The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 June 1979 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., June2o, 1979

Community Corner

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By MIKE lIENNEN “Becoming self-sufficient in today's society.'' That has been the goal of Mrs Helen Murchie for the students in the special education program she helped set up in the lakeland school system nearly 12 years ago. Mrs. Murchie. who has turned in her letter of resignation to the Lakeland school board, is sad in leaving the program she has solidly planted, but with a contagious smile and a genuine love, for children, especially those with special needs, she comments on the rationale behind the program and the unique characteristics that define this group of people. In workingwith the students in her junior high special education class, Mts. Murchie states that. “One of the greatest surprises 1 have discovered is that many of these boys and girls are handicapped more during their years in school than they' are at any other time in their lives. Success in school requires the skills that these students find most difficult to achieve. If a child, for one reason or another, has not been successful in developing, the basic school t<x>l subjects — reading, spelling, writing and arithmetic — in his early school years, he is going to be greatly handicapped in all classes that require these skills,” continued Mrs. Murchie. . She added that “if the child cannot read the textbook dr the written test covering the material in the textbook, he is certainly going to fail the test and receive a failing grade for the course. - ’ Failure is a word Mrs. Murchie would like to see eliminated and feels very strongly that if there were not special education classes like the ones available in the Lakeland school system that these children . would probably never have the chance to succeed at all. She believes in separate classes for these students in order to develop confidence in themselves. She states, “1 believe the greatest benefits gained by the students in such a class were the motivation to

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succeed and the feeling of being able to succeed, which they could have never experienced in classrooms where they did nothing but fail; and consequently learned to expect to fail " Mrs. Murchie stated that she saw many students develop good strong positive attitudes and personalities through their associations with other class members and that by placing these students in an atmosphere in which they can meet with success, she believes that “we are providing tor them much happier school experiences As her students make discoveries when they learn. Mrs. Murchie has made some discoveries of her own regarding what ticks inside each of these students. Are they any different than the rest of us? Mrs. Murchie doesn’t think so. “Most of them truly enjoy any learning activity when they can experience a feeling of success and achievement. Each student wants to get his turn to perform even though the learning task is difficult for him.’’ Like the rest of us. they learn quicker through their mistakes, but they continue to try. And in the process of trying they begin to learn and when they learn they, develop individual talents. Mrs. Murchie notes. “Most of these students have a talent or a capability that will enable them to find a place in the future world of work" She credits parents of these children for taking time and teaching them things thaiT will greatly benefit them for the future. “By watching their fathers and grandfathers, many of the boys have already picked up skills and knowledge that will help them find work,’’ she added. "My greatest goals in teaching these students,” stated Mrs. Murchie, “has been to develop in them the skills that they will need most to function in their daily lives, enough reading skills that they will be able to read important directional signs, follow road maps, and to be able to enjoy their local newspapers; enough arithmetic so tha| they

.will be able to count and handle money correctly, read time schedules and compute simple everyday arit hmet ic problems When her students can get beyond these basic skills, Mrs Murchie attempts to broaden their horizons. The students have acquired an “appreciation of handcrafts, knowing this skill can be used for a hobby or to beautify their homes,” and are learning that the world is made up of various countries with differing peoples. Repetition, “hands-on " method and variety are the key elements in the teaching process. “Each student is called upon to function repeatedly so that he does not get lost or distracted as he might do in a large classroom,” states Mrs. Murchie. The “hands-on” method is in reality doing something as it is actually done, as in using a cash register and counting out the proper change. And variety has already been mentioned in regard to the expanding of the student s skills. Mrs. Murchie expressed her appreciation to the “many people in the Lakeland School Community, the Lakeland board members and specifically Don H Arnold, Lakeland Community School Corp, superintendent, for the support given to make the program successful.” She adds,“Since the time has come for me to resign as the teacher of our Lakeland Junior High Special Education class, 1 can truly say, thank you God for giving me 12 wonderful years to serve in our community's efforts to build a good educational program for the many boys and girls who have special needs. ” Julie Byland, Steven Bullers plan wedding Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Byland, r 4 Syracuse, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Julie, to Steven Bullers, son of Mrs. Esta Bullers and Robert W. Bullers of Warsaw. The bride-elect is a 1977 graduate of Wawasee High School and is employed at Starcraft Co. Her fiance is a 1976 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and is a Third Class Petty Officer in the United States Navy, stationed at Norfolk, Va. A September 8 wedding is planned in the Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church.

