The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 August 1979 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 1,1979

Editorials

Time to think school The Lakeland school doors will swing open on August 27 as teachers meet on both Tuesday and Wednesday for inservice meetings. Kids, the first day for you to attend school is Wednesday, Aug. 29 — that’s only four weeks away I Kindergarten youngsters, of course, have an extra couple of days. Kindergarten orientation is August 29 and 30 with the first student day being August 31. All of the above information and more on the opening of the Lakeland Schools is to be found in the annual publication of The Lakeland Reporter. The Reporter will be mailed the end of this week and should be received by all Lakeland area residents by the middle of next week. This paper has instructions, telephone numbers, etc. on the various buildings in the corporation and is especially helpful to those who are new to the community. Readers who know persons who are new in the area should check next week to see if the newcomers have received a copy of The Reporter. If not, call the superintendent’s office. Livestock auction Thursday The annual Kosciusko County Fair’s 4-H livestock auction is slated to get underway at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. As in the past, 4-H livestock projects continue to be the major attraction at the fair. A total of 236 beef steers and heifers, 353 hogs, 45 dairy, 237 rabbits, 184 sheep, 116 horses, 37 dogs and 77 goats are entered in competition/Not all will be auctioned but the total number is almost double that of last year’s Last year’s livestock auction totaled $112,965, showing the community is behind this event, as well it should be. This year’s auction should bring an even higher figure with even more support. 0 Won’t you show your support of these hard-working 4-H’ers and attend the auction this year? Today's baseball Today’s baseball rules and plays, in general, are about the same as those in past decades. But for millions of fans who follow the game, the changes are in the behavior of the players. Present-day players are a fragile group. Almost every other fall produces a trainer and perhaps a doctor rushing out on field. A hard slide into the bag even sometimes produces this show. Many players miss several periods each year, as if this is normal, with hamstrings, pulled muscles, sore fingers or toes, bruises, etc. Rare is the player — but there are some —• who goes through the season playing just about every game. Maybe this is better for the players. But somehow the scene of a fielder running hard to catch a fly ball while falling, and then throwing and lying down (for sympathy or attention?) is an art unappreciated. Every fall is viewed by some today, apparently, as an opportunity for attention, injury or show-biz. In better years, falls were taken as they came, and seldom produced an injury, or even much thought. But progress marches on. Too much me Young Langhorn Bond, who heads the Federal Aviation Agency, obviously takes himself very seriously. He seems carried away with the authority he wields. It took the FAA too many weeks to permit a resumption of DC-10 flights. The other airlines of the world had much earlier resumed flights, under a careful inspection system. In that time, millions of dollars were lost, by U. S. airlines primarily, and the most inexpensive international airline, Laker, was threatened with ruin. When Director Bond decided he would let the planes fly, it was “I” have decided. In short he has caugnt NASA publicity fever. It was, in reality, the FAA, or the government, making these announcements, after many experts had been involved. ’ Bureaucrats, when their heads swell enough, can be as tyrannical and selfcentered as corporation tycoons, who, however, have often accomplished something while not feeding on the federal payroll. Soda and smoking A University of Nebraska study indicates baking soda can help puffers kick the cigarette habit! The reason for this, researchers have found, is that high body acidity increases the craving for nicotine because it produces excretion of more nicotine — which the body then seeks to replace automatically. The' intake of baking soda, therefore, helps to reduce this automatic response of the body and thus helps smokers reduce their smoking or to quit altogether. Further clinical study is needed to verify all findings but tentative results show that after five weeks of the intake of more baking soda, smokers can sometimes experience dramatic results. Bicarbonate of soda may be dangerous for some, such as high blood pressure patients. Thus a doctor should be consulted, if there’s any doubt about the experiment. What others say — Short news <8 Sharp views Item: President Carter’s popularity, according to the polls, is now lower than Nixon’s at his worst moment. Comment: Curious paradox. Since Carter has been in office, the nation has had unparalleled prosperity, high employment, no war, few strikes and no riots. Why the discontent? Inflation, perhaps. But more so, I think, because we can’t get all the gas we need; Mr. Carter has not been able to control conditions in Iran. What incompetence! Mr. Carter has interrupted America’s love affair with her automobiles. That’s serious business... Item: Dick Lugar says ‘ ‘No” to Salt Treaty. Comment: Dick says that the treaty must be renegotiated to effect a reduction in heavy Soviet missiles and include the Backfire bomber as a strategic missiles carrier. It is curious that he made no comment about U.S. plans to Spend billions to make our missiles moveable so that they aren’t sitting ducks in the event of a Soviety attack. Possibly he makes no comment because we propose to go ahead with the plan whether SALT is signed or not (as the Soviets most probably intend to go ahead with their most promising plans). So SALT signed might reduce tension and bring agreement in scrapping outdated armament, but will it deter either side from developing their best laid secret plans for aggression and defense? Yours is the answer! Comment: OPEC pushes up its prices dangerously close to where the substitutes can compete at $1.25 per gallon, but if America begins manufacturing substitutes in quantity, will OPEC pull the price down again? Some say that it is time to discard such fearful speculation. “If we could put a man on the moon,” they say, “we could surely perfect the technology and productivity to produce our own gas.” And this is most probably true, but if such a bold new program were undertaken, would the OPEC countries divert their oil to other markets and leave America with a serious shortage, (thus threatening another oil recession)? It is doubtful. The Arabs now have such substantial investments in the U.S. that they would be hurt by a recession. So why not the bold, new program? American needs this shot in the arm... — Arthur Pratt, The Central Indiana Blazer

e> School starts on August 30!

Court News

COUNTY COURT The following claims were filed in the small claims division of county court, Loren Collier, judge. Complaint Reed and Earhart, 300 East Main, Warsaw, filed claims against the following: Henry Gregory, r 1 Syracuse, $1,055 and Harry Price, Syracuse, $172 Thornburg Drug Company, Syracuse, filed claims on the following people: Keith Enyeart, North Webster, $30.43; Kenny Ashton, r 1 North Webster, $81.20; Joan McClure, r 2 Warsaw, $46.97; Penny Lamb, P. O. Box 65 North Webster, $27.19; Robert Castle, r 2 box 169 North Webster. $13.81; Donna Smith. Syracuse. $29.71; Vern Zartman Milford, $1,525; Larry Spangle, r 1 Leesburg, $52.27; and Doreen Brown, r 1 Syracuse, $44.82 Jemco Advertising vs Don McCulloch, r 2 Syracuse. The plaintiff demands judgment against the defendant in the amount of $240, for the costs of the action and all other relief proper in the premises. Violations Illegal consumption — Linda Grisamer, Syracuse, S3O Speeding — Dennis Pout, 26, Leesburg, S4O, Terry Holtzheven, 25, North Webster, $35; David Heath, 39, Leesburg, S4O; Tod Peterson, 18, Syracuse, S4O SUPERIOR COURT The following claims have been filed in Kosciusko County Superior Court, Robert Burner, judge: Damages Edna Hirschman, Syracuse vs Floyd Cripe, Chicago, 111. The plaintiff demands judgment against the defendant in the amount of $75,000, for the costs of the action and all other relief proper. Note Peoples Trust Bank vs Mack E.

Area residents win honors

at Elkhart County Fair

A number of area -residents have received awards at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Those winners are listed below: Open Class Clothing — Margaret Weybright, Syracuse, blue ribbon in division dresss for preschooler; Donna Hibschman, Syracuse, white ribbon in division for sleepwear; Kathrine Hibschman, Syracuse, red .ribbon in division for children’s miscellaneous; and ( Darina Hibschman, blue ribbon for cobbler or bib apron division Handicrafts — ’ Martha Breeden, Syracuse, white ribbon in miscellaneous ceramics Needlework — Mrs. Larry Eisenhour, Syracuse, blue ribbon in picture category Foods — Thelma Burger, Syracuse, blue ribbon in loaf cakes, ginger bread, red ribbon in yeast products, cloverleaf rolls and red ribbon iji oatmeal cookies 4-H Projects Health — Heidie Troyer, Syracuse, red ribbon Gift wrapping — Valerie Flanagan, Syracuse, red ribbons in division one Photography — Tami Kern, Syracuse, Ruth Neff, Syracuse, blue ribbons in division one Clothing — Dee Ann Hibschman, Syracuse and Cheryl THE MAIL JOURNAL (U.S.P.S. 325 440) Published by The Mail-Journal every' Wednesday and entered as Second Class matter at the Post Office at Syracuse. Indiana 44547. Second class postage paid at 103 E. Main street, Syracuse, Indiana 44547 and at additional entry offices. Subscription: SlO per year in Kosciusko County; sl2 outside county. POSTMASTERS: Send change of address forms to The Mail-Journal, P.O. Box 100, Milford, Indiana 44542. ft* 10l Jw!

Peters, Enchanted Hills, Cromwell. The plaintiff demands judgment against the defendant in the sum of $4,972.82, sor 4 the costs of the action and all other relief proper. Peoples State Bank, Leesburg vs Roger Cooper, 1501 Maye Street, Warsaw. The plaintiff demands judgment against the defendant in the amount of $403.66 plus attorney fees set for $l5O, for the costs of the action and all other relief proper in the premises. CIRCUIT COURT The following couples have filed for a marriage dissolution in Kosciusko County Circuit and Superior Courts: Gawthrop — Peter Thompson Gawthrop, r 2 Leesburg and Pamela Jean Gawthrop, 1407 Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. Married April 1, 1978, the couple separated May 14, 1979. The petitioner asks for a dissolution of the marriage, for an equitable division of the property and for the restoration of the respondent’s maiden name, for the costs of the action and all other relief proper in the premises. MARRIAGE LICENSES The following couples have filed for a marriage license in the office of Jean Messmore, Kosciusko County Clerk : Sattler-Johnson Earl Phillip Sattler, 33, r 1 box • 437 North Webster and Christine Marie Johnson, 26, North Webster. Laughlin-Boyce Verio Dewey Laughlin, 61, 700 E. Baltimore, Syracuse and Maria S. Boyce, 50, Syracuse Schumm-Juday Kippy G. Schumm, 24, r 4 box 372 Syracuse and Pamela Jill Juday, 28, 7 North Shore, Syracuse

Kirkdorfer, Milford, honor group in division one; Tami Kern, Syracuse, Kristie Steffen, Syracuse, blue ribbon in division one; Karen Fackler, Syracuse, blue ribbon in clothing two; Denae Umbower, Syracuse, honor award in clothing three; Sherri Bushong, >Milford, Shirley Burger, Syracuse and Dee Ann Umbower, Syracuse, blue ribbons in clothing three; Chris Zillinger, Syracuse, stale fair in clothing four; Chris Kirkdorffer, Milford, blue ribbon in clothing four; Connie Kirkdorffer, Milford, honor award in clothing five; Amy Gall, red ribbon in clothing five; and Cynthia Gall, Milford, blue ribbon in division seven. Flower — Kristie Steffen, Syracuse, state fair winner in division one flowers for a notebook Electric — Jeffrey Fackler, Syracuse, red ribbon in division one Foods — Shelly Bushong, Milford, Kristi Cripe, Syracuse, Janet Hibschman, Syracuse, Katrina Kern, Syracuse, blue ribbons, division one; Tami Kern, Syracuse and Cheryl Kirkdorffer, Milford, blue ribbon, divsion two; Karen Fackler, Syracuse, blue ribbon, division three; Deane Umbower, Syracuse, red ribbon, division three; Shirley Burger, Syracuse and Sheri Bushong, Milford, red ribbon, division four; Chris Kirkdorfer, Milford, Alyson Method, Syracuse, Dee Ann Umbower, Syracuse, blue ribbon, division five; Heidi Troyer, Syracuse, red ribbon in divsion five; and Connie Kirkdorffer, Milford, blue ribbon, division six Damage done at Adventureland A fence at Adventureland, North Webster, was torn and a two to two and one-half foot long elephant tusk was broken on Saturday. Estimated damage was S3OO.

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THEY MAKE THE FAIR GO — Four “old fair hands" who can be relied upon to make the Kosciusko County 4-H Fair function are shown here. From left are William A. Orr, r 1 Warsaw, who was president of the Kosciusko County Fair Board for 17 years; Emra G. Stookey, r 2 Milford, president of the fair board for the past six years; Henry Butler, fair secretary and manager for the past 33 years (now 86 years of age); and Vena Myerly of Warsaw, fair board treasured for the past seven years.

WARSAW POLITICS continues to be volatile, as usual, but with the prospects of a three-way mayoral race in the offing, the city’s politics can only heatup. If, indeed, a three-way race is to develop, it will do so this week, as reports continue to persist that former tWo-term county sheriff Sam Holbrook will file for the office of mayor on the Independent ticket. Holbrook was elected sheriff on the Democratic ticket. Already Holbrook for Mayor bumper stickers have begun to appear on several vehicles within the city. Mayor Tucker is expected to file for re-election, and is certain to feel the entrance of Holbrook into the race is a maneuver prompted by (Mike) Hodges forces, that Holbrook is only a spoiler candidate. Mike Hodges, who held the office of mayor four terms, is already running for the office—- — an unprecedented fifth term! He says there is no truth to Tucker’s statement that he had anything to do with Holbrook’s intensions of entering the race. Hodges was mayor from 1952 to '55 when he defeated Jack Engle, from 1960 to ’63 when he defeated Joe Orr, and again from 1968 to ’75 when he defeated Jack Sum me. Hodges says, "Warsaw cannot afford another four years of Tucker,” while Tucker, the first Democratic mayor of Warsaw since Jack Engle, says, “I intend to run on my record.” f Hodges calls Tucker a ‘‘tool of the Warsaw Times-Union,” noting Tucker’s close friendship with T-U publisher Reub Williams, and calls Williams "Warsaw’s Howard Hughes, calling the shots of the city’s Republican party from his Deerfield (Fla.) hideaway.” Meanwhile, observers of Warsaw’s political goings-on can be sure the city race for the mayor’s chair will be a heated one as the following three months come upon us. —o— PERSONALIZED POETRY seems to be “in” After this column published Fr. David Hyndman’s poetry on his fellow Rotarian members, dispatcher Deb Dull came up with the following on members of the Syracuse Fire Department : "Eagle Eye" Johnson, leader of the pack. He's astute, confident, and noted for his knack. Although he presents a formidable front He's really not hard to reach — Just don't ever ask him To make a public speech! "Macho Man" Weaver, ever eager to assist. Any challenge thrown his way, he will not resist. If you see him swinging from a branch And climbing higher and higher. Relax I He's a tree trimmer, Among his many other "irons in the fire." "Booga Booga" Anderson is no "yes" man. On any given issue, he'll take a firm stand. Whether it's coaching a ballgame Or fighting a fire. He'll give you his commendable professionalism — Unless, of course, you happen to be the umpire... C. Corwyn Wong, Captain, is his title. But to his peers, he's just "The Oriental." Loved by Girl Scouts. Boy Scouts, and little old ladies. He'll take your BP or sell you a gun. He'll even tour you through the am bu lance. Using technical terms understood by no one! Lieutenant Larry Hunter, personable and true blue — Because of his unassuming manner, recognition is oft' overdue. He has a ready smile for each and every person. And his gentfeness is easy to see. That is why so many are surprised to know ThatatVega, he's a VIP. "Hamboogy" Ryman has time on his hands

Since Dana Corporation laid oft in the spring We know that unemployment is hard to take But, Tommy, your lawn could sure use a mower and a rake! If you see a black streak cruising the town, That's Kirk Hughes driving around — and around, around ... If you don't see him, well, that's not , unusual, He's seldom in town — Except when he's driving around and around. Clifford Wogoman, fireman number eight Would never think of checking in tor duty late > Outdoor camping is his one weakness, But at camping, he's actually cheating — He has all the comforts of home With beds, no tent, indoor plumbing and heating Don Scarbeary is an affable fellow. But use caution in offering him a friendly hello. With his quick wit and sense of humor. His response will most likely occupy Your next two hours. But what the heck! He's a knowledgeable guy! Jessie Hughes, not to be confused with his brother, Joe, Is a man you just can t ask something he does not know With stoagie in his mouth and hand in his pocket.’ He arrives with regularity every Sunday He'll discuss or debate any issue, But please, let him have the final say! Grumme, (yes, folks, he does have a first name —it's Ray) Is a colorful character, especially when at play. It took him a while to find his niche in life But perseverance paid off — provided by his wife. Pee Wee Niles, the local pooper pumper. Is just as his name implies— ’ Park, tall, mysterious, muscular, and just the right size For picking up pennies without bending over But when it comes to fighting fires This man is well endowed and rarely tires If you can't see the "Forrest" through the trees, It's probably Forrest Plank, spry as you please. He's hell on wheels; speed he does not lack. But he forgets which is forward and which is back! Through rain or snow, sleet and hail, Goony McClintic comes running, without fail. Sometimes in a station wagon, sometimes in a truck. Moped, mini bike, you never know what is next But we do know what rides with him — it's called a lotta luck! > The Dirty Old Man of the Department is Bill Pipp. \ With a dirty old laugh and lots of "lip." He carries a big stick and comes on loud and strong. He wants you to believe just that. But all of us who know him, knows That underneath, he's just a pussy cat. Motor Mouth LaGarde, alias Jim, If he'd remember to turn off his blue light, It wouldn’t grow so dim. He's dedicated to the cause What ever it may be. And gladly loans his motor mouth for advertising over the PA. Joe Hughes is known by many names. His wife calls him "Late To Dinner." But on several occasions she's been glad to see him When, with pockets full, he returns home a winner. His idea of fun is to go out and raise cain, But his problem is: he activates his mouth before his brain. Larry Troup can win at Solitaire. A gentleman always, he's never be unfair. An avid fisherman, but fish stories he'll not tell. And one thing you'll never hear him do is yell! Ken Oswald bursts in the door to answer a call. 'Though he's just run six blocks, he's not winded atall. He'll sell you hardware or his winning smile All for little more than one penny. But remember, he's a grown-up person now. So please, he asks, don't call him Kenny! Roger Grothaus is the Department's token - chauvinist If a woman does it well, Roger does it best. He does perform professionally able In jeans or tie and jacket. He holds the bucket more than his share And cries over and over, "I Can hack it!" John Connolly, an athlete among the best. Competes in tennis, jogging, and all the rest. He's in good shape and cuts a fine figure, He's quick, agile and moves very fast And says that it is just not true That nice guys finish last. / Jerry Byrd is the life of the party, Only then does he appear hale and hearty He patches up the neighborhood kids when they get hurt ( And he likes the kind of racing they do in thedirt. He's a fearless fireman, jumping in with both feet. His ability sets a standard that's hard to beat. A lifelong resident of our town is Terry Schrock.

To look at him, you'd swear he's made of solid rock. But we know that's not truest all, 'Cause the bigger they are, the harder they fall! "The Animal" Howard Birkel. needs toughened up He's /he one that .Bill Pipp calls, just a young pup." > To women, he's alternately adorable and deplorable He believes in a pair and a spare But his status is single And he plans no change to be made there Ed Napier, perhaps the most famous of our team. Gained hero status when he foiled a bank robber's scheme. He went on to star as Evel Knievel But he took a "zig" when he should've made a "zag" And now the medal he's sporting Is the cumbersome cast on his leg! Our five trainees will someday make it As full fledged firemen, they won't forsake Until then, they must listen, learn and watch And one day. they'll be moved up another notch. Carl Gay is our Professional Trainee It seems that's what he's destined to be. "Nick" Nicodemus can't make up his mind If it's California or Indiana he wants to leave behind. Ed Batesla recently moved into town. Now when a call goes out, he'll be a round!, Tim Weisser, the youngest of them all — Being a fireman makes him feel 10 feet tall. Jim Levandis is good with hammer and nail, He'll lend a helping hand, without fail. And that's the Syracuse firemen They're united to serve, through thick and .thin. All in all, it's a dedicated crew Even when the fire gets hot There is not much that they won.t do. In the linepf duty — or not! —O—KC SEZ, the KCH in-house organ,says: Seconds count — especially when dieting, and. Money doesn’t grow on trees — it grows on tries, and. One minute of keeping your mouth shut is worth an hour of explanations. —o— THE GOP is still alive and kicking in Tippecanoe Township. In a town caucus last Tuesday night at the Gary Eastlund home, the township party organized with Eastlund as township chairman; Virginia Osborn, vice chairman; J. D. Geiger, secretary; and Virginia Grimes, treasurer. They will nominate a slate of officers for the town board and clerk-treasurer at a later date. Right now. Howard Bemish is board president with Greg Smith and Lucy Fribley as members, and Eve Payne as clerktreasurer. Smith has doubts concerning his re-running for the town board, but it would appear the others will run. No as yet from the town’s Democrats on their organizational meeting. THE INNOVATIVE in-school suspension program inaugurated at Wawasee High School is drawing national attention. Witness a United Press International feature story on the subject by Ed Syattman in the Sunday. June 24 issue of The Washington Post. The article quotes' vice principal Donn Kesler, as follows: “We don’t have the inner-city problems, but we do have drugs. We also have alcohol. The kids come from middle-class families. Money’s no problem.” The program is under Mike Jones and is funded. It is receiving wide local support and iis being watched throughout the state for the measure of success it brings to the school’s disciplinary problems. SYRACUSE ROTARIAN Varner Chance was guest speaker before the Warsaw Rotary Club Friday noon at the (Continued on Page 7)