The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 August 1980 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., August 20,1980

Editorials

Summer's end; school For millions of youngsters August is a time when tragedy, or joy, overtakes them. For those who love the freedom of summer, hot weather and outdoors, and lack of study, school’s reopening is stark tragedy. For millions of others, who love school and association with friends and learning, it is a time of joy. Geniuses and successful men and women have developed from both temperaments. Winston Churchill, for example, was a poor student. In today’s world, however, successful study is more important than ever. As the world grows more technical and complex and competition becomes greater and greater, education becomes increasingly important. It is not only the best investment for the student but the best investment for adult citizens in their community. Therefore, accept the beginning of a new school year as a challenge, if you are of school age, and make the best of it. School years, and one’s youthful years in general, are not always easy years. But they are years of opportunity and challenge — and those who move out to meet the opportunity and challenge in school today are likely to be the leaders of tomorrow. The Lakeland Schools open their doors to students next Wednesday when bells will ring to signal the first day of classes. Teachers will report to their respective schools on Monday and Tuesday. Next week will also be a busy week for coaches with the football season opening at Warrior field on Friday against arch rival Warsaw and the tennis team traveling to North Wood for a Friday afternoon match. Death claims Lloyd Eherenman Lloyd Byron Eherenman died last Wednesday at Plymouth. He was 91. Eherenman will be remembered by many of the older residents of Milford as the high school’s first band director. He came to the Milford area in the 1920 s as a math teacher and director of bands. He later became principal of the school but music was the first love of his profession. Evidence of that is the fact that memorials for Eherenman are to be made to the Plymouth High School Band where a scholarship is to be set up in his name. “It seems according to the emphasis that is given music in so many phases of life that every student would seek to avail himself of the many opportunities offered to become more or less acquainted with music in some form. The practical thing to do of course when possible is to learn to to sing or play on some instrument by note, preferably both. “The student body has this year (1923-24) made a splendid beginning toward musical organizations of all kinds. The great problem of most students is to retain an interest after the novelty of beginning has worn off. Proficiency to some degree is the inevitable result of, and only comes with intelligent practice. After all the instructor can do little for the student compared to what he must do for himself. The boy or girl who begins to diligently study some instrument at the age of nine or 10 or younger will have but a vague idea of what they will have to be thankful for a few years later. They will acquire a knowledge and skill having a practical application all through life when many other facts and fancies taught in school will soon be forgotten. Get something from the study of music even though it is only the ability to be an intelligent and appreciative listener,’’ said the music director expressing his feelings in the Milford year book. He dedicated his life to the young, they remembered and he had a special place in the hearts of those whose lives he touched. We can think of no more fitting tribute than the following paragraph which we found under a photo of Eherenman and members of the Milford High School Band: “Both servant and master am I; servant of those who weep and mourn, master of the souls of men. No festivity is complete without me. I preside at the marriage feast. I accompany the dead to the tomb. I urge the warrior to battle and victory. I console the vanquished. I am the inspiration of Love and Hate. I soothe the wearied worker, drive away melancholy, bring visions of heaven. I interpret thoughts that cannot be expressed in words. I speak a universal language. I am subject to all, yet king of all. I AM MUSIC.” History and knowledge Americans are often inclined to learn their history and add to their knowledge (or misinformation) with novels, films and gossip columnists, who explain everything, including U.S. history, when asked. Good non-fiction books, by respected authorities, are not sought by most of us. We listen to those completely unqualified to discuss various issues and questions, gain a semblance of historical background from sex novels, ask gossip and advice columnists to expound on serious issues and questions, and get a manipulated or slanted idea of U.S. history through television. Accurate knowledge can’t be gained so loosely, so effortlessly. Rather, the individual who puts his mind in the hands of unqualified and specially-motivated sources will never be fully informed on either past history or the issues of the day. He will believe what propagandists want him to believe — which is, in effect, shirking the responsibility of citizenship — so vital to the successful functioning of democracy. Religion is one thing no one can take from you, if you have any. Most people overvalue compliments and undervalue constructive criticism. Worry is the most overworked part of some people’s make-up.

