The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 August 1979 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., August 8.1979

tuiiii KU • nM/nr rw w fl j 7 Hit. 1 uwfv HLy* i fl|fl AT KIWANIS CLUB OF MILFORD MEETING — Appearing at the Friday morning breakfastmeeting of the Kiwanis Club of Milford were, from left, pastor Harry Ora, Neal Cory, acting president Donn Kesler, Chris Koher and Lt. Governor of the Land of Lakes Division Sherman Bryant.

Dennis Cory tells Milford Kiwanis about the blind

The subject’of the blind, with its many attending problems, got a thorough airing' before the Kiwanis Club of Milford at its breakfast-meeting at the Milford fire station Friday morning. Speaker at the meeting was Dennis Cory, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cory of r 1 Milford, who has been working with blind people in the city of Marburg (pop. 50.000), Germany, for a number of years Cory? a 1962 graduate of Milford High School, went to Marburg when he was a junior at Manchester College and became interested in blind people “almost by accident,” as he puts it. He and his wife. Pamela, a native of West Milton, ()hio, met in Germany when they were both language students: Mrs. Cory studied in Berlin at the time Dennis was a student in Marburg. They have been working with the Institute of Education for the Blind. Cory is remembered as an exceptionally bright student in his high school days. He went on Tailgate taken from truck of Syracuse man David L. Heckman, r 4 Syracuse, had the tailgate taken from his 1978 Chevrolet pick-up truck. The vehicle was parked at the -Cinema Theater. Concord Mall, Elkhart, Thursday evening, Aug. 2. Heckman parked his truck at 9:30 p.m. and when he returned at 11:30 p.m. he discovered the missing tailgate. The tailgate was a shamrock green color and had a large dent from a ball hitch, according to the information received by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s officers. The tail gate was valued at $l5O. BICYCLE STOLEN Reece Small, r 1 box 283-C Syracuse, at the Burger Dairy Store, reported the theft of a white Free-Spirit bicycle taken from the store between 9-10 a.m.. on Friday, August 3. Value was estimated at SIOO.

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to graduate with a bachelor's degree at Manchester College in 1966, then studied at Rice University at Houston, Texas. He has a master’s degree from Western Michigan University at Kalamazoo in blind rehabilitation. He and Mrs, Cory have been attending a convention of the American Association of Workers for the Blind in Oklahoma which occasioned their visit at Milfdrd. Establish IRIS Cory told Milford Kiwanians about the many problems of the blind, citing mobility as the most pressing. He spoke of the use of Braille where reading is done by raised dots, and of talking b<x>ks. and of the more recent development of a sensor mechanism that attaches to a blind person s spectacles to aid him in detecting objects — “much like a bat uses to detect items that confront him," he noted. He said elementary schools in all 10 German states have schools for the blind.

' r • a\T| ’ |JM| Bfe ■ jt 3 i M li' GUARDS HAVE PARTY — The Waubee Security guards honored Noble Fisher with a surprise birthday party recently. The party started at the guard office of Heartland Homes Corp., Etna Green, when Fisher arrived about 12:40 a.m. Ice cream and cake were served and Fisher was presented with an electric wall clock for his office. Shown in the photo, from left, are Ptl. Robert Norris, HHC; Ptl. Francis Clements, J and M Gravel patrolman; Lt. Wilford Teel, supervisor of guards at HHC; Chief Noble Fisher and Ptl. John Mason, J and M. Also present but not pictured was Ptl. Betty C. Brainard. HHC.

To restrict parking on Rd. 6, Nappanee

Parking will be restricted on US 6 in the town of Nappanee within one to two weeks, as announced by the highway commission. No Parking Anytime signs will be placed on the south side of US 6 from Summit Street to a point 300 feet east of Jackson Street, a distance of approximately 600 feet. The restriction came from a request of the Nappanee Board of Works and Safety on behalf of

He said one can read from 150 to 200 words per minute with Braille, and he cited the use of a long cane as a detector device, that’s use has been developed since World War 11. Mr. and Mrs. Cory have founded IRIS (Institute for Rehabilitation for the Intregation of Sight Impaired). They are in the process of developing a comprehensive program for the aid and assistance of blind persons. Donn Kesler, acting Kiwanis president in the absence of president Fred Powell who is ill, thanked Dennis Cory for his appearance before the Milford club. Other guests include the following Kiwanis members: Lt. Governor of the Land of Lakes Division Sherman Bryant, Chris Koher, Jon Roberts, Ervin Scoville, and Don Martin of the Lakeland Kiwanis Club; John McFarland of the Wawasee Kiwanis Club; Tom Mertow of the Goshen Club; Harry Orn, paston»of Portland, Oregon; Neal Cory and Arch Baumgartner.

