The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 February 1987 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., February 18,1987

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Tom Prickett believes in Tough Love

By Carla Gaff Staff Writer “All you can do is, what you can do," says Tom Prickett, member of the Wawasee Tough Love Support Group, “after that the kid has to take over and control his own problem. ’ ’ Prickett is heavily involved in the group and was a part of its beginnings. Tough Love was started in Syracuse in May of 1985. and has helped over 100 parents since that time. Additionally the group has assisted 14 young persons in receiving help through rehabilitation centers. Profile Prickett states that he became interested in the Tough Love concept after becoming personally involved with substance abuse. “In the beginning I tried to divorce myself from the community,” he states, “I was just so embarrassed, and felt like everyone knew about my kids.” However, through a period of time, and numerous discussions with rehabilitation centers, Prickett decided Tough Love was for him. “I’ve had a rather negative response so far," he explains, “but I still feel that Tough Love is the right decision. ” Prickett comments not everyone he's associated with agrees with his decision, and that he has even been toldthat hisgroup is one that “throws their kids out ofthe house.”} He has also had many county officials dealing with students and young people, explain to him that there is not a drug or alcohol problem in the area. To this, Prickett explains that most people do

Meals for older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin, Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Com-

munity Room in the fire station; the Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw; and Packerton Community Building. Meals for Older Americans is

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TOUGH LOVE — Tom Prickett of Syracuse believes in Tough Love. Prickett is a member of the Wawasee Tough Love Support group, which has instigated the starting of another such group in Columbia City, a teen alcoholics anonymous group in the area, and helped to start the Just Say No club in Syracuse. (Photoby Carla Gaff) not want to face, or believe such problems exist in their community. That is until they're hit on the head with the problem.and it affects their own lives. Prickett says that the group is not just for the parents of substance abuse children, and that the group also has members who are having non-drug related disciplinary problems.* And that the group

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

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was started in order to aid parents in dealing with any child related problem that is disrupting their lives. He gives and example of a mother who was unable to get her daughter to make her bed each morning. Members of Tough Love suggested that the bed be totally torn apart and stored, until such time, as the young person was ready to assume the responsibility of making her own bed. Reportedly, the incident was not an easy one for the parent to handle, as she found it hard to see her child sleeping on the floor, and being embarrassed when friends commented that her room had no bed in it. But Tough Love worked and the young person was given back her bed, with the understanding that it was to be made up every morning. However, 90 percent of the Wawasee Tough Love Support Group members are dealing with problems incurred from Substance abuse in their children. But agree that disciplinary problems may lead to substance abuse in later years, and that whatever the problem is, the group is available to give support. Prickett states that the group is not for “just” Syracuse residents, and that anyone, anywhere may become a member. “Anyone in the world who wants to come, is invited,” he says. Although Prickett spends a lot of time helping the Tough Love group, he’s also working on a one-one-one basis with James Braggs. Braggs has recently kicked drugs and alcohol and is working to recover his life, and graduate from Wawasee High School, while living at the Prickett home. “I feel great,” explains Prickett, who goes on to say that his kids, as well as Braggs, know that they're always welcome in my home, and that they’re always Joved, but that I will in no way tolerate alcohol or drugs on my property. It’s not easy, it’s Tough Love, but that’s the only way for Tom Prickett, and millions of other Tough Love advocates across the nation.

programs. Meals for Older Americans is not associated with welfare but is for the promotion for better health for the older population. Donations are ac-

cepted for the meals. The site directors request all persons planning on attending the meals to make reservations by 1 p.m. the day prior to attending. »

7 * 'll jNr J ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT — Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Rink, 1213 E. Marion Street, Nappanee, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brenda Sue, to Paul F. Kallin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ingmar Kallin of North Judson, formerly of Goshen. The bride-elect is a 1984 graduate of North Wood High School and International Business College in Fort Wayne. She is employed by The Papers Incorporated in Milford. Her fiance is a 1984 graduate of Goshen High School attends Purdue University, majoring in public relations and advertising. A wedding is planned for thesummer of 1988 at the Nappanee United Methodist Church. Diet bubble CHICAGO — Inserting a plastic bubble in the stomach of an overweight patient so the patient won’t fill up on food is still not proven safe or effective, even though 20,000 of the devices have been sold, the American medical Association reported. Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations. February 19-25 THURSDAY — Orange juice, spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad w/French dressing, Italian bread w/margarine, sliced peaches, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Cranberry juice, smoked Polish sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, rye bread w/margarine, chocolate chip cookie, milk, tea and coffee MONDAY — Tomato juice, cheesy tuna and macaroni casserole, buttered peas, marinated cucumbers, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, chocolate pudding, milk, tea and coffee TUESDAY— Pineapple juice, beef stew w/carrots, potatoes, celery and onions, biscuit w/margarine, tossed salad w/ranch dressing, orange gelatin w/peaches, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY — Cranberry juice cocktail, baked chicken quarter, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered broccoli, whole wheat bread w/margarine, sugar cookie, milk, tea, and coffee Mid-Lakes Lions sponsor broasted chicken dinner The Mid-Lakes Lions will be sponsoring a broasted chicken dinner on Saturday, Feb. 21. This will be an “eat in only” event and will include a complete meal. The dinner will be held at the community building, just off the loop, in downtown Oswego. The “all-you-can-eat” dinner will be served by the Lions from 4-8 p.m.

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CALENDAR Week Os February 18 To February 25 WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse PTO 12 noon, in Syracuse Schools LRC Syracuse Lions Club - i 6:3op.m.,intheßeacon „ Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. rf 1 " W Lutheran Church Women J| 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Psi lota XI \ / 7:30 p.m. Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse XX 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 AI-Anon 7:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw ’ THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove ' , 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior. North Webster Lady Lions 7 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., in Milford Fire Station 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 rfWY) Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Milford Commurfity 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 SATURDAY a Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., in Gropp’s, Syracuse Turkey Creek Senior Citizens 12 noon, in Syracuse Scout Cabin SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., in North Webstef Fire Station AA, AI-Anon and Aloteen / / . 8 p.m., in North Webstar United Methodist Church MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis \ 6: 45 a.m. in North Webster Church of God meeting room FOE Men’s Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Al-Anon 1 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church Columbian Reading 7:30p.m. Milford Jayceettes 7:30 p.m., in the Jaycee Clubhouse TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary d JCaSctK 12 noon, in the Beacon Restaurant TSfcgJdSy Adult-children of alcoholics vTA Kt ‘ 6:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Syracuse Park Board 7:15 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall, open to the public Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary 7:30 p.m., in the Legion Hall 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 the North Webster Town Hall/Fire Station Syracuse Fire Department Regular 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 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 Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse AI-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw ■ Happy 16 th Birthday JEFF CARRILLO My, how you have grown. Wish you were this young again. LoVeYa, Mom, Dad & Family "HEALTH THRU CHIROPRACTIC ' ’ SPINAL CARE CENTER DR. JAMES R. TH WAITS j Office Will Be Closed Wednesday, February 25 And Will Re-Open I Monday, March 9 \ \ Rn- Hours 'fg Mon.-Fri. 9-1,2-6; Sat. 9-12 X 312 S. Huntington St. Phans — SR 13 r nw’re Syracuse. IN 46567 (219)457-7177