The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 December 1986 — Page 15

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16 YEARMgO. DEC. 1,1978 Among the college students home for the Thanksgiving holidays was Julie Method of Milford, a student at Manchester. Michael Zimmerman of near

New GED program proving successful at county jail

By DEE JAYNES Staff Writer This past July, counties in Indiana were notified that due to overcrowding, misdemeanor offenders previously housed in state prison facilities would have to serve their sentences in the county jails. With more prisoners being housed at the local facility for longer periods of time, Kosciusko County Jail officials found themselves faced with the problem of instiling programs and activities to constructively occupy the time of the inmates. It was agreed that one of the most important priorities should be education, since many of the inmates had not completed work toward their high school diploma. The possibility of teaching classes in the jail on a regular basis was proposed to Adult Basic Education director Jan Legarda by Kosciusko County detective sergeant Tom Kitch. Legarda was enthusiastic about such a program and took the proposal to local school officials, who also found the idea a good one. After obtaining approval from the Indiana State Adult Basic Education Department, the program was implemented in October. Classes are held twice a week, Tuesday and Thureday evenings, for two and one half hours. Mike Coy of Syracuse, who has a degree in secondary education from Indiana University, is the instructor. “I really admire these guys,” Coy said. “They seem to have a real attitude of understanding that these classes are going to help them. They are making a

You and your pet — A pet's first Christmas

Dear Dr. Wise: Our holidays always are frantic but fun. The college children come home and are in and out with their friends. We plan an open house for them as well as dinner for friends and family. This will be the first Christmas for Scamp, our dog. Polly the cat is older. How can we keep them calm and well behaved with all the commotion? .Answer: You are wise to be concerned. Many people do not realize how stressful and dangerous the holidays can be for their pets. You should provide them with a quiet retreat away from the stimulation and confusion of the hubbub, particularly when a par-• ty is in full swing. Give them a few minutes of extra attention each day to keep them from feeling neglected — and to prevent any unpleasant attention-getting behavioral problems like urinating on the carpet. Be aware of the new dangers in the house. The Christmas tree, particularly, is a great attraction to cats who love to attack the ornaments and tinsel. In their exuberance, cats have been known to pull down a tree, tear electrical wires and set off fires.

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Milford was recently elected to serve as president of the Kosciusko County Farm Bureau. Serving with Zimmerman will be the following: County woman leader — Vivian Morehead, vice

real effort to better themselves and working hard. ” Gordon Nash, jailer, agrees. “Although some of the guys may have entered the program in the beginning as away of getting out of the block for a while, most of them are really involved in the program and trying to finish their education, ’ ’ he said. Inmates participate in the program with the approval of the sheriff’s department, and all work is done individually — based entirely upon the participant’s previous school record and ability. The ages of the participants vary from 17 to mid-40s, with the majority in their late teens or early 20s. Most say they left high school before graduation because of lagging interest, falling grades or a combination of both. Although many say it is difficult to get back into the habit of studying, most seem to enjoy the opportunity to continue their education, and all enjoy the individual attention; “I really have to give Tom Kitch and Mike Coy credit,” said Marty Clemens, program participant. “I don’t think I would have gone back to finish high school without this program and it’s nice to know that someone really cared enough to get this started. ’ ’ John Michaels, another participant. is equally enthusiastic about the program and its benefits to inmates. “This is a great idea,” he explained. “I don’t know that I would have ever gone back to classes on the outside. I have a decent job and I didn’t see how getting my diploma was going to make any

I also see a number of pets each holiday who have eaten everything from tinsel and broken ornaments to wrapping paper and ribbon. The ingested material stretches out and acts like a saw in their digestive systems. The family feasts and holiday snacks can be just as dangerous for the pets. We tend to want to shaare with our pets the juicy bites of turkey, a bit of cheese and crackers and other holiday treats that we enjoy so much. It is the worst thing we can do. Rich, fried or greasy foods can produce severe intestinal upsets in animals. Turkey bones can cause intestinal tract punctures and obstructions. It is better to keep your pet on its regular diet. For treats, give milk bones for dogs to eat and catnip for the cats to play with. Warnings have been issued before, but they can stand repeating. Chocolate, mistletoe and poinsiettas are extremely poisonous for dogs and cats. If you know that your pet has eaten any of these, call your

president — Harold Gawthrop, secretary-treasurer — Clover Paxton. All officers will serve as delegates at the state convention to be held in Indianapolis December 5-7.

STUDY TIME AT COUNTY JAIL — Mike Coy, standing, is the instructor for the twice weekly classes held at the Kosciusko County Jail. The classes are part of the Adult Basic Education program and aid inmates in preparing for GED testing.

difference to that, so I don’t think I would have gone back. These classes have shown me that I could have done it all the time. ” According to Coy, Kitch and Nash, Michaels has been a dedicated member of the class. As part of the work release program, he works all day at a job, returning to the jail each evening and spending several hours a night on his studies. Michaels says he is confident now that he can pass the equivalency test, but is spending the extra study hours to make sure he does the best he can on the test. “I don’t want to just pass it,” he explained, “I want to know I did my best. ” Jan Legarda said the GED classes at the jail will soon be enhanced by the addition of computers — shuttled twice a week from the ABE office. The com-

