The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 September 1979 — Page 11
United Way serves Northern Communities
Do any of the services of the 21 mpmber agencies of the Kosciusko County United Way reach into the northern part of Kosciusko County? This is a question that was recently asked when the United
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HOME HEALTH ( ARE — North Webster United Way chairman Jim Miller looks on as Home Health Care Nurse Ruth Roberts helps patient Harriet Leining, Lake Wawasee, from her wheelchair. Home Health Care serves the whole county and stands ready to make calls in the Northern Community whenever ordered by the attending physician.
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Way’s Budget and Admissions Committee met to review budget requests for the 1979-1980 year. The answer is a definite yes. There are two agencies that serve only the Syracuse, Milford and North Webster area and
many agencies whose services are shared by the whole county. United Way Northern Communities Chairman Mary Geller, Northern Industry Chairman Dave Arnold. Milford Chairman Paul Reith and Jim Miller, North Webster chairman took a tour this week to see how United Way agencies serve the Northern Communities. Lakeland Youth Center The Lakfeland Youth Center provides character building activities for its more than 700 members who come from Syracuse. Milford and North Webster. Gymnastics, karate, drama, dance, special spirts programs, basketball, foot ball and wrestling are some activities offered. Area adults also benefit from an adult volleyball league and exercise classes. The budget allocation for this United Way agency will be $12,000 for 1980. Lakeland Day Care Center The purpose of this United Way Agency is to provide quality child care for children of the Syracuse, Milford and North Webster areas. Many United Way agencies serve on a county-wide basis. Home Health Care County residents receive quality home health care under the supervision of their own physician from this agency. Availability of this service allows many ailing patients to avoid longer hospital stays and ailing senior citizens to remain in their own home instead of in a nursing home. There have been 395 visits in the Syracuse, Milford and North Webster area by nurses from Home Health Care this year. Juvenile Task Force The Task Force is interested in helping solve the growing problems of the youth of Kosciusko County. Their first goal is to provide a temporary
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Office on Wheels in county this week
Congressman Floyd Fithian’s Office on Wheels will visit communities in Kosciusko, Marshall and Wabash counties next week. Fithian announced that a member of his staff will be available in the mobile office to help individuals lacing problems with the federal bureaucracy. Citizens also will be able to convey their views to Fithian’s aide on matters facing Congress. “A congressman must stay in touch with the people he represents." Fithian said, "and the mobile office is one of the best means of doing that. This service gives all citizens equal access to their congressional office, regardless of where they live." Fithian noted that the 2nd District covers more than 5.000 square miles, including 113 cities and towns in 14 counties. "The Office on Wheels enables me to bring Washington a bit closer to Indiana," he said. Next week, the Office on Wheels will make these stops in Kosciusko County. Thursday. September 13 — 8 to 8:45 am.. North Webster, Rinker’s Dept. Store; 9 to 9:45 a m , Syracuse, across from bank E. Main St.; 10 to 10:45 am., Milford, post office; 11 to 11:30 a.m., Leesburg, town hall; 12 to 12:30 p.m., Claypool; post oltice:
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shelter of separation from home required by the child’s individual circumstances as determined by the court. The Task Force is currently in the process of obtaining a building for their use. The Anthony Wayne Council No. 157 Boy Scouts Os America Many area youths are active in Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs. There are 42 scouts in North Webster, 18 in Milford and 41 in Syracuse. Cardinal Center The Cardinal Industrial Workshop and Training Center serves the mentally and physically handicapped of Kosciusko County. Individuals attending are taught the basic skills and academics for every day living. There are 18 clients from the Milford, Syracuse and North Webster area presently enrolled at Cardinal. Combined Senior Citizens The Milford and Turkey Creek Citizens Clubs are both United Way agencies. There are 30 Milford senior citizen members and 48 Turkey Creek members. Aside from offering entertainment and fellowship, these groups are devoted to helping members adjust to the problems of age. Council On Aging And Aged This United Way agency's primary purpose is to coordinate programs to meet the needs, opportunities and problems of our county’s senior citizens. The center is located in the Calvary United Methodist Church, south of Syracuse. It is licensed to care for 40 children and is open from 5:30 a m. to 6 p m.. Monday through Friday. Fees are based on family income. The Day Care Center will receive SB,OOO from the United Way. A van is currently operating county wide as transportation for senior citizens. The van operates
12:45 to 1:15 p.m.. Silver Lake, fire station; 2:55 to 3:15 p.m.. Sidney. Post Office; 3:25 to 4 p.m., Pierceton. Downtown: 4:15 to 5 p.m., Warsaw, Lakes Village Shopping Center; 5:10 to 5:30 p.m.. Winona Lake. Fire Station. Tuesday. Sept. 14 — 9 to 9:25 a m.. Burket, post office; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., Mentone, town hall; 4 to 4:30 p.m., Etna Green. Methodist Church; 4:40 to 5 p.m.. Atwood, post office. Alexandria man injured in crash on Backwater Road Jerry Daie Carson, 42, Alexandria, was injured in an accident on Backwater Road, three miles east of North Webster. on Saturday, at 6:05 p.m. He received cuts to the chin and lip and was treated at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Carson was later arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages and public intoxication by Fred Martin, a state trooper. Carson swerved his 1970 truck to miss an eastbound vehicle and went off the right side of the road. The truck struck a utility pole and went to the other side of the road and struck a tree head-on. Estimated damage to Carson’s vehicle was SI,OOO.
