The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 39, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 September 1986 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 24,1986

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Community Corner

EMT downplays title, stresses service

By MARK HUFFMAN Sports Writer According to Diana Bowman there are two types of Emergency Medical Technicians — those who are there for the title and those who are there to serve people. She is one,of the latter. “If every EMT would give more of himself then it would be a stronger organization,” she says, never fully satisfied with her output and always striving to become better. That attitude has led the North Webster resident to the title of Kosciusko County EMT of the year for 1986; however, she again passes the glory. "It’s a great honor but it’s hard to take credit, it takes more than just one EMT to win the award, it’s a team effort,” she says, referring to the nine North Webster EMTs who are there “to serve the people.” Profile Selected the town’s EMT of the year in 1985 by her cohorts. Bowman’s name has become synonymous with the dedicated EMTs who are being honored this week throughout the state as part of “EMS Week," proclaimed by Governor Robert Orr. Bowman had dreams of being a nurse while growing up in Marion, but settled for the job of a housewife after marrying 13 years ago and moving to North Webster. However, her ambition resurfaced in 1983, when she began babysitting for a friend who was an EMT and soon afterward she joined the elite corps.

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SERVICE ORIENTED — North Webster Emergency Medical Technician Diana Bowman checks the blood pressure of officer Jim Felkner, of the North Webster Police Department, to make sure equipment is in proper working condition. The three-year veteran serves as equipment officer for the North Webster crew and was named Kosciusko County EMT of the year for 1986. (Photo by Mark Huffman) “I saw the need for help within the community and thought I could contribute." she says, adding. "Once your hooked your hooked and although it takes a lot of dedication and time away from your family, the sacrifices are worth it." Familiar Figure At Accidents Having completed 120 hours of training. Bowman remains on-call one night a week and

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10 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 22. 1976 \ A newly begun feature in “The Mail-Journal" is our church page! format. As of September 1, they church page began featuring an area church each week, with a column from its pastor, pictures and the church history. Changes are underway on Milford’s Main street. Steve Frantz has opened The Headquarters in the former building which housed Theida's Beauty Salon and Dr. Frank L. Wadas has moved into his new building on SR 15. Town Marshal Melvin Jordan and wife Sandy entered their small car, a King Midget, in the Plymouth Blueberry festival car show September 5. The pair just received word that their entered car won — they received a first place trophy. The car had been entered at other shows but, “It’s the first one we’ve had it judged at,” said Sandy. Fred Powell, Elkhart county sales representative for ‘the paper’, got a surprise of his life Saturday night while attending the Osofo Township Fire Department circus at the Elkhart North Side gym. When the evening ringmaster failed to show up, the perplexed firemen asked Fred to be ringmaster. “Are you kidding,” the Milford resident asked. Fred thought it was the put-on of the year. “No, all you have to do is ride into the arena on an elephant, welcome the people, then say something like, ‘And now on with the show!’ ” he was told. When it was all over, Fred said, “Hey, that was fun. When is the next circus coming to town?” 20 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 21, 1966 Richard Smith was elected president of the Golden Rule class of the Bethel church at Milford when the class met Sunday. Serving with Mr. Smith are Neal Cory, vice president; Mrs. Cornelius Reuter, secretarytreasurer: Mrs. Jernes

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alternates weekends between other members of the crew; however, citizens can also find her at accidents during her supposed time off. “If the call is close to home or it is an automobile accident I usually go even if it’s not my turn,” she says, noting that EMT work often takes precedence over frivolous things like eating and sleeping. “ “It’s worth it all after you see someone you’ve taken in (to the hospital) out on the street walking, Bowman states. Admitting that her first call didn’t come so easily, she has adjusted since. “That first call was scarey, I wondered if I could really do it, but after awhile it became easier,” she says, noting that the hardest aspect to deal with is fatalities. “You just have to go on, knowing that you’ve done all you could and it’s out of your hands," she adds. Acting as equipment officer of the North Webster unit, the mother of two (Kelly, 11, and Eric, 9) has seen the EMS grow to include two ambulances and more modern equipment. “She probably raised more money for equipment then any of us,” says deputy assessor Sue Ann Mitchell, also an EMT. Bowman also works as a deputy assessor and township clerk, positions she secured in January, 1986, and while its unlikely she finds much time for herself, she admits to being an avid boater, swimmer, and craftsman. Having taken 61 calls in the last three months. Bowman is aware of the need for more qualified EMTs, saying, “I’d like to see more people getting involved.” She would also like to see those not involved showing more consideration, noting one of her greatest pet peeves, “So many people fail to yield the right-of-way to flashing blue lights. Maybe if they realized it could be their life on the line they’d pull over." Vowing to continue in her capacity “as long as health lets me and I have the cooperation of the other EMTs,” Bowman is sure to help many more citizens "back on the streets."

