The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 March 1979 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 14,1979

Editorials * A way of saying thanks It’s time to put the musicians in the spotlight. The annual Lakeland Community School Corporation Music Festival is set for Friday, March 16, at»B p.m. in the Wawasee High School gymnasium. “Friday Night at the Movies” will feature musicians from the Milford, North Webster and Syracuse Elementary and Junior High Schools and from Wawasee High School. Each youngster participating is putting in long hours of practice to make sure his or her part in the program is done to perfection. It’s their way of saying thank you. “Thank you Mom and Dad for listening to us practice all year ...” “Thank you Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Public for your support...” “Now, we want to do something for you... we want to show you our musical talents It appears that everyone in the school corporation is working for one this one “big night.” A night when all will come together to show those in attendance there really is something going on at the school besides sports. “Friday Night at the Movies” promises to be an outstanding evening and it deserves the support of the entire Lakeland community. 'Happy Birthday' “Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Girl Scouts, Happy Birthday to you!” That’s our wish this week for the Girl Scouts and Brownies in Milford, North Webster and Syracuse this week as they celebrate the anniversary of their founding. The Girl Scouts have a new emblem. The traditional trefoil, a three-leaf clover shape used since 1914 is to be a thing of the past. The new emblem is being introduced to call attention to the distinctive, contemporary identify of Girl Scouting. It features a stylized silhouette treatment of girls’ faces in profile and is accompanied by the words “Girl Scouts.” Girl Scouting is the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world. The new design is being used in Girl Scout displays this week. Our hats are off to the Lakeland Girl Scouts.and their hard working leaders and we hope the new design will be around as long as the old one was. Shouldn't the decorations come down? Really, isn’t it about time the Christmas decorations in Syracuse were taken down? After all, today is March 14 and the long-delayed spring weather we’re having tell&us that the Yule season is long past. Inasmuch as credit for raising funds for the decorations must go to the sponsoring Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, it would seem that the responsibility for taking them down would also be theirs. The Chamber conducted a fund drive, and raised approximately $4,000 for the new decorations, to which many groups and individuals contributed. The Rotary Club alone gave SI,OOO. The decorations were nice, giving the community a real feel for the Holiday Season. Everyone would agree to this. But March 14! Isn’t this a little much? Robert C. McNary is president of the Chamber of Commerce, and he started his year in office with considerable promise. In the drive for decoration funds he was ably aided by young Jeff Wells, his club vice president. The long delay in taking the decorations down should not be a reminder that this enthusiasm is sputtering to a halt. We’re only one of many who would like to see the decorations taken down — and soon. Almost everything starts on a farm “Almost Everything Starts On A Farm” is the theme for Indiana Agriculture Day, next Monday, March 19. When you stop to think about it, all of our food, fiber for our clothing and many other items that we rely on everyday start on a farnv. This country’s abundance and technology overshadows the basics of agriculture, man’s oldest yet most modern occupation. Ag Day highlights the most productive food factory in the world — American agriculture. This newspaper joins in the salute to the farmers and wants to do its part to make the non-farming consumers more aware of agriculture in the northern part of Kosciusko County. Since only four per cent of the American population now farm it’s easy to see why farm problems or issues generate little consumer interest. Food is simply taken for granted and the farmer is not visible in the market. However, it is almost impossible to drive through the lush Lakeland countryside and not notice the farms that dot the landscape. Persons who have questions about the price of food, exporting food and fiber to foreign countries or the future of the food and fiber supply will have a chance to get their answers on Monday from top agricultural leaders. A toll free number 1-800-622-4920 will be open for calls from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The program is called “Dial-A-Logue,” and is only one of many happenings to take place during the day. Lt. Governor Robert D. Orr, who serves as Indiana’s Commissioner of Agriculture, stated that the “Dial-A-Logue program can provide all Hoosiers an opportunity to learn more about our important agricultural industry and help bridge the information gap between the farmer and the non-farming community.” We salute the farmers in this community on Indiana Agriculture Day — 1979! A good example Saturday is the day people all over the world claim they are Irish, even if it is for only a day. Saturday is Saint Patrick’s Day! Saint Patrick set a good example. He was the patron saint of Ireland who died on March 17, 493. The anniversary of his death has been celebrated regularly in recent times, not only by Irishmen but by those of other races and not only by Catholics but by those of other faiths. The most famous tale about Saint Patrick is the one of his banishment of snakes from Ireland. Yet Cardinal Moran, who some years ago wrote an article on Saint Patrick for the Catholic Encyclopedia, fails to mention it. He does mention the ordeal of Saint Patrick when surrounded by demons and tells of the drowning of the demons in answer to his prayers. Whatever one’s favorite tale, and there are many, a journey amounting to the distance from England to Ireland would be quite routine for most of us in this age of modern transportation and relative security. Therefore, we can only imagine the risks and hardships to which Saint Patrick was subjected when he traveled to Ireland for the purpose of introducing Christianity to its inhabitants, but we can realize that the improtance of his mission overshadowed any concern for his own safety. Whatever our faith or heritage, we can wear green and join in the fun on Saint Patrick’s Day. And, we can remember the lesson to be learned from Saint Patrick. What others say — Mock favors free facility State Representative DEAN R. MOCK (R-Elkhart) reaffirmed his commitment to the transition of the northern Indiana Toll Road to a free facility when the bonds are retired, and declared that he will oppose any legislative attempts to maintainingtolls beyond that point.

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Mock referred to legislation pending in the State Senate which would require motorists to continue paying tolls until after the year 2000 and said he voted against a 1977 resolution memorializing Congress to allow continued toll collection. The district 11 legislator pointed out that Elkhart County residents have paid to use the roadway for over 20 years and have no free interstate roads to rely on, like many other areas of the state. Mock further questioned the argument for millions of dollars to be spent, over and above the normal maintenance costs, for changes on the toll road to “bring it up to federal standards,” before turning it over to the state. “I don’t agree with the line of reasoning that just because there is a need for a new infusion of money for highway maintenance, upkeep of the toll road by the state is unthinkable. Northern Indiana citizens should not be asked to over-compensate for neglect of the entire highway maintenance problem,” Mock stated. “Our original plan to eventually make the road free must be preserved, and I intend to continue to work for the orderly transfer of the toll road when investor bonds have been redeemed,” he concluded. — Nappanee Advance-News

Letters to the editor

Please help us!

Dear Editor: On March 5 we were informed that four of us were to be pulled out of our home by Allen County Indiana. The reasons given for this were basically financial. Allen County placed us here when the home was foster, but the home has since changed to group home treatment status with a higher per diem. Mr. Frost did this because he believed that we needed they, service of a professional coVnselor Allen County\tates that their testing didn't* indicate the necessity of treatment, and even if it had Allen County had facilities available at a cheaper per diem. We need your help. This is not just another placement. This is our home and we love it. Ray and Sherry treat us just like their children, and we don’t understand why Allen County can’t view us as people and not just

Court news

The following claims have been filed in Kosciusko County Court; Loren Collier, judge: SMALL CLAIMS Complaint Patona Bay Boat Service, r 2 Leesburg vs William Miller, r 6 Warsaw. The plaintiff demands judgment in the amount of $54.76, costs of the action and all other relief proper in the premises. Robert Justus, Cromwell vs William Royce, North Webster. The plaintiff demands judgment in the amount of $1,210, for costs of the action and all other relief proper in the premises. Tim Hire, r 1 Leesburg vs Mark Peters, r 1 Cromwell. Plaintiff demands judgment against the defendant in the amount of $140.61, costs of the action and all other relief proper in the premises. Jack Searls vs Mike Potts, 210 West Main, Syracuse. Plaintiff demands judgment against the defendant its the sum of $535, costs of the action and all other relief proper. COUNTY COURT The following claims have been filed in Kosciusko County Court. Loren Collier, judge: Goodyear Service Stores vs Irene Clark, 72833 CR 29 Syracuse, judgment for plaintiff $714.65 Violations Illegal consumption of alcoholic beverages — Noble Hoover, Syracuse, S4O Illegal transportation of alcoholic beverages — Noble Hoover, Syracuse, S4O MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION The following couple has

statistics. W’e have been shuffled around for most of our lives because no one wanted us and just when we find some good place that wants us and we can call home, they come in and pull us out because it’s cheaper. W’hy can’t administrators put a value on love and care. This uncaring attitude is why they fail so often. Sir, we desperately need your help. Our staff had tried every available avenue and alternative to this with no success. Without your help we re doomed. Please value our home. Please help us. Sincerely, Donnie Herbert Terry Eisenbrandt Tony Hedges William H. Wise Timothy J. Leevellen John Grahoar Randall L. Sumpter Richie Roy Bamt Scott A. Phelps

filed for a dissolution of marriage in superior and circuit courts: Brookins — Martha Jane Brookins, r 1 Leesburg and Denny L. Brookins. Warsaw. The couple was married December 12, 1970 and separated March 2. 1979. Petitioner asks that she be granted a decree of dissolution of marriage from the respondent; that she be awarded the care and custody of the minor children, that the court make a fair and equitable division of the proper ty<jf and for all other relief proper. GOSHEN CITY COURT Speeding — David H. Benning, 33, Milford, s4l: Ginger K. McCreary. 18, Milford, $46 Failure to yield right of way—- — A. White, 16. Syracuse. $36 ELKHART COUNTY COURT Failure to have vehicle inspected — Glenn J. Ferris, 47, Syracuse, $33 Public intoxication — Phillip L. Ball, 22, Syracuse, S3O and 10-day jail suspension; Roger A. Cannon, 23, Syracuse, S3O and 10-day jail suspension Attempted burglary at South Shore pavilion Kosciusko County officers continued investigation into an attempted break-in at the South Shore Golf Course pavilion sometime last Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. A lock was pried off the door of the pavilion causing some damage, however, nothing was reported missing.

’O3JZIN AROUND CU£

HERE ARE the two movers and shakers when it comes to things Kiwanian in the Lakeland area. Approximately and characteristically. they hjtd their heads together last Monday night at the Shrine Building at the Fairgrounds at the start of the Charter Night for the new Milford Kiwanis Club. Sherman E. Bryant, Lt. Governor, Land of Lakes Division, was master of ceremonies for the Charter Night, and Chris Koher was organizer of the new Milford club. Their efforts were not in vain, for everything went off without a hitch. -oBIG THINGS are happening at the Deer Creek Country Club at Deerfield. Florida, and some Syracuse area fellows are making it happen. Tom Tuttle, owner-operator of the South Shore Country Club here, is heading a group of locals, and others, who are completely rejuvenating the Deer Creek Country Club. In the past 15 months it went Irom a closeddown, run-down dub house and grounds to one of the best in those parts. Building of condominiums. town houses and private homes is going on at a rapid pace. We know this first hand, having had a tour of the club house and grounds. It is easily one of the most beautiful co, in try clubs and golf courses in Florida, and with sportscaster Chris Schenkel touting it as a vacationrecreation spot it can go now here but up. Working with Tuttle are Steve Roderick in the pro shop. Larry Griffith in charge of carts. Ray Yoder as bartender. Bill Galloway and Rav Dean Hile. They have had a lot of visitors from the north during the cold winter months. Tom makes a gracious host and will be glad to show you around if you drop by. —O—DR. HENRY Weaver, head of the Goshen College chemistry department, spoke to the local Rotary Club last week and showed a keen sense of humor. In citing the lack of danger of becoming radioactive if we were to use nuclear power as a source of energy. lie said the interrelation of human beings can be radioactive. “If a man sleeps with one woman,” he chuckled, “he can become radioactive, but it’s not dangerous. But if he sleeps with tw'o women, now that’s dangerous!” —o— JERRY GANSHORN’S trademark has been the lead pencil over the far. Now he has his compatriot Jim Plummer doing the same tiling. How does one tell them apart? Jerry has his over the left ear, Jim the right. ’ —o — A COMMENT was heard recently that it’s almost impossible for a high school student to hold a party it his home, for fear that uninvited guests will show up, some with alcohol on them. Is this true? The implication is that parents in this instance do not have the courage to order uninvited guests out of their home and or to remove the alcohol from the premises. Invited guests who choose not to partake of the spirits are guilty by implication, and this carries a heavy burden, especially if they are athletes and want to continue with their athlet c pursuits. We wodld invite comments on this subject. —o—--808 KNUDSEN, North Shore Drive, chose one day last week to shave off his teard of about a month’s standing. He began the growth following his Feb. 9th auto accident ir Portage County, in which he suffered several fractured ribs, numerous bruises, among which was abruised pride. No one knows for sure what prompted the beard, and few really care, bi t of late he was chided for his Ernest Hemingway look-alike. He liked this, but in actuality many of his friends surmise his wife. Mary Jane (whose thoughts and observations graced this column last week), had more to do with the removing of the beard than even Bob would like to admit. —o— DELORES BACHELDER,

