The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 May 1988 — Page 7

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Terry Haffner shares information on the disabled with Rotarians

Terry Haffner was born the oldest of six children. None of his brothers or sisters are physically handicapped, including his twin brother Tom. Terry’s family encouraged him to develop to his fullest which he still continues to do. Haffner graduated from Purdue Fort Wayne with an associate’s degree in mental health. His great sense of humor is combined with a desire to educate others regarding the inExchange students present program for Round Table The Syracuse Ladies of the Round Table held their April meeting in the home of Maxine Graham. Serving as co-hostesses with Mrs. Graham were Jo Ann Robinson and Nancy Nelson. A report of the Kosciusko County Federation of Women’s Club Convention was given. Janet Davis was elected county president and Norma Rush, secretary. These ladies are members of the Ladies of the Round Table. The program for the evening was presented by three foreign exchange students who attend Wawasee High School. Paty Suarez from Mexico, Ingrid Jungwirth from West Germany and Gloria Vlloa from Honduras presented interesting information and slides of their homelands. A memorial service was held for Celia Bechman. The next meeting will be the annual spring party on May 9. This will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church with Mary Jane Bowton serving as chairwoman.

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elusion of the disabled who were formerly excluded from much in life. He asked architects to “draw the disabled into their new building designs.” For example, he noted that white there is an access ramp to the Maxwelton Restaurant, there needs to be a blacktopped rise for he and others to get up the six-inch curb that precedes the ramp. About nine years ago, he was asked to go to school by a young person for their “Show and Tell” event and discovered that he has a great rapport with children and can offer them insights in how being disabled does not prevent him from having fun and laughter.

Haffner has served on numerous boards and committees including the Governor’s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, United Cerebal Palsy, the Mayor’s Committee on the Handicapped, Urban Black Grant Committee, the Mayor’s Affirmative Action Committee, etc. One of his most recent writings as a free lance writer is entitled “16 at 35” in which he tells of the thrill that is his at just recently learning to drive. His specially equipped van features a lift, all controls on a console beside him where his wheel chair locks into place, the floor lowered four inched and effortless steering and braking. The van cost $35,000 and now makes it possible for him to travel alone. He now enjoys the same independence all of us desired by the time we were around age 16. He also enjoys driving the family boat to pull skiers, and driving snowmobiles. Haffner hopes in the future to eventually be able to live independent of his family and possibly in a warm climate where mobility is not so difficult.

The “1981 International Year of the Disabled,” brought Haffner a personal and public sense of pride. He feels that the return of so many disabled veterans from Vietnam and their demands have helped our society in its awareness and more inclusive response to the disabled. As an artist, he paints by holding the brush with his hook or with his teeth. The results are most pleasing. He is a member of the Fort Wayne Artist Guild. Terry only wants his pictures to be bought out of true appreciation and never out of pity. He does not feel sorry for himself, he has so much to offer. Haffner hopes to be invited back to Syracuse and the surrounding communities to share his video, speak to art classes, and do convocations in the local schools. He had a real impact on the Rotarians and their wives and can even affect the future more as he is invited to help shape the attitudes of young students toward the disabled. Senior citizens see slide program on Parke County' The Milford Senior Citizens met Sunday, May 8, for a 1 p.m. carry-in dinner. The meeting was opened by the president, Erma Chambers. She welcomed everyone and ted in the Pledge to the Flag. The dinner was served at tables decorated with individual plants for each, and also, with birds in the center of each table. 1 Following the meal, Susan Young of Fort Wayne who is with the Travel Town Agency, showed slides of Parke County. The Milford Senior Citizens will be taking this trip on October 19. Rev. Kenneth Hollinger, minister of New Salem Church, gave the blessing and told tales of Parke County, his former home. The new queen of Milford, Elsie Ulrich, was then presented and received her crown. The new queen will be competing next in the county contest. Notations were made of upcoming events: Super Sixties of Kosciusko County will meet May 18 in the Winona Hotel. The senior citizen queen of Kosciusko County will be chosen on May 25 in the Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. The Syracuse club will meet May 21. There were 37 present from Syracuse, Warsaw, Goshen, Nappanee and Milford. The door prize was won by Kahte Antonides. The committee for the next meeting on June 12 will be Anna Cain and Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Reuter.

