The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 May 1989 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., May 10,1989

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Community corner

Cathy Craig is deeply involved with her work

I By K ATE W OLFORD Staff Writer Cathy Craig works as a dispatcher for the North Webster police, fire and EMS departments and she is very deeply involved with her work. In addition, she's a happy new lywed with a husband, Jerry, who is the town marshal of North Webster In short. Cathy's career and marriage seem to come together nicely for her Profile Cathy calls her job i which she’s held for-three years), “a neverending learning experience." She explains that every call must be handled in a different way. adding. "You get calls in there you've never had before. ' Cathy brings to her job an intense interest in the law. She says, "I like the law I like to read about it I like to study about it I like to hear about it. ' Cathy also enjoys dealing with people, a quality essential in a job that can mean the use of good interpersonal skills. For example. Cathy and the five other dispatchers, lull and part-time 'there are three shifts', will stay on line with a caller who believes a prowler is about until the police can get to the scene; sort of like "an invisible friend in need.” Cathy has also stayed on the line with people that have been facing seriously life-threatening situations, either for themselves or loved ones. She has even received a commendation for such work In a small town 'like North Webster, the dispatchers have a little more people to people contact than just via the phone and the radio She jokes. "We re dispatchers, we re the chamber of commerce, we're an information area." They also file and do typing for the police officers Perhaps most importantly, it is a dispatcher's job to support the emergency service providers sent out on call.

Spring Achievement Night honors home ec clubs

The Kosciusko Count} Extension Homemakers Spring Achievement Night was held at the Warsaw Wesleyan Church on Wednesday. May 3 It is an an nual event honoring extension homemake r s tor their achievements throughout .the year Honor and Standard Club awards were‘presented by Gerry Mobile Meals Drivers i drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been schedul ed as follows: May 15-19 MONDAY Jack Fowler TUESDAY _ Janies and Len na Siens WEDNESDAY — Win Sroute THURSDAY —FA Rhodes FRIDAY — Vera Craven Volunteer drivers lor Milford Mobile Meals are May 15-19 MONDAY- Rav Sorenson TUESDAY Marilvn Brown WEDNESDAY - Vi Miller THURSDAY - Mary A Rassi FRIDAY — Don Arnold

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Pickett and Louise Nichols. Those clubs achieving Honor Club status were: Atwood Home Study. Club 55. Merry Tones. Thrifty Fifty and Tippecanoe Township Standard Club recipients were: Chit Chat. Clunette (■' wintry Gals. Count r y Neighbors. Keepin On. Leesburg Homemaker s '. Mel od y Homemakers. Mentone Merry Molly's. Moderne Homemakers. Monroe Hilltoppers. Night Owls, Pierceton Extension Homemakers. Rural Neighbors. Timberliners and West Wayne. . A new club. Knitting Together, was recognized with the presentation of a knitting bag to Sheila Dickey, president. Recognition was given to those ladies who have been Extension Homemakers lor 50 years They were awarded certificates and a cut glass plate Those honored were Ruble Montel. Blanche Spangle. Josephine Fruitt and Freeda Frantz, from Jackson Township Extension Club Marjorie Witham and Dorati Ryman from Atwood Home Study Club Nominated by their respective clubs tor the Homemaker of the Year awards were Darlene Lash , of Jolly Good Neighbors; Beth Ann Heiman of Hap p y Homemakers. Judy Timmons of Country Neighbors. Julia Goon of

ag.-,. ■I nQI K 'I 11 ■f UH ’ K-.. W H II n■, .. a BIA I CATHY AND ONE OE HER ‘KIDS’ — Cathy Craig, Leesburg, is shown with one of her and her husband Jerry’s "kids," Bandit. Cathy works as a dispatcher for the North Webster police, fire and EMS services. It's a job she thoroughly enjoys. (Photo by Kate Wolford)

Atwood Home Study: Brenda Irvine of Club 55 for Young Homemaker award; Ann Lou Bibler of Herscherettes; Eleanor Watkins of Better Homes; Bar bara Rutherford of Club 55. Louise Truex of Atwood Home Study. Mary Beth Camden of Rural Neighbors. Kay 'Fusing of Country Neighbors for Intermediate Homemaker award; Mildred Egolf of Atwood Home Study. Lillian Carmack of Thrifty Fifty; Dorothy Taylor of Club 55; Jean Gross of Keepin' On; Betty Fordo! Jol 1 y Homemakers; Mary L. Camden of Rural Neighbors The recipients were: Young Homemaker. Darlene Lash; Intermediate Homemaker. Louise Truex; Senior Homemaker. Lillian Carmack. Each received a rose bowl Thirty-on new extension homemakers were recognized and given a carnation. Installation for 1989-90 officers was conducted by Rev. Mark James of the Warsaw Wesleyan Church: president. Carol Baker; president elect. Carly n Cox; first vice’president. Julia Crush; second vice president. Doris Hackworth secretary. Gerry Pickett; assistant secretary. Annabelle Anglin: treasurer. Betty Hinton: assistant treasurer. Hen drene Schutt; past president. Louise Nichols. "Homemaking, the Patchwork of Life" was the theme chosen by Carol Baker, incoming president Family quilts made by four

