The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 October 1989 — Page 6
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed.. October 4,1989
Community corner
Linda Hickey wants to make a difference while living here
I By MARY JANE LORTON Staff Writer When Linda Hickey moved to the Lakeland area from Fort Wayne over two years ago. she said she "wanted to make a difference" while living in Syracuse. A firm believer ip staying busy and making the most of every day. Linda has taken on a number of projects and responsibilities that certainly impact a great many residents in the Lakeland communitv. Profile Linda grew up in Toledo. Ohio, but as an adult has moved around in Michigan and Indiana Making a home on Lake Wawasee. Linda and her husband. John, have three children: Kristin, a freshman atPurdue; John, a junior at Wawasee High School, and Colleen, a second grader. A teacher at the Lakeland Youth Center. Linda is the instructor for the Perceptual .Motor Development class It is a class for students from threx/to five years of age that really "gets them prepared to read." .explains Linda Doing physical activities that help them to sort out left and right, the children are readied so they are "physically capable of reading, she adds . •ft is not therapy. Linda says, adding, "it is a class to enhance their development In addition, she says it is away for them "to have a good time being physically active away from their moms — following directions from someone other than their moms. Bouncing balls and gymnastics work are two of the types of activities one is. likely to see at this class that meets twice a week. Linda s goal for the class is to "have a good time" and to help the children "feel good about themselves."
Silver Thimbles learn about building projects
.Mrs Robert Hoerr was the guest speaker at the October 2 meeting ot'' the Milford'.Silver Thimble Club ot the Apostolic Christian. Church. She spoke about the sponsored building pro ject in Mexico w here she and her husband spent Mime time The meeting was held in the Camelot Lake home ot Mrs Ray Haab. Other guests were Mrs Philip Beer and Mrs Richard Steffen. Mrs. Richard Schlipf presided at the business meeting The club collect was repeated Mrs. Philip Price. Mrs. William Longcorand Mrs. Fred Beer gave reports OGR APHY *Y 457-2561
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Mrs Dan Beer of the gift committee stated that a Bible'was placed in the church pew of the late i diver Haab. Beverly Flannery, a hospital
Daycare photos offered
The Lakeland Community Daycare Center will be giving area residents an opportunity to have their family portraits taken by a professional photographer, while at the same time giving the daycare center a much needed financial boost. •Portraits will be taken at the center, located on W.E. Long Dr . Syracuse, on- Saturday. Oct. 21. from 9a.m.-4 p.m For those who wish to have pictures taken, appointments should be made at the center on Friday.
While still living in Fort Wayne. Linda worked as a volunteer with the program when it first came out. After moving to Syracuse, she inquired at the vouth center as to a similar program for her daughter Colleen Although she says the director told her the center did not offer Ml K OXER AND UNDER — Linda Hickey’s Perceptual Motor Development class at Lakeland Vouth Center learn the concepts of ox er and under by w ay of a variety ot physical activities. In this actixitx. the children take turns rolling down a wedge-shaped mat by moving over and under. In the picture. Linda is shown try ing to help Kyle ( onrad roll over and under. < Photo by Mary Jane Lorton I
patient, will be remembered by, the club. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Mrs. Longcor and Mrs. Rax Haab Happy Anniversary" was
Oct. 13. from .12 noon-3 p.m . and Saturday. Oct. 14. from 9 am.-4 p.m. A donation is requested at the time the appointment is made, which will guarantee an Bxlo-inch portrait Proofs will be returned in txvo weeks for those who w ish to purchase additional photos All orders will be completed before Christmas. j ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT — Jiinin i e an <1 Elea no r Rensbergor. 19126 Sandy Dr.. Goshen, announce the engagement of their daughter. Sharon Kax, 1728 Manor Haus Ct. B-2. Goshen. Io Dax id Craig Kohle, r 5 box 97-V. Syracuse. He is the son of ( grroll and Carol Koble, P.O. Box 111. Syrac use. I'he bride-elect is a graduate of Goshen High School. She received a bachelor of arts degree from Anderson I Diversity and a master's degree from Indiana I diversity at South Bend. She is a teacher in the Goshen Community Schools. \ graduate ol Wawasee High School, the groom-elect received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Indiana State I niversity. He is employed as a senior graphic designer at Biomet. Inc.. \\ arsaw. I'he couple is planning to be married December >0 in f irst < hurl hos God < ioshen
