The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 March 1978 — Page 1

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APPEAR AT KIWANIS ANNIVERSARY NIGHT — This group of Kiwanis dignitaries appeared at the Monday night anniversary party of Kiwanis Club of Wawasee. From left are Past Lt. Governor David Holderman of Goshen; Tom Swartz, President of the local club; Charles Hite, Past Governor. Indiana District; speaker R. F. Struck; Ron Roberts, President-Elect; Charles Hassel, Lt. Governor; master of ceremonies Sherman Bryant; Stu Walker, Past President of the sponsoring Lakeland Club; and Lorin J. Badskey, Past Kiwanis International President.

Syracuse Kiwanians hold first anniversary night

The year-old Kiwanis Club of Wawasee held its first anniversary night at Dagny’s Fish of Stroh at the Maxwelton Golf Course Monday night, attracting a host of Kiwanis luminaries including Past International President Lorin J. Badskey of North Webster, Past Governor of the Indiana District Charles Hite of Columbus and Past Lieutenant Governor David Holderman of Goshen. Chris Koher, a member of the sponsoring Lakeland Kiwanis Club, told the group the Wawasee club was formed just a year ago with 38 charter members, 14 of whom are still active. The club now has 31 members and has shown a year of solid performance in the community. Among its projects are sponsors of the Lakeland Youth Center, Boy Scouts, Bike-A-Thon, drug information, Pitch-Hit-Run (Little League), help to deserving needy families, Little League Field Trip to Chicago, Bowl-A-Thon (CROP), and volunteer aid to fire department (disaster fire). 100 Per Cent Attenders Hundred per cent attendance pins went to president Tom Swartz, Ken Bowton, Lawrence Firestone, Jack Francis, Carl Freel, Stan Hoopingarner, Dick Keim, Bob Marion, Joe Martin, Clair Mohler, Jack Oswald, incoming president Ron Roberts, Orris Shafer and Dave Shields. They were presented by president Swartz.

PAKISTAN — Ninth in a series

Lahore, Pakistan, proves a city of ambivalence

By ARCH AND DELLA BAUMGARTNER RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Friday, February 17 — On our flight from New Delhi yesterday on a small, twin-engine Air India aircraft, we easily went from one world to another. Aboard the small plane we were given the usual Air India lunch —a piece of fruit cake, tread sandwich with one slice of white cheese, two wiener-shaped tasteless meat items and a choice of (strong) coffee or tea. On earlier Air India flights we tried the wiener-shaped items and found them bland and nondescript. But this' time we just had to know more about them. “What are these things?” we inquired from the service captain.

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Other members include John Bechtold, Gerald Bitner, James Butt, Richard Brandon, Steve Crow, Tom Hoover, O. A. Lambert, Jerry Lambert, John Liberti, Robert Long, Terry McDonald, Byron Oswald, Howard Peace, Ralph Rosenkranz, Joe Schrock and Carl Wilkinson. Current officers of the club include Swartz as president; Ron Roberts, president-elect; Jack Oswald, vice president; Jack Francis, secretary; and Bob Marion, treasurer. Members of the board of directors are Carl Freel, Bob Long, Joe Martin, Dick Keim, Clair Mohler, Tom Hoover and Orris Shafer. Making up the anniversary committee were Sherman Bryant, who served as master of ceremonies for the occasion; Chris Koher; Jay Boyer; Joe Martin; Tom Hoover; and Stu Walker. Honor Dave Holderman After MC Bryant recognized those Kiwanis dignitaries present and others from neighboring clubs, Past International President Badskey spoke briefly, stating, “Syracuse is a better community to live in because of your existence,” and he exhorted local Kiwanians to “keep up the good work.” Charles Hite, Past Governor of the Indiana District and a resident of Columbus, spoke briefly and gave the genesis of the Kiwanis Club of Wawasee. He

“They’re kebabs,” he said, “you know, goat meat.” That did it . . . now we knew why we didn’t like them. Lahore Visited We landed at Lahore, located not far across the Indian-Pakistan border, a city which is Muslim, but still has a strong Hindu influence, and was the scene of some bitter disputes and fighting during the 1947 partitioning of India under the guidance and direction of the British Viceroy Lord Montbatten. We immediately found an ambivalence in Lahore, and were to find it elsewhere in Pakistan. By this we mean we found a bright city, well lighted, many cars on the streets and people out everywhere. It was night time when we arrived at the inner city, but as someone commented, “It

paid tribute to Past Lt. Governor David Holderman of Goshen who was voted “Outstanding Lt. Governor of Indiana for 1976-77,” among the 18 Lt. Governors. He {resented Holderman with a coveted Kiwanis International Stanley Cup and a miniature podium. He paid tribute to Hdderman and his devotion to the cause of Kiwanis International. Adding to praise for Holder-

Augsburger voted against legislative pay raise

When the state legislature passed a bill giving administrative government personnel and legislators a raise, effective next year, John B. Augsburger, state senator from Milford, voted against it. The bill gives a pay raise to top governmental officials and legislators, effective in the 19791980 term. At that time, the legislators’ salaries will be SB,OOO or $2,000 more than their salary for this past term. Included in the bill is a provision that the legislator’s salaries be set at 20 per cent of the governor’s, starting in 1981. With the pay raise to the governor, his salary is now $48,000. A legislator in 1981 will now have a salary of $9,600. Senator Augsburger commented many of the legislators

looks like band concert night back home.” Alongside this hustle and bustle were small, motorized taxis, some of them even horse-drawn. The old world and the new world side by side, we thought. Gasoline is $1.50 per gallon, our guide told us, one reason for the many cars. You’ll remember we reported gasoline in India as $2.65 per gallon, giving rise to the shortage of vehicles. (Note: We found a little American-style humor as our vehicle pulled up behind another. Painted on the back of the vehicle was this: Danger! Not so close. We hardly know one another!) ■ Visit Moghul Remains Our party didn’t have long in Lahore, but our guide insisted we visit the world-famous Shalamar Gardens, built by the invading

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man were remarks by Lorin Badskey and Stu Walker, past president of the Lakeland Club. Badskey praised Holderman, stating, “Under Dave’s leadership our division grew to greater heights. He saw the sponsorship of the Wawasee and Middleburg clubs.” Holderman spoke briefly about the cause of Kiwanis clubs everywhere.

felt they were worth more, having served a number of years in the legislature. The original bill, out of the state senate, provided for pay raises for top government admin strative personnel. These public servants were making less than over 400 state employees were. “I might have been able to vote for that bill the way it was,” Augsburger commented. The bill then went to the house, where it was amended to include the salaries of legislators. The Milford senator added many of the legislators felt they could not vote a pay raise for top governmental personnel this session, then turn around and vote the legislative personnel a raise next session. The last pay raise for the legislature was made about nine years ago.

Persian Moghuls in 1642. The unbelievable gardens cover many acres and have 412 founts on three levels. To feed the fountains, the builders cut a 100-mile canal from one of the five rivers going through Pakistan to the park. The water goes from one level to another by gravity. Our guide, the general, told us a special brick factory was built to manufacture the small bricks that made up the many, wide walks in the park. The walks look to be in perfect condition. My, such opulence! We went from these gardens to the new Lahore Hilton Hotel, not open long, for an absolutely sumptuous dinner. This Muslim country is dry, but, in spite of this fact, there was a good deal of levity to accompany our meal. We flew to Rawalpindi following

Syracuse to seek help for treatment plant By LESLIE WHITMAN In a lengthy session Tuesday night, members of the Syracuse Town Board authorized their president, David Nine, to draw up a letter and contact a consulting firm concerning the problems at the water treatment plant. The possibility of consulting an outside agency was first discussed in a special session March 7. James Tranter, board member, said, “I think if we could get an independent consulting firm to give us some answers it will be money well sprat.’* Nine added that the board members aren’t saying anything against the people presently working with the plant; they just want to get a third opinion on how it is running. John Cripe, board member, commented, “What we’ve got is a difference of opinion. We’re in a quandary.” Town Engineer Jerry Lessig said a lot of things could have been done at the plant, but it would have cost more money. He added if the board is to consult an independent firm, some specifications should be drawn up as to what areas the firm should look at. Nine will draw up the letter, contact some firms and bring his recommendations back to the board. (Continued on page 2) SI,OOO damage in fire at Charles Krohs Syracuse firemen were called to two fires over the week end, one causing SI,OOO damage. A chimney fire was reported at 6:15 p.m. March 18, at the residence of Dave Ridings, on CR 450E, one-half mile south of Bowser Road in Syracuse. The chimney had plugged up. When firemen arrived, the fire was nearly out. They returned to the station at 6:35 p.m. There was no damage. A second house fire was reported at 8:56 p.m. March 20, at the residence of Charles Kroh, 190 North Shore Drive, Syracuse. A malfunction in the heating system started the blaze. The natural gas was shut off when firemen arrived. Considerable smoke damage was reported. Total damage was set at SI,OOO. MAD to reorganize The meeting of Milford Area Development has been postponed one week. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, the meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m., in Doll's Decorating Center. Items to be discussed will be a review of the Citizen of the Year Banquet; reorganizing of offices, with election of officers; and plans for the Memorial Day barbecue.

