The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 August 1988 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., August 24,1988

Community corner

Marcy Haab: Wife, mother, nurse

Although she went into high school taking all business courses, half way through her senior year Marcy Haab discovered that she preferred a career working directly with people. Nursing seemed to be the ideal career for her. She attended and received her degree from a “very intense” nursing program at St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Lafayette and also took science courses from Purdue University. In 1964 she married Steve Haab and moved from her home town of Monticello to a farm near Milford. She worked for B*/2 years as a nurse at Goshen Hospital before her family of four children came to be.

She and her husband are the parents of twin daughters, Bobbi and Becki, 15; Jay, 11; and Mark, 9. Not every family can celebrate two birthdays for four children. Bobbi and Becki were thought to be an April Fool’s joke as they were not expected and were born on April 2. Jay and Mark, despite the two year difference are able to celebrate the same birthday on November 17. Like all mothers of four active children she keeps very busy. Her daughters are members of the volleyball, basketball and softball programs at Wawasee High School and her sons are involved in the Awana program at their church. Marcy enjoys watching her children participate in various activities. Coming from a family of 12 children, she realizes that the years of childhood to adulthood goes by very fast and she wants to enjoy it all as much as she can. Her deep faith in God might be an anchor for her family, “I was raised in a Christian home and I appreciate the values instilled in me.” Marcy and Steve were very instrumental in the beginning of the

Jordan named lieutenant governor

Curtis Jordan, a member of the Lakeland-North Webster Kiwanis Club, was installed as Lieutenant Governor of the Land of Lakes Division during the annual meeting (Sunday, Aug. 21) of the Indiana Kiwanis District. Jordan, who is retired from Indiana Bell, is one of the 21 lieutenant governors who will begin his official duties on October 1. Thornton Patberg, a member of the Evansville-Green River Club, was installed as District Governor during the three-day session at Terre Haute. There are more than 225 Kiwanis clubs in Indiana including the 17 in the Land of Lakes Division. “Achieve By Believing” is the major emphasis this year whith the main focus on

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youth-oriented community service. Clubs in the Land of Lakes Division are: Lakeland-North Webster, Bremen, Columbia City, Goshen, Goshen-Maple City, Lakeside Warsaw, Milford, Nappanee, Nappanee 11, Pierceton, Plymouth, South Whitley, Tippecanoe Valley, Triton-Bourbon, Wakarusa, Warsaw and Wawasee. China's drought XIANGFAN, China - A drought ravaging large tracts of central and eastern China is killing farm animals and shriveling crops, and officials fear that mountain villagers could be starving by autumn.

A DEDICATED NURSE — Marcy Haab, director of nursing, is pictured with Blanche Kline. Blanche is one of the oldest residents at Lakeland Loving Care Center. Mrs. Kline will be 99 years old in February. (Photo by Jennifer Woodward)

Protect family while riding

Here’s important information on how individuals may protect themselves and their family from being injured in a traffic accident. Fasten the safety belt — Safety experts estimate that 8,000 to 10,000 lives could be saved annually if all automobile drivers and passengers wore safety belts. Wear a safety belt properly — According to the US Department of Transportation, the correct position is over the shoulder, across the chest and low on the lap under the abdomen. If the belt is worn improperly such as under the arms, behind the back, or across the stomach, the likelihood of serious injury in- . creases dramatically. Get rid of slack — Look in the owner’s manual for detailed instructions on the amount of slack considered safe for a car. Pull the belt out at least five inches and let go. Slack is automatically

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removed and the belt will fullyretract when the belt buckle is unlatched. NIPSCO sets new electric peak Northern Indiana Public Service Company has set a new electric control area peak load, for the fifth time this summer. The record was set Wednesday, Aug. 17, with the company’s control area load reaching 2,669 megawatts at 3 p.m. The previous record control area load of 2,612 megawatts was set Tuesday, Aug. 2. The pompany said its eiectric * faciiitite have been performing well to meet the record demand for electricity this summer. Wednesday’s electric load was nearly 10 percent above last z year’s peak control area load of 2,432 megawatts set on July 24, 1987.