Chambers, assistant secretarytreasurer; and Mrs. Raymond Hoover, new nominating committee member. Miss Janice Rapp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rapp of Milford, has accepted a teaching position with the South Miami school district. She is teaching the fifth grade. Miss Rapp graduated from Indiana State university in June with a master of science degree in education. She is making her home in Akron. Miss Carol C. Chambers, a 1966 graduate of Milford high school, and Stephen Jan Widup, a 1963 graduate of MHS, enrolled at International college at Fort Wayne on Monday, Sept. 12. Miss Chambers is enrolled in professional accounting and Widup is entered in the business administration and finance school. Paul Ruch of Milford, visited his sister, Mrs. Ralph Blake, at Nappanee Sunday. Noah Kirkdoffer of Ogden Dunes spent Sunday with his mother-in-law, Mrs. C.R. Brittsan, at Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beer of Goshen called on Mrs. Brittsan in the afternoon. 30 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 27 Telephone numbers of all Milfora telephone subscribers will be changed, effective at 12:01 a.m. on November 21, and the new numbers will appear in the November issue of the Warsaw area telephone directory, it was announced by W.D. Sadler, Warsaw district manager for United Telephone Company of Indiana, Inc. The change is necessary, Mr. Sadler explained, to conform with the new, nation-wide numbering system now being adopted by all dial exchanges in the United States in anticipation of “direct distance dialing.” Milford’s present telephone numbers are comprised of only four digits whereas “direct distance dialing’’ requires numbers comprised of a two-

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letter prefix followed by a five digit number. The story of the Long Boy Rube Band directed by lyan B. Kline of Milford in the mid-’3o’s, was recalled this week as a picture of the band was circulated around Milford. The picture appeared in an Indianapolis newspaper, dated August 26. 1935. when the band appeared at the Indiana state American Legion convention at Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bucher and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Fisher of Syracuse, will go to Indianapolis Friday to spend the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Gor don Netterer. While there they will attend the Sixth Annual Square Dance Festival which will be held in the Manufacturers building on the fair ground. Mrs. Robert Reed and Mrs. Esther Poynter were hostesses to the Nuggets. These are the officers of Mrs. Hazel Chester, past matron of Loa Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Elkhart. 50 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 24. 1936 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Losier ol

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Dear Louisa, My wife is a pack-rat. The closets in our house are filled with clothes that she never wears — some of them date back to fit teen years. Every now and then she pulls a garment out and says it has come back in style but I notice that she doesn’t wear it more than once or twice. What can I do about this? I am afraid to throw or give away clothes because I might do away with something that is not old. Husband — W. Va. Answer' It is true that if you keep things long enough they are likely to come back in style. The only trouble about this is that the .fabric becomes old and very often discolored. A very nice garment, should be packed away and kept in a cool place and protected from moths but the best thing to

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Mrs. Moser is hostess for Twilighters The September meeting of the Twilighters Bunco Club at Syracuse was conducted in the home of Mrs. Robert Moser with Mrs. Phil Strieby assisting. Guests were Mrs. Gerald Boger, Mrs. Kenneth Knisley and Mrs. Elgie Tatman. High for the evening went to Mrs. Tim Darr; low, Mrs. Gene Kitson; travel, Mrs. Knisley ; and door prize to Mrs. Boger. Mrs. Stanley Grimes received the birthday gifts and Mrs. Moser, an anniversary gift. Mrs. Strieby will entertain for the October meeting. Round Table Ladies hold fall party “Time to Reunite” was the theme for the fall party of the Ladies of the Round Table, which opened the new season. The occasion was conducted in Calvary United Methodist Church with 18 members present. The dinner table was decorated with fall flowers and green and yellow favors. Ruth Robinson led the group in prayer and Virginia Ditmer directed the singiftg. Poems were read by the committee concerning love. Committee members were: Helen Miller, chairwoman; Ruth Wehster, Ruth Robinson, Eloyce VanLue, Marjorie Hollar, Janet Davis, JoAnn Robinson, and Karen Stiver. Secret pal gifts were distributed. Those winning the door prizes were recipients of mums.

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Ligonier were Milford shoppers on Friday. Since the recent rains water is again flowing in Baer Creek, outlet to Waubee lake. Charles W. Anglin, Warsaw postmaster, spent some time in Milford, Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Rodibaugh of Mishawaka, are planning to return to Milford, this fall. The Queen Esthers of the M.E. church enjoyed a picnic at Roop’s Landing, Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gawthrop of Fort Wayne, spent Sunday and Monday with relatives here. Mrs. Henry Rex was removed from Avilla to the home of her son, G.L. Rex in Milford last week. Eugene Felkner, who was ill for nearly two weeks, returned to his work at the post-office on Monday. Katie Stoller has brightened the front of her case with the installation of an attractive neon window display.

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CALENDAR Week Os September 24 To October! WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God North Webster Park Board 7 p.m., in North Webster Town Hall/Fire Station Syracuse Fire Department Meeting 7 p.m., in the fire station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 pm..in Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Learning Adventures For Fun (LAFF) 8:45 a.m. to noon, in Calvary United Methodist Church Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior North Webster Lions Club 7 p.m., in Wards Family Restaurant Adult-Children of Alcoholits 7: 30 p.m. (in North Webster United Methodist Church Kappa Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30p.m. Syracuse Lakeside VFW Post 1342 8 p.m. vC*/ FRIDAY, Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Heart of Lakes Squares 8-10:30 p.m. in Syracuse Elementary SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis xAJWjSJ/ 7 a.m.. in Gropp’s Syracuse SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., in North WebsterPifeStation AA. Al-Anon, Aloleen 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a m , in North Webster Church of God meeting room Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church Milford Jayceettes 7:30 p.m., in the Jaycee Clubhouse TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, in the Beacon Restaurant WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45a.m., inSyracuse Town Hall AA 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in the BeacOn Restaurant Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vemon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse „ Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., in Milford Masonic Lodge

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