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.* X ■ HOW IT WOU LD BE IF 1 WERE KILLED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT (Contributed) Agony claws my mind. I am a statistic. When 1 first got here I felt very much alone. I was overwhelmed with grief and I expected to find sympathy I found no sympathy. 1 saw only thousands of others whose bodies were as badily mangled as mine I was given a number and placed in a category The category was called “Traffic Fatalities.” The day I died was an ordinary school dav How I wish I HAD TAKEN THE BUS! But 1 was too cool for the bus I remember how I wheedled the car out of mom “Special favor”. I pleaded “All the kids drive.” When the 2 50 bell rang 1 threw by books in the locker 1 was free until 8:40 tomorrow morning’ I ran to the parking lot — excited at the thought of driving a car and being my own boss Free! It doesn't matter how the accident happened 1 was goofing off going 100 fast Taking crazy chances But I was enjoying my freedom and having fun The last thing I remember was passing an old lady who seemed to be going awfully slow 1 heard a deafening crash and felt a terrific jolt Glass and steel flew everywhere. My whole body seemed to be burning inside out I heard myself scream SUDDENLY 1 AWAKENED It was very quiet. A police officer was standing over me Then I saw a doctor My body was mangled I was saturated with blood Pieces of jagged glass were sticking out all over. Strange that 1 couldn't feel anything Hey, don't pull that sheet over my head I can't be dead I'm only 17 I've got a date tonight I'm supposed to grow up and have a wonderful life. 1 ** haven’t lived yet I can't be dead Later 1 was placed in a drawer My folks had to identify me Why did they have to see me like this’’ Why did I have to look at mom's eyes when she faced Die most terrible ordeal erf her life? Dad suddenly looked like an old man He told the man in charge. "Yes he is our son' THE FUNERAL was a weird experience 1 saw all my relatives and friends walk toward the casket They passed by, one by one. and looked at me with the saddest eyes I’ve ever seen Some of my buddies were crying A few of the girls touched my hand and sobbed as they walked away.

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Please — somebody — wake me up! Get me out of here. I can't bear to see my mom and dad so broken up My grandparents are so wracked with grief they can hardly walk. My brother and sister are like zombies They move like robots in a daze Everybody No one can believe this. And I don't believe it either PLEASE DON'T BURY ME! I’m not dead! I have a lot of living to do! I want to laugh and run again. I want to sing and dance Please don't put me in the ground I promise if You give me just one more chance, God. I’ll be the most careful driver in the whole world All I want is one more chance Please. God. I'm only 17. Mrs. Phil Payne sometimes answers the telephone at her home for her husband and his partner. Payne and Metcalf Plumbing. When a call went into the Payne home at North Webster one day last week. Mrs. Payne answered The caller, making an attempt at levity, said, “Which one is this’’" Eve answered, “The Payne (pain).” It was well worth it and I'd recommend it. were a few of the comments given following the chartered bus trip last Thursday to Illinois for a day of shopping, dinner and a play The trip, planned by the local travel agency, was a first big trip planned as such and attended by 45 persons. Arrival time back m Syracuse was some later than planned due to heavy traffic in the summit city, however. the sleepy travelers the next day were still talking enthusiastically about the trip and others hopefully in the planning The 93-year-old barn on the Wayne Bucher property at Dewart Lake is undergoing changes including a new roof and removal of several huge silos. If you happened to be passing on South Huntington early Saturday morning and thought what you were seeing was a tall thin gentleman climbing from a car window parked in the 100 block, you were right. Seems the driver with Ohio plates had a large package tied to the rooftop and doorhandles, making the only exit possible -by w indow. Now it can be told: the name of the new uptown Syracuse business everyone is talking about is "Stout Boutique." a dress shop for the heavy set. Owners are Jean Rogers and Bonnie Workman, and opening time is sometime during the latter part of July. It is to be m the building formerly occupied by the Bon-Len

