The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 36, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 September 1985 — Page 7

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John Murphy: 'Daytime doesn't exist 1

By JIM BRODERICK Staff Writer

For those who work regular hours, night time is a welcome interuption to the steady flow of 9 to 5 work days. But for John Murphy, employee at Serenade Foods, and Milford EMT, the night life is just about the only life he knows. “Daytime doesn’t exist,” said Murphy, who has been working on the second shift at Serenade for more than five years. In that time, he’s climbed from an employee on a sanitation crew to handling his own crew of 12. Murphy says his work, and his lifestyle, are enjoyable, providing “You don’t mind eating breakfast at 2 p.m.‘ Murphy reports to work about 3:30 p.m., and then doesn’t return until 1 a.m.

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One of the reasons Murphy confesses to liking his work so much is the staff he supervises. “I work with a group of employees who take a great deal of pride in their work,” he said. “Also, management has always stood behind me, which is very important.” “The normal people go home at 4:30 p.m. That’s when we get to work,” said Murphy, whose staff is responsible for cleaning the Serenade Plant in Milford from top to bottom. “I’m never in one place more than 10 minutes,” he said. That type of behavior does not seem unusual for a man of Murphy’s talent and energy. Murphy, who was born and raised in Fort Wayne, began piecing together his seemingly unrelated career pursuit with a job in 1971 at Park View Hospital in Fort Wayne. After a year on the third shift housekeeping staff, he married his wife Vicki (They just celebrated their twelfth anniversary) and began working at Barth, Inc. He left his job in 1979, at which time he was line foreman in the finishing department. Supervisory jobs, he says, seem to suit his personality. “It’s nice to be able to use your knowledge and experience to. help other people.” He put that knowledge and experience to use for Serenade Foods, which recognized Murphy’s talent

LOUISA'S zsx LETTER fr J s==^: :

Dear Louisa, What has happened to the young married people of today? We live in a town in which many of the people have roots. Their parents and grandparents have made their homes here and reared their Most of these folks were fairly good people, some poor, some well-to-do, some hard working and some lazy. But by and large they were church going people who cared what the neighbors thought about them and whose aim in life was to make a good home life for their families and to teach their children to be good, industrious citizens. Well, today, sad to say, some of them are out on the golf course on Sunday mornings or at a cocktail party on Sunday afternoon. There has been a rash of divorces in our community this past year. What do you think causes this? Is it the fact that people have given up their religion or do you think that the sordid filthy material we are offered in our movie theaters and books have something to do with it? Worried—Ky.

School Lunch Menu

MILFORD SYRACUSE NORTH WEBSTER ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH September 9-September 13 MONDAY — Hamburger sandwich, tater tots, pear halves, baked item (Cook’s choice) and milk TUESDAY- Italian spaghetti, buttered corn, peach halves, garlic toast and milk WEDNESDAY - Fried chicken, whipped potatoes w/ gravy, lettuce salad w/dressing, graham cracker cookie, bread and butter and milk THURSDAY - Ham dinger sandwich, French fries, applesauce, baked item (cook’s choice) and milk FRIDAY — Hog dog sandwich, cottage fries, strawberries and

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Answer: The divorce rate today is an appalling one and I don’t think that any one of the things is the sole cause of this sad situation. The man or woman who is concerned with their own desires and wishes rather than concerned for the welfare and well being of others is the prime reason for divorce. There are people who have great faith in God who come through any disaster. When money comes in too easy it gives many a young couple or those not so young the opportunity to forget the old ways of sobriety and stability and to try to keep up with the sophisticated Joneses. The occasional celebration is no more and life has become a rat race of spending, travel, entertaining and finding other men and women more companionable or attractive than their mates. I could go on indefinitely but I still think that if two people unselfishly devote themselves to keeping each other happy, the divorce rate would be drastically cut down. <- Louisa Address: Louisa, Box 532, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115

bananas, celery and carrot sticks, baked item (cook’s choice) and milk Menus subject to change.

WAWASEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY — Chicken patty sandwich, tater tots, peach halves, and milk TUESDAY — Submarine sandwich, buttered green beans, cherry cobbler and milk WEDNESDAY - Sloppy Jo sandwich, broccoli, mixed fruit and milk THURSDAY - Turkey manhatten, tossed salad, applesauce, cookie and milk FRIDAY — Chicken and noodles, whipped potatoes, pear halves and milk Menu is subject to change.

as a supervisor and a motivator. “If you asked my staff what kind of person I am, they’d probably tell you I was a pain, or that I didn’t have much of a sense of humor,” Murphy said. In his own defense, he says the atmosphere at work is “fairly relaxed,” and that he doesn’t push anyone “harder than I’d push myself.” x But to say that Murphy is simply a hardworking, hard-driving supervisor is to tell only half of the story. Murphy is also a selfless public servant who spends a great deal of time assisting the community as a volunteer for the Milford EMS. “Working to the best of my ability to help someone else is the biggest reward I get,” said Murphy of his volunteer EMS work. Beyond the sacrifice of giving up 120 hours for training in first aid and emergency room training, Murphy also donates his time, efforts, and organizing skills by serving as president of the EMS, a job which he finds challenging, and sometimes overwhelming. “I’m not really sure why I do it,” says the humble EMT. “Somebody’s got to do it.” Murphy says he wouldn’t wish the position of president on anyone else, which is fortunate because it appears no one is going to volunteer to relieve him of that responsibility. He says he doesn’t mind doing the necessary work, but worries about how it affects his family. “Being an EMT is sometimes a great inconvenience to my family, especially my wife. She has to constantly make adjustments when I’m on call.” The Murphys have three children: Darla, 19 months; Darcy, 7 years; and Dana, 10. John Murphy says that they are aware of his work as an EMT, and seem to be able to understand the importance of their father’s work. “I try to explain to the children what I do, as well as I can, without instilling in them a fear of death,” Murphy said. According to the EMT, his family has learned to ‘read his mood’ when he returns from an accident or situation requiring his special talents. “They know when not to ask dad about what happened,” Murphy said, adding “Even my wife understands when she should or shouldn’t ask about what happened. She’s really good at reading me.” Perhaps an advantage Murphy has over his fellow EMT’s is his ability to remain more emotionally detatched during a situation. He explains: “Since I didn’t grow up here, I don’t know all of the people in this area. Many of the other EMT’s have to

TO CELEBRATE SILVER ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. D. G. (“Bud”) Seely, Milford, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Seely and the former Jeri Bushong were married in the Christian Church of Milford by Carl Shearer, pastor. Seely is employed at ChoreTime, Milford, and Mrs. Seely is editor at The Papers Incorporated, also of Milford. Mrs. Seely is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bushong of Waubee Lake. Seely is the son of Mrs. Kate Seely of North Adams, Mich., and the late Glen Seely. Seely is a Past District Governor of Lions District 25-G and a is members of the Masonic Lodge. Both are members of the Order of Eastern Star, Kosciusko Chapter 160. The Seelys are not planning a celebration at this time; however, they will take a trip later this fall.

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help their neighbors, or friends, or relatives. Luckily, I don’t have that problem, at least not to their degree.” Still, Murphy is not immune to the pain, both physically and emotionally, that he encounters in a critical situation. “The hardest thing to do is work on a child,” he said. “You’ve got to block everything out, and try to keep your mind on the life saving functions you’ve been trained for,” he says, adding with sadness and sincerity, “A hurt kid will shake you up more than you can believe. ’ ’

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NO STRANGER TO THE NIGHT LIFE — John Murphy has adapted well to the night time world of employment, and the daytime world of saving lives as an EMT. (Photo by Jim Broderick)

Couple honored at shower

A miscellaneous couples shower was given in honor of Renita Owen and Grant de la Garza Saturday evening, Aug. 31, in the home of Drs. Norman and Judith Ross, Lake Wawasee. Cocktails and a buffet were served to 54 guests including parents of the couple, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Owen, Syracuse Lake, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles de la Garza, Indianapolis. As each gift was opened, by the bride and bridegroom-elect, a picture was taken of the couple and the couple giving the gift. Others attending were from Millersburg, Ligonier, Wawaka, Goshen, Elkhart, Warsaw and Syracuse. The wedding will take place in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse, on October 5. In Missouri and Illinois Mr. and Mrs. James Mench, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Knisley, all of Syracuse, traveled to St. Louis, Mo., over the Labor Day weekend. They toured the Arch and museum. They returned home byway of Springfield, 111., touring Abraham Lincoln’s home and other points of interest.