Nappanee Chief of Police Thomas L. Rohr. The concern lies with the traffic movement at Jackson Street. When a vehicle is turning westbound, through movement is stopped and traffic is backed-up. Traffic engineers from the Fort Wayne district conducted a study of Jackson Street and concluded traffic would move smoother if parking were restricted on the south side of US 6 from Summit to 300 feet east of Jackson Street.

OK — < Continued from page 1) Chibs—Organizations C-O 1978-79 19794 M Art activities $212 $250 Cheerblock sponsor |O6 125 Cheerleader sponsor 318 375 Freshman cheerleader sp 212 250 Girls sports club 212 250 National Honor Society iok iso Future Farmers 212 25b Future Homemakers 212 250 DECCA 212 250 Health Careers Club 106 125 Future Teachers 212 250 Swim Club EP EP Drama Club 106 150 Directors—Sponsors Dir-Spon ISM-79 1979-80 Band director $650 $1.200. Choral director 5:11 750 Strings director 531 750 AV director 637 otto Guidance director 318 375 Guidance counselor 255 .too-Debate-speech director «so t.oho Play director < each play > 318 450 Asst play director <ep > 212 250 Yearbook sponsor 425 500 Newspaper sponsor 212 250 Concessions super 488 575 Class sponsors i total individual amounts received depending on responsibilities 1.275 1 500 Corporation music festival 170 zoo Headteacher 425 500 Pool director 425 500 Intra mural director EP EP Asst IM EP EP Equip maint. 212 250 Junior High Activities Activity 1978-79 1979-78 Basketball. Bth boys $595 S7OO Basketball. 7th boys 531 650 Basketball. 6th boys 318 375 Basketball. 7 8 girls 318 60<> Football. 7-8 boys 595 700 Asst football 531 625 Wrestling. 7-8 twiys 297 350 Track. 7-8 boys 382 450 Track, 7-8 girls 255 400 Track. 6th boys 212 250 Volleyball. 7-Bgirls 212 250 Intramural. 6-7-8 EP EP Cheerleaders block 340 400 Band, chorus 318 375 Art activities 106 125 Student council sp. 63 75 Concessions super 106 125 Equip Maint 212 250 Elementary Activities Activity 1978-79 1979-80 Art activities $lO6 $125 Chorus 63 75 Intramurals <4th-sth) EP EP EP is extended program — extra duty pay is $4.25 per hour Extra pay for academic program development for the Lakeland Community, School Corporation is $6 per hour All programs are subject to approval of the board Other Business In other business before the board Friday the resignation of Maxine Robinson, guidance counselor was accepted. The following were recommended and accepted for teaching posts in the school corporation for the coming school year: Ridhard Knapp, first year teacher, as a math teacher at Syracuse Junior High School. Marilyn Curtis, as a guidance counselor at W’awasee High School. Mrs. Curtis is moving to the area from Ohio. Kimberly Conrad. Syracuse, as a third grade teacher at Syracuse. She has two years experience. James Zielasko for art at Milford Elementary and Junior High Schools. Carol • Landrigan. as a ■ first grade teacher at Milford. Webster mon held at jail John R. Neal, 21. r 1 North Webster, was arrested for public intoxication, battery and