What others say —

You and your doctor. . . While TRUST is an important element in any relationship, it cements the relationship between you and your family doctor. You demonstrate your trust in your doctor many ways ... If you trust him you don’t find it necessary to exaggerate your symptoms to “get his attention.” And you don’t waste precious time by indulging in self-diagnosis and forsaking the benefits of prompt care. A relationship based on trust enables you to tell your family doctor about any emotional problems bothering you so that he can give you better medical care. It is vitally important that he be aware of such problems because of the strong influence emotional factors exert on physical well-being. The ‘good health’ of your relationship with your doctor is also shown by how well you follow his directions. Do you have the physical examinations he suggests? Do you keep the follow-up appointments he schedules — even if you’re convinced you are fully recovered? This willingness to follow his guidance is most evident in the area of MEDICATION. Do you take the medication he prescribes AS he prescribes it FOR AS LONG AS he directs? Do you resist the temptation to “cut down on costs” by taking old medicine left from pastillnesses which is at best useless and could be quite dangerous? Do you “cut corners” by taking someone else’s medicine? All these practices are unhealthy for you and unfair to the physician you’ve asked to oversee your health. Your family doctor is one of the best friends you can have. - INDIANA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS

< z Kelly McQuillian, a junior high student at Syracuse, is shown above as she registers for classes. With Kelly are Principal Charles Haffner and his secretary, Mrs. Chris (Jean) Koher.

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

QUESTION: "Are you glad the Lakeland schools are about to re-open? Why? Why not?"

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SUZANNE PACHYNSKI 224 W. Portland Syracuse (housewife)

“Yes. Well if I give the true reason it would be because Shelly needs to be back in school. Three months is long enough for summer.

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CINDY KAISER 212 S. Henry Milford (first grade teacher)

“Yes, I’m when the school opens. I’ve been busy all summer getting settled since I got married. I’m ready to get back into things again.”

Court news

MARRIAGE LICENSES The following couples have filed for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk N. JeanMessmore: Spohr-Bradford George Spohr, 50, r 1 box 538 North Webster and Pauline Bradford, 38, r 1 box 538 North Webster Trammel-Bennett Thomas R. Trammel, 20, 200 S. Huntington Street, Syracuse and Deanna L. Bennett, 17, 200 S. Huntington Street, Syracuse Auker-Harter Ray Auker, 33, r 1 North Webster and Martha Harter, 32, r 1 North Webster Claybaugh-Elliott Jerry L. Clay ba ugh, 31, r 3 box 273 Syracuse and Belinda S. Elliott, 31, 735 Front Street, Syracuse Heaton-Dietz Bernard V. Heaton, 52, r 2 Wolcottville and Janet K. Dietz, 40, r 2 box 113 Syracuse Adair-Kline Dick Adair, 49, r 1 box 425 North Webster and Phyllis Kline, 45, r 1 box 425 North Webster Beck-Bornman James A. Beck, 19, 67042 US 33E Goshen and Candace J. Bomman, 18, r 2 box 390 Syracuse MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS The following couples have filed for dissolution of their marriages in Kosciusko County Circuit and Superior Courts: Maring — Paul Mating vs Celia Mating, r 1 Milford. The couple was married July 6,1976 and was separated July 21, 1980. The petitioner seeks a dissolution of the marriage and an equitable division of the property. VIOLATIONS The following residents of the Lakeland area have had fines assessed and have paid those fines in Kosciusko County Court, James Jarrette, judge: Speeding — Tim L. Goon, 19, Leesburg, $35; Richard Zurcher, 22, Leesburg; S4O; Richard Henry, 26, North Webster, S4O Expired license plates — Kenny Barron, 26, Leesburg, $35; Vince Williams, 17, Syracuse, $35 Expired boat registration —

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SHELLY SMITH 224 W. Portland Syracuse (elementary student)

“Yes. Because it’s fun.”

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JAY BAUMGARTNER Milford (eighth grade)

“No. I don’t like getting up in the morning.’*

AMY HOCHSTETLER Syracuse (seventh grade)

“Yes. Because I can see my old friends again and get away from work.”

Glen Butler, 57, Leesburg, $35 Failure to carry registration — Stuart Lewallen, 18, Syracuse, $35 Disregarding stop sign — Debbie Carey, 17, North Webster, $35 Augsburger, Mauzy announce meeting The State’s Natural Resources Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing and meeting in Warsaw on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 1 to 6 p.m., State Senator John B. Augsburger (RSyracuse) and Representative Thames Mauzy (R-Warsaw), members of the committee, announced today. The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn in Warsaw. Augsburger and Mauzy listed the following agenda for the meeting: 1:00-2: OOP-Wetlands 2:00-3:00 — Off Road Vehicles 3:15-3:30 — Tippecanoe River Clean Out 3:30-4:00 — Chains of Lake and Skiing 4:00-4:30 — Department of Natural Resources Policy Discussion 4:30-6:00 — Drafts of Legislation for the upcoming Legislative Session Augsburger said the meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in attending is welcome.

