The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 July 1980 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., July 2,1980

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Editorials

The Flotilla Honors Lou Craig This year’s Lake Wawasee Flotilla, to be held on Sunday, July 6, is in honor of Lou Craig who passed away June 16. Lou was chosen as this year’s Flotilla CQjnmodore, an honor that usually goes to one of the area’s better known and most beloved citizens. And Lou fit this category well. What a sense of humor this man had! He said, jokingly, when he heard this honor was to come his way, “Well, this will probably be my last hurrah.’’ And, as it turned out, it was. Most everyone knew Lou Craig as a retiring gentleman of good humor who was constantly touting the merits of the lakes region. He never finished talking about his beloved Lake Wawasee. When he retired in 1964 as a General Motors sales executive (Chevrolet Division) at the age of 62, he confided to close friends that he had sufficient retirement income to live almost anywhere in the world he chose as his home in his retirement years. And he chose Lake Wawasee. He is remembered as having said on numerous occasions, “I love this place.” And “this place” returned the compliment. It’s fitting, then, that this year’s Lake Wawasee Flotilla is in Lou Craig’s honor. When the Flotilla goes past his home on the lake’s south side, a quiet little “toot, toot” of the boats’ horns might be fitting. Lou would like that. (J July 4 Richard Henry Lee of Virginia offered a resolution in the Continental Congress in 1776, which was to have worldwide repercussions for centuries thereafter, the resolution stating that, “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent.” This resolution was adopted by The Congress on July 2,1776. Interestingly, Congress adopted another resolution on the 4th explaining its reasons for declaring independence and justifying the action, and this is the resolution which we now celebrate on the 4th. This resolution was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, chairman of the committee, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston. A mass meeting in Philadelphia in Independence Square celebrated the declarations on July 8, 1776 — and heard them read by John Nixon. General George Washington, on the 9th, included the declaration in general orders to the army, stating: “The several brigades are to be drawn up this evening on their respective parades at six o’clock, when the declaration of Congress, showing the grounds and reasons for this measure, is to be read in an audible voice. The general hopes this important event will serve as fresh incentive to every officer and soldier to act with fidelity and courage, as knowing now that the peace and safety of his country depends, under God, solely on the success of our arms... ” The declaration is now recognized by scholars as one of the humanitarian documents for all time. The recession 4 Many economists are now predicting that the 1980 recession will 5 be slow in ending — that there will be no sudden upturn, which has marked the end of several post-war recessions. They see economic recovery a very slow process in many key industries, lasting through 1981 and perhaps 1982. ' That would make the 1980 recession one of the two worst since the Second World War. It might — as forecasters now believe — mean an unemployment rate by the end of this year of more than 9 per cent. If this prediction — and it is now being offered by many of the nation’s leading banks — is accurate, it could have major consequences on this November’s election — particularly in states where John Anderson’s strength is considerable, such as Oregon, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Should President Carter be forced to face the electorate after record inflation in 1980 with unemployment at a recent new high, he’ll be severely handicapped. The protest vote against him, by disillusioned liberals turning to Anderson, and moderates and conservatives turning to Ronald Reagan, is almost certain, and with Major Party candidate Anderson will hurt most, remains to be seen. July fare In most parts of the country, July is the first month when most of the summer’s vegetables become available. If one has a garden, new potatoes, tomatoes, beans, etc., arrive in July. Also — peaches ripen in most parts of the country by the end of the month. The first blackberries ripen in the more southerly states. Plums, pears, cherries all appear. Watermelons and corn on the cob come in. Any month with all these edible debuts can’t be all bad. Look for the best from mother nature this month, and enjoy 1980’s harvest — especially local produce not produced with too much soda and chemical help.