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Busy Homemakers enjoy luncheon Prior to their Wednesday after : noon meeting on May 4, members of the Milford Busy Homemakers Club enjoyed a lunch at the Country Table in Nappanee. The members then returned to Milford where they met in the home of Mrs. Vernon (Louise) May. Gladys Milter was cohostess. / To begin the meeting, the group sang “Showers of Blessings.” Velma Pinkerton presented several helpful tips — one of which is to put spearmint gum, with the foil-type wrapping left on, in flour for keeping out bugs. Mrs. Pinkerton also read a poem, “Waste Not, Want Not.” As her devotions, Gladys Miller read “What is Happiness.” Dorothy Kinney reported to members of the importance of undertaking crucial tests — even for those healthy persons. For the garden lesson, Mrs. May told of putting iron on lawn and how wildflowers, take little care. She also told how a fungus, “Cytospora,” can attack Colorado blue spruce trees. During roll call, 12 members each gave “a funny joke.” At the close of the meeting, “The More We Get Together” was sung, and Mrs. May read the poems, “My Mother’s Hands” and “Happy 50th Anniversary.” She showed the members her wedding dress and the gifts which she and her husband received for their recent golden anniversary. A white elephant sale was enjoyed during the remainder of the afternoon. Each member was presented a Mother’s Day favor of a net scouring pad made by the hostess and her granddaughter, Adina May. The next meeting will be held June 1 in the home of Anna Cripe, Milford. Laveta Lechlitner will serve as co-hostess. Senior Mothers hostesses for Spring Party -The Senior Mother’s Club of Syracuse were hostesses for the annual Spring Party on May 2 at Calvary United Methodist Fellowship Hall. The Primary, Intermediate, and Junior clubs were guests. Mistress of ceremonies was Senior Club President Janice Baumgartner. She gave the welcome and the invocation. A swiss steak dinner was served by the United Methodist Women. Following dinner a program was presented by “The Clowns of the Cross,” from Fort Wayne. The members of the group are interdenominational who get joy in presenting their programs to hospital, nursiqg homes and many group meetihgs. Members of the audience were picked to help perform with the group in feats of magic and parables of the Bible. The clowns presented each guest with a “Love” balloon. Highlights of the past year were given by each club president who then introduced the incoming president who introduced her officers. Clown dolls, made by Jenny Oswald, were given as door prizes to the following ladies: Linda McAdams; Karen Tranter; Janet Hayes and Leona Buhrt. Local news Jacksons entertain on Mother's Day Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Jackson, Diane and Kyle, r 2, Milford entertained friends and relatives at a Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 8. Those attending were Mrs. Betty Whitman, Mr. and Mrs. James Hostetler, Angie and Darin, and grandchildren Ryan, Sierra and John, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Auer, and Greg Jackson, Eric and Mark, all of Milford. Also, Mr.’and Mrs. Rocky Reed, Brandon and Roger, Mentone; and Dallas McCreary, Mr. and Mrs. Rex McCreary and Tim, and»Mrs. Brenda Skelton, Crystal and Robin, all of Elkhart.

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Dear Louisa, I am a widow, fifty years old — — been for five years. Recently I met this man about ten years younger than I and we seemed to hit it off just fine. We seem to like the same things, baseball games, good movies or television. I am a good cook and have my own home but just enough money to get by with. He has a good business and he has asked me to marry him. My daughter objects and says I am silly to marry a man younger than I. She can’t say he is marrying me for money as I haven’t any to speak of. Do you think I should pay any attention to her or should I accent this man? Widow — 111. Answer: If you two people are companionable and he has the money to run your house comfortably, while you cook delicious meals, I doubt if ten years difference in age will be a great handicap for a successful marriage. Some people have been old all of their lives and others remain young until they die. It is a matter of attitude, health and optimism. I personally know two women who married younger husbands

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Wed., May 11,1988 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Meals for older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabip, Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; the Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw; and the Church of the Brethren, North Webster. Meals for Older Americans is 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 programs. Meals for Older Americans is not associated with welfare hut is for the promotion for better health for the older population. Donations are accepted 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. Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations. May 5-11 THURSDAY — Grape juice, spaghetti w/meat sauce, parmesan cheese, tossed salad w/cucumbers and French dressing, Italian bread w/margarine, fresh pear, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Sparkling orange juice, baked chicken, potato salad, buttered peas, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, fresh strawberry shortcake, milk, tea, and coffee / Mobile Meals Drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled for the week of May 16 — May 20. They are as follows: May 16 — May 20 MONDAY — Jack Fawler TUESDAY — Milly Shively WEDNESDAY — Win Sroufe THURSDAY - F.A. Rhoads FRIDAY — Dorothy Kitson

MONDAY — Orangegrapefruit juice, pepper steak in gravy, fluffy rice, frozen mixed vegetables, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, plums, milk, tea, and coffee TUESDAY — Cranberry juice cocktail, meatloaf, candied sweet potatoes, coleslaw, whole wheat bread w/margarine, chocolate pudding, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY - Tomato juice, turkey and noodles, buttered whole kernel corn, golden flake dinner roll w/margarine, seedless grapes, milk, tea, and coffee Bit PLANNING JUNE 1989 WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Kalbouss of Carmel announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Lorraine, to William Adams Ruddell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Ruddell of Indianapolis and Syracuse. The bride-elect graduated from Park Tudor and Smith College in Massachusetts. She is presently attending Indiana University School of Nursing. The bridegroom-elect graduated from North Central High School and from Hillsdale College in a Michigan. He is a ~ loan officer with Morris Plan. The couple will be married June 1989 at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Indianapolis.

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