The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 October 1988 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., October 5,1988

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Community corner

Cindy Vanlaningham helps her community by serving as an EMT

1 By KATE WOLFORD | Staff Writer Cindy Vanlaningham of Milford keeps busy being a wife and mother. Her job at Serenade Foods, Inc. adds to her schedule, but she still finds time to help the community through her work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Cindy is the wife of Norm Vanlaningham and mother to P. J. age 12, Kristin age eight and Whitney who is six. She enjoys keeping up with her kids. P.J. is involved in football, allstar baseball and (upcoming) basketball games. Not to be outdone in the physical fitness arena, Whitney plays T-ball and Kristin has been taking dance for four years. profile Cindy enjoys the busy pace her family leads saying, “I like being involved with the kids.” She’s been working at Serenade Foods, Inc., near Milford, for only about a month but says, “I’ve got a lot of friends over there (including her sister, Deb Richards) and the people are nice.” Her interest in being an EMT was sparked by the many accidents that take place near the Vanlaningham home, which is close to the intersection of Old SR 15 and CR 900 N. When a car

Eagles donate for new large print books

The Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Library Board met on Monday, Oct. 3. It was reported that the Library has received a donation from the Syracuse Eagles to purchase additional large print books for the library. Those funds were gratefully acknowledge. In addition the library has received a number of memorial gifts in memory of Opal Darr. Suitable memorial

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books will be added to the collection from that source. Reports from the newly formed advisory building committee were heard. A committee for the selection of an architect has been appointed. In a separate action the board approved the work of the petition drafting and distribution committee. The petitions are a necessary step in the funding

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JUST PRACTICING — Kristin Vanlaningham really isn’t hurt. Her mom, Cindy, is just practicing her EMT skills. As a member of the Milford EMS, Cindy can treat superficial injuries. Her work is a volunteer community service. (Photo by Kate Wolford)

process. They will soon be circulating in the community. Those owning property in Syracuse or Turkey Creek Township will be eligible to sign the petition. The library renovation and expansion project is progessing on schedule. Present were Charles Koser, Billie Rigdon, Jack Elam, Virginia Ditmer, Shanda Blue and Rev David Hyndman.

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Cheryl Hager, Ben Black Jr. exchange vows in Kentucky

Cheryl Lea Hager, Lexington, Ky., and Ben David Black, Jr., Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, exchanged vows at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, in Lansdowne Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lexington. The doublering ceremony was performed by the bride’s grandfather, Rev. Robert E. Grimm, Buffalo, N.Y. The bride is the daughter of Jerry Hager, Sr., Lexington, and Carole G. Barnes, Walton, Ky. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Black, Sr., Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg. Music for the ceremony was provided by Mark Grimm, organist, and Leslie Archer, vocalist and guitarist, uncle and aunt of the bride. Maureen Melton, Lexington, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kara Krause of Illinois; and * Debbie Black and Bobbi Black, Leesburg, sisters of the groom. Best man was Donald Black, Leesburg, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Rob Smith, Leesburg; Jerry Hager, Lexington, brother of the bride; and John Beer, Milford, brother-in-y 457 2561

was struck at the intersection and slid into her front yard, Cindy decided to become involved with the Milford EMS and began her work last October. The training, which Cindy says is tough, includes learning about bandaging, taking blood pressure, CPR and splints, as well as treating electrical shocks and burns. EMTs in training even learn about hazardous wastes. Their most frequent destination, the hospital, is also covered. “We had to go to the hospital and do E.R. (emergency room) work,” Cindy explains. Her husband, who started class with Cindy, but had to drop out because of surgery, has recently completed his training. EMS will soon be a family affair at the Vanlaningham’s. EMS: A First Response Measure “We’re first responders,” is how Cindy describes the EMS. There are limits on the services EMTs can perform and Cindy says, “All we can do is go there and treat them for superficial things.” “We just package them up and transport them,” she adds. Indeed, the transport is usually to the hospital, unless the victim is adamant about not wanting to go. Cindy enjoys her work. “It’s a good experience and you get to learn a lot.” She says that physical demands are part of the job but, “There’s usually quite a few of us who respond at the same time.” The Milford mom plans on sticking with her community work and says the best reason for being an EMT is “helping other people.” All EMTs are volunteers and in the case of Cindy’s training class, MAD (Milford Area Development, Inc.) paid for their class. *