What others say — Move the Supreme Court A couple of weeks ago, while riding down the highway, radio announcer Paul Harvey Was heard to say, “Move the Supreme Court to Topeka, Kansas.” His arguments certainly made a lot of sense and we advocate the same idea. Harvey.’s discussion gave many reasons why the court should be moved from Washington, D.C., where he feels the nine gentlemen of the court receive absolutely no feeling of what Americans think and believe. ’ The announcer advocated the move to Topeka where the gentlemen could learn of the true thinking of editors, publishers and the men and women on the street and “where the nine gentlemen could smell the clean air.” Thanks Mr. Harvey for a few well chosen words. We certainly agree that the members of the U.S. Supreme Court would think differently if they could “smell the clean air” in a place other than our nation’s capitol. — CARROLL COUNTY COMET Meet the nice guys and gals Have you met the nicest guys and gals in towns? Sure you have! Many, many times! They support Little League, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts . . . the Police and Fire Departments . . . Emergency Medical Technicians, Local Schools and a whole lot more! . Sound like pretty good neighbors? They are! They’re your local busmess people and they do all this and more. Local firms don’t just take your money. They give back part of their profits in the form of local taxes, charitable donations and employee salaries. It’s all part of doing business ... and being a good neighbor. ' . Part of their profits are also reinvested in the cortimumty. As they model their stores, add on to their buildings and open new locations, they help build a better economic environment. When local businesses prosper, you and your community prosper. Get to know the nicest people in town. SHOP LOCALLY! No need to roam... the best shopping’s right at home! — CARROLL COUNTY COMET

».■ .„SB Attend the 1980 Flotilla, July 6 at 1 p.m.

Voice of the people A column on the opinions of the people of the Lakeland area . ..

QUESTION: ''What's GOOD about America? What are you going to do on the 4th of July to celebrate America's independence?"

RICK EDGAR r 3 Syracuse (engineer) “Freedom, right to work if you want to, etc., that covers it. With the fireworks, do some bicycling and spend some time with the family.”

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TOM LANE Milford f* (unemployed)

“I don’t really know anymore. If I don’t get my unemployment check, nothing.” RICH HAMMOND Goshen (engineer) “I like the holidays and the concerts. I’m going to Ohio and set off fire works.”

Court news

COUNTY COURT Violations The following people with violations have had fines assessed and paid in Kosciusko County Court, James Jarrette, judge: Speeding — Randy Purcell, 21, Syracuse, S4O; Mark A. Hoover, 21, Syracuse, S4O; Robert Harreld, 70, Leesburg, $35; James Henderson, 33, Milford, S4O; Roger Hanwood, 33, Syracuse, $35; Janet Ladig, 29, Leesburg, $35 Rider on gunwale — ChrisJ. Darr, 17, Syracuse, $35 MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS The following couples have filed for dissolution of their marriages in circuit and superior courts; Peters — F. June Peters and Mack E. Peters, Lot 216, Enchanted Hills, Syracuse. The couple was married February 14, 1978 and was separated May 12, 1980. The petitioner prays that her marriage be dissolved, that the court make an eqiutable division of the property, that the former name of the petitioner be restored to her, for the cost of this action and for all further relief proper in the premises. Coy — Misty Coy and Barry Coy, 612 S. Harrison, Syracuse. The couple was married August 6, 1978 and separated on December 18,1979. The petitioner prays that her marriage be dissolved, that the respondent be ordered to pay petitioner’s attorney’s fees, that the petitioner be awarded custody of the minor child, that the respondent be ordered to pay support for the minor child, for an equitable division of the property of the parties, for costs and for all other relief. Breske — Ruth Breske and James Breske, r 2 Syracuse. The couple was married February 10, 1979 and separated in 1980. The petitioner prays that the marriage be dissolved, that the court make an equitable division of the property and for all further and proper relief in the premises. Shops — Roberta Shops and Jack A. Shops, box 337 North Webster. The couple was married February 2, 1974 and separated May 20, 1980. The petitioner prays that the marriage, be dissolved, that the court make an equitable division of the property, for an order for payment of the services of the petitioner’s attorneys, for the cost of this action and for all further relief proper in the premises. Campbell — Colleen Campbell and Steven E. Campbell, Leesburg. The couple was married August 12, 1978 and separated January 10, 1980. The petitioner prays the court for a

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ROBERTA FLANNERY Milford (nine years old)

“The people. I’ll be spending the day with friends and relatives.” STEVE FRANTZ Milford (barber) “I’d like to say whaUs good about anywhere else? America is a free country. Probably eat.” KATHY BICE Milford (student) “The people, the ideas, and freedom. I’m spending it by watching the fireworks at Syracuse Park.”