on different days throughout the county. It makes stops in Milford on Monday and hits the Syracuse. North Webster area on Wednesday. Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council J Girl Scouts are active* in northern Kosciusko County. Milford has 35 members. North Webster has 78 members and Syracuse has 116 girls participating in the scout program. USO. Salvation Army Small appropriations make Travelers Aid and United Service Organization United W'ay agencies. These services, if needed, would certainly be available on a county-wide basis. Calls for emergency welfare totaled 31 from the northern area, last year by the Salvation Army although most of its caseload comes from the Warsaw-Winona Lake area American Red Cross The Water Safety. First Aid and Blood Programs of the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross are all active in the Milford. Syracuse and North Webster area. Records show that of 2.291 individuals registered in Red Cross water safety and swimming programs. 1,094 came from the north community. First Aid courses are also held in the area and 440 people from the North Community participated in this service with 50 volunteers working as instructors. More than 50 residents have received help through the Fuel Crisis program administered by the Red Cross. The Blood Bank program, which provides a means of collecting blood from county residents to be held in credit until such time when other county residents need it, works for many north community people. The Blood Bank visits Milford every year and goes alternately to Syracuse and North Webster.
Silver Thimbles quilt The September 10 meeting of the Silver Thimble Club of Milford was held in the Apostlie Christian Church fellowship hall. Mrs. Glen Losee and Mrs. Ned Speicher were hostesses. Before the business meeting two childrens quilts were knotted for the October auction sale, Mrs. Arthur Haab, president opened the meeting. Mrs. Steven Beer and Mrs. Tom Speicher gave reports. “Happy Birthday" was sung for’ Mrs. Rich Stoller, Mrs. Walter Wuthrich and Mrs. Arthur Haab. Wedding anniversaries observed were those of Mrs. Rich Stoller, Mrs. Alvin Haab, Mrs. Jesse Beer, Mrs. Arthur Haab, Mrs. Steven Kaiser and Mrs. Glen Losee. The annual public auction sale will be held Saturday evening, Oct. 13, in the church hall. Mrs. Wesley Bell is a new member. For devotions the 23rd Psalm was repeated. “Take Time to be Holy” was sung in unison. Memorial Bibles were placed in the church for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weisser, Mrs. Andrew Rapp, Mrs. Ernest Krauter and Mrs. Benjamin Knochel. Taco salad, sugar cookies and coffee were served to the 21 present.
.JL & |. 1 My K? DAY CARE CENTER — The United Way in Number One with children at the lakeland Day Care Center. North Communities Chairman Mary Geller and Northern Industry Chairman Dave Arnold report that the center, which serves children from the Syracuse. Milford and North Webster area, will receive SB,OOO from the United Way in 1980. The center cares for school age children after school and on holidays as well as preschool age youngsters.