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criminal mischief Saturday, at 8:30 p.m. A felony charge of battery was expected to be filed against him. He is being held in jail without bond. > Neal allegedly struck Everett W. Smith, r 1 North Webster, while at the Smith home on CR 92 5 E Smith was transported by North Webster EMS to Goshen Hospital after complaining of a sharp pain in his chest. He had bruises on his face and under the left eye He was treated and released from the hospital. Smith reported to police that Neal came to his home requesting jumper cables and when he told Neal he didn’t have any, Neal reportedly became angry and went back to his car. A vehicle turned onto the county road and Neal attempted to stop it. The other vehicle backed up with Neal on the back, but speeded up enough that he fell off. Neal then went back to the Smith home and used the phone. After Neal used the telephone. Smith asked him to give it back but he refused. Then Smith requested Neal leave and was again refused. Neal struck Smith on the left side of the head and then left the residence. Milford Lions seek to double club membership “Every member of our (Lions) club should bring a new member during the coming year.” This is the way Milford Lions Club' president Gervis Schafer challenged the 30-odd members of his club to double their membership. His goal, he said, is to get half of those new members during October, the regular Lions membership month. He wants every member to be a Key Member during the coming year. He named a blue chip membership committee as follows: Jack Mahr, chairman, Robert Brooks, W. J. Zehr, T. A. Miller, Richard Smith, D. G. Seely, Bruce McClintic and Doral McFarren. Another committee was named to seek out a possible site for a new Lions Club and Community Building. The committee is as follows. Bill Stath, chairman. Dean Cousins, Robert Brooks, Robert Cline, Jack Mahr and Glen Shields. Consignment Sale Lion Dean Cousins explained the Consignment Sale the club is sponsoring Saturday, Sept. 8. Advertisements are being published this week and next seeking consignment merchandise for the sale. Auctioneers donating their time will be Lee Beer and Everett Rookstool. Lion Cousins named clerk and concession committees to function the day of the sale. Guests of the Monday night meeting were five members of the Clay Township Lions Club: zone chairman Bill Blankenship, Tom Kinner, Armond Thomas, D. E. Flick and Leroy Purk.

3 B jJSNKKQI 3 BLACKTOP NORTH SHORE DRIVE — The blacktop crew of Phend & Brown Construction Co. of Milford on Monday completed the quarter mile strip between the Syracuse city park and what is known as Smoker’s Channel, the city limits line. The job was part of a $44,550 contract the town has with the Milford firm, including work on a number of the town’s city streets.

North Webster woman attempts to stab officer

Bond was set at $2,000 and Charles Ann Tuncil O’Dell. 29. North Webster, has been charged with resisting law enforcement, criminal recklessness and tresspass. She was booked at the Kpsciusko County Jail. She allegedly attempted to use a butcher knife to stab Kosciusko County Deputy Gerry Moser The alleged stabbing attempt was made about' 3:15 a m. on August 1 at B. J.s Tavern. North Webster. The North Webster Police Department received a call from a women at 2:49 am., who said she received a call from O’Dell O’Dell reportedly told the woman that the establishment was on fire and that John Evans, owner of the business, should go to the tavern. The sheriff’s department was called for assistance after Evans and Richmond checked the building and then went out to the police station. .Moser and Gallmeier went to the North Webster Police Department and were advised that inside B.J.’s O’Dell was waiting with some’ keys that belonged to Evans. O’Dell was then asked to leave the property by Moser, Gallmeier and Richmond at the request of Evans and to return the keys. She replied that she was staying and wanted to know what Moser would do if she stayed. He replied that she could be placed under arrest for trespassing. O’Dell reportedly stated that no one was taking her to jail and then went back into the kitchen area and came back with three butcher knives. Moser talked to her for about 45 minutes in an attempt to have her put the knives down. She went back into the pool room where the officer was and told him she was going to kill him. The North Webster woman came within two feet of the officer and swung the knife and struck it in a pool .table beside him. She continued swinging the knife, forcing Moser

to move or be struck by the blade. Evans told the police he would talk to O'Dell and the other officers went to the North Webster Police Department. Calls were then made to Fellows and Rovenstine for assistance. The North Webster woman requested to talk alone to Evans He thought he could talk her into coming out of the building. O'Dell later said she wanted to talk to Moser in the middle of the road. Moser told her that she would have to go to Warsaw for attempting to stab him with knives. She reportedly attempted to run but was. stopped by Gallmeier and Richmond O'Dell was then handcuffed and taken to the county jail. PATRICIA MILLER FREE ON BOND Patricia Ann Miller, 30. r 3 Syracuse, was released on SSOO bond following her arrest on a county court warrant for check deception, Saturday. Aug. 4

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Wards — (Continued from page 1 > The town board is expected to take action on this proposal at the opening of its meeting next Monday since parties must nominate candidates for the town trustee posts by ward Current wards are divided as follows : Ward I — Campbell's Market east and north to the Syracuse Road Ward II — West of Main and north of Emetine Ward 111 West of Main and south of Emeline. Is your kid a TV addict? Read this Children of the future may not turn into TV junkies after all, if a Saint Louis inventor has his way The inventor, a father who had had it up to here with his 11 yearold son’s TV addiction, came up with the idea of a TV plug lock. , The TV plug lock is a little plastic gizmo that locks into a TV plug — or any plug for that matter. You must put the prongs in the lock, turn the key. pocket the key and presto — no one can watch until mommy or daddy say so.