The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 April 1979 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., April 4,1979

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Editorials A special week April 1-7 is a very special week for the libraries in the Lakeland area — as well as libraries air over this great nation. It’s National Library Week. A week set aside to salute the libraries and librarians for the services they provide. The Lakeland area is blessed with libraries. Both Milford and Syracuse have Carnegie Libraries and the citizens of North Webster are working on a building to house their new library. Added to this are the learning resource centers located in all Lakeland Schools. Both the Milford and Syracuse libraries are urging people to visit them during this special week. And, the Syracuse library, is accepting all overdue books, magazines and records during the week without charging an overdue fine. Many people take advantage of these libraries, others do not. Those who do not often miss the joys of reading. The joys that come with improving one’s knowledge of the world about them. The joys of poetry. The joys of the history of this land and others. The joys of excapes to other worlds vis books. Children’s departments are located in both Milford and Syracuse and offer these same joys plus story hours and special events for the young. Take advantage of your library during National Library Week, you may discover a world you didn’t know existed before! Let's all go to the bazaar! Let’s all go to the baiaar this week end! The Milford Community Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services Bazaar that is. For the past several months almost everyone in the community has been working hard on projects for the bazaar. Now the results will be seen as the bazaar is slated for this week end, April 6.7 and 8, with events taking place at the Milford Junior High School and at Barth’s van building south of town. Men and women alike have donated time energy to supply items for the bazaar. Clubs have been busy planning events for the week end. The goal for the event is $20,000. The money will go toward the purchase of advanced life support equipment for the Milford Emergency Medical Service. ' Will they make their goal? We think so. To make sure we’re doing our part we spent the first part of this week cleaning out boxes to enable us to donate a few extra items to the fleamarket. Others did this too. What have you done? It’s still not too late to look around the house for items you no longer need and then take them to the junior high school on Thursday for the auction or fleamarket. Remember, that one item you have to donate may not be very improtant to you but it may be the thing someone has been looking for for a long time. Remember, your donation just may be the one that puts the week end’s donations over the $20,000 mark. And, remember, the equipment they want to buy for the EMS may one day save your life. We’re going to the EMS Bazaar this week end. How about you? They all said,’Hosanna' Sunday is a special day for Christians the world over. It’s Palm Sunday. It begins a week that climaxed with the death of Christ on the cross. The Bible tells us the people went before and followed Christ as he entered Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday. All shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed be he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest! ” Yet, just a few days later these same people shouted, “Let him be crucified! “ How true even today! One minute we’re in favor of something, be it Christ or the US government. Then someone tells us something else and we change our mind. America is said to be a Christian country but sometimes the actions of the people show no such thing. We have more rights than people have in any other country in the world and yet, more often than not, we stand with the crowd and say “Let him be cruicified” rather than take a stand and let our feelings be known. A salute to Cancer Control Today, one of every four Americans will have cancer. Cancer will strike one of every two families. Cancer is, however, far from hopeless. Nearly two million Americans have been.cured. More than 50 per cent of current cancer deaths could be avoided by early detection and treatment. This editorial is a salute to the Indiana Lions Cancer Control during April, Cancer Control Month. The Indiana Lions project is, “a continuing mission to serve mankind.” All of the Lions Clubs in the grater Lakeland Area — Milford, North Webster, Syracuse, Leesburg and Mid-Lakes — support the state cancer project. • The Lions of Indiana established the Cancer Control project in 1946 to finance special equipment for the treatment of cancer by radiation at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Within two years a substantial amount of war surplus radiation equipment was purchased. From this humble beginning the alliance between the Indiana Lions and the IU Med Center has grown. They have established one of the finest and best equipped radiation treatment centers in the world. During the past 30 years the Indiana Lions have raised between $1.5 and $2 million for Cancer Control. Finanerql statements show administrative expenses have been less than three per cent/ A Facilities of the Department lof Radiation Oncology, IU Hospitals, are available to all who need these services. Appointments must be made by doctors. The Indiana Lions are proud W the giant strides they have taken toward achieving one of the finest cancer control clinics in the world and we are proud of the Indiana Lions, especially those rignfhere in our own community. What others say — Ms. Sorry ladies but it seems to me that Ms. is... well, a non person. I happen to think the female of the species is something special and should be treated as such. Guys are stuck with Mr. Joe Bananas or Mr. Sam Coconuts. What does that tell you... not much. It does denote... male. But you take Mrs. or Miss... that can say a lot of things. A Miss can say, “No, I’m not married (unless you are in the entertainment field, then it can mean either-or).” Miss can mean “I’m not married and I don’t intend to get married.” It can mean “I haven’t found the right man yet.” It can mean “I’m looking” as well as “I’m not looking.” Miss can mean “I’m calling the shots in my life. I’m boss of me.” Mrs. means the lady is something special. It means “I was sought. I was wanted. From all those he dated he choose me (at least he thinks he die).” It means she has found the man she wants to spend the rest of her life with. It means “Yes, I’m married and I want to be a homemaker and raise a family.” It can also mean “Yes, I’m married, but we have agreed I can have a career outside the home.” . . And don’t forget that in becoming a Mrs. it is the lady who made the decision “I’m the one who decided to take this step in my life. I’m the one who said ‘Yes’ ” Mrs. and Miss . . . interesting, intriguing, thought provoking. Ms., like Mr., doesn’t really say much does it? — Salty talk

