The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 2, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 February 1987 — Page 6

THE MAIL-.’jDHR.NAL — Wed., February 25,1987

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Community Corner

Judy Warner: Helps people in time of need

(By Carla Gaff Staff. Writer From the time she was 12 years old Judy A. Warner wanted to be an administrator of a nursing home. She started working toward that dream at the tender age of 13. Warner has recently been named administrator of the new Syracuse Miller’s Merry Manor, Inc. She served as administrator to the Wakarusa branch for -two years, and has worked at several other Miller’s Merry Manors around the state during the last seven years. Profile She said her career began by volunteering at Timbercrest Home in North Manchester when she was 13 years old. “There was not any one thing that made me want to be a nursing home administrator,” states Warner. “It’s just always been a part of me, something I always felt I was supposed to do.” She went on to explain that the majority of her family members knew what career they would pursue at a young age, and therefore she doesn’t feel her decision as a young child was a unique and extraordinary feat. Sometimes, however, her determination to succeed was made stronger by those around her (not family members) who were certain it was not a good choice for anyone to want to work in a nursing home. Warner never felt that a nursing home was a scary or gloomy place and plans to work with the community in dispelling such old fashion attitudes. “We at Miller’s Merry Manor,” says Warner, “believe that a nursing home is a place for people to live, and not a place to die. ” As a young child, she lived with her parents Maurice and Janyth Warner at r 2 Pierceton. Their home was across the road from her grandparents. « She visited her grandparents frequently as well as a number of elderly friends from her church who were living in a nursing home.

Twilighters Bunco Club met February 18 in the home of Mrs. Warren (Pat) Benson for the regular meeting wittf 10 members and four substitutes

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present. The substitutes were Mrs. Forest (Mary Lou) Smith, Mrs. Norman (Kay) Robie, Mrs. Kehneth (Kathryn) Knisley and Mrs. Dorothy Kitson.

i |k\ /a Ili 1 Or® KH Ml \ />■ I 111 NEW ADMINISTRATOR — Judy Warner is the administrator for the new Syracuse Miller’s Merry — Manor facility. She is accustomed to being very active in the communities that she has worked in and is planning to be just as active in the Syracuse area. (Photoby Carla Gaff) I ’ ' Perhaps because of her fulfilling experiences working with the elderly, Warner plans to work with the schools in the area by encouraging interaction with the children and nursing home residents. She explains that the grandparent-type program is a highly accepted and beneficial one for both students and nursing home residents. In this, the elderly benefit from a visit with a child that they can get to know and grow close to. while the child benefits by having someone to listen to him, help with homework, or just be a friehd. Also because many families now live and work several states away from where they were raised and where there parents and grandparents live, many children do not have the opportunity to know their own

High prize winner was Mrs. Phil (Shirley) Strieby; low prize Mrs. Tim (Elaine) Darr; travel, Mrs. Bill (Grace) Eyer; and door prize, Mrs. Gerald (Pat) Bitner.

grandparents well. Warner states she would like to children to have a realistic view on nursing homes and to realize that it is not a place to dread and that because the human life span in the United States «. has increased, a large majority of the coming generations will one day be affiliated with a nursing home of some type. She went on to say that nursing homes in the 1980 s are very flexible and, often, residents check themselves in for the winter and leave again in the spring. She says often residents are only in the home for a weekend or simply come to the home for a place to recoup after an operation and stay only long enough to regain their strength. Warner states that as a service to the community the facility will be inviting community organization to hold meetings at the new Syracuse facility. Which will also give added interaction with the community and residents, as well as acquaint community residents with the new facility. Modern nursing homes have social programs that rally the social life of the most active socialite, The new Syracuse facility is definitely a very modern up-to-date nursing home. Activities are presently being arranged that will be centered around the community and the interest of area residents. For example, the Syracuse facility may well have a variety of lake oriented outings, while those in other locations will cater their activities to that particular area. Though Warner is kept extremely busy with her career. She is also active in the Elkhart Business and Professional Women’s Club, Wakarusa Historical Society and Kosciusko County Historical Society, she is the secretary for the Multi-Facility Conference, and the Standard and Ethic Committee, both of which are of the Indiana Health Care Association. She has also recently served as secretary of the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce, and plans to become Jnvolved in Syracuse area organizations also. She comments that in her spare time she is an avid reader, loves playing the piano and organ, and is “really into family genealogy.” After spending more than a decade working with the elderly, Warner states she still finds it exciting to be a part of a nursing home. And, she is looking forward to meeting area residents and being a part of the Syracuse community.

Mrs. Darr received a birthday gift and anniversary gifts were presented to Mrs. Billy (Doris) Coburn, Mrs. Benson, and Mrs. Strieby.

The March meeting will be in the home of Mrs. Jean Niles with Mrs. Coburn as co-hostess.

Mrs. Benson was assisted by Mrs. Gene (Maryrose) Henning.

LOUISA'S LETTER (i £ .•) XI2X , — ’Tr

Dear Louisa, I have been going steady with a boy for two years and now he has moved to another town and I don’t see him as often as I used to. We saw each other every day when he lived here because we went to the same school and games, etc. r 7 Now my problem is this — I was satisfied with this situation when he was here but I never got to be with other boys. Now, altho’ we still consider ourselves bound to each other, I have gotten to know other boys at games and parties and I have to admit that I like the change. I hate to break up with J because we made promises so I don’t know what to do. I am afraid I will break his heart if I go back on my word. What must I do? G.P.-Ind. Answer: There are certainly two sides to

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\F ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kern, 72645 CR 43, Syracuse, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tami Lyn, to Jeffrey Lee Rohlf. Rohlf is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rohlf, r 5 Defiance, Ohio. The bride-elect is a 1986 graduate of Fairfield High School and is employed at Chore-Time, Inc., Milford. The bridegroom-elect is a 1982 graduate of Defiance High School and 1984 graduate of Ohio State Agriculture Technical Institute. He is self employed as a dairy farmer and is a representative for American Breeders Service. The couple is planning a May 2 wedding in St. John Lutheran Church, Defiance, Ohio. Senior citizens hold carry-in Florence Ashton and Mary Evans were honored with the “Happy Birthday” song during the Turkey Creek Senior Citizens monthly carry-in dinner, Saturday, Feb. 21, in Syracuse Scout Cabin. There were 42 members present. Florence Ashton gave the prayer before the noon meal and following the meal the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present. During the business meeting the secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read. The group decided the meal for the March meeting would be purchased from Kentucky Fried Chicken.

this problem of going steady with one person when a girl or boy is very young. The advantage, of course, is in always knowing that one,has a date for special occasions that come up and with someone you like. The disadvantage for a girl is that other people consider her J’s girl and she never gets to compare him with other boys as these boys will not ask tier for a date. Another disadvantage is that our tastes change as we grow older and the boy we though wonderful when we were fifteen seem something else when we add on a few years. If I were you, I would have a good talk with my friend. It may be that he is thinking the same way as you are. Louisa e Address letters: Louisa, Box 532, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115

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