The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 October 1986 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 1,1986

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Community Corner

Milford's principal adjusting to new lifestyle

IBv KIRBY JACOB Staff Writer Dr. W. Winston Becker has been the principal at Milford school for almost a year and to hear him reflect on his career one can’t hglp but get the feeling that he is a man who has a genuine concern for educating children, while getting things right the first time. Admitting to being a perfectionist, he continually strives to achieve better communication between his staff and teachers. “I tend, at this point, to want things documented, and to be sure we have procedures everyone understands and follows/’ the educator confirms. With a bachelor’s degree from Huntington College and master’s and doctorate degrees from Indiana University. Dr. Becker’s first teaching position was in Litchfield, Hl., going from there to Hammond, where he taught mathematics and English for five years. K Profile However, he desired to become more involved in decisions that ' transcended to the classroom," wanting to become more involved with curricular and management decisions and have a larger impact over a group of students by being an administrator who "has the potential of influencing teachers who, in turn, influence the students.” Dr. Becker is involved with how teachers deal with problem students, the kind of curriculum they have to work with, and the methods the teachers use. “I never quit being a teacher, I just became a teacher of teachers," he says, adding, "I hnjoy going back to the classroom from time to time so I can experience the give and take’ with the students He also works directly with teachers to improve their instructional procedures and to facilitate the materials, equipment, and space they have available to them One of Dr. Becker's most important duties is in

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selecting and training teachers. “In the late 19605, with a severe teacher shortage, some teachers coming out of college were not as well trained as others. We reached a point, in some cases, where we couldn’t be very selective, if they had any training at all, in a certain subject area, we had to use them,” the former teacher remembers, adding, “To take those people, and to teach them ‘on the job’ was a real challenge, and real exciting. ” Dr. Becker believes that there is a certain amount of patience and dedication needed to become a successful teacher. “If you are concerned with what you are going to get out of it then you are not going to be a ‘Class A’ teacher. ’ ’ ~ — » - 1 r I jl I & i -/ i!■ JB !■ I I ENJOYS HOOKED WALL HANGINGS — Dr. Winston Becker stands next to a latch hook wall hanging which he enjoys working on in his spare time. He also does a lot of reading and woodworking. (Kirby Jacob)

Camping workshop at Camp Crosley

The Indiana Section of the American Camping Association will conduct it’s fall workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at YMCA Camp Crosley near North Webster. The theme of the workshop is “Working Effectively with Young People Ages 11-15.”

Couponing

I By MICHELLE DONAGHEY Guest Feature Writer Do you ever notice those little pads hanging from a shelf in the grocery store marked, “take one?” At times, the information on them is for a recipe for a par ticular product and at other times it tells about a certain product’s virtues or its nutritional information. Often in these days of inflation, these pads have refund forms. Refund forms, which have been put in circulation by a company, are more than invitations to try a particular product — they are official entry blanks and are often required by the consumer in order to reap the benefits of a particular product offer. At other times, companies do not require special forms to reap the benefits of a particular offer! These offers are called “no-form” offers. Noform offers require no special form in order to obtain a refund. “No-form” offers work much the same way as “formrequired” offers, except they do not require a special “entry blank.” There are many places you can obtain the information and addresses of such offers. A few of these are listed: 1. Off the cardboard backing: the cardboard backing is the stiff piece of paper where the tear-off forms (pads) are attached to the display or in an aisle of a store. When all the refund forms are removed, the backing remains on the shelf. The backing can be identified by a phrase written on it to the effect, “we’re sorry, but all the forms have been taken, but to obtain your refund, send (proofs-of-purchase) with your name and address to ... ” (com-