■ I BMi Ks u JLS Clayton J. Mock, retired teacher, 712 N. Huntington, Syracuse, visits the Syracuse Public Library during National Library Week. He is shown with Librarian, Rosalyn Jones.

Letter to the editor

Asked to attend town meeting

Dear Editor And Friends : I’d like to invite you to join me Saturday morning. April 7th, at a Town Meeting. In the four years I’ve been your representative in Congress, I have found nothing more useful than the Town Meeting in obtaining your ideas for better government. If you are having problems with the federal government, the Town Meeting

A work vacation

Who wants to work while on vacation? Many are turned off at the sound of work. SortauerHospital, Puerto Rico (00631) and Koinonia Farms, r 1 Americus, Ga. (31778) offer ideal climate and fine, dedicated people to work with. Many have given their lives to serving others — some in far away lands Each place above serves thousands unable to repay their costs in full. Another emphasis is living with

Court news

The following claims have been filed in Kosciusko County court, Loren Collier, judge. SMALL CLAIMS Complaint James Robertson vs Dean Burchard, r 1 North Webster. Plaintiff demands judgment against the defendant in the amount of $644.67, for costs of the action and all other relief proper in the premises. State of Indiana Department of Revenue Electric, Inc., Syracuse. Plaintiff demands judgment against the defendant in the sum of $402.11, for costs of the action and all other relief proper in the premises. LaPorte Transit, Company vs In-O-Vator Vans, r 4 Syracuse. The plaintiff demands judgment against the defendant in the amount of SSOO, for costs of the action and all other relief proper in the premises. Thornburg Drug Company, Inc., Syracuse filed claims on the following: Tammy Rivers, r 1 box 42H, Milford, $26.10; John Melroy, r 1 Pierceton, $24.80; Frank Avalos, r 1 box 242 Milford, $154.97; Paul Davis, 12833 CR 13 Syracuse, $65.24; Linda Justice, r 1 Milford, $18.55; Melvin and Pamala Slabaugh, r 2 box 48 Milford, $79.25 MARRIAGE LICENSES Morris-Patterson Steven Wayne Morris, 27, r 5 Seymour and Victoria Jean Patterson, 24, 112 North Mill, Syracuse