veterinarian or animal emergency service right away. You also should call one of these specialists if your dog or cat has diarrhea or is vomiting, in pain, disoriented or having seizures. Finally, your returning college students may be upset when Scamp and Polly fail to greet them like long-lost friends. Thepets may have forgotten their old pals. Give the animals, particularly the cat, time to get reacquainted. They will come around quickly. Eggshell ornament An old English provide states “Better half an egg than an empty shell.” But, an empty shell could make a beautiful ornament for anyone’s tree, once its decorated. Take some items such as fake pearls, sequins, stones,' bric-a-brac, and various decorative items adding them to the fragile eggshell with glue. Let your imagination run wild and design a one of a kind Christmas ornament.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bushong of Waubee Lake spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Arlington, Va., visiting their nephew and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Huber, Jr., Terri, RosS and Mary

puters will aid students in their class work and will also have programs on job seeking and job keeping — important information to many of the inmates when they are released back into society and the work force. Cary Cochran, an inmate who has participated in a similar program in Logansport, says he is grateful for the opportunity to further his education. “It’s a good way to make use of your time while you’re here,” he said. “It’s just too bad it wasn’t started sooner. I’ll bet it could have helped a lot of guys. Motivation plays an important part in the success of the GED

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Kathryn. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berkeypile and family and Mrs. Hazel Kline of Milford were Thanksgiving day guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles

program at Kosciusko County Jail. AH of the participants say they are pleased with their progress toward equivalency certificates and all expressed interest in continuing their studies after their release from jail. They nearly all expressed a desire to learn that hadn’t been evident during their high school careers. Perhaps the best definition of motivation came from Cary Cochran, who explained that the definition was given to him by a previous instructor. ‘Twas really impressed by it,” he explained, “and I memorized it. Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes.”

Smoker of near Warsaw. Have you noticed the cash register at Milford Shoe and Clothing. It is of 1905 vintage and is made of brass. Store owner Eldred Mabie says he and the cash register are the same age. Senate Republicans of the Indiana General Assembly are going to have to learn to make a fine distinction — that is, the difference between John F. and John B. Augsburger. John F. is the outgoing state senator and John B. is the incoming. Everyone who knows the two men knows this, but already there’s a confusion that’ll have to be corrected. 2» YEARS AGO, NOV. 30.1966 Rev. Wayne Swihart of Valparaiso will fill the pulpit at the First Brethren church in Milford from Sunday, Dec. 4, until March 1, when a full-time pastor will be available to the church. Rev. Frank Barker has moved from the parsonage. He is serving the County Line Brethren church north of LaPaz. Allyson Anglin, a Milford high school senior, was recently named as Milford’s DAR Good Citizen according to an announcement made by Donn D. Kesler, principal of the school. Allyson was chosen for her dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. She was given an examination which is currently being judged with those other county girls to determine the county winner. Each school’s Good Citizen receives a Certificate of Award. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ankney and sons Richard arid Matthew of Eldridge, lowa, came to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Good, at Milford Tuesday and were here for a family get-together Friday evening at the Good home. Others present for the pot luck supper were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ganger

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and sons Steve and Tom, who are students at Purdue university, Jan and Leeann, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Weldy and sons Mark, Max, Brad and Bryce, and Mrs. Lorie Farrington of Goshen, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harlan of Milford. The date also marked the 46th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beer, Elaine and Ray Bauer, and Mr. Young of Cissna Park, 111., were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Beer on r 1 Milford. The group attended a postThanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Haab on r I Syracuse. 30 YEARS AGO, DEC. 6,1956 Milford tods on an air of the Christmas spirit over the week end as street department head Don Brumbaugh put up Christmas decorations in the business block. The decorations are holly with colored lights around the light standards. At night, when the lights are turned on. the decorations are particularly beautiful and give our community a Yuletide atmosphere. Town marshal George Bullock assisted Mr. Brumbaugh in the installation. Milford Lions entertained their ladies at their annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Westminster Hotel at Winona Lake on Monday evening. A delicious ham dinner .was enjoyed by about 100 members and guests. The ladies were given lovely artificial corsages for wear during the evening. Milford firemen, their wives and friends of the volunteer fire department enjoyed their annual turkey dinner at the American Legion hall Saturday evening. Fire chief Harold Kaiser said they had five turkeys weighing 20 pounds or more and “all the trimmings’for the hungry group. Mr.

Kaiser said the dinner was always a high point in the year’s activities for the firemen and that this year’s dinner was especially enjoyable. <> The bowling teams from Milford sponsored by Campbell’s market and Myers Ford Agency enjoyed their annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange Wednesday evening at Petro’s restaurant north of Warsaw. The members present were Mrs. Esther Poynter, Mrs. Merle Campbell. Mrs. William Burgett, Mrs. Frances Oswalt, Mrs. Harry Schultz, and Mrs. Cletus Myers. Two members, Mrs. Mabel Clause and Mrs. Harold Crafton, were unable to be present. 50 YEARS AGO, DEC. 3.1936 William O’Brien and family visited with relatives in Chicago, Thursday. Miss Betty Chatten visited relatives a few days last week in Elkhart. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Lawbaugh entertained relatives at a Thanksgiving dinner. Emory Little, wife and son spent Thanksgiving and the weekend at Flint, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Robinson entertained relatives at Thanksgiving dinner. J.D. Schmucker, wife and son spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Fort Wayne. Glen Stookey and family of Valparaiso were holiday guests in the William Rushong home. Nelson Overleese roasted many turkeys and other fowl in his oven for local persons last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson and family are now occupying their new home on W. Emetine street. Mrs. Kenneth Wilkin of New Carlisle, spent last week in the home of her sister, Mrs. Ed Searfoss.

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