newly founded, non-denominational Wawasee Community Bible Church. What began as only a few families has now grown to a regular attendance of approximately 300 worshippers. The husband and wife team serve as leaders of the church’s youth group. Steve also is an elder on the board and Marcy teaches the three-year-old Sunday class. Marcy is presently the director of nursing at Lakeland Loving Care Center in Milford. “I felt the Lord brought me here.” As a director of nursing she has found the job to be very fulfilling. She hires all the nursing staff and assistants, is responsible of all nursing functions and oversees and evaluates the level of care in regard to nursing. Nursing homes are very regulated by the state board so Marcy must do much paperwork, filling out forms and managing the charts of the 60 residents. She feels that she must interact with the residents daily, “I don’t believe that a person can be a director of nursing sitting behind a desk, you need to be out with the residents,” she adds, “I attempt to see each on a day-to-day basis and make sure everything is done properly.” She felt that her job at the nursing home has been very special. “Long term health care is very unique. You develop relationships with the families and the resident. It is a real benefit but, is also one of the most stressful forms of nursing.” She explains that there are two special reasons why she has chosen to continue her career as a director of nursing, “You can assist families and residents make the adjustment, going to a nursing home is a very traumatic move. I, also, enjoy working with persons to form adequate assistants and nurses to become more in depth.” Her goal is to reach the people of the community stating that society is not groomed to appreciate the aging process. Society has been led to believe that once a person has entered a nursing home he or she is no longer of any value. She went on to explain that the field of nursing is now becoming more catered to the elderly than any other age group. In the next few years, studies have shown, there will be more elderly than any other age group. With her effort and determination, as well her commitment to her family, her church and her job Marcy Haab seems to have her feet firmly planted on the path to her life’s goals.

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CHRISTIAN VETERINARY MISSION — Dr. Richard Brungardt, DVM, was the guest speaker at the Tuesday, Aug. 23, meeting of the Syracuse Wawasee Rotary. The meeting was held at 12 noon at the Beacon restuarant in Syracuse. Dr. Brungardt told members of the activities of the Christian Veterinary Mission to third world countries. In those countries, the death of a family member brings grief, but the death of their animals may cause starvation and possibly death. Pictured above are Dr. Brungardt and Dick Conroy, president of the Syracuse/Wawasee Rotary. (Photo by Lewis Immel.)

LOUISA'S LETTER (ra J :gH

Dear Louisa, What causes some people to fly into a rage over some trivial matter and say all sorts of things to others that are not true? And for a person who has been reared in a good home to use words and language that are vulgar and boisterous? Do they really believe these things or are they simply trying to hurt the people they are talking to? Wife-N.C. .Answer: Such behavior is a sign of immaturity. In other words, your husbarid is having a grown-up tantrum. He is not getting something that he wafits and this is his way of accomplishing his purpose. He is using verbal brickbats to get what he wants.

Sotos visit in Avery home

Joni (Denney) and'Ray Soto and son, Ray Ray, of McAllen, Texas, were visitors of Mrs. Sotos parents and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Avery, Fred Avery, Jr., Dave and Karen Denney, all of Syracuse. The Sotos spent a week in Syracuse and Chicago, 111., where they visited the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and the Academy of Science.

THANK YOU A special thanks to Kos. Co. Sheep Assoc, for selecting me Kosciusko County Lamb & Wool Queen. I also want to thank Kos. Co. REMC & John Anglin for buying my lambs; and the Leesburg Grain Elevator & Doug Smith for buying my poultry. KATRINA KINAMY

He should see a counselor to find out what makes him act in such a manner. Perhaps he is trying to live too fast and his nerves are on edge. At any rate he is harming himself as well as making others unhappy. Let us hope, for his sake and that of his family, that he will take steps to help stop these out bursts and learn that marriage is a partnership and not a dictatorship. Louisa Address: Louisa, Box 532, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115.

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CALENDAR Week Os August 24 To August 31 WEDNESDAY Syracuse Fire Department Regular Meeting 7 p.m., in the fire station Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Alanon 7:30 p.m., at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior. North Webster Lions Club 7 p.m., in Don and Dee’s Family Restaurant Lakeside VFW Post 1342, Syracuse 8 P m ’ FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., at Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Dr., Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open meeting Heart of Lakes Squares 8-10:30 p.m., in Syracuse Elementary saturday gs* Wawasee Kiwanis * BL/*? 7 a.m., at Gropp’s Syracuse SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., at North Webstef Fire Station, open meeting S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30 a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, closed meeting Alanon Sunday Night Group 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in North Webster Church of God FOE Men’s Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church, closed meeting , Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church Milford Jayceettes t 7:30 p.m., in Jaycee Clubhouse TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today ‘TW 9:30 a.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, at Beacon Restaurant Adult Children of Alcoholics 6:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church basement Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary 223 7:30 p.m., in the Legion Hall WEDNESDAY North Webster Park Board 4 p.m., in North Webster Town Hall/Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 ( 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Alanon 7:30 p.m., at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Syracuse