The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 October 1985 — Page 7

Community Corner

Philip K. Fawley: Says grammar has to relate to speaking habits

By JIM BRODERICK Staff Writer

Philip K. Fawley, English teacher at Wawasee High School, has some provocative ideas about the way the world works. On television: “TV destroys creativity. All you have to do is sit there like a sponge and absorb sensationalized, cheap programs. ”

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On Shakespeare: “We have to get rid of the fear and apprehension people have of Shakespeare. He’s not some god to be looked at on a pedestal.” On teaching grammar: “It has to relate to each student’s personal speaking habits, or teaching it is a waste of time.” On himself: “Somedays, I‘m very formidable. I like to think, however, that I’m also quite approachable,” Fawley, a teacher since 1949, will have a chance to sort out his feeling about awards, as well, when he is honored at the Fall Conference luncheon of the Indiana Council of Teachers of English on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Ball State University. Fawley is one of 14 Indiana teachers named “Hoosier Teacher of English” by the ICTE. He received this distinction on the basis of his outstanding abilities in the classroom, involvement in sponsorships within the school, and recommendations by administrators, parents, and students. Charles D. Blaney, executive director of the ICTE said Fawley’s achievements were “clearly outstanding.” Fawley teaches classes in college prep English, grammar, composition, and world literature. “The overall emphasis of my classes is learning to write with skill,” Fawley said. Most of the writing is done about works of literature the students are required to read. Fawley

Terri Marie Custer becomes bride of Christopher Grabill

Terri Marie Custer of Milford became the bride of Christopher Roy Grabill of Paris in a double ring ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 2/30 p.m., at the Milford Christian Church with Pastor Carl Shearer officiating at the ceremony in the presence of approximately 350 guests. The bride is the daughter of Raymond and Fredonna Custer, r 1 Milford, and the bridegroom is the son of Leroy and Patricia Grabill of 23113 CR 46 New Paris. Pianist for the ceremony was Mrs. Tim (Mary) Grabill of Millry, Ala., sister-in-law of the bridegroom; and Don Metzler of Rochester, Mich., cousin of the bridegroom, was soloist. He sang “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “The Wedding Song.” Mrs. Jon (Laura) Custer of Leesburg, sister-in-law of the bride, attended the guest book. Melissa and Jaime Keffer, nieces of the bride, served as candle lighters and Heather Custer of Leesburg, niece of the bride, served as rice attendant. The church was decorated with a golden arch, spiral candelabra, ,pink mums, and and white pew bows. The bride was given in marriage by.her father. She wore a . white wedding gown lavished with lace accents, beguiling scoop neckline detailed with pearls, puffed sleeves with deep ruffled edges, slightly raised waistline, tiered skirt bordered with lace extended to form a chapel-length train. Her veil was made of lace and simulated pearls and she carried a full-cascade bouquet of white and pale pink silk roses accented with pink brushed carnations, baby’s breath and pink streamers over a white Bible. Completing her attire, the bride wore an opal necklace and earrings, a gift from the groom. •’ Mrs. Randy (Lisa) Yates, War- ’ saw, served as matron of honor, j Her full-length gown was of ' multi-pastel shades featuring a ; V-neck in front and back, pretty J puffed sleeves, full skirt with tie sash encircling the waist. She wore a comb with a pink brushed carnation and baby’s breath in her hair and carried a pon-pom bouquet of silk brushed carnations and white daisies with "pink streamers. A multi-colored necklace completed her attire. ■■ Attending as bridesmaids were -Mrs. David (Rosanna) Keffer of ‘lndianapolis, sister of the bride; 'and Brenda Grabill of La Otto, -cousin of the bridegroom. Their “gowns and bouquets were iden- * tical to the matron of honor’s. ; Jody Yates of Warsaw, served -as flower girl. She wore a short- - length dress of pink, a headpiece ?of pink silk roses and baby’s ' breath, and carried a white - basket filled with flower petals ' and trimmed with pink ribbon. The bridegroom chose

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brother, Timothy Grabill of Millry, Ala., to serve as best man. Other groomsmen were David McMillan of New Paris, cousin of the bridegroom; and David Rummel of New Paris. Joey Grabill of Millry, Ala., nephew of the bridegroom; and Travis Yates of Warsaw, served as ringbearers. Ushers were Jon Custer of Leesburg and George Custer of Valparaiso, brothers of the bride; David Keefer of Indianapolis, brother-in-law of the bride; and Terry Stump of Wakarusa. The bridegroom wore a white tuxedo with tails and a pink rose boutonniere accented with baby’s breath. All male attendants wore silver tuxedos with tails and brushed pink carnation boutonnieres. The ringbearers wore white shorts, white short sleeve shirts accented with silver bow ties and cummerbund and wore small pink rose boutonnieres. Both carried lace and silk pillows. The bride’s mother wore a floor-length gown of pale blue with a lace bodice. Her. corsage was of pink and white silk roses accented with baby’s breath. The bridegroom’s mother wore a floor-length gown of dusty rose