dinner and were put up at the Inter-Continental Hotel, from which point we visited the new capital city of Islamabad to hold interviews with a number of cabinet ministers and the U.S. Ambassador yesterday morning, and in the afternoon a press conference with Chief Marshal Law Administrator Army General Chief of Staff Hummad Zia-ul-Haq. We were interested to learn we were to be official state guests while our group was in Pakistan, with unlimited courtesies and all meal accommodations provided by the government. We were all impressed by the abundance of excellent color literature, including several books and tapes provided for us, even including a biography on Mohammed Ali Jinnah, founder

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Holy Week services in Lakeland Churches

Holy Week began last Sunday, Palm Sunday, with special services and reenactments of the entry of Christ into Jerusalem. Each year, during the time of the last week of Christ’s life, before his crucifixion, services are set to commemorate the events of that week. Besides Palm Sunday services, other services are scheduled for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday — marking the resurrection. Several communities have planned community Good Friday services this week. In Milford A Community Good Friday Service will be held in the Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, March 24 at 1 p.m. The theme of the service will be personalities around the cross, with three divisions for the public to attend. “The Thief” will be presented by Rev. David Widmoyer, with meditation from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Robert Greenwood will provide the meditation between 1:30 and 2 p.m. on “The Centurian.” “The Soldiers” will be the meditation of Rev. Everett Owens from 2 to 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend all or any one of the meditations. In Syracuse A Community Good Friday Service will be from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church. Conducting the service will be Rev. David Hyndman, All Saints’ Episcopal Church. The service is being sponsored by the Syracuse Ministerial Association. In North Webster In the North Webster Community, a Good Friday service

of Pakistan. Full Day Os Interviews We had a day packed with interviews, to explain the workings of this 30-year-old Republic, in the new capital city of Islamabad, built from scratch at the foothills of the Margalla Mountains. We were to learn that the mountains provided a perfect defense for the city, with other road entries easily defensible. It reminded us of the new city of Brazilia in Brazil and Canberra in Australia. Islamabad has 100,000 residents and all buildings are new. Our first interview was with Janeel Khan of the tourist department, who explained the complexion of this country and its bid for tourist trade. He explained the country had a history dating back to 5,000 years before the

has been scheduled for 12 noon, in the Church of the Brethren. The program will be arranged in 20-minute segments with each sponsoring church providing the music. Participating clergymen will be Rev. Bryce Casey, Rev. Paul Steele, Rev. Paul F. Shrider and Rev. A. C. Underwood. Members and friends of the United Methodist Church, the Church of God and the Church of die Brethren are sponsoring the service. Community Sunrise Service A community sunrise service is planned in Syracuse on Easter Sunday morning at 6:30 a.m. In the final of five Lenten programs, sponsored by the SyracuseWawasee Ministerial Association, the service will be hosted by Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Rev. George Phillips of the Church of the Brethren will deliver the message, assisted by Rev. Phil Frew, host pastor.

Kindergarten roundup at North Webster on April 18

Kindergarten roundup for 197879 will be held on Tuesday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the North Webster school cafeteria for residents of Tippecanoe Township. Students must be five years of age on or before September 1 to attend kindergarten classes. Certification of a student’s age by means of a birth certificate is necessary at the time of registration.

birth of Christ, and that they were shooting for several three-star hotels with rooms from sls to $25 per day. Across the road from us was a new Holiday Inn under construction. . We could tell him tourists will be slow coming as long as there is a military government in Pakistan. At the present time the country attracts about 204,000 tourists per year, bringing in about S6O million in much-needed revenue. A Mr. Butt, minister of information and broadcasting, met us next and explained that the press in Pakistan is entirely free, a fact we took with tongue-in-cheek. We had the feeling after our stay in Pakistan the the press is free ... but. There are some good newspapers, including The Pakistan (Continued on page 2)

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Music will be provided by the Saint Andrew’s Chancel Choir, directed by Chris Koher. Breakfast will be served following the service. Services at respective churches for the remainder of Holy Week are as follows: Solomon’s Creek United Methodist Church, Syracuse — Holy communion is set for 7 p.m., March 23. On Easter Sunday, the sunrise service will be conducted by the youth of the church at 6 a.m. The young adult Sunday School class will serve an Easter breakfast at 7 a.m. A message in celebration of love will be part of the worship service at 9:30 a.m. . Lakeland Community Church, Oswego — A candlelight service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Maundy Thursday, March 23. Regular services are planned for Easter Sunday. Bethany Church of the (Continued on page 11)

Kindergarten teachers and the school i nurse will give preliminary instructions with regards to preparing children for kindergarten class. Parents and prospective students are encouraged to be present. Families with children old enough for the first grade in September, but who did not attend kindergarten this year, should contact the school office to arrange for readiness testing.