachelor of science in general industrial supervision; Jacquelyne M. Little, 3102 William Drive, Winona Lake, master of science in secondary education. LEESBURG YOUTH SUFFERS INJURY Dan Godfrey, 15, r 1 Leesburg, received a laceration on the right leg while playing baseball at Rogers Park. He was taken to Goshen Hospital in the Goshen ambulance at 5:12 Thursday, May 10, treated and released from the hospital.

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believe woman was hit by a car on John St. 3:03 a m. - Woman advised dogs are going wild, believes someone is prowling around 10:09 a m. — Man reports bird with a three-way hook in it 3:33 p.m. — Lady complained of motorcycles racing on South Harrison 10:17 p.m. — Lady reported small kitten up a tree requested assistance 10:24 p.m - Two subjects on station arguing and shoving each other, male and female, reference property damage that just happened; May 11 12:21 a m. — Man advised his foster son has been drinking and he does not want him at the house 6:12 a m. — Women wanted to know if we picked up herliusband advised negative, clear 1:19 p.m - reported tree across South County Line Road, blocking tlie road 1:37 p m. — Subject requested how to get a gun permit Advised call Kosciusko County 9:46 p m — Cattle out on CR 33 one quarter mile north of US 6 11:57 p m — Man advised he had a flat tire, left auto setting in Beer’s Realty parking lot Will pick up in a m. May 12 3:12 a m — Woman advised she needs an officer at Papakeechie Lake, advised her to call the county She advised she would 3:50 a m — Party calk'd in reference a family fight at residence on Korh Road at Papakeechie Lake. County has no one. gave to state, they are calling one out 8:20 a m. - Subject reported accident, hit-skip in front of Reid's Auto parts 10:45 a m. - Lady on station requested to know w here there is a auction, advised on Fourth Street 1:53 p m - Lady reported high

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water in the 300 block on Boston Street 5:43 p.m. - Women reported two poles dividing North Lake from city park lot have been knocked down again by fourwheelers May 13 9:14 a m - Man requested officer meet him at his home, no rush 12:06 pm - Man for conservation officer to meet him reference boat going through the bridge at a high rate of speed, now in the back where can’t get out easily 3:29 pm. - Subject reported lost or stolen boat, try conservationofficer 5:04 p.m. — Three subjects on station requested information, advised call town hall Monday 8:22 p.m — Subject advised accident, unknown if propertydamage or injury in front of Frog Tavern 8:35 pm — Subject reported stalled car on SR 15 between 850 N and9ooN May 14 6 a.m. — Man on station asked if there was a doctor on call in town this a m Advised would be* best to go to hospital 8:23.a m — Woman on South Huntington St., on station for help to get her garage door open 9:42 a m Woman advised an Ag Best driver hit the fire hydrant down by Ag Best requested contact water department 9:57 am. - Subject on CB reported reckless driver coming north on SR 13 tjrown pick-up Van almost caused an accident at the curve, no plate available 11:18 a m - Woman reported lost gold wedding ring / 11:37 a m. - CB’er reported accident on SR 13. one half mile south of 1000 N, truck jack-knifed, car in road way 3:01 pm. - Subject requested, location of Bay Shore drive, advised.