To honor MHS classes of '39 and '64

The 65th annual Milford High School Alumni Banquet is scheduled for Saturday evening. June 3. in Milford Junior High School s cafeteria The social hour w ill begin at 5 p m , followed by dinner at 6 p.m catered by Campbell s IGA Those serving on this s planning committee are Wed Weisser. chairman. Carlton Beer. Margie Brooks.. Neal Cory. Berniece Dwyer. Eugene Lange. Robert Rassi and Diane WeisserDon Beer will be spokesman tor the class of 1939. which will lx-

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generations of Mrs. Baker's family were used as decorations Each officer was given a pillow with a different quilt pattern for each, made by Mrs’ Baker. Two other members also received pillows. Their names were drawn and Lois Holst of Melody Homemakers represented the incoming club presidents' and Kathryn Jehnsen of Goodwill Club represented members-at-large Carlyn Cox presented a pin to the incoming president. Carol Baker, who in turn presented her mother, Louise Nichols, outgoing president, with a quilted doll as a momenta of her year as president Joan Younee. Kosciusko County Home Economist, gave a brief talk in which she said that all the extension homemakers were the threads holding the patchwork of extension clubs together and encouraged members to introduce others wo the benefits of becom ing club members. It was announced that Carol Baker and Julia Poppenfoose have been selected to participate in the "Back in Time" style show at Homemakers Conference at Purdue in June. Marvene Johnson was the win ner of the Cultural Arts Contest With her entry of a wooden chest Louise Truex was the winner of the Doll Contest w ith her entry of a cross stitch doll Both items w ill be taken to the Homemakers' Conference at Purdue.

observing its 50th anniversary Mike Zimmerman. Jr will be reminiscing for the class of 1964 Fred Weisser. class of 1958, w ill be serving as master of ceremonies Providing the even mg's. entertainment will be Guy Zimmerman of Fort Wayne, class of 1948. who will be singing selections of "the Milford High School years " In addition to graduates, people who have at any time attended Milford High School are invited to attend Reservations may be made by calling 658-4863

“You just can’t send them out there and forget about them,” she explains. After all, emergency care providers, whether police, fire or EMS, deal with unknowns such as domestic violence, uncontrolled blazes and heart attacks. Dispatchers must let them know what they are getting into and maintain contact. As for thaj one special emergency service provider. Jerry, her husband of just over a year, Cathy says, when they are at work, "he's a police officer I'm taking care of.” Her job does, however, give her an enhanced understanding of what Jerry's work is all about. Knowing law enforcement well, “I understand his point of view of being a police officer" Cathy says she understands when Jerry's upset, and his feelings as well. She doesn't take him for granted either. So he gets an “I love you,” “coming or going (in and out of their home),” Although they have busy schedules, the Craigs, Cathy says, “try to make quality time the best we can.” She even jokingly refers to her husband as one of her "hobbies." Actually, Cathy does have some hobbies. She enjoys cooking when she gets the chance, is an avid reader and enjoys anything to do with the lakes. Her love of the lakes no doubt stems from her childhood summers spent on Irish Lake. Her family summered at a cottage there and spent the winters in Blackford County. Cathy came'to the area after 12 years in Florida and always having had a strong interest in police work, she had wanted to ioe a police officer but was concerned about the physical requirements, she ended up as dispatcher. It was a happy match. Cathy seems to truly love her job. It’s a career for her. She seems happy with her personal life too. The Craigs don’t have any children together (both are divorced, Cathy’s teenage son lives with his father in Florida), but Cathy says, “Our kids are the dog (Rusty land the ca.t< Bandit), Iguess." These days, the Craigs are hoping to move from their current, home, with a Leesburg address, to the country. As much as they enjoy dealing with people, Cathy says, "We like our peace and quiiet and we like our privacy "

Door prizes, donated by the various clubs, were then distributed. The evening ended with the singing of "Those

Video Review By JOAN KLINE In the past several years there has been an explosion of video stores, making hundreds of movies available to every family. Many times the consumer has no idea what sort of movie he or she is taking home. It can be a traumatic shock to youngsters who discover, too late, a scene of graphic violence in the middle of their kiddy show. An unexpected vivid sexual scene can be very embarrassing in t he middle of a gathering of friends. As the mother of three teenagers, Mrs, Kline is presenting a moderate view on a number of films which are available in area stores. MAC & Me Another delightful alien has arrived on earth This lovable creature was accidentally sucked into an American space probe, along with his entire family. Their unexpected appearance at NASA creates fear and panic. In the confusion of their dramatic escape young MAU is separated from the others. Alone and afraid MAC slips unobserved into the back seat of a van MAC has no way of knowing that this van is traveling clear across the country, taking MAC even farther from his family The only one to catch a glimpse of the shy alien is Eric the youngest son NO one believes Eric when he says an alien i s responsible for all the strange things going on "Noone listens to kids." This is a great film for the entire family It will have everyone laughing at the antics of MAC and crying as his earthly friends try to save his family A Fish Called Wanda This is a delightful British comedic romp staring Jamie Lee Curtis. George and his gang successfully bring off an intricate jewel heist only to find locked up George behind prison bars. Who tripped off the police, surelv not the lovely Wanda. Wanda assures the hapless George that she will love him forevbr. at the same time promising her jealous lover that they will leave town with the jewels. Wai da's only true love is money and the good life She w ill use any means, fair or foul, to get those jewels. Mistrusting George has moved the oot. Wan da now assumes the disguise of an American law student to • educe information from George’s barrister. It is any one's guess who ' vill finally end up with Wanda and the jewels. Although this film has heavy sexual innuendo little actua l nudity is seen.

Theme makes fashion show a real 'Mother's Day'

For at least one day out of the year, area mothers can count on their children to exhibit "model behavior it they are among the participants in the upcoming Mom & Me Fashion Show at Concord Mall, located on US 33. just south of Elkhart On Saturday . May 13. moms from 13 area towns will be represented in a mother and child show, set for 1:30 pm in the center court near the fountain The fashion show is free and open

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to the public. Some families will ha ve three generations represented in the show, with grandni mothers, and daughter a 11 model ing together Even "morns-to-be" will join in the fun. modeling the latest in maternity wear The models were chosen from the over 250 local residents who applied for the show. Among the local mother and child "teams participating are Syracuse residents Judith and Jamie < icsborne

CALENDAR Week Os May 10 To May 17 WEDNESDAY, Goodwill Club 1:30p.m., House of Friendship Syracuse Fire Department Fire Drill 7 p.m., Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., Town Hall Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous, Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior North Webster Lions Club Board Meeting 7 p.m.. Fire Station, North Webster Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 p. m., Bowen Center, Warsaw Shady Ladies Bunco Club 7:30p.m. Turkey Creek Conservation Club 7:30 p. m., The Clubhouse Kappa Omicron Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30p.m. FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 am., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous, Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., now meeting at C.A.R.S. Inc., SR 13, Syracuse. Open meeting Heart of Lakes Squares 8-10:30 p.m., Syracuse Elementary School SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 am., Gropp’s, Syracuse Milford Area Development Council, Inc. 9 a.m., Milford Community Building Syracuse Turkey Creek Township Civil Defense 10 a.m., Civil Defense Building Syracuse VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1 p.m. SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30 a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Video Series — St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church 9:30 am., SR 13N, Syracuse. Four part series by Zig Zigler on Raising Positive Children in a Negative World. The first of the series, "Sowing Positive Seeds,” will be presented today and againonMayl6at7:oop.m. 10 a .m., North Webster Fire Station. Open meeting Milford Senior Citizens Carry-in Dinner 1 p.m.. Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous. Sunday Night Recovery Group , p.m.. North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting Alanon Sunday Night Group 8 p.m , .North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., North Webster Church of God meeting room Syracuse EMS 7 p.m., Syracuse Fire Department • ' Syracuse Primary Mothers 7 p.m Milford Lions 7 p.m.. Community Building North Webster Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m.. North Webster Palace of Sports Video Series — St. Andrew's United Methodist Church 7 p.m. SR 13N, Syracuse. First of four part series, “Sowing Positive Seeds." by Zig Zigler on Raising Positive Children in a Negative World. Child care will be available. Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m . United Methodist Church, Milford. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Open meeting Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., Milford United Methodist Church Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District 7:30p.m., Syracuse Town Hall North Webster American Legion 8 p.m.. Legion Hall TUESDAY Alanon Just for Today 9:30a m.. St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary , 12 noon. Beacon Restaurant Refunder's Club 7:30p.m. WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO 12 noon. Syracuse Schools LRC North Webster Park Board 4 p.m., North Webster Town Hall-Fire Station Syracuse Lions Club • 6:30p.m . Beacon Restaurant Syracuse PTO 7 p.m . Syracuse LRC Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30p.m. Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 pm.. Lakeland Eagles Psi lota Xi 7:30 p.m. Alanon 7:30 p.nr, St Andrew's United Methodist Church, SR 13 N. Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House. South Shore Drive. Lake Wawasee. Closed meeting

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