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will afford you an opportunity to seek help. Your Town Meeting will be Saturday, April 7th, at Saint Martin’s de Porres, St. Rd. 13S, Syracuse, from 11:00-12:00 EST. This is for residents of Syracuse. Leesburg. Milford, and North Webster. I look forward to seeing you there. Floyd Fithian Your Congressman

less. It is surprising how much better life can be when free of the extras and luxuries. Many youth and adults consider this an economy vacation — working their way through. If interested, write to either location well in advance. Indicate what you can do and learn what you can expect. Any age is welcome if you can fit into their local schedule and life style. George Weybright Syracuse

Timmons-Disher Chester Lewis Timmons, 58, r 4 Syracuse and Christine Louise Disher, 60. r 4 Syracuse Rinker-Mohler Randy Scott Rinker, 21, r 3 box 64 Syracuse and Lisa Marie Mohler, 19, r 3 box 65 Syracuse CITY COURT The following violation has been assessed a fine in Warsaw city court, Milo Lightfoot, judge: Speeding — Max Ruch, 32. Leesburg,s4o COUNTY COURT The following violations were assessed fines in Kosciusko County court. Loren Collier, judge: Improper display of license plate — Jeffery Baker, 20, Syracuse, $35 Public intoxication — Tommy Ryman, Syracuse, $35 Augsburger bill gains approval Legislation sponsored by State Senator John B. Augsburger (RMilford) which increases the counties’ share of inheritance tax has received final legislative approval in the Senate and has been sent to the governor for his approval. The Bill, HB 1019, passed the Senate Wednesday, March 28, by a 32-16 vote. “This bill will have the effect of generating thousands of additional dollars for county governments throughout the state,” Senator Augsburger said. Under the present inheritance tax distribution formula, the state receives 92 per cent of the tax collected, with the remaining eight per cent allocated to the county of the decendent. Under the provisions of the Augsburger measure, the counties’ allocation would rise to 20 per cent in 1980, 30 per cent in 1981, 40 per cent in 1982, and then be set permanently at a 50-50 basis with the state after 1983. According to Senator Augsburger, counties in the 13th Senate District would receive approximately the following additional revenues after the four year phase-in period: Kosciusko — $150,000 Noble - SIOO,OOO Steuben — $51,000 LaGrange - $32,000

