The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 2, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 February 1989 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., February 22,1989

Community corner

Don Mort believes in 'getting involved'

Don Mort of North Webster seems to subscribe to a "get involved” credo. A man who’d rather be a leader than a follower. Don enjoys fishing, his work and theYnany community activities in which he takes part.

Profile

A 33-year employee of Heater’s Engineering. Inc., in North Webster. Don began on the production line at 17, two days after he graduated high school. At 19. he was a foreman and was plant manager at 23. His climb continued over the years to his present position of sales director, a post he's held for seven vears. He likes his work and says he's stayed with the company because, “I’ve been given the opportunity for different challenges. " He also appreciates the training and education courses the companv offers His job does require some traveling, but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing what seems to be another sort of career for Don, community involvement. "I’ve always<been brought up that you help those less fortunate than yourselves and serve the community.” He adds,

Many received help from Red Cross

Assistance was given to residents of Kosciusko County by the American Red Cross in 1988 in the following areas. There were 33 house/apartment fires including the tornado which ripped through Pierceton. Red Cross provided housing, clothing, furniture and food for families as needed; some were able to stay with relatives. Only one serious injury resulted from the tornado. There were 93 military families served by sending messages

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By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer

to/from service personnel to inform them of legal matters, deaths, emergency leaves and financial difficulties. Some 18 veterans were given help in various areas such as locating displaced relatives, transportation to Veterans' Hospitals/medical appointments. Local families needing various kinds of service, advice, and assistance totalled 378. These requests were for clothing, housing.

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transportation, food, utilities, handicapped stickers, health and welfare reports, loan of medical equipment and medications. There were 94 referrals made to other agencies that provide services not supplied by Red Cross. Water safety classes were taught over the entire county at lakes and pools. There were 130 classes with 1,108 students participating in Beginning Swimmer, Advanced Beginning Swimmer, Intermediate Swimmer, Swimmer. Advanced Swimmer, Advanced Lifesaving. Other safety classes such as CPR and First Aid were taught to 1,645 students in 83 classes. Cold towels, ice water and ice were provided by trained American Red Cross first aid volunteers for four road races. A First Aid station was provided at the fair for the entire week; and six other activities throughout the year.

i- DIABETIC EDUCATION ~i For Your Health INDIVIDUALIZED DIABETIC INSTRUCTION Thursdays MARCH 2, 9,16, 23 6:30-8:30 P.M. KCH Administration Building $35 For All 4 Sessions (Families May Attend At No Additional Charge) Contact: Sandra Rader, R.N. At 267-3200, Ext. 3370 I|9hl 2101 E. Dußois, Warsaw, IN 46580 TAKE 7 WEEKS TO FREEDOM i cMgW \ 'mg A Unique Program To Help You KICK THE CIGARETTE HABIT IOC|I OC |4 T M SdQ , y 6 CONTACT: 6 Smoking Judy Slone. R.N 6.30 P.M. FOR 267-3200 KCH Administration Building GOOD! S6O Registration Fee ______ —. . m HH I * Community Service Os R ! I Kosciusko Community Hospital ■ I 2101 E. Dußois, Warsaw, IN 46580

There were 411 infant K I S S. (Keep Infants Safety Seated) seats loaned to those parents with new babies. Referrals were made to other agencies for services not provided by Red Cross on 94 cases.

KCH offering prenatal and diabetic classes

Prenatal classes are being offered at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, beginning Monday, Feb. 27. from 7-9 p.m. The classes, which will be held for seven w'eeks, are are designed to prepare the expectant mother and her labor partner for the

“Too many people take out of the community and give nothing back.” His community service activities these days include being president of the North Webster Lions. He’s been with the organization for about 13 years and he’s served in different capacities; even as “tail twister,” or someone who knows how to create an atmosphere of fun at a meeting. He describes a tail twister as “The guy who antagonizes everyone else at the meeting.” Don has a ready laugh and it’s not hard to imagine him having fun. Don’s enjoyed both the community service aspect of being a Lion (the organization puts a heavy emphasis on giving to the community) and the friendships he’s formed through it. When asked what other organizations he is in, Don replies, “It ought to be easier to say what I’m not in.” The “ins” include American Legion, Square and Compass Lodge 747, Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne, Mizpah Shrine and the Kosciusko Shrine Club. The last four groups are all Mason-related. “I got into that (the Masons) very young,” says Don, who joined at 22. “It's an institution that promotes integrity, honesty and uprightness.” he says, adding, “I’ve become a better man for it.” Don was born in Pierceton and is a member of the First Baptist Church in Pierceton. He is the father of two. Kandi, who is 26 and Kelli, who is 20. Rosalene, his wife, is the sewage clerk for North Webster. The Morts and their daughter Kelli (Kandi is moving to Warsaw) live at Little Tippy Lake. An dedicated fisherman for most of his life, Don enjoys fishing for bluegill. He says that fishing for them around the lakes can be a successful venture, “depending on where you go and what time of year.” He likes to fish as a break from normal activities and admits that he doesn’t enjoy cleaning what he catches. With a characteristic laugh, he says, “I’d rather catch them than eat them.”