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sung to Mrs. William Troup and\ Mrs Mark Meyer Airs, Meyer gave a reading for devotions and the hymn. "AU Come and Thank The Lord." was sung. Members brought supplies for the Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis. The hostess served her guests a pumpkin dessert, meat balls, coffee and cider Decorations were in the Halloween theme. Mrs. Hoerr received a gift Evening bridge group begins play The evening Bridge-O-Rama opening for the 1989-90 season was held Sept 24 at the South Shore Gulf Club Four rounds of bridge were played for the evening Prizes were awarded to women and men winners. Women who won were: first. Frances Willert. second Sally. Maish; third. Sandy Weisser. Men winners were first. Earle Waltz, second. Jay Brouwer: third. David .Maish Traveling prize went to Mary Prescott There will be 24 couples playing for the season Each couple will play 10 matches during the next six months. Shears will celebrate anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert /Emma Jean' Shear, r 1 box 259. North Webster, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on. Sunday. Oct -8. with an open house The open house will be at their home from 1:30-3:30 pm. and will be hosted by their children and their children's spouses Robert Shear and the. former Emma Jean Rhodes were married Oct. 7. 1939. in North Webster by . Rev J Walter Gibson She was the daughter of the late William C. and Ina White Rhodes of Pierceton Mr. Shear is now retired and Mrs Shear is a homemaker / The couple has<two children, Glen Shear of (Syracuse and Patricia RhoadesXwarsaxx The Shears also have Seven grand children and six great grandchildren
the class, Linda was asked what she knew about it. Her previous volunteer experience qualified her for teaching the class at the youth center. Besides her work at the youth center, Linda also reads with second graders twice a week. "I give them a little extra push,’’ Linda says. In addition, she reads with a twelve-year-old boy, w'ho is from El Salvador, five days a week. A very motivated student, the boy is anxious to learn and to be able to communicate in English, Linda says. "I also work a lot through the church,” Linda adds. She teaches aIL of the premarriage and baptismal instruction at Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church. She is also a part of the Spiritual Life committee. Together With her husband. Linda works on Engaged Encounter which is a retreat for couples thinking about marriage. “I feel strongly about having a good foundation,” Linda comments, "and we've been working with it for ten years now.” Another commitment that Linda made about one year ago was to visit people at Miller's Merry Manor at least once a week. “I’ve built up some relationships” with some residents, Linda shares, “and that's really gratifying." In what remains of Linda's spare time, she says she enjoys sewing. "This is our fourth home,” she says, adding, “I've always made all of the drapes. " She also sews a lot of their clothing. "I do all of the canning," she tells. A lover of crafts. Linda makes all of what she gives as gifts. Being able to keep up with all of her commitments sometimes means that the ironing basket gets heavy and the dust gets a little thick. Linda laughs. And she shares that she is very fortunate to have such a supportive husband and such wonderful children. Her husband and children are also very busy and Linda says she wants it that way. She wants her children to live each day to the fullest. While the Hickeys will probably be in the Lakeland area only for another two years. Linda is hoping to be able to make an impact on people. "I want people to see that there are ways to be involved in the community." she shares. For example, she says that while she is "only able to visit three people (in the nursing home)," she says, adding, "there area lot more who are lonely and would enjoy a visitor.”
D A R E. PROGRAM PRESENTED TO KIWANIS — Calvin Kline, a member of the Syracuse Police Department, presented the 1) A.R.E-. program to Wawasee Kixx anis Club members at their Saturday morning meeting. Sept. 23, at Gropp’s Restaurant. Syracuse. Kline showed a x ideo and answered questions regarding this program. which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. Its longterm goals call for reduction of supply of controlled substances as a result of reduced demand; more positive identification of police officers by our children; and improved decision making in all of life’s situations. I'he I).A.R E. program was first developed by the Los Angeles Police Department working in cooperation with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Illinois developed the program in 1987, and has been getting excellent results. It is now getting under way in Indiana — Fort Wayne. Warsaxx and Syracuse have begun the program. Fifth- and sixth-grade pupils participate in the program one elass of each school day. taught by a qualified local policeman. The children learn to know and respect the police, how to say "No." and that they don't have to use drugs to be successful or to be liked and respected by their peers. Pictured are Larry Martindale, left, and Kline * V x' Wnb . n " r\ ! \ WHLa A TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR SPEAKS — At the Syracuse Lions Club meeting Wednesday, Sept. 20, Charlene Knispel, Turkey Creek Township Assessor, presented the program. Knispel spoke on the reassessment of property in the state of Indiana. She emphasized the concept of fairness to all property owners. During a question and answer period, the new method of taxing boats was the chief topic of discussion. The Syracuse Lions meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m, in the Beacon Restaurant. Pictured are Charlene Knispel. and James Tranter, program chairman.
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