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Educator Still Learning He had been a supervisor over several schools in the Hammond school district, as assistant to the superintendent, where he was actually in charge of all the principals within the district. However,' circumstances were changing in Hammond for him and his wife, Maxine. Their son (Alan) is working in Indianapolis as an attorney and their daughter (Diane) married and moved to Houston, Texas, where she is working as an accountant for an energy management firm. Maxine was now retired after 25 years of teaching, so they were free to make the move that they had talked about before. “We had always said at one point that we would leave the urban area and move to a smaller community.” Dr. Becker had just begun to look, and by chance, heard of the opening in Milford. Acknowledging that he felt good about his decision, the educator said he is still learning about the way things are done here. “As you come into a new community, after having been in a much different area for a number of years, you have to ‘unlearn’ some things and learn some new things,” he says, noting that he had to learn how the community operated, who the people are, and who the leaders of the community are. One thing that pleased Dr. Becker was that the parents get more involved with the school than they did in Hammond. “This is one of the things I found here, which was lacking in comparison in Hammond. There is strong support on the part of the parents and that gives you a good feeling. He adds, “If the community is supportive then you feel like you can move ahead and do some things with their help. ” The position of principal at Milford is presenting him with some new opportunities and challenges as to how problems are approached at a smaller school, although, he claims that the basic problems with children in urban areas are not different than they are in Milford, it’s just that they are less in number in smaller communities. Dr. Becker is feeling more comfortable week by week, as he meets with more parents, and his cohorts get to know him better. “I came in with the general impression from people that this is a very fine school in a very good school corporation that is moving ahead, " he concludes.

The keynote address, small group discussion and afternoon seminars are designed to focus on seven developmental needs of young adolescents: Physical activity, competence and achievement, self-definition, creative expression, positive social interac-

pany address) 2. From Family Circle magazine (refund column) 3. From Refund newsletters (I will go into detail on these in a future article.) 4. From boxes of products (Several companies print offers on their products.) In these areas, you can usually get the name and address of the company offering the refund, what the required proofs-of- purchase are, when the expiration date of the offer is, and the limitations of the offer (Whether it is “one per family”). Basically, it is the same information you would get from a refund form. When sending for a refund that requires no form, be sure not only to send the proofs-of-purchase, but also a clear statement of what you are expecting to receive, along with your name and address. A 3x5 card works well for this purpose, or a small piece of paper is fine. Be sure to state: 1) What offer you are sending for; 2) The required proofs-of-purchase that you are sending; and, 3) What you expect to receive. Now that you know about ‘noform” offers, don’t try to get away with sending a letter and your qualifiers for a “form- required” offer. This is unacceptable by most companies and most often, a waste of time and postage for you. Once in a while, a refunder thinks it’s worth the postage to send away for an offer which requires a form without sending a form. Sometimes the company will honor such a request on a “form-required ” offer, but most companies don’t and will also, not send back the proofs-of-purchase or a refund. &

tion with peers and adults, structure and clear limits, meaningful participation. Outstanding resource leaders have been secured for the workshop. Non-A.C.A. members are invited to attend. There is a registration fee which includes materials, refreshments and lunch. YMCA Camp Crosley is located on the east shore of Little Tippecanoe Lake on CR 675E. For more information and registration forms on this workshop call Carol Myers at 317-283-9208 or 317-259-1705. Story hour to begin on October 7 ♦ (By BONNIE BJELLA Children’s Librarian The first story hour of the season will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7, beginning at 2 p.m., in the children’s room. The program will consist of a Halloween story and video tape of “The Pokey Little Puppy.” Memorials are being chosen for the children’s department in memory of Ruth Rapp, a former first grade teacher in the Syracuse school. Those donating are: The Wednesday Afternoon Club, Jim Minor, Mrs. Charles Kroh, M.H. Brehm, Mary B. Rigdon, Mamie Long, Margaret Freeman and Bonnie Bjella. Among the many new books on the children’s shelves are: “Susanna of the Alamo,” by John Jakes “Poems for Young Children,” compiled by Caroline Royds “Tropical Aquarium Fishes,” by Dick Mills “Giant Steps for Little People,” by Kenneth Taylor “Big Thoughts for Little People,” by Kenneth Taylor “A Child’s Treasury of Poems, ” edited by Mark Daniel “Benjamin Rabbit and the Stranger Danger,” by Irene Keller “The Pheasant — Nature Close-Ups,” by Kimo Endo “The Honey Bee — Nature Close-Ups,” by Takeshi, Otani

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Helping Hands 4-H dub meets at Anna Meyers By ANNETTE WILSON The September meeting of the Milford Helping Hands 4-H club was held at the home of Anna Meyers. The meeting was called to order by the club’s president, Rhonda Wilson. Erika "Lozano and Tricia Wuthrich led the club in the American and 4-H pledges. Mrs. Rouch, the 4-H club’s leader, handed out achievement pins to the members. The demonstration was given by Anna Meyers on “Magic Cookie Bars.” After playing games, the club had refreshments and the meeting was adjourned. Zimmermans host reunion Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zimmerman, Jr., and children, Milford, were hosts of the Rapp-Stieglitz-Zimmerman Reunion held in the fellowship hall of the Hastings United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28. There were 60 people in attendance for the dinner and program. Gary Wenger of Elkhart sang a hymn with Dr. Jim Stieglitz of Martinsville reciting Lincoln’s Gettsyburg Address. Art Haab told of a recent AMTRAK tour to California he and Mrs. Haab made. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Emel received the prize for the most recently married couple and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rowe of Logansport received an award for having been married the longest. Mrs. Rose Shuder was the eldest descendant present. A hymn was sung and Rev. William Stieglitz closed the occasion with a prayer. Red Cross open house The American Red Cross, Kosciusko County chapter, will host an open house on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1-5 p.m. at the Chapter House, 501 N. Lake Street, Warsaw. Everyone is invited to attend, tour the building, and discuss the services Red Cross provides. Volunteers will be hosts and hostesses. Anyone interested in helping, please call 267-5244. American Red Cross is a participating United Way Agency. Wednesday Club has book review Maxine McDougal was hostess for the Wednesday Afternoon Club meeting September 24. Lucille Searfoss,- club president, called the meeting to order and led the members in the pledge of allegiance and the club collect. Alice Johnston, secretary, took the roll call with 13 members pre- r sent. \ Minutes from the last meeting were read and the treasurer’s report was given. Helen Jones passed around a card to be signed for Grace Macy. Mrs. McDougal, program chairwoman, acknowledged her committee members for assisting her in planing the programs for the year and for getting the program books completed. She introduced Gene Binder who gave a book review on “Rascal,” written by Sterling North. “Rascal” tells of North’s experiences as a youth with a raccoon he raised for a year. It took place during the World War I period and the many escapades he encountered. Margaret Freeman announced the next meeting will be at the Wilmot Mill with members meeting at 1 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, to leave for Wilmot. A note from Rosalyn Jones, Syracuse Public Library librarian, on behalf of the library stating its appreciation for the books donated in memory of Ruth Ropp. Following the program refreshments were served by Mrs. McDougal and Eleanor Bates, co-hostess.

CALENDAR Week Os October 1 To October 8 WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45a.m., in the town hall Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God aa /rm K\ 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in the Beacon Restaurant Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., in the Milford Masonic Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at 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.. Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Learning Adventurs For 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 teenagers behavior Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., in Milford Fire Station Milford First Brethren Women’s Missionary Society 7:30 p.m. Adult-Children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Milford Jaycees ** 7:30 p.m., in CJ’s Restaurant, family room North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchants Division \ j 8 a.m., in the town hall Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., 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.. Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse Blood Pressure Check 9 a.m. to noon, Milford Community Building SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m.. North Webster Fire Station - Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Aloteen 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Church of God meeting room, North Webster Syracuse Library Board 5:15 p m . in Syracuse Public Library Milford Lions 7 p.m., in Milford Community Building Syracuse Primary Mothers 7 p.m. Kosciusko County Fair Board 7:30 p.m., in Shrine Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw Sorosis Club 7:30 p.m. Wawasee High School Music Boosters 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee High School Choir Room Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Beacon Restaurant For Fun Group 12 noon in Calvary United Methodist Church Milford Library Board 4:30 p.m., in Milford Public Library Women’s Fellowship 7 p.m., in Syracuse Church of the Brethren Kosciusko County Photo Philes Camera Club 7 p.m., in Kiwanis Room above Hull House and Hull Hardware, South Buffalo St., Warsaw Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club 7:30p.m. American Legion Auxiliary, Ancil Geiger Unit 226 7:30p.m. WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse PTO Monthly Board Meeting 12 noon, in Syracuse Elementary LRC Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., in the House of Friendship North Webster Town Board 7p.m., in the town hall Syracuse Fire Department, Fire Drill 7 p.m., at the fire station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous . 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, One-half mile east of , South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road AbAnon 7:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m.. Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse