The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 November 1989 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., November 1,1989

Community corner

Airgard helped Sam Cole's wife, now helping others with problems

* By MARY JANE LORTON * i I Staff Writer The main rationale behind developing the Airgard was to "help people that have a problem," explains Sam Cole of Syracuse. A winter wind protector, the Airgard was developed about two years ago in an effort to help those with asthma, emphysema, and heart disease, during the colder months. Profile “About two years ago.” Sam says, "my wife (Marilyn) became asthmatic." He explains tljat although she was born with asthma, it "left her at age 17." When it returned, he says "it came back even stronger than before Marilyn's diactor suggested they go to a hospital in Colorado for treatment. On her return, she was told she would have to wear a mask during the colder months if she wanted to stay in this area. The only kind of mask the Coles could find was "the white kind" with the elastic that went behind the head. “Cosmetically, she didn't want this kind of mask." Sam says He spoke with,.a friend. Jon Sroufe, about finding a better mask and Sroufe decided lie wanted to help by trying to develop one. "The first one had holes in it,” says Sam. adding. "Marilyn didn’t like the holes.'' With this in mind, Sroufe went to wdrk on a second design. Sroufe's second attempt was "exactly what she wanted,” comments Sam "She would wear it and so would I," he says, adding, “it worked great." That summer a couple of pulmonary doctors saw the mask "and went crazy," says Sam. "They said to patent it and to get it on the market right away," he says. Sam was advised to patent the mask first so the idea would not be stolen. "We weren't sure where to go with it." Sam says. They first got a

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G&NG HIAIEFN STYLE — Brent and Alicia Hoffer. 1651 E. Market, Nappanee, became the parents of their first child, Brandon Allen, born at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15.1989, in Goshen Hospital. He weighed six pounds, 3 1 a ounces, and measured 19 inches in length. On Tuesday evening. Oct. 17, the new parents and their baby son were escorted home in a limousine driven by Mrs. Hoffer’s brother, Darren Neer. Pictured behind the new mother and baby, left to right, are Neer; Irene Gangwer, nurse at Goshen Hospital; and the baby's father. Brandon's maternal grandparents are Don and Joan Neer, New Paris. Paternal grandparents are DeVoe Hoffer, New Paris, and Rick and Cinda Eyer, Syracuse. Maternal great-grandmother is Pauline Marvel, Warsaw. Paternal great-grandparents are Cloyce and Bernice Hoffer, New Paris; Eugene and Rosalie McClish, Goshen; and Bill and Grace Eyer, Syracuse.

Afternoon Club has program on James Whitcomb Riley

The Wednesday Afternoon Club met October 25 in the home of Alice Clark, Syracuse. After the business was taken care of by president Margaret Freemen, the program on James Whitcomb Riley was given Mary Lib Fosbrink gave the history of the Indiana poet. Alice Stefanski

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read some of his poems, one of which was "The Goblins Will Get You If You Don’t Watch Out,” which was appropriate for Halloween. Mrs. Clark sang a song about autumn. The October 11 meeting of the club was held at the Old Fort in Fort Wayne followed by lunch at Hilger’s Restaurant.

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WITH HIS PRODUCT — Sam Cole of Syracuse is shown holding his product, Airgard, which was developed to protect those wbhjmffer in the winter months from the cold air. Sam Cole and his wife, Marilyn, live on Lake Wawasee. (Photo by Marv Jane Lorton)

UAW Local 1405 meets Oct. 25 UAW Local 1405 met Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Saint Martin de Porres Church, Syracuse. In attendance were 13 members and eight guests. The potluck meal featured chicken and polish sausage Following the meal, Dorothy Murphy conducted a business meeting. All retirees and friends are invited to attend these meetings. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the church. Turkey and dressing will be served, and everyone is asked to take a dish.

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Theater group stops child sexual abuse

A theater group with an important message is coming to Fairfield Junior-Senior High School on Wednesday. Nov. 1. to help students learn how to prevent sexual abuse, Bridgework Theater of Goshen will perform a play called "Out of the Trap" for Fairfield Junior High School students. Parents and members of the communityare invited to attend the school performance. "Out of the Trap" is a play that teaches children how to recognize and avoid sexual abuse. In the first half of the play, a character named Tricia has problems with an uncle. Tricia tries to tell her parents about the problem and then confides in a friend. In the second half of the play, the actors show students how to prevent sexual abuse and find help if they need it. Bridgework Theater is an educational, touring theater company based in Goshen The group creates and pertorms plays for children and adults that concern current issues. Bridgework Theater s newest play helps fifth through eighth graders avoid drug and alcohol abuse. The theater was formed in 1979 and has received support and recognition from the Indiana Arts Commission. The National Center for Child Abuse and Neglect, Association for the Education of Young Children. Indiana Department of Mental Health, and the Indiana Department of Mental Health, and the Indiana State Board of Health Bridgework Theater spent two years and SBO,OOO to research and test ‘JOut of the Trap.” Bridgework performed .the play for over 50,000 children before coming to Fairfield The play has been performed in Indiana. Michigan. Ohio. Illinois, and by groups in cities such as Detroit, Phoenix, and Chicago. Students who see “Out'of the

list of all the pulmonary doctors in the country and sent them some information. That mailing was not very successful explains Sam, "because as doctors they said they didn’t want to merchandise anything.” An inhalation therapist in Marion suggested Sam put an ad in a trade magazine that would hit all of the inhalation therapy departments in every hospital in the country. In addition, they got another list, this time of all of the hospitals in the country, and they did another mailing. “Now we’re getting a response that you can’t believe,” says Sam. The mask has proved to be a real gift for those with respiratory problems who have trouble with the cold. A lady who had never been able to ski before because of the cold can now enjoy this pastime and many other outdoor activities while wearing this protective gear. Originally from Marion, Sam moved to the Lakeland area in 1970. He worked for GM for 14 years. He started the Airgard on a part time basis, but says it is developing at such a rate now that it may become full time., Sam has been an active member of the flotilla committee for a number of years. His entry in this last year’s flotilla parade won him the Commodore's Trophy. Sam was also on the board of directors for the Lakeland Youth Center and has been on the board of directors for the lake for about nine years. “I try to do as much as I can around town,” Sam says, adding, "if they need help around town they know they can call me.” This time of year finds Sam around the Lakeland area as he says “I won’t go any place this time of year.” He explains this is football season and as one of the Universify of Notre Dame’s biggest “subway alumnus” he does not want to miss a game. As he speaks it is evident Sam also enjoys time spent with his friends and family. He has one daughter who is married and lives in Indianapolis and she has a son who Sam describes proudly as an incredible grandchild. Sam is grateful for all that the Airgard has meant thus far especially for the fact it has enabled him to meet “an awful lot of nice people." As for the future, Sam says “we’ve been asked to come up with a lighter weight mask for those who suffer from allergies in the spring."

Trap" enjoy both the dramatic and humorous parts of the play. By putting the problem and possible solutions on stage, Bridgework has found away to increase the safety of students without trauma or sensationalism. One eighth grader commented. "What you said about family members abusing relatives is true It happened to me and my sister. It would be good to show the play toothers.” New statistics indicate that three out of four sexually abused children are abused by a person they know. Over 200,000 children

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MISS WARSAW 1990 — Bunny Gregory, Miss Warsaw 1990, has been chosen as a state finalist for the upcoming Miss Indiana USA pageant for 1990. She will have the opportunity to win the covenant award and appear on CBS-TV nationally to be broadcast in February. Miss Gregory is the daughter of Garry and Pat Gregory of Warsaw and is a 1986 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. She enjoys dancing, horseback r'iding, and being with children. She is being sponsored by Coy and Glennis Gregory of Original Home Food Service.

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are abused sexually each year in the United States — an average of one every two minutes. The Elkhart County Department of Public Welfare reports that last year several cases of child sexual abuse were confirmed. The National Center of Child Abuse and Neglect in Washington. D.C., estimates that less than one in 10 cases of child sexual abuse are even reported. For more information about performances of “Out of the Trap,” contact Bridgework Theater, 11312 E. Lincoln, Goshen, Ind. 46526,534-1085.

CALENDAR Week Os November 1 To November 8 WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45 am., Town Hall of Syracuse ZrvEiV Syracuse Lions Club /ytrTiJT l , 6:30p.m., Beacon Restaurant 4k Syracuse Jaycees 7:30p.m., Lakeland Eagles Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., Milford Masonic Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive. Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Syracuse THURSDAY “Ways to Cope with Life’s Stress” Tape Series 6:30-8 p.m., through Nov. 16, St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13 north, Syracuse. Free. Attend one session or all Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent Suppgrt group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior Heart of Lakes Square Dance Club Lessons 7-9:30 p.m., Syracuse Scout Cabin Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., Milford Fire Station Milford First Brethren Women’s Missionary Society 7:30p.m. Adult Children of Alcoholics ' 7:30p.m., Bowen Center, Warsaw =»- North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m.. Legion Hall Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchants Division 8 a.m., Pilcher’s Shoes Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., C.A.R.S., Inc., SR 13, Syracuse. Open Meeting SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse ' Blood Pressure Check 9 a.m. to noon, Milford Community Building ■ SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 am., North Webster Fire Station. Open meeting Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church., Closed meeting r 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 Library Board 5:15 p.m., Syracuse Public Library Milford EMS 7 p.m., EMS Building Syracuse Primary Mothers / 7p.m. Milford Lions 7 p.m., Milford Community Building Kosciusko County Fair Board 7:30 p.m., Shrine Building, Kosciusko Fairgrounds, Warsaw Alanon, Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., Milford United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m., Milford United Methodist Church. Closed meeting Alcoholics Webster Group , 7:30 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Open meeting Wawasee High School Music Boosters 7:30 p.m., choir room, Wawasee High School TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30a.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Noon, Gropp’s Restaurant For Fun Group Noon, Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse Milford Library Board 4:30p.m., Milford Public Library Women’s Fellowship, Syracuse Church of the Brethren 7 p.m. Kosciusko County Photo Philes Camera Club 7 p.m., Kiwanis Room above Hull House and Hull Hardware, South Buffalo St., Warsaw Syracuse Park Board 7 p.m., Syracuse Town Hall. Open to public Alanon 7:30 p.m., Bowen Center, Outpatient Building, Warsaw Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club 7:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary, Ancil Geiger Unit 226 7:30p.m., Milford WEDNESDAY - Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., House of Friendship Syracuse Fire Department, Fire Drill ‘-y. 1 7 p.m., Syracuse Fire Station Lakeland Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse North Webster Town Board 7 p.m , Town Hall Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Tlosed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse DUST & SON DECORATORS I PAINTING 1 T/nce/947'' INSURED INTERIOR • EXTERIOR I ECTIIUIATCC I RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL | rKtC tJ I IMA I 457-2313 Quality Workmanship SYRACUSE