dissolution of marriage restoring the parties to the state of numarried persons, for a disposition of the property and all other proper relief. MARRIAGE LICENSES The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jean Messmore: Neibert-Davis Steven Craig Neibert, 20, r 1 Leesburg and Laura Davis, 21, r 1 Leesburg Richards-Houser Joseph V. Richards, 33, r 4 box 420 Syracuse and Deborah Houser, 23, r 4 box 420 Syracuse Okal-Whitlev Phillip W. Okal, 28,’ r 4 box 83 Syracuse and Molly J. Whitley, 22, r 4 Syracuse Fry-Kiser Marion Lee Fry, 44, r 1 box 600 G Leesburg and Sandra Lee Kiser, 34, 204 West Randolph, Nappanee Fry-Helvey Marc R. Fry, 22, 200 E. Carroll, Syracuse and Jane B. Helvey, 21, r 1 box 533 Leesburg Snyder-Walton Terrance H. Snyder, 18, r 1 box 339 North Webster and Julie A. Walton, 17, r 5 box 297 Syracuse Syracuse youth arrested State police arrested a 17-year-old Syracuse youth for driving under the influence of alcohol, public intoxication, illegal consumption of alcohol and possession of a controlled substance Saturday, June 28. The boy was held by probation officials.

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tfiUZIN AROUND OJSI"

THE COMMUNITY was abuzz during z the past week with comments concerning a less than positive approach of the Syracuse Town Board toward the new, ambitious city park board. The wind was taken out of the sails of the park board when its request for $2,000 for park equipment was reduced to SI,OOO, an amount insufficient to effectively purchase new park equipment. And this came at a time when the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce is touting community improvement on several fronts through its highly publicized Project Proud. Kip Schumm, a resident of North Shore Drive and president of the park board, expressed total disappointment at the attitude of the Syracuse Town Board at its meeting last Tuesday night at the town hall. He said he could see the Chamber .of Commerce and Town Board working at cross-purposes, the chamber to bring people into the community with expanded services and the town board discouraging people by thwarting the efforts of the park board. Schumm said he discussed the matter with Barbara Mort, recently re-elected president of the Chamber of Commerce, and he was promised the chamber would make the matter a topic of discussion. In a page 5 story by Deb Fox in last weexs Mail-Journal the town board meeting of last Tuesday night when the park board matter was thoroughly aired, board president Carl Myrick was quoted as saying, “I think we’re doing a lot for the community when we let them go swimming. I’m not for spending a lot of money for cheap equipment. I can’t allow myself to use taxpayers’ money for pieces of equipment for some kid to play in the dirt. We don’t need a bunch of equipment.” Another board member. Bill Hess, was quoted as stating he doesn’t believe in fixing up the park for people of Elkhart County to use. He noted that people have to pay to use other parks. A vote of the members present reduced the park appropriations request for $2,000 to SI,OOO. Schumm said for a number of years Syracuse had an inactive park board and that the appropriated $2,000 was usually not used, and finally returned to the general fund. This appears to be one reason. Schumm commented. why the present town board thinks the SI,OOO figure is appropriate. Recently the park board sent a survey questionnaire to residents of the community, and Schumm said the response “was super.” It asked for criticism of the town’s 'several parks and recommendations. Recommendations were as follows: 1. A request that the parks be closed at dusk. 2. a request for more playground equipment, 3. some form of music in the city park, and 4. to provide a skating rink in the winter. The Syracuse city park as late as the 1930 s was a city dump and through the efforts of the late W. E. Long, who is well remembered here as a local philanthropist and after whom the street past the city park has been named, it has become a place of beauty.

Welcome . ■JWH PLEASE NO A 1 ———— , ’HE NEW PARK SIGN — Members of the Syracuse Park Board installed a bright new sign at the entrance of the city park Tuesday night. Another smaller sign is being painted for Railroad Park. From left are park board members Tony Clouse. David Gargett. board president Kip Schumm, Diana Walker and ex-officio member Robert Knudsen.