Without the help of all of our over 300 volunteers most of these services would not be available. Tse American Ped Cross volunteers gave 15,673.25 hours in 1988, and with all other assistance, made our in-kind con-

birth of their child. Prenatal exercises and relaxation techniques are some of the topics covered. Beginning on March 2, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.. KCH will be providing diabetic education classes in the hospital’s educational classrooms. This four-week, two-

tributions $104,235. The chapter extends its sincere thanks to all those who helped to make last year a success. American Red Cross is a participating United Way agency.

hour class is designed to help newly diagnosed diabetics learn about their disease and how to cope with it. Family members are also invited to attend. Anyone interested in participating -in either of these classes or wishing further information may contact Judy Slone, RN, at 267-3200, ext. 1123. Tamzon Boerger, John O'Malley plan wedding Richard and Barbara Boerger, r 3 box 373, Syracuse, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tamzon Anne Boerger; Fort Wayne, to Kevin John Ann Arbor, Mich. He is the son of Marcie O’Malley, Palm Springs, Calif., and the late Paul O’Malley. The bride-elect is a 1978 graduate of Homestead High School, Fort Wayne, and has a business degree from Purdue University. She is a CPA with Drees, Perugini aqd Company, Fort Wayne. The groom-elect, also a 1978 graduate of Homestead High School, has an engineering degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan. He is employed at the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Mich. The couple will be married May 20 in the Trinity English Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Diabetic support group to meet February 28 The next monthly meeting of the Diabetic- Association of Kosciusko County will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. in the administrative classrooms of Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Armina Schmucker, registered dietitian, will be providing a program on “Fun with Meal Planning.” This diabetic support group is for diabetics and their families for the purpose of disseminating information abut the disease and for informal support. Anyone wishing further information may contact Judy Slone, RN, or Sandy Rader, RN, at 267-3200. This support group is a community service offered free of charge by Kosciusko Community Hospital and the Diabetic Association of Kosciusko County Wrong advice The trouble with good advice is that it usually interferes with our plans — Chronicle, San Francisco.

CALENDAR Week Os February 22 To March 1 ■ r WEDNESDAY ’ Syracuse Fire Department Meeting 7p. m., in the Fire Station Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South’Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, closed meeting Alanon , 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY . Wawasee Community Toughlove V 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 Kappa Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30p.m. Lakeside VFW Post 1342, Syracuse Bp.m. FRIDAY . w • Milford Kiwanis 6:45 am., in 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., Syracuse Elementary SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis ■kwSw 7 a.m., in Gropp’s Syracuse SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station, open meeting Heart of Lakes Square Dance 2to 4:30 p.m., Scout Cabin 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 J' Alateen 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church MONDAY I akeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in North Webster Church of God meeting room FOE Men’s meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse 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 /Xnonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, open Columbian Reading 7:30p.m. TUESDAY < Alanon Just For Today Group 9:30 a.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, in the Beacon Restaurant Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary 223 CWzJUqWu 7:30 p. m., Legion Hall WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45a.m., in Town Hall Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in the Beacon Restaurant Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, closed meeting Alanon * 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse , Order Os The Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., in Milford Masonic Lodge

I i i * •- -1 < IB <r vW ” < K&g( 1 • »?# w* CABLE SPEAKS ON XFRICA — Billable, past district governor and representative of Rotary International, spoke at the February 21 meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club. He talked about his activities on the continent of Africa on behalf of the Rotary Foundation and the Polio-Plus Program. The Polio-Plus Program is one that the Rotarians have adopted to try and eradicate polio by the year 2010. Pictured are Bill Cable, and Dick Conroy, nresident of the local Rotary Club. (Photo by Lewis S. Immel) ,