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tfiJZIN around CUSt

WE’VE COME into the possession of a valuable trove of old picture post cards and plan to lighten this column and at the same time stir the memory of many of the community’s older citizens by reproducing them on a now-and-then basis. They are the prize possession of Lenora (Mrs. Larry) Jones, 112 North Shore Drive, Syracuse. Mrs. Jones, a fifth grade teacher in the Waterford Elementary School (a part of the Goshen school system), has as a consuming hobby the collection of postal cards. She has over 4,000 of them, all in good condition and each encased in a tissue paper file, covering a wider area than just the Syracuse and lakes community. Those she gave us on a loaner basis are of this area. One such card is reproduced here. It is of the old South Shore Inn. long a mecca for the well heeled who came from such distant points as Indianapolis and Chicago to spend a brief time or the summer months on the lake. (Note: The hotel burned to the ground in the early morning hours on Wednesday, Oct. 29,1964, the source of the fire being unknown.) In later years the numerous hotels that dotted the shores of Lake Wawasee were used less and less. Several burned down, the old Tavern Hotel being another, and several were torn down, such as the Sargeant’s Hotel and the Johnson’s Hotel. As hotel traffic diminished, the South Shore Hotel made much of its Rathskeller and brought in small bands to stimulate week end traffic. The South Shore Inn was a frame building, and when fire broke out, volunteer fire departments were brought in from a number of neighboring towns, but the flames had already gained sufficient headway and the full diligence of the many firemen could not turn the fire back. As the sun came up in the east, it became a matter of containing the fire to the hotel, and it was only a matter of hours until the entire building lay in ashes. The site of this old hotel, recalled by so many with fond memories, is now the site of the ultra-modern South ' Shore Condominiums. THE CONTINUING strike of Northern Indiana Public Service Company workers remains a sore

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point with users of the utility’s services, and the arguments for and against the strikers and for and against the utility company have gone on unabated. It shouldn’t be necessary for anyone not involved in the dispute to “choose up sides,” but sometimes it seems like it is interpreted this way. One user, Robert Laudeman, a resident of 156 North Shore Drive (Syracuse Lake), felt strong enough to take pen in hand and address his comments to NIPSCo’s LaPorte office. We have been authorized to use the letter which follows: % “Gentlemen; “First, let me say you did an excellent job of getting the power back on following the severe storm July sth. “Second, I am happy to see that finally some corporations are taking a firm stand against unreasonable demands by organized labor. It’s my guess that the auto industry is one example of an industry that got itself in trouble for being too generous. As a result the companies are weak financially and many employees out of a job. “On the requested rate increase for NIPSCo.: My reading of the financial results of the company over the last few years shows the rate of return to be too low. Money in the bank offered a better return than earned by NIPSCo. Grant the increase in rates. Keep the company financially strong so it can borrow money at lower rates. Your electric rates are a bargain. “Your inefficiency as I see it is in the crews working on the lines . . . the same ones that are now standing around on the picket lines.” LOUISE PURVIS, now an editor on the Suncoast Sentinel at Crystal River, Florida, is ever the news hawk. Former Elkhart County reporter for the South Bend Tribune and for a time in

charge of The Mail-Journal’s Syracuse office, she and husband Jim are well remembered here as lake residents. During the Republican convention in Detroit she did a piece for her paper on names. We liked it, and hope our readers will, too. Here it is: “The eyes and ears of the country, maybe even the world, are focused on Detroit this week, watching the. Republican National Convention. Next month it will be the Democrats* turn. “In going over the list of subscribers to the Suncoast Sentinel, whom we consider the greatest people on earth, we find some of them even have "great’’ names! Representing those names in the political arena in this year’s Presidential campaigns are 0 our own Anderson, Kennedy, Baker, Crane and Carter (one of our Carter subscribers is Jimmy, too). “Others with names of political figures in the news both past and present, are Kissinger. Brock. McCarthy. Long, Brown, Erwin, Grasso, Kelly and Dean. “Also on our list are people with the same name as this country’s Presidents in the past. There are Grant, Harding, Ford, Harrison, Hayes, Hoover, Jackson, Johnson, Pierce, Taft, Wilson and Kennedy. “Many historically renowned names are scattered throughout our subscriber list, including Hancock, Franklin, Holmes, Hudson, LaFollette, Lee, Lewis, Livingston. Mann, Nelson, Newton, Perry, Rogers. Sherman, Webster and Wright. “There are Dalton and Clanton, as in historical figures from the Old West; Glenn and White, as in astronauts, plus Graham and Roberts, in the evangelical field. There is also a Bradley, as in General Omar Bradley. “Then there is the world of entertainment, where we find such names as Carson. Coburn, (Continued on page 5)