Restaurant, on the corner of Main and Huntington streets. The scouts are at it again, with another original club style fish fry scheduled for June 14 at the scout cabin. A ° much-talked about newspaper project at the Syracuse school has paid off. for both students and the school. Mrs. Reinholt s fourth grade class collected newspapers for recycling, ail a part of an ecology project, and on Saturdayreceived about S3OO after recycling look place. Special state awards were also presented persons taking part in the project Monies collected have been designated for purchase of a spiral slide for the school playground. Our reporter last week was slightly in error of the passengers on the cement sail boat with Dr Meyers, on a week-long cruise on Lake Michigan Seems there were only five on the voyage with two from Syracuse. Dr. Meyers and Louis Diehl, the latter being a sea explorer. In spite-of some bad weather, heavy fog. problems with the ship's radio and not enough wind most times to sail making use of the motor necessary, the trip was termed as fun and interesting Young Diehl can smilingly tell you of . his unusual rigging to catch a two-pound Rainbow trout, which served as a meal or two. Das Keller is the name selected for the new business to go into the Gazebo basement area of Pick wick Place in the near future according to Gene Berghorn this week after a beer and wine permit was granted to Gene and wife Sheila, for that location Pizza and sandwiches will be on the menu. Also in Pickwick Place this week, are a number of workmen in the only vacant location on the main level, which will house in the near future, the Winnie the Pooh Beauty Salon. It was a beautiful 73 degrees at 9 this morning and going to the high SO’s. with showers. It’s unbelievable how dry the ground is after all the rain this spring c; LAKELAND LOCAL Mr and Mrs Evar Troup of Milford entertained at their home Saturday evening. May 25. for a graduation reception for their son. David Punch, cake, nuts and mints were served Guests were from North Webster. Nappanee. Goshen and Syracuse David is presently working at the Arrow Corp in Leesburg

BZA holds special session on Thursday

In a continuation of table matters from the week prior, the board of zoning appeals of the town of Syracuse met in special session Thursday evening at town hall A lengthy discussion was held on last week’s denial of a variance permit for a mobile home requested by Elmer and Pearl Dowden in Stroh's addition. Attorney Robert Reed explained the zoning ordinance again regarding the situation, and since the application for the request and permit was in 1972. the addition was not started within 90-days of issuance of permit, nor concluded within six months thereafter, the decision for denial was correct. Tabled for the second time was a request for variance by the Belmont Pmneys on a house at West Pearl street location where plans were being made for a beauty salon operation. The tabling was due to no additional

Restrict parking at Syracuse park

The Syracuse town board last night voted for “no parking” on the lake side of W. E. Long Drive along the city park, as recommended by chief of police Dale Sparklin However, the board opted against a fence barricade as means of keeping traffic off that side of the road. Accepting the advise of board member Christine Clodfelter. the board was of the opinion the large stone holders could be moved closer to the road to discourage vehicles from using that side of the highway for parking Officer Sparklin said there was ample parking on the opposite side of the road. While he said no one had been hit there yet, cars parking within two and a half feet from the road presented a real traffic hazard, particularly to youngsters darting out into the street Weed. Trash Problem Sparklin called the board's attention to the fact that the uptown trash containers have not been emptied in two weeks, and said he continues to get complaints that weeds at the Ronald Griffin home need cutting as well as bn sites owned by Liberty Homes He said he has been having complaints from neighbors in the latter case. Weeds at the Darr property in the North side of town was also a complaint Clerk-treasurer Betty Dust read a reply to a letter from Mrs. Stotts concerning w eeds around a property she owns at 630 South Lake street, stating she is seeking someone to cut the grass there on a regular basis. Sparklin was given permission to attend a June 15 Plymouth meeting on Criminal Justice He was also told to purchase a needed 60-foot rope for the flagpole and a buoy, rope and first aid kit for the park’s lifeguard Herman Brown and Wilbur Charles of the Enchanted Hills Association were present to further their complaint of a previous meeting concerning mobile home violation in the park, and was told by attorney Reed that legal action was being planned in the case. They were

Jr’’ BARN DESTROYED — A barn west of Milford was totally destroyed by lire at about 4 p.m. Monday on the John Fisher farm southwest of Milford. Glen Hosteller resides on the farm. No cause has been given for the fire.

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information being supplied to the board by the Pinneys. Since requesting the variance, the Pinneys. owners of Winnie the Pooh Beauty Salon, have contracted for a main floor room in the Pickwick Place plaza for locating of the beauty shop. Denial, in a seven to one vote, was given to Jack and Lawrence Baker for operation of a carryout food business in a residential dwelling across from Turtle Bay Mobile home park. The denial was given following an executive session taking about 15-minutes and held next door at the fire station meeting room, Several petition signers against the request due to location, noise, litter and traffic and all residents of the immediate area in question, were in attendance at the meeting. The next regular scheduled meeting for the BZA is June 13, 7:30 p.m., town hall.

t also told, concerning a junk car in i the area, that this was a county e matter, out of the jurisdiction of - the Syracuse town board. f Bill Pipp and Floyd Gingerich, both Front street residents. j raised objections to the condition » of “the Pinney lot" on South fS Front street and to parking on the » urging the board to take r action on both matters. j Building Commissioner » Building commissioner Rex j Yentes said during May nine s residential permits were made in - the amount of $249,000. a mobile home permit for SIO,OOO, a sands wich stand permit for SIO,OOO. and ? eight alterations for $17,105. for a > total of 19 permits for $286,105. s In the case of the Elmer l Dowden mobile home near The 1 Pines. Yentes said they continue j to claim they are working with a » valid permit, in spite of a recent BZA ruling. Board member Carl Myrick said the attorney and s building commissioner should prepare legal action in the case, a t motion that was approved. 1 In a letter from the State . Stream Pollution Patrol Board, 1 approval was given the 1 Heck a mans to hook a six-unit apartment onto city sewers on j East Chicago street. The board members were t invited to a meeting at the county j extension office at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. June 27. to discuss the planning process in Kosciusko t county as it affects municipalities. i Attorney Reed reminded the j board and those attending the j meeting last night, that the ; town’s trash burning ordinance specifically states there will be i no open burning in the uptown i area, but burning may be done in » town in incinerators that are i covered. > The board voted to sell the old I police red light to the Cromwell ; police department for SBO LAKELAND LOCAL > Mr. and Mrs Dennis Chambers ’ and family of Biloxi. Miss., are 1 visiting in the home of Mr and ! Mrs. John Chambers of Waubee • Lake. Chambers, a member of the US Air Force, will report for I duty in Las Vegas, Nev.. ■ following his leave here.

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VISIT COOK NUCLEAR PLANT — On Thursday, May 30. the Milford fifth grade visited Cook Nuclear Center near Niles. Mich. The Cook Nuclear Center is located on the shore of Lake Michigan and is owned and operated by Indiana and Michigan Electric Company. It has been the subject of much controversy since its construction plans were announced. Scientists insist that nuclear power will become the main power source for the generation of electricity in thm ears ahead. The fifth grade students gained much valuable information on this trip... information which will give them a look at one aspect of their lives in the future. The class was given a guided tour of the facilities including a look at some fascinating educational exhibits on the subject of nuclear energy-. Class members are show n above in front of the plant.

Bible school at Christian church Vacation Bible school will begin June 11 at the Christian church in Milford. This year's school will be held Tuesday thru Friday. June 11 to 14 and June 1821. Gasses will begin at 9 a m. and dismiss at 11:30 a.m. with classes for children from age three thru junior high. The theme of this year's school is “Good News Is Jesus.” Mrs. C. J. Myers, director of the school, said the church’s aim during the Bible school sessions is to lead young people to a better understanding and a deeper appreciation of the Bible, God’s good news for the world. To point them to Jesus, the Word, the Light for living, the hope of salvation, the good news of great joy for all people. Transportation will be furnished from both Syracuse and Milford areas. Persons with youngsters who need a ride are asked to contact the church office in Milford or Mrs. Myers at Syracuse. A program is being planned for Friday evening, June 21. at 7:30 with parents, friends and the public invited. Possibility of oil find in Hobo Jungle Rumors this week that realtor Chet Elder struck oil in a six-acre tract of land known for years as Hobo Jungle and located at the east end of Medusa street in Syracuse, could be a "good possibility" according to a geologist Tuesday. A spokesman at the real estate company late Tuesday said John W. Shane of Terre Haute, a geologist with 27 years experience, returned to Terre Haute with a number of oil samples and deposits taken on Tuesday, saying there was a good possibility of an oil find The area being developed for lakeshore homes belongs to the Charles Rocks of Syracuse and for years the Sandusky Cement plant was located there. During recent digging, the smell of oil became apparent and then appeared in several areas. Tests should prove whether sufficient oil lies below the ground, depth and quantity. BZA to hold meeting Notice is given this week that the board of zoning appeals of the town of Syracuse will meet on Thursday. June 27, at town hall in Syracuse for hearing of petitions for several individuals. Mary Ann Payton has ask variance and special use of ground to permit installation and use of a mobile home dwelling under zoning provisions, located east of road 13A and on the south side of CR 1250 N Jack and Lawrence L. Baker have ask variance of lot 68 in Fairview Terrace addition to the village of Wawasee, formerly occupied by Becky’s Shoe Box. to permit operation of an electrical sales, repair and service business in the present building. All persons interested in said petitions should appear at the 7:30 pm meeting for an opportunity to be heard.

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' Wk 1 YEAR AGO, JUNE 6.1973 Dale William Brown of r 4 Syracuse has graduated with distinction from the department of computer technology of Indiana university-Purdue university at Indianapolis. Dr. Grace Hedgcock of Canton. Mo., and Helen Gonser, Paulding, Ohio, were guests Friday of Miss Ida Deardorff in Syracuse. Construction began 9une 1 on the new lakefront addition to Wawasee Preparatory school and will include resurfacing of the main building and replacement of windows throughout. The Ligonier Presbyterian church was the setting for the wedding of Miss Rita Joanne Blue and Don Curtis Dodds on May 25; and the Calvary United Methodist church in Syracuse was the scene of the Sunday. June 3, wedding of Miss Sharon Marjean Bushong and Monte R. Gerig. 5 YEARS AGO. JUNE 4. 1969 Arrangements for a week of events that will culminate in the annual Lake Wawasee Father’s Day Flotilla are now getting in high gear. Miss Geraldine Bauer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bauer, graduated Saturday with a bachelor of science degree at Saint Mary’s college, Notre Dame. Mr and Mrs. W. D. TeGrootenhuis and children, Mark and Kim. of Wheaton, 111., spent the holiday week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Kroh On a surprise bridal shower was held in honor of Peggy Ridings in the home of Susan Wilson with 16 in attendance. 10 YEARS AGO. JUNE 4.1964 Rev. J. Ross Richey, pastor of the Syracuse Methodist church since June of 1960, has been appointed to the pastorate of the Churubusco Methodist church. The Syracuse town board of trustees Tuesday evening discussed the weed problem in Syracuse Lake. The keys to South Shore Inn, famous Lake Wawasee landmark which was sold last week, have been surrendered by Jap Jones, owner since 1941, to Nick Gulaboff of Gary, president of the corporation which now owns the hotel, and 0. W. (Lefty) Martin, Cromwell and Lake Wawasee. vice president of the corporation. Jack Misner is general chairman for the annual Wawasee Flotilla this year to be held on June 21. Births. A son Ronald Duane to Mr and Mrs. John R. Cripe; a

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REMEMBER WHEN | IT HAPPENED IN SYRACUSE son, Todd Michael to Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Sloan; and a son, Timothy Troy to Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Crum. Jr. 20 YEARS AGO,! JUNE 4.1954 Members of the town board, Cox and Frevert present, voted to accept a figure of $2,400 for approximately eight acres of land belonging to Leonard Barnhart which abutts the cemetery property. The sale of the SyracuseWawasee Journal to W. W. Pauli of Friday Harbor, Wash., was announced Tuesday by Kenneth C. Weils, former Journal publisher. Rev. Noble Greene has been reappointed for another year as pastor of the Syracuse Methodist church. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Tiedt, parents of Mrs. Esther Osborn, celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on Saturday. Twins, Lou Ann, three pounds and five ounces, and Sue Ann, four pounds and 13 ounces, were born on May 30 to Mr and Mrs. Clifford Cripe; twins, Candy Sue, four pounds, and Sandy Lou, were born on May 31, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Personet te; and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Knisley had a seven pound and eight ounce son, Allen Gene, born on May 31. 45 Y EARS AGO. JUNE 6.1929 George Held, 16-year-old son of Lawrence Held, had the misfortune of losing two teeth in a freak mishap while waiting in the caddie shed for a call to caddie Thursday morning at the Wawasee Golf club. Miss Louise Hedges and Aldean Snavely were united in marriage Saturday by her father, Rev. Floyd Hedges. Miss Frieda Kern of Germany and Elmer Long were united in marriage Tuesday at Warsaw. Miss Margaret Freeman has been elected president of the Pi Beta Phi sorority at Beloit college. The State Bank of Syracuse lists capital and surplus at $50,000. TERMITES UNIVERSAL TERMITE CONTROL Ph. 267-7372 511 S. Union St. Warsaw Or Allied Lbr. Co. (Formerly Conn A Buhrt LOT Co ) Phone 457-3331 Syracuse Or Anderson Paint And Supply Co. Syracuse

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