Sherm and Chris former manager of the Lake City Bank branch at North Webster, is now manager of the American States Bank branch at Rome City, and is making her home in Noble County. —o— MORE ACTIVITY in the real estate domain: Well known realtor Lawrence R. Thwaits became associated with the real estate firm of James W. Ellis Realty of New Paris as of February 20. He was a real estate salesman with Skylark Realtv in Syracuse for the past year, having recently taken his broker’s exam. James Ellis is well known in the New Paris-Goshen area, where he is a counsellor at the Towncrest Elementary School at Goshen. —o— AN ITEM from The Goshen News: Shirley Maxine Rogk. Indianapolis, has filed a petition with the court to restore her maiden name of Etsinger. She was formerly employed by a Syracuse firm and is now serving time in the Indiana penitentiary at Indianapolis. —o— THE EXITED Telephone Co. switch-over of local service personnel to work out of the company’s Nappanee office instead of the Syracuse office, scheduled for March 19. has been indefinitely postponed. "A new target date for the switch-over has not been set.” according to Nappanee district manager Maynard Hoehstetler. Hochstetler said the telephone company is initiating a new service center operation, with the aim in mind of utilizing service personnel more judiciously. He said local service would not suffer. Milford customers will still call 658-4131, and Syracuse. North Webster and Cromwell customers will continue to call 457-4466 for service. Hochstetler commented —o — REALTOR DOUG Allen remarked several weeks ago he knew spring was on the way when the buried real estate signs started popping through the snow. < —o— CRYSTAL INTERIORS, drapery makers for the RV industry. is getting nicely settled at its new location on Chicago Street. —o— GEORGIA BUSTER celebrated another birthday on February 22, though she neglected to say which one. She received 32 cards, many of w hich were on display at the nutrition site in Syracuse, where she serves as a co-ordinator. — 0— THE CARROLL Parmerlees of Lake Wawasee have announced the opening of a roast beef eating establishment on Nappanee Street in Elkhart, and report doing quite well. —o— WE WERE amazed at the flurry of subscription renewals the first of the month to obtain the current rate prior to a price increase, and were doubly amazed when the check arrived with a 10 per cent senior citizen reduction, to find a shortage of 10 cents. Seems most figured a dollar off the county rate, instead of 90 cents. —o— THE V.F.W. Post at Syracuse is holding its annual Saint Patrick’s Dance on Saturday night, March 17, preceded with a dinner from 6-8 p.m. The Syracuse Legion is also holding a dance at 9 p.m. —o— NOW THAT the big mounds of snow have finally disappeared — and the uptown trash containers have been emptied — *Tis time to clean the streets and sidewalks of accumulated winter rubble, and

remove the long overdue Christmas decorations about the town. —oMARJORIE HOLLAR, resident manager at -Oakwood Center, announces this week that Oakwood Camp, sponsored by North Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church, has 1979 summer camps open to all without regard to race, color, or national origin -o— BONNIE GILBERT of Syracuse is in possession of a unique and clever business card, given to friends of hers from the couple’s children after their retirement. The couple. Homer and Sarah Kuntz reside in Huntington and are wintering in Texas. The card bears the wording: No Phone No address Homer and Sarah Kuntz RETIRED No business No money No worries No prospects —o— THE ANNUAL slave auction, bv Wawasee FFA Chapter, is set for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. March 20. in the Ag annex at Wawasee High School There are 47 slaves listed this year with Jeff Hall as president of the chapter: Ron Aaron, vice president: Doug Weisser, secretary: Mark Sumpter, treasurer; Bart Bowser, reporter; and Roy Teeple, sentinel. Randy Warren is advisor and Ronn Beer will serve as auctioneer for the event. —oSEE TlfE “Sprite" Z-28 Camaro give-away car on display yet today at Wyant's Chevrolet in Syracuse. -o— A REPORT of a robin comes this week from Pat and Jake Bitner. seen in their yard on Saturday afternoon. “Probablyretarded” is what Jake had to offer indicating the bird could have been lost or confused when this area experienced bitter cold (one thermometer registering five above Sunday morningi and snow flurries nearly making a white ground cover once again. —o— NORTH STAR MARINA (next to fish hatchery at Lake Wawasee) is announcing an all family boat show set for March 16-18. —o — COURTNEY AND Shanda Blue of Syracuse received diplomas at a tw'o and one-half day seminar in Cedar Rapids, lowa, representing The Local Craftsman dealership for a complete line of all steel ranch and farm buildings under the trade name of Countryside. —o — SYRACUSE POLICE Sergeant Louis Mediano is currently taking applications for relief dispatchers at the Syracuse Police and Fire Station. Held without bond Eddie James Gladieux. 23, r 1 Syracuse, was booked at the county jail in Warsaw early Saturday morning by Syracuse police on a charge of public intoxication and fleeing a police officer. He was held without bond. Syracuse police officer Dan Gallmeier reported stopping to talk with Gladieux at 3 a.m. when standing beside his vehicle on CR 530E, near the Frog tavern, and that the Syracuse man became uncooperative and fled on foot. Gallmeier took pursuit on foot for nearly two blocks when landing Gladieux with a tackle. Gallmeier sustained a cut to the leg in the arrest. RELEASED ON BOND Ronald Lee Yant, 40, Blaine Street, North Webster, was booked at the Kosciusko County jail last Wednesday on a warrant from Kosciusko Circuit Court for two counts of child molesting, a class C felony. Yant was released on $2,000 bond

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