tfiJZIN around CU9=

TOWNSMAN MATTHEW D. Solomon, a resident of Pickwick Road, Wawasee Village, has turned author. Likeable Matt has turned up with a technical piece in THE CARRIER, a semi-annual, inhouse publication of The Spicer Axle Division of the Dana Corporation of Fort Wayne. He has been supervisor of the firm’s engineering laboratory for the past year and a half, and so the title of his piece appropriately is Engineering Test Lab. A reading of the piece shows it to be highly technical and relates to those in the manufacturing area of Spicer Axle. The plant is located on West State Street in Fort Wayne and has some 2,500 employees, according to Matt. He has 21 employees under him, and he succinctly states his job is to “prevent recall.” Matt, a native of Pittsburg, Pa., joined Weatherhead in Cleveland in 1961 and came to the Syracuse plant in 1968. He. his wife Elvina and two children at home. Melissa, 12, and John, 11, like the Syracuse area and plan to continue living here. And if his testing lab should be moved to Syracuse he would like this all the better. Meanwhile, he continues to commute to his Fort Wayne post In passing, he told this column that most of the screw machines in the Syracuse plant have been moved to Antwerp, Ohio, to make room for new equipment in the manufacturing of Ford axles here. This, along with new buildings, should add to the activity around the Weatherhead plant at Syracuse. — o— PETE (“CHO CHO”) Savage, longtime railroad employee and steam engine buff, gave us the following interesting article from the March 19 issue of The Garrett Clipper concerning Engine 2101 that went through Syracuse in 1976 and attracted such wide attention: “Railroad buffs bot t young and old have lost a friend. "Old Engine 2101 that pulled the American Freedom Train in 1976 and headed the Chessie Steam Specials the past two summers was destroyed in a fire in a roundhouse in Silver Grove. Ky., last Tuesday. “The fire destroyed the old wooden roundhouse and the engine’s two tenders and other pieces of railroad equipment. Damage was estimated at nearly $1 million, but a Chessie spokesman stated the engine was irreplaceable. “Cause of the fire has-not been determined. Firemen from seven communities fought the fire until dawn Wednesday with little success. “Engine 2101 was built in 1945. a Reading T-l originally was built for freight service. It was in regular service until 1955, after which it served as a reserve engine for the Reading Iron Horse Rambles. "In 1967, the engine was retired and sold to a Baltimore scrap dealer. "Before falling to the torch. Ross E. Rowland Jr., bought the train and in 1975 began restoring the engine. With the help of professionals and volunteers the engine was restored in less than five weeks in the B. & O. shops. "Following the restoration the 2101 hauled the Amer 'an Freedom Train which nad exhibits and bicent' mial memorabilia to 138 cities in 21 months. Millions saw the train and its exhibits on its 25,000 miles odyssey. “In 1977 and 1978 the Chessie System used it to pull the Steam Special. The Steam Special ran over the Chessie System tracks throughout the eastern United States. The first par. of 1977 was used as part of the 150th anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. America’s oldest chartered railway. Because of the popularity, trips were ran in 1978. “Two trips were made in 1977 to Garrett, one in July and one in August. Another trip was made the summer of 1978. “For the older people the locomotive was a fond remembrance of the past. For the younger people it was an era they never knew and they fell in love with the steam locomotive with its plume of white smoke and the eerie shriek of the whistle or the rumble of the engine under full power.” —o— A NUMBER of employees at Syracuse Rubber are taking a

M ATT SOLOMON cardio-pulmonary resuscitory class. The class is given by the Syracuse, North Webster and Ligonier Emergency Medical Service units. Those persons taking the course are: Dean Pittman. Dale Allen, Don Smith. Jan Zolman. Fred Weisser, Bill Bess, Wahnema Hardin. Steve Hardin, Dave Griffith, Herman Broekers. Dean Wade, Dale Danner, Wayne Coy, John Blackport, Dick Nolan, Cindy Nolan. Sam Ridenhaur and Dick Krull. —o— DON BAVMGARDT called our attention to the fact that he remains the owner of the building recently vacated by Tiffany. Ltd., Danette Rosner’s real estate business. Apparently _we were in error to state Mrs. Rosner was owner of the building. It is now empty and ready for a new occupant, Baumgardt states. —o— I’M NOW famous.” exudes Rosy In (Mrs. Robert L.) Jones. Syracuse librarian, when she made out of the fact that she spells her first name the same as the First Lady of the land does. -o— AND JACK Wells laments thus: “Woe is me,” when he alludes to his talents as a prognosticator. When his gleanings graced this column on February 28 he stuck his neck out and predicted that as of 9 a.m. Wednesday. March 28, the ice would be off the Big Lake. That was last Wednesday morning. and a healthy spate of ice continued to cover large portions of the lake. But on Saturday morning Odgen Island resident Dell-Ford H. (“Doc”) Siebert said he sat in his front window and watched a west wind waffle the remaining ice. and by nightfall, he continued to say, it was all gone. So, there. Jack. -oLOCAL REALTOR OA Lambert turned auctioneer briefly at Saturday’s Wawasee Kiwanis meeting as he auctioned an empty bucket, lid included, to a Milford club member. This not enough, bidding turned to two state basketball finals tickets. Tom Swartz, exclub president, purchased them, only to fine them dated 1977! All this fanfare served as a prelude to the upcoming auction and bake sale planned for April 28 at the Lakeland Youth Center, sponsored by the Kiwanis. „ —o— WHEN FI Fl Louden went to work one day last week the sign in front of Wawasee Realty read, “Congratulations on one year of business!” “How nice of Jim to do this,” she thought. Then Jim saw it and thought likewise of Fifi. When all the time compatriot Jeanine Shrock was the one. She was lettering the sign at midnight, when a pussy cat cozied up to her leg . . . and scared her out of her wits! —o— WHY IS it: A man wakes up in the morning after sleeping under an advertised blanket on an advertised mattress and pulls off advertised pajamas. He bathes in an advertised tub, shaves with an advertised razor, washes with advertised soap, puts on advertised clothes, sits down to breakfast of advertised coffee, puts on an advertised hat, rides to his office in an advertised car, writes withan advertised pencil. . . then he refuses to advertise, saying advertising doesn’t pay. And then, if his business isn’t good enough to advertise, he advertises it for sale. -o— MERL AND Maggie Smith returned home Sunday night from a winter’s stay in the Orlando. Fla., area where they have many friends of long standing. In the last week of February they motored to Panama City to visit a brother of Merl’s, then went on to Montgomery, Alabama, where they were received as associate members

into the American Band Masters Association on behalf of their Smith-Walbridge Camp on Bonar Lake. Syracuse. Their membership was presented in February 1978. but this is their first appearance at the association’s annual meeting. They consider their associate membership a single honor in the profession, one of 80 in all, with a total membership of only 250 in the United States. —o— OUR APOLOGIES to Wilmer J. Frederick. He’s 62 and not 16 as reported a week ago. —o— OUR EDITORIAL and an advertisement placed in this paper a week ago has caused concern among area residents plagued by errant dogs. We’ve ‘ had any number of complaints, the most vociferous from residents on the north side of Lake Wawasee, where dogs are running loose and upsetting trash cans and in general making a nuisance of themselves. If we can judge the temperament of the complainants correctly, they just might take matters into their own hands and destroy the dogs on their own. Boy Scouts go bock to basics The Boy Scout handbook has gone back to plugging such old fashioned virtures as chilvary, preparedness and the abiltiy tc cope in the woods. The newest edition of the handbook is filled with Norman Rockwell illustrations and carries such admonishments as “The knights of old were pledged to protect women. The Scout of today treats them with the same high regard.” The last edition, published in 1972, was designed to relate to city youths, with pictures of Scouts in such urban settings as basketball courts and skyscrapers. However, the manual’s 78-year-old author, William Hillcourt, says that "Boys lose the romance of Scouting hanging out in cities — they've got to get out in the country .” In the last six years, total US Scouting membership — including Boy Scouts. Cubs, Ex-1 plorers and Leaders — dropped about two million to 4.5 million. Can Florida survive the fuel crisis? The travel and tourism industry’s needs must be given fair consideration in any plans developed by the federal government to deal with energy supply shortages. This is the message some senators want the US Senate to send to the Carter administration. Senators Lawson Chiles (DFla.). John Warner (R-Va.) and Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) in sponsoring a resolution calling for “provision of adequate supplies of energy to all segments of the travel and tourism industry" should actions become necessary to alleviate a shortage. The senators also want states to be allowed flexibility to design their own curtailment programs to meet national energy conservation objectives. The resolution states that travel and tourism is among the top three industries in 46 states and generated expenditures of about $149 billion in 1978 in the US. “I cannot emphasize too strongly the importance of this industry to Florida, ” Chiles said. “It is absolutely critical to our economy and the many thousands of people who depend on it for employment.” According to the Florida Department of Revenue figures, tourist-related sales in that state in 1977 were more than $7 billion. “After our nightmarish experiences during the 1974 energy crisis, we must recognize that different states have unique requirements that are difficult for federal bureaucrats to understand and accomodate,” Chiles noted. “For this reason states should be allowed to map plans that will best serve the people of that state.” If there were no pessimists there would be ho optimists. ** * * Not taking yourself too seriously is usually a sign of intelligence. *• * * A foolish idea a day keeps the mind working, at least.