The park receives wide use during the summer months by people of this community and from neighboring communities. The park is an asset to which townspeople can point with justified pride. Disappointed in the response of the town board, Schumm commented following the meeting. “There’s no need for us (the park board) if we have no money to work with.” Schumm appears to be a young, ambitious community leader, as do other members of his eight-member park board, the likes of whom most small communities have a dire need and a crying shortage. It would be a pity to discourage this group when their efforts can be channeled into such positive force for good in the Syracuse community. In way of self-help, the park board is holding a chickenbarbecue at the city park from 12:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 4. to raise money for playground equipment. It would do townspeople and those of neighboring communities who make use of the park and its facilities proud to attend this event and do what they can to help this forward-looking park board. It would also serve the community well for the town board to take a second look at its park board appropriation. It’s never a mistake for anyone to change his mind. MERMAID FESTIVAL com ments: MC JACK Underwood said spectators were seated on over SB,OOO worth of lumber furnished by Miller Bros. Lumber Co. of Pierceton. ONE YOUNG lady Julie Bame, 12, of Carey, Ohio, was injured when the plank she was sitting on collapsed and her arms were pinned underneath. She was taken to KCH in the North Webster EMS. STATE REPRESENTATIVE Thames Mauzy rode in the parade and was seen with black and blue areas about his face, and a large bandaid. Several days ago he fell off the curb in front of the Humpty Dumpty Case in Warsaw and was treated at KCH. He reportedly refused a ride in the EMS unit, and had his son Lanny take him to the hospital. TED AND Marge Rogers of Lake Wawasee judged organizational units, as their fellow judges failed to show up. Ted said, appearing surprised, “This is the first time we were in complete agreement on anything.” No one will believe that. ALSO SERVING as judges were John and Nancy Glon. Syracuse businesspeople, judging queen conveyances. They were thrilled at being asked. ALSO ON hand was J. Homer Shoop, father of the Festival, wearing a bright black-on-white streamer across his chest, and getting about with the use on a cain-crutch. ABC SPORTS announcer Chris Schenkel, of Tippecanoe Lake, was also on hand at the judges’ stand with his charming wife Fran and received the usual warm applause. Chris is a local favorite. > BIG JOHN Kroh (not so big now) of Syracuse was seen around taking pointers for coming events at Syracuse. John

has lost some 35 pounds .and looks real trim, readying himself for the Road Race at city park on Saturday. THE FESTIVAL parade lasted just 1 hour and 33 minutes, attracted 149 units, and took place under a scorching sun. A threatening rain held off. Crowd estimate: 35.000. AND FINALLY, as most everyone knows by now, Syracuse was doubly honored when Mary Cox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cox of Hunnicut Addition, won the “Queen of the Lakes” cfpwn on Saturday night. She was also crowned “Miss Swimsuit” on Friday night. She entered as “Miss Syracuse” and was sponsored by Jerri and Jills Salon of Styles at North Webster. RETIRED ARCHITECT Harold Maurer, a resident of the south shore of Lake Wawasee, has been corresponding with second district congressman Floyd J. Fithian, urging Fithian to go for an across-the-board 10% cut in expenditures in the federal government. Maurer has caught a sympathetic ear. receiving a voluminous reply from the congressman, stating, further, that Fithian even favors a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget by year 1981, allowing for exceptions during any national emergency. PHIL BAUMGARDT calls this column’s attention to the fourth annual yard and bake sale, to be held July 4 and 5 at the Lake Wawasee fish hatcheries. It’s sponsored by 'the Papakeechie Protective Association. REP. DAN Quayle, R-lnd., GOP nominee for United States senator from Indiana this year, last Saturday met the son of the • man whom he is try ing to defeat — along Ind. 13 at the south edge of North Webster. Introducing Evan Bayh to Quayle and Wiley (Bill) Spurgeon, former Journal publisher and executive editor of The Muncie Star and Muncie Evening Press, was Rep. Floyd Fithian. D-Ind., who represents the second district in Congress. Sen. Birch Bayh. D-Ind.. has frequently visited the Mermaid Festival at North Webster but couldn't make it this year. Quayle and Fithian were both there to greet constituents and voters (Fithian is seeking reelection this fall). Spurgeon had bumped into Quayle at curbside soon after the beginning of the big festival parade, and a couple of minutes later Fithian and young BaVh strolled up. Quayle is a lawyer and newspaperman himself; his father is a former publisher of the Muncie papers and his family owns the Huntington HeraldPress. Spurgeon formerly newspapered in Fithian's district, as publisher 1971-73 of the Pulaski County Journal at Winamac: he’s also a friend of young Bayh's father. Quayle, Fithian and young Bayh were all greeted warmly by the Mermaid Festival crowd. DOROTHY WILLIAMS of Milford writes. “I'm not for ERA, but here’s a good joke for your column.” taken from Graduate Woman, a publication of the American Assoc, of University Women: (Continued on page 5)