allows students to choose from a small but sophisticated reading list, whose authors include Sartre, Camus, and Kafka. “I push my students hard, but they don’t mind it,” he said. Fawley maintains a realistic attitude regarding the subject of English, realizing many students fail to find it as stimulating as he does. “I’m sure it gets rather hum-drum for the students. A lot of things you have to know for life are not exciting, but you have to learn them.” ' Fawley maintains that classroom learning is only one way for a student to gain knowledge. “Being a well-balanced student is important. social life has a place in each student’s formation.” he said. For that reason, Fawley never gives his students what he terms “busy work.” He explains: “Giving homework just to give homework is insane...there’s no point to it.” Instead, Fawley encourages his students to remain aware and a part of the world in which they live. “The person who doesn’t get involved with the various resources of communication really can’t see where he or she belongs in society,” he said. The resources he consults range from several weekly newspapers, three daily newspapers, Time, Newsweek, and U.S. News and World Report news magazines, to television. “Yes, even I watch some T.V.,” he said. As a reliable source of news, Fawley favors Peter Jennings (“easy to watch...does a good job, ’’) over Dan Rather (“A bit alarmist. ’ ’). When he’s not busily digesting the news of the world, Fawley gives vent to his creative talents as an accomplished pianist and organist. He’s been playing for more than 50 years. There’s more. Fawley keeps abreast of current movements in fiction, although he admits he’s “not too impressed with any of our contemporary fiction writers.” The remainder of his time is spent writing letters. “I’m an avid letter writer,” he said. “I believe people enjoy getting letters more than just a phone call.” Despite his vast knowledge and experience, Fawley has a soft spot in his heart for those who are perhaps not as learned as he is. “There’s no shame in

with a lace bodice. Her corsage also was pink and white silk roses accented with baby’s breath. A reception immediately following the ceremony was held at the Milford Brethren Church fellowship hall. The wedding cake was centered on a separate table which was covered with white. A Precious Moments bride and bridegroom statuette topped the cake, which was decorated in multi-colored flowers. Serving at the reception were Mrs. David (Sharon) McMillan of New Paris, Mrs. Darrell (Mabel) Custer of Milford, Nina Bryant of Warsaw, and Amy McMillan of New Paris. Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Barb) Hart of Warsaw served as host and hostess for the reception. r ' Following the wedding trip to Orlando, Fla., the couple is at home at 70906 Tecumseh Dr. in Nappanee. Mrs. Grabill is a 1979 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and is employed as a receptionist at Kosciusko Medical Clinic. The bridegroom is a 1977 graduate of North Wood High School and is employed as a truck driver for Larry Bontrager Trucking in Nappanee.

saying ‘I don’t know.’ Sometimes, we all have to face up to not knowing something, and just stand up and say ‘Here I am, and I don’t know.’ ” Another lesson from a man with much to teach.

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CLEARLY OUTSTANDING — Philip K. Fawley, English teacher at Wawasee High School, has been named a “Hoosier Teacher of English” by the Indiana Council of Teachers of English. He will be honored at a luncheon at Ball State University on Oct. 12. (Photo by Jim Rroderick)

Meals for Older Americans

Ideals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin, Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; and the Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw. Meals for Older Americans is for persons 60 years or older and is a chance to meet new friends and enjoy hot, nutritional meals. The sites are opened several hours each day including noon for programs. Meals for Older Americans is not associated with welfare but is for the promotion for better health for the older population. Donations are accepted for the meals. The site directors request all persons to make reservations by 1 p.m. the day prior to attending. Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations. October 3-October 9 THURSDAY — Grape juice, polish sausage, baked potato, margarine, buttered carrots, pumpernickel bread, margarine, apple pie, milk, tea and coffee FRIDAY — Hawaiian punch, chicken and noodles, green beans w/bacon bits, cracked wheat bread, margarine, bing cherry gelatin, milk, tea and coffee MONDAY — Orange juice, ham and beans, corn bread, margarine, carrot raisin salad, oreo cookies, milk, tea and coffee TUESDAY — Tomato juice, double chicken, dressing and gravy, three bean salad, snowflake dinner roll, margarine, lemon pudding, milk, tea and coffee WEDNESDAY - Apricot juice, sliced pot roast, buttered parsley potatoes, frozen peas and onions, kaiser roll, margarine, cranapple sauce, milk, tea and coffee Fruit and cheese A nutritious dessert for a cookout is a tray of seasonal fruit accented with cheese wedges. Convenient What people really want is a religion that will make them feel respectable without requiring them to be respectable. —Star, Cincinnati

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TO CELEBRATE _ George and Mary (Black) Dunithan of 310 S. Riverside Blvd., Goshen, will be honored on Sunday, Oct. 6, as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The Dunithans were married on October 4, 1935, and are the parents of five children, Darlene Siebelink of Orlando, Fla.; Ed of Goshen; and Hue, Roger and Don, all of Syracuse. They also have 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to the Sunday, Oct. 6, open house at the First Baptist Church, corner of Indiana and Plymouth Avenue, Goshen, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled for the week of October 7-11. They are as follows: October 7-11 MONDAY — Ruby Eisman TUESDAY — Pauline Firestone WEDNESDAY - Dick Losee THURSDAY - June Baker FRIDAY — Gran and Ginny Godley

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90TH BIRTHDAY — Minnie Shock is 90 years old today, (Wednesday), and an open house will be held in her honor on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2-5 p.m. in the home of her son, Robert E. Shock, r 3, Syracuse. No gifts are requested.

Mrs. Shock was born in Kimmell and is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Stump. In addition to her son, she has four grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren.

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CELEBRATING 25TH ANNIVERSARY — Richard L. Shanahan and the former Sandra Kay Maloy are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on September 18, 1960, by Rev. Mervin Cripe at the Eel River Church of the Brethren, Claypool. They have two children, Sean, Kaneohe, Hawaii, and Mrs. Lanny (Tana) Woods, Warsaw; and three grandchildren, Stephen, Ryan, and Brandon, all of Warsaw. The Shanahan’s are residents of Big Barbee Lake, Pierceton.

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