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law of the groom. Ring bearer was Cory Hager, Lexington, brother of the bride. Following the ceremony, a dinner buffet was held in the Hilton Inn, Lexington. The bride is a 1985 graduate of Henry Clay High School, Lexington, Ky., and is currently

Paintings on display at Wabash Thirty oil paintings, of landscapes, figures, and still lifes, by award-winning artist Isabel White of Decatur, are on display in the main gallery at the Honeywell Center in Wabash through October 26. White graduated from the Studio School of Advertising Art in Cincinnati, and studied at the Chicago Art Institute. She has been a student and teacher at the Longboat Key Art Center in Florida. In art competition, she has won many awards including the Fort Wayne Tri-Kappa Art Show Zollner Award and Artist and Models Award; First Place Award for the 'Sil division and Best in the Show Award at the Fort Wayne Artists Guild Show, Anderson Civic Art Association Purchase Award and Best Landscape in the show at the art show in Van Wert, Ohio. Her work has been displayed at the Longboat Key Art Center; Florida State Fair; Sarasota Art Center; Rockefeller Center in New York City; Fort Wayne Performing Arts Center as well as a number of private galleries. Her paintings are in many collections and have been purchased by several business firms.

employed at the Fashion Bug, Warsaw. The groom, a 1983 graduate of Wawasee High School, is employed with Steel Builders, Arch Co., Inc. Following a trip to Acapulco, Mexico, the newlyweds are how residing at r 2, Leesburg

CALENDAR October 5 T o October 12 A WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 8 a.m., in State Bank of Syracuse Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in the Beacon Restaurant Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in Scout Cabin, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Order of the Eastern Star z 7:30 p.m., in Milford Masonic Lodge Thursday Wawasee Community Toughlove A 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., in Milford Fire Station Milford First Brethren Women’s Missionary Society 7:30 p.m. North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Milford Community Building Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchants Division 8 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open meeting SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis mwlt 7 a.m., in Gropp’s Syracuse Blood Pressure Check 9 a.m. to noon, in Milford Community Building SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30 a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Heart of Lakes Square Dance Lessons Scout Cabin 3:30 — 6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10a.m., inNorth Webster Fire Station, open meeting. . - Milford Senior Citizens Carry-In Dinner 1 M Wiml 1 p.m., in Milford Community Building 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. Alateen 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in North Webster Church of God meeting room Milford Town Board 6:30 p.m., in the town hall F.O.E. Men’s Meeting, Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St, Syracuse Columbian Reading 7:30 p.m. Federated Women’s Club Ladies of the Round Table 7:30 p.m. Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church 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, open meeting Milford American Legion 8 p.m. TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30 a.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 42 noon in the Beacon Restaurant Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s Club 6:30p.m. Adult Children of Alcoholics 6:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Wawasee School Board - 7 p.m., in administration building Lakeland Art Association 7:30 p.m., in Cardinal Center, Warsaw Milford Masons 7:30 p.m., in the Masonic Lodge Warsaw Chapter of the Compassionate Friends 7:30 p.m., in the Justice Building community room, Warsaw. A support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is encouraged to come. Syracuse Coin Club 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center Syracuse Civil Defense 7:30 p.m., in Civil Defense Building, Dolan Drive WEDNESDAY Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., in the House of Friendship North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., in the town hall Syracuse Fire Department Fire Drill 7 p.m., fire drill at the fire station Lakeland Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse