The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 March 1979 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 7,1979

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Citizen — (Continued from page 1) my parents how to really care, to really share, to love and be loved,” His many teachers .in the Milford school system, also helped Dr. Beer, especially Mildred (Graff) Levy. He said, “I thank God and the school system for allowing teachers like Miss Graff to teach the way they wanted to. There are too manyrestrictions today.” Concerning the 1973 “Citizen, Harold Young (former Milford High School principal), Beer said, “He ran a really tight ship. Men like Harold Young have allowed this community and school system to consolidate and have more benefits." Beer said in order to realize his wish to become a doctor, he had to transfer to Warsaw High School to take chemistry. Katherine Hepburn For Dorothy Williams, 1976 “Citizen of the Year," and a retired Milford High School teacher. Beer called her a “Katherine Hepburn of her own style.” He added, "She was able to show me the beauty of the English system. I'm really appalled today when I teach young men in medical school when they can't even write correctly or speak correctly.” The same glowing praise was given to Mrs. Bertha (Wehrly) Gilbert, 1975 “Citizen." and area piano teacher. The doctor related, “She is a saintly and talented woman who touched my life and certainly enriched it." Beer added, "In medicine things don't always go well. You’ve given me music that has helped me over many troubles. My four children have learned to love and appreciate music." Dr. Beer’s children include: Michael, Betsy, Margaret and Laura. 1978 “Citizen of the Year" Dr. Floyd Rheinheimer, was also praised by Beer, who called him, “a priestly physician." Beer went on to say, “Unless a physician has his spiritual life together he cannot give a patient all he can.” Other past citizens’ of the year are: Mrs. Charles (Dorthea) Kerlin, Carl Duncan, Mrs. Herbert (Edith) Baumgartner and John Perry. All past citizens were present at the banquet except Mrs. Baumgartner, who is out of town. Forefront Os Science Dr. Beer concluded his talk by presenting a slide program?on some of the issues facing women today - including abortion, test tube babies and embryo transplantation. Dr. Beer commented, “We’re facing a new dimension in pregnancy today. There are a lot of moral and ethical issues involved. I’m priviledged to be on the forefront of science.” After his t&lk, the doctor was asked several questions. The first dealt with India’s experimentation with a test tube baby. Beer said, “India is a country filled with many, many problems. They don’t need to be doing test tube babies.” Concerning his feelings on

abortion. Dr. Beer said, “As a physician, I am often confronted with many women with unwanted pregnancies. I think abortion is killing, but there are circumstances where I would be in favor of terminating pregnancies; certain. cases whereas a Christian physician, I will have to make certain decisions. " Dr. Beer, who has traveled extensively abroad, plans on moving to Ann Arbor, Mich., May 1 where he will join the staff of the University of Michigan as professor and chairman of the department of obstetrics and gynecology. MAI) Business MAD activities for the past year were related by Mrs. Haab. These include: The fall festival and circus: clean-up, fix-up week: mosquito control; new planters uptown; chicken barbeque during the Memorial Day week end; sponsoring queen candidates; plus making various donations to worthwhile projects. The council is currently seeking doctors, dentists and lawyers who wish to set up practice in a small town. Mrs. Glen (Jean) Treesh, Milford Town Board president, gave a few comments on the upcoming bazaar to benefit the Milford , Emergency Services. She said, “Everybody get involved." Still needed are various jtems for the bazaar. N. John Perry also gave an update report on the new Milford nursing home. Finally, Mrs. Doll, as she was leaving her post as MAD president, commented, “Don’t tell me the town of Milford is going to die. We’re going to grow.” fll W- F HEm f I ' ' COMPLETES COURSE — Frank Bush of Todd Realty Commercial Investment Division, received notice from the Realtors National Marketing Institute he has successfully completed commercial investment. course 102, Chicago. Subjects covered in the course were methods of identifying growth areas, market studies and their analysis, investment feasibility studies and financing and cash flow analysis of commercial investments. CI 102 is a course requirement K necessary for completion of the designation certified commercial investment member of the Realtors National Marketing Institute.

Ned Speicher 'really cares' Ned Speicher, r 1 Milford, was named the 1979 Milford “Citizen of the Year" Saturday night in the Apostolic Christian Church Fellowship Hall. The following is the statement read by Bruce Bultemeier, Milford Area Development Council vice president, concerning why Speicher was named to that honor: “Our 1979 Citizen of the Year is a graduate of Milford High School. He received his bachelor and master’s degrees in education from Manchester College, and is a teacher at Milford Junior High. “He is the director of Milford’s summer recreation program which has grown, under his enthusiasm and guidance, from 125 boys in 1974 to over 300 boys and girls last year, participating in Tball. Little League and Softball. And, as the number of kids has grown, so have the hours needed to organize and maintain the program, increased from approximately 350 in ’74 to over 500 in ’7B. And the hours mentioned do not include all the extra time spent in keeping statistics, setting up game times, traveling with the teams, be it to the other games or on the annual trip to the Chicago Cubs Baseball Park to watch a major league game. “He was also instrumental in the acquisition of such improvements as lights for the ball diamond, new bleachers, a new concession stand, a storage shed and more. "Besides his summer responsibilites, he is the seventh and eighth grade girls track coach, sixth grade boys basketball coach, and the seventh and eighth grade football coach. “He’s a member of the Apostolic Christian Church and a Sunday school teacher. “And, by the way, he’s had some time somewhere along the way. to have four kids of his own. “Above all, our Citizen of the Year possesses a great love for Milford’s children, our town f s most valuable asset. He is quote ‘a terrific teacher,’ ‘an instiller of good character, fair play and moral value,’ "an honest and sincere person,’ and ‘one who really cares.’ ” Gambling — (Continued from page 1) bought gaming chances in the five raided taverns. It was on the basis of this information that affidavits were signed and search warrants obtained from Prosecuting Attorney Michael Miner and Superior Court Judge Robert Bruner. Rovenstine commented, “The prosecutor and I have been well aware of this and have been working together. I think his feelings are the same as mine; that it had just gotten too open in the county.” 17 Officers Involved A total of 17 officers were involved in the raids. They include the following: Rovenstine, Brindle, Willard, Mosher,

Waterson, State Police Detective Sergeant Ray Carich, State Police Sergeant John Hummel, County Police Lieutenant Richard Mikel, County Detective Sergeant Stanley Holderman, County Patrolman Gerry Moser, County Patrolman Thomas Kitch and County Reserve Officers Mike Fishbaugh, Randy Cox, John Kussmaul and Bob Breyer. Also, Syracuse Police Sergeant Louis Mediano and North Webster officer Frank Winters. Owners of the taverns and the bartenders and-or operators on duty at the time of the raids were charged yesterday with promoting professional gambling, a Class D felony. Conviction of the charge could result in a sentence of two to four years imprisonment. A fine of up to SIO,OOO could also be charged. The sentence of imprisonment can be suspended for a first felony conviction. All those charged will go before Judge Burner in Kosciusko County Superior Court. " Continue To Monitor Rovenstine said his department will continue to monitor establishments in the county for any illegal gambling devices. Further raids will be conducted, if necessary.

Searfoss property sold The 62.89-acre tract of land known as . the Bertha Mae Searfoss property and located on the Syra-Web road just south of Wawasee High School, has been sold. In a transaction closed Saturday the tract was sold to Ben D." Black of Lake Tippecanoe, according to Jack Wells, realtor. No mention was made of the selling price. Os the tract, 31.818 acres on the south end of the property was sold by Mr. Black to Freddie Lee Hapner with the ultimate aim of land development. Jack and Barbara Wells and Jeff and Cindy Wells then purchased 2.75 acres which includes the house, barn and several outbuildings. Mr. Wells said the house would be restored to its original form and the barn will ultimately be converted to a dwelling. The tract was originally valued at $141,500 but there were no bidders at a sale held at the State Bank of Syracuse. Selling price was thought to be $9,000 or SIO,OOO less than this amount.