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Shelly Rogers becomes bride of James Ruddell II August 24

Shelly Lynn Rogers, Syracuse, became the bride of James Henry Ruddell, 11, in a double-ring ceremony Saturday, Aug. 24, at 1:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Rev. Phillip Frew officiated in the presence of approximately 200 guests. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rogers, 32 North Shore Dr., Syracuse and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Ruddell. 2736 Coventry Road, Indianapolis. Norma Longenecker, North Webster, was the organist and Robert Morris, Indianapolis the vocalist. Jody Marshall, Fort Wayne, was guest book attendant. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a white matte taffeta fabric gown with silk Venice lace beaded with pearls and sequins. Point de spree lace was on the hem and a roll of ruffle on the train was trimmed with the same lace. The bodice was covered with silk Venice lace and pearls. The gown had a continued ruffle over the shoulder, ardUnd the front to the back with roses through it and was off the shoulders. The skirt and train flowed into a chapel-length with point de spree lace and ruffles in its entire length. She wore a hat trimmed with beaded pearls and accented with roses matching the ones in the ruffle of her gown. The sheer illusion veil extended to waltzlength. The bride carried a cascade bouquet consisting of baby roses and ivy. She carried a lace hankerchief given to her by the bridegroom’s grandmother. Stacy List, Syracuse, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Susan Howell, Portland, was the bridesmaid. They both wore onepiece dover blue tea-length dresses of satin toile. The dresses had a deep V back with ruffles accenting the back skirt short puff sleeves and a fabric sash defining

Announces engagement

Wedding rites at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Bluffton Apostolic Christian Church near Vera Cruz will unite in marriage Shari Beer and Michael Fiechter. The bride-elect, a resident of rural Milford, is the daughter of Dorothy Kaehr and the late Charles Kaehr of r 4 Bluffton. Fiechter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fiechter of rural Craigville. Mrs. Beer, a 1980 graduate of Adams Central High School, is the widow of the late Ronn Beer and the mother of two daughters, Kristen, 3, and Amy, IV2. Fiechter, a 1976 graduate of Norwell High School, is involved in a family farm operation with his father and brother. Lazy susan helps A lazy s,usan makes finding your spices easy — just turn until you see the one you need. A lazy susan under the sink works well with cleaners, etc.

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the waistline. Blue shoes were worn to match the gowns. Each wore a single white rose with baby’s breath in her hair and carried a bouquet of white roses and baby’s breath and stephanotis. Robert Morris was the best man and James Tully, Elkhart, the bridegroomsman. Scott Rogers, Syracuse, brother of the bride, William Ruddell, Indianapolis, brother of the bridegroom, Max Grady, Syracuse and O.V. Harris, Leesburg, were the ushers. They all wore gray tuxedos with»black patent leather shoes. The mother of the bridegroom chose a pink street-length dress and the mother of the bride wore a light blue dress. Both had corsages of white roses. A lawn reception, at the home of the bridegroom’s parents on Lake Wawasee, was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Johnson following the ceremony. A sixtier cake, with each tier being heart shaped, was topped with a Llardo bride and bridegroom figurine. Mrs. Dane Bourden, and Liesa Logan, both of Elkhart and

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cousins of the bride, served the guests. The bride and bridegroom left the reception by boat to begin a two-week honeymoon in the hawaiian Islands, returning September 6. The couple will be residing at 3592 N. Tillotson, Apt. 86, Muncie. The bride is a graduate of* Wawasde High School and her husband is a graduate of North Center High School. He attended Indiana University and a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Both are students at Ball State University. Rehearsal Dinner The rehearsal dinner was given the night prior to the wedding in a Syracuse restaurant. Members of the wedding party, along with relatives and friends, were attired in Hawaiian costumes. The bride wore a lea of white carnations tipped in blue and the other women wore silk flowers in - their hair. The tables were decorated with maiden hair fern, purple satice, white figi mums, yellow daisies and multi-colored gerber daisies along with ti leaves.

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