In Syracuse, 78 pints were collected and in Milford 136 pints were collected from area residents. These United Way agencies that are active in the north
From the Syracuse police blotter
The following information was taken from the Syracuse Police blotter: September 5 12:17 p.m. — Man reports theft of tool boxes and brown leather briefcase 1:26 p.m. — Advised call from Front Street, someone needs help 4:23 p.m. — Man advised he bumped a bicyclist with his vehicle uptown, parked and then was unable to locate subject on the bike 4:51 p.m. — CB'er reported an overturned houseboat at Front Street bridge 7:09 p.m. — Boy reported other boys threw his bike in the creek, doesn't want an officer 11:04 p.m. — Woman reported drunk subject causing trouble on Portland Street September 6 12:44 a.m. — Woman request unit on Fourth Street, subject won’t leave 12:01 p.m. — Man on station for unit toreporta theft 6:08 p.m. — Man found several items in cornfield 6:36 p.m. — Man reported kids at Main Channel Marina in and out of boats 7:27 p.m. — Man complains of dog barking three days, subject moved and left dog chained in yard September 7 5:04 p.m. — Man reports subject driving recklessly 6:09 p.m. — Woman reports small kitchen fire 6:51 p.m. — Man reports sailboat overturned, Ogden Island, subject not in trouble, but needs assistance 10:43 p.m. — Woman advised her daughter just came from town, saw a six year old running from a subject in a red Ford truck 11:32 p.m. — Subject advised there is someone standing in the back yard JOINS JAY’S INSURANCE AND REALTY — Norma Mitschelen is a new member of Jay’s Insurance and Realty at 200 South Huntington, Syracuse. She is in the position of real estate salesperson and has had three yeans sales experience in the RV Industry and will assist in real estate needs. She and her husband, Ken, reside in Nappanee.
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community receive operating capital from contributions pledged during the annual United Way campaign Over 6.000 individual pledges, some large, most small, make the work, of
Septembers 12:29 a m. — Ambulance went tq Chicago Street 10:40a.m. — Subject reference to vehicle parked in their yard 12:41 p.m. — Ambulance required at Wawasee Golf Course, subject hit in the head 12:55 p.m. — Subject on station for a permit to dump sand in the lake September 9 10:12 a.m. — Man requests officer in reference to a break in 10:37 a m. — Lady reported vandalism 11:15 a m. — Man reported his tractor is on fire, has a full tank of gas 4:20 p.m. — Lady for information in reference to symptoms of bee sting 9:46 p.m. — Man reports his neighbor lit furnace, smoking badly, requests it be checked out September 10 7:08 a.m. — Man reports lost wallet and brown corduroy blazer 2:36 p.m. — Man reports lost or stolen dealer plate Time to order plates Now is the time to re-order or order new personalized plates at the Syracuse License Branch. The most letters or numbers allowed on a plate is six with one space. The least is three. Those who are renewing last year's plate have until October 31 to do so. After that date anyone can picked up those not taken. New plates can be ordered until December 31. Driver’s licenses can be renewed six months ahead and the person will still get full time from birth date. This is a help to people who head for warmer climates in the winter. There will be an extra state examiner at Syracuse on Wednesday, Sept. 19, for anyone needing to take a driver's test. Persons should call for an appointment.
Pancake And Sausage Breakfast Sat., Sept. 15, 1979 6:30 To 9:30 A.M. Milford Fire Station Sponsored By Milford Kiwanis Club Advance Tickets SI .50 — At The Door $2.00 Pre School Children Free Proceeds To Repair Milford Senior Citizens & EMS Building
these and the other nine United Way agencies possible. The North Communities United Way Campaign will begin Sep tember 17 under the direction of chairperson. Mrs. Mary Geller.
5:11 p.m — Man advised drunk subject driving west bound on Syracuse-Milford road September 11 12:52 a m. — Woman advised the dogs are going wild on North Street 1:37 p.m. — Woman on station to file missing person report 3:03 p.m. — Lady , requests information in reference to obtaining a civilian identification card 8:24 p.m. — North Webster police advised be on the lookout for a two tone blue Dodge pickup, has stolen furniture, headed north on SR 13 8:58 p.m. — Woman on Front Street reported a stolen bike - an*-.., AoJOINS TODD REALTY — Dorothy Hefleng has recently joined the sales staff of Todd Realty in the Ligonier branch office. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cripe. Syracuse, attended Syracuse High School, Central Business College of Indianapolis, and is a licensed real estate salesperson. A former resident of Indianapolis she was office manager of Daggett, Naegele & Associates, Inc.
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