Connie Smith to head Bethel Women's Fellowship

The Women’s Fellowship of the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Milford held its meeting on June 14 in the church social room The election of officers for the coming year was held. Officers are: Connie Smit h — president Doris Wolferman — vice president Bertha Money heffer secretary Betty Smith — treasurer Members at large for the coming year will be Mrs. Sorensen. Lois Reuter and Lana Robison The emergency committee for the coming year will be Evadean Overholser. Maryann Dowty and Phyllis Sorensen The business was conducted by Nancy Snider. outgoing president, after her devotions on “If Christ Came To Your House.” The group decided to have the lunch at the coming sale for Arthur Gilbert on July 7 The fellowship also voted to pay for new carpeting in the crib and creeper room at the church The annual trip by the group

REAL menu

June 21-27 THURSDAY - V 8 juice, pepper steak with gravy, cheese whipped potatoes, peas, plums, whole bread, margarine, milk, tea and coffee FRIDAY Grapefruit juice, fish wedge with tartar sauce, pickled beets, baked potatoes With margarine, pears, rye bread, margarine, milk, tea and coffee 1 MONDAY Orange grapefruit juice, homemade bed, stew with potatoes and vegetables, tossed salad with dressing, cherry cheesecake, rye bread, margarine, milk, tea and coffee TUESDAY Apple juice, ham and navy beans, cole slaw:.

LOUISA’S LETTER

Dear Louisa: A friend and I have been having an argument and we would like to know what you think about it. I give all my charity money to organized agencies and feel that 1 have no more responsibility for the poor as they know those who need help better than 1 do. My friend does not give to organizations but she personally helps families and young people. Who do you think is doing the most for humanity? D.S.-Mich. Answer: 1 think that we would be in a very bad way if no one supported our organized charity work for, as you say, these organizations have the means of finding out the needy much easier than the average person Lakeland Local Mr and Mrs Harvey Speicher of Millord visited their daughter. Margaret at Newcastle on Monday Mr and Mrs Maurice Kline ot Sebring. Fla., were Wednesday afternoon guests of his mother, Mrs Hazel Kline, at Milford Mrs. Roy Rogers of Millersburg was a Monday caller in the Milford home of Mrs. Hazel Kline.

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FASHION STUDIES — Kimberly Ann Bachelder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bachelder. Syracuse, has been accepted by Bauder Fashion College for the fashion merchandising program beginning in September.

Miss Bachelder will be studying fashion merchandising and plans a career in that field upon her graduation.

will be taken on July 12. visiting Connor Prairie at Noblesville and the Eli Lilly Center in Indianapolis. Visitors can accompany members on the trip and reservations are to be in by July 1. to Bertha Moneyheffer. Pat Reuter or Missy Sorensen or on the sign-up sheet in the church lobby The bus will leave from the church at 7:30 a,un and return to that location about 9:30 p m Women of the church are asked to send a kit composed of two twin size sheets, one white pillowcase. one pillow and one washable blanket or coverlet to Women’s Camp in September Some children who come to camj are not able* to supply their bedding and the kits would be available then at camp for them to use. The retiring officers and the new officers will hold a planning session for the coming year at the church on Monday. Aug 6. Hostesses for the meeting were Polly Chupp and Berniece Dwyer Seventeen members and two girls were present

pineapple, bread, margarine, milk, tea and coffee WEDNESDAY - Grapefruit juice, chicken pattie. augratin potatoes, tri bean salad, fruit cocktail, twist roll, margarine, milk, tea and coffee Volunteers are needed by MS The Northern Indiana Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is in need of volunteers for the 1979 fall Read-A-Thon program for Kosciusk® county Anyone interested in the MS Read-A-Thon program should contact the Northern Indiana Chapter at 226 West Wallace. Fort Wavne, Ind. 46804.

does. A great deal of the money they spend would never be used for aid if the people who give it had to do personal work. On the other hand, the man or woman who takes the time to hunt out the needy and give them personal cheer as welt as financial help is gaining and giving something that the indirect giver doesn’t get. So 1 can say that both personal giving and donations to charitable organizations serve a need in the community and are praise-worthy. A person who contributes to good causes, should not feel, ever, that he has no responsibility for needy cases that are around his doorstep or come to his attention. Louisa. Address letters: Louisa. Box 532.Orangeburg, S.C. 29115

Angela, Luis Hernandez re-married on June 14

Angela (Jessop) Hernandez and Luis Gamal Hernandez were re married on Thursday evening. June 14. in the First Brethren Church. Milford, by Rev. Jeff Carroll, on their second anBridge winners named at Tippy The Lake Tippecanoe CountryClub ladies bridge met on Wednesday. June 13. Hostesses for the group w-ere Mrs. Charles Ker. Mrs. George Bowser and Mrs. Dale Brown. Winners for the day were Mrs. Lloyd Slagle. Mrs. Carl Freese. Mrs. Leon Summy. Mrs. David Stalnaker and Mrs. Daniel Sherman. Other winners were Mrs. Arthur De Wispelaere, Mrs. Carlyle Pickering. Mrs. Charles Suntheimer and Mrs. James Guyton. Stamps Wanted U.S. & Foreign Stamp Collections And Accumulations High Prices Paid Fair And Honest Evaluation Send Stomps Or Inventory Or Our Consideration On extensive collections we will be glad to arrange an appointment to view them at your home or office. We Also Buy Coins Coll 219-356-6273 Or Write* Terry's Hobbies Huntington Plaza Huntington, Ind. 46750

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NEW OFFICERS — The Indiana Extension Homemakers Association installed their new officers during the IEH.Vs annual business meeting at Purdue University. The new officers from the left to right are. Doris Stevenson, vice president. Brookston: Margaret Boilanger, president. Shelbyville: Donna Hively. treasurer, Pierceton: Joy LeCount, president-elect. Wawaka: and Betty Rogers, secretary. Pendleton.

Ice cream social set for June 27 at Saint Andrew's An old fashioned ice cream social will be held in the Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse, on Wednesday.- June 27 between 4 and 8 pm The event will be sponsored bymembers of the chancel choir and all proceeds will go to the church organ fund The organ is less than one year 01d... Choir director Chris Koher said the choir members wanted to sponsor an event to help pay for the instrument Tickets are available from choir members and at the door. For a donation those attending will receive a piece of homemade pie or cake with ice cream, made by an Amish concern, in Millersburg. There will be at least two flavors with each serving. The ice cream social will be served both in the fellowship hall and on the parking lot next to the hall Band music will be provided. The committee for the event is Kate Connell. Vera Kitson. Gloria Frew. Jim Hughes. Charmaine Egolf, Chris Cloffelter, Jan Keim. Jean Koher and David Robinson OES in final session until September 12 Syracuse Chapter 282, Order of* the Eastern Star, held a final meeting June 13, before the summer adjournment. The station of Adah was honored during the evening. A special tribute was given to fathers, presented by WorthyMatron Priscella Rhode, in honor of Father’s Day. Mr. and Mrs. David W. Robinson were taken into the order by affiliation. At a called meeting. May 23, Mrs. Randy Rinker and Mrs. Arnold Hall were initiated into the order. The next stated meeting will be September 12.

mversary. Mrs. Hernandez’s immediate family was present for the ceremony. They went out for dinner afterwards. The couple had married in Columbia two years earlier in a civil ceremony and wanted to remarrv in the church.

i v W ■ I B 1 i v U l aL/ KWxHHHHMHHB. ■■■ 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY — Clayton and Iness Mock. 712 North Huntington. Syracuse, will tn- honored at a family dinner on Sunday, June 24, at 12 p.m.. and then with an open house from 2:30 to.» p.m.. in the fellowship hall of the Church of the Brethren in Syracuse, marking their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on June IX. 1929. by Rev. Lewis Hyde, then pastor of the Chippewa \ hurch of the Brethren. Mondovi. Wise. The celebration is being hosted by their children. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mock. Middlebury: grandson. Neal Mock and wife Susan and great-grandson. Nathan, of North Manchester: and granddaughter. Anita Mock, from Juniata College, Huntington. Pa. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the church. No gifts

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