Day care—(Continued from page 1) Mrs. Frew said, “Our goal is to come up with a facility to provide for 100 children. And, also be able to provide infant care. There is a big gap in infant care in this area.” So far, no available buildings meet the center’s needs. If a new center has to be built, it would cost an estimated $300,000. Is there money available? “There are no funds available for capital improvement from the government,” said Mrs. Frew. However, she added, if the day care center could become a community center including the senior citizens, a grant might be obtained. “If we could make it a community center, sponsored by the community, it would be a center of great pride for the whole community,” said Mrs. Frew. The board of directors would also like to locate the new center in Syracuse. “We need to be located in an industry area.” said Mrs. Hurd. “People who use us work close to us and live close to us.” United Way Agency The Lakeland Day Care Center is an United Way agency. This year the center will be receiving $4,000 from the United Way, approximately 59 per cent of the center’s total budget. Most of this money is used for programming and equipment. The rest of the money for the center comes from a sliding fee schedule, set up depending on the family’s weekly income. Most of this money, however, only covers the staff’s wages. Mrs. Frew commented, “The United Way, it’s not nearly enough to meet our needs.” She added since the center is a nonprofit organization, it cannot solicit funds directly. The center also doesn’t have the money to pay for a loan. The center does receive a state food allowance similar to that of the school sysrem. Each year, the center also has various fund raising projects. Mrs. Frew said, “The community has been very supportive.” The center has plans of going to various organizations in the area trying to generate some support. 40 Children The center is licensed for 40 children, between the ages of three and 12. Appoximately 50 are actually enrolled, but only 40 are in the center at one time. The various age groups are staggered throughout the day.

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Retail merchants learn law from authorities

Members of the retail merchants of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce heard Kosciusko County Prosecutor Michael Miner and Syracuse Police Sergeant Louis Mediano explain legal aspects at a breakfast meeting last Friday morning at Three Flags in Syracuse. Details 'were given on shop lifting legalities for merchants.

Lori J. Kleinknight remains critical

Seventeen-year-old Lori J. Kleinknight, r 3 Syracuse, remains in critical condition in the the intensive care unit at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Diabetes meeting set for March 13 The monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Diabetes Association will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 13 in the Kosciusko Community Hospital case. The program for the evening will be four personal sketches of members. Each will give a diabetes history and a question and answer session will be held. Anyone wishing more information on the Kosciusko County Chapter should to the chapter at P.O. Box 336 Warsaw, Ind. 46580.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a m. to 6 p.m. Breakfast, a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack are served. Nursery school is held in the mornings with kindergarten age children coming in at noon. Some of the various activities planned include: free play, games and large muscle activities such as climbing ladders and playing on mats. Nap time is held in the afternoons. The staff is made up of full time help and volunteers. Full time personnel include: Judy Burke, administrator; Mrs. Hurd; Anna Craw, cook; plus child care givers Penny Plickerd, Cindy Mohler, Betty Kern, Brenda Vanlaningham and Judy Wilson. Lisa Mohler, a high school student, helps out. There are six full time volunteers and four other additional volunteers who give their time. The staff will work six hour shifts at the center. One staff member will usually work with 10 children at a time. All members of the staff have attended Indiana Association for Young Children workshops. Staff members are also attending continuing education courses at Goshen College for pre-school children. A qualified first aid person is always available. Not Babysitting Both Mrs. Frew and Mrs. Hurd stressed the center provides a great deal more than just babysitting. “There is a need in this community for this type of care,” said Mrs. Hurd. “There will continue to be this need." The center has a waiting list with approximately 35 children. Mrs. Hurd also said, “It’s a concern of mine to provide the right kind of atmosphere for children to provide the necessary care. I try and plan activities to help them grow. A lot of time kids don’t get attention at home.” Mrs. Frew commented, “The kids get a great deal of love and affection that adds to their growth.” The board of directors, which meets once a month, is made up of the following people: Mrs. Frew, president; Sue Ganshorn, vice president; Bob Ahrns, recording secretary; Ann Haffner, corresponding secretary; and Don Tatman, treasurer. Also: Carolyn Baker, Rev. Paul Steele, Vera Hall, Rev. David Hyndman, Carol Kennedy, Kay Meditch, Rosa Lee Pletcher, Marlene Pollock, Diana Walker, Donna Workman and Mary Ellen Coleman.

