The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 July 1983 — Page 14

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., July 13,1983

Summer

Vision Quest: A search for trust

By GAIL WIDMOYER “Our program is based on an old Indian philosophy, ‘You have to earn the right to be an adult or you’ll be treated like a child,* ** explained Gwen Mikeal, treatment director for the Vision Quest wagon train that camped at Amish Acres in Nappanee last week. A total of 24 staff members and 29 kids ranging in age from 14 to 19 are traveling with the Franklin, Pa., based train as an alternative to juvenile detention. “Most of the kids with the train have failed in every environment in their community,” continued the director. “If we can remove them from their environment and get them to succeed, their chances of rehabilitation are high. And everyday is a success for them because it takes a lot to get this (the wagon train) down the road.” With tepees, wagons, horses and mules, the group travels across the country setting up camp every five days in various communities. As an alternative to juvenile detention, the kids

Vacationers should take precautions

Indiana Attorney General Linley Pearson says summer vacationers should be careful before carefree when leaving home to go on vacation. Pearson reminds Indiana residents to take the necessary precautions before going on vacation to keep their home from becoming an easy target for burglars. Pearson warns that there are approximately three million burglaries every year in the United States, and a large portion of those occur in the summer months, when homeowners go on vacation. Pearson offers the following tips to keep vacationers safe from burglars: Stop all deliveries, or have someone pick deliveries up daily. Don’t close blinds. This just i r*' — *— *—-R- — ft -mi u— q I STARTS FRIDAY! | | '' Junes Bond’s jOh • al time action high. I J ROGER MOORE | I ED | I |*KAon. -Sot. 7:008 9:00 | (All S«ou Jl5O Until 345 Or Sold Out; I • Monday Night Discount j 7:00 8 9:00 —51.50 f La-si'gis i »—e — eJ

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work the animals, repair equipment and are responsible for petforming any job that needs to be done. The success rate for this treatment is high with seven out of 10 never appearing before the courts again.

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advertises that the house is empty. Use a clock-timer or photoelectric relay to turn lights on and off at certain times, giving the house an occupied look. Have your lawn mowed and yard-work kept up if you will be gone for a substantial period. Lawn furniture, bicycles and items of this nature should be put away before leaving. Items left out can easily be stolen. Move valuables so they can’t be seen from windows. Be sure you have a list of small appliances and valuables. Notify your neighbors of how long you will be gone. Many local law-enforcement agencies offer a “house-watch” service. Notify them of your vacation plans. Police officers will periodically check vacationer’s homes. Further questions can be directed through the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division’s toll-free number, 1-800-383-5516. Steamy'shrooms If mushrooms are/qo wet when cooking, they too much moisture and ste3Tm instead of browning. Stirring the mushrooms with a long-handled fork, and keeping fat very hot will keep steam from building up. Worm squirm A few sticks of wrapped spearment chewing gum placed on the shelf near open packages of noodles, macaroni or spaghetti keep mealworms at a distance.

Before joining the train, juvenile offenders are required to make commitments and sign .a contract agreeing they will not run away from the train, will not use alcohol or drugs and will not be involved with members of the

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opposite sex. “The commitments are there as a foundation and the kids know their word is the only thing they have,** Gwen said. “They earn everything — their horses, their privileges —a lot is based on

what they do.** Gwen and the other counselors are dedicated to their cause of developing healthy relationships with the kids because, “most of the kids have never had a healthy relationship with adults. Many have been emotionally, physically and sexually abused and the only way they could combat those experiences was to ‘show them just how bad I can really be.* ** The director admitted to occasional discipline problems, but “once they trust somebody is when you see a change.” “I get mad and I yell and jump up and down, but they know I care about them and I won’t be gone tomorrow, no matter what happens.” “The way I look at it is, this is America’s future and unless America’s future has strong roots, we’re all in trouble.” ’ Cash taken Sandy Wappes, r 3 Syracuse reported the theft of $563.50 in cash from her home or her business, Village Hair Trend, Syracuse, between July 7 and July 11

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Smiths honored in Florida

Margaret and Merl Smith who pioneered twirling in the central Florida area, flew in from Syracuse, as honored guests of the Central Florida Twirling Institute, for the 16th annual musical twirling revue, “Curtain Up,” Part 11, at the Tupperware Convention Center Theatre on Sunday, May 29. There were 200 performers from B.C.’s Bunch of Orlando, B.C.’s Belles of Kissimmee, and B.C.’s Brigade of Bartow, who were choreographed in unique stage productions using variations of twirling with hoops, ropes, and lighted batons, showing the audience a new image of twirling showmanship. “Miss American,” Annie Laurie Kilpatrich, the first beauty queen from 1912, was the special guest star in the beauty pageant portion of the revue. After receiving her cape and arm bouquet, the spotlight followed Miss CFTI leaving the stage proceeding into the audience to present her arm bouquet of roses and a kiss to Mrs. Smith. Bobby Courtright, director and choreographer of the CFTI, honored the Smiths on stage and presented them with a plaque and heartfelt inscription engraved. In the 1950 s and 19605, the Smiths taught thousands of youngsters the art of twirling through the Orlando Recreation Department and developed the Central Florida Baton-Club. Courtright initially was hired by the Smiths and this Opportunity enabled him to establish his own business the CFTI in 1966. He is currently teaching children whose parents were taught by the Smiths. Due to the Smiths perserverance, the quality of professional twirling is offered through the CFTI and the existance of the annual Tupperware revue continues. Many friends, associates, and No spots Remove spots on clothing cheaply by applying automaticdishwasher detergent to wet fabric. Scrub gently with an old toothbrush and rinse.

former students of the Smiths joined them for this special occasion and were seated together in a special section of the theatre. Celebrating the ending of a memorable day, a former student of the Smiths and her husband, Loretta and George Dow, invited every one to their home.

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As Bobby Courtright stated: “A special day for two very special people who mean so much to many whose lives they touched; it was indeed an honor and privilege to dedicate this year’s revue to the Smiths the founders of the art of twirling in our community.” ‘