The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 October 1980 — Page 17

Pedal power — transportation of the future?

Bv DEB FOX Pedal Power is the answer to fuel costs, pollution, noise and is an economical means of transportation. Pedal Power is also a source of exercise and enjoyment for both young and old. Manufacturing this means of transportation is S and R Pedal Power, SR 13S Syracuse, owned by Jan E. Rinker and Mike Smith. The business was opened August 1 of this year and is still in the process of making pilot runs on 10 models along with engineering work to get the bugs out of the vehicles. Rinker stated the company has not sold any of the products but he is going to Florida