small claims, bad checks and a recourse available to merchants. A short business meeting followed at which time plans were made for a representative from a bank to attend to explain the workings of credit cards and how to handle them. The next meeting will beat 7:45 a m. on Friday. April 13 with the location to be announced.

Miss Kleinknight was injured in an early morning crash last Friday, the accident occured two miles north of North Webster on SR 13at 2:30a.m. Investigating officers listed her vehicle at a total loss. The vehicle hit a utility pole. Miss Kleinknight was transported by the North Webster Emergency Medical Service unit to Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was transferred to the Lutheran Hospital for treatment of head injuries, a punctured lung, two cracked ribs and a crushed vertebrae. On Friday, March 2, she underwent surgery. Doctors removed a blood clot from her brain, which is believed to have been caused by her head being hit in the accident. As of yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon she was still in a coma.

r jSf 'kTOWr £ ft 11 SR*?" M Wjc Bp LET’S MAKE COOKIES — Making cookies is just one of the many fun things to do at the Lakeland Day Tare Center, Syracuse. These four-year-olds seem to be enjoying themselves. Lending a hand are volunteer Karen Michalson, left and child care giver Betty Kern.

MUSIC IS FUN — These three-year-olds are learning how much fun music can be. They attend the Lakeland Day Care Center in Syracuse. At the piano is Brenda Vanlaningham.

Seek to raise $ 20,000 at bazaar

Mrs. Glen (Jean) Treesh has big plans for the ALS Community Bazaar. She and other Milford area residents have been working hard to make this community effort an overwhelming success. Mrs. Treesh said she has set a personal goal of $20,000 for the three-day event and would like to see funds push over that mark. Discussed during a meeting Thursday night in the Treesh hpme were booths and who is responsible, the fact the committee is looking for a large tent for the auction and the flea market. Mrs. Treesh said the committee would like to see a large Shipshewana-style flea

Prep sold — (Continued from page 1) recreation facilities will include a swimming pool and tennis courts. Todd Realty, of Syracuse, handled the transaction. Since the announcement of the development, deposits on over 40 units in the initial phase have been received. Dog bites young boy Becky Miller, 113 West Main. Syracuse, reported to Syracuse police Sunday afternoon of her two-year-old being bitten by a dog. The boy was taken to Goshen Hospital for treatment. It is believed the dog belongs to a resident of Pickwick Road who is out of town at the present time. Investigation continues.

market held during the bazaar. Persons who can not make items for the bazaar can donate items for the flea market. Persons with auction items are urged to contact Mrs. Treesh, Mrs. Robert (Wilma > Ruch or Mrs. Don < Monica) Bice. Hits parked car A car operated by Phillip D Beer. CR 300 W Milford, struck a parked car owned by Everett W Gilbert of Milford at 3:23 p m. February 27. The Beer vehicle, owned by Beer and Associates, Inc . of Syracuse, was turning the corner of Emeline Street in Milford when it struck some ice hitting the other vehicle. Damage was listed as $75 to the Beer vehicle and S4OO to the parked Gilbert car. Milford Town Marshal David Hobbs investigated. No injuries No injuries were reported in a mishap early Wednesday morning. Feb. 28. involving a Milford man. Debra A. Hinkle, 25. New Paris, was turning north from CR 46 onto SR 15. when her 1971 Hornet was hit from behind by a northbound 1973 Mustang driven by Donald A. Leemon. 24 , 205 E. Fourth St., Milford. Damage was set at SI,OOO byElkhart County Sheriff’s Corporal Tom Snider. Icy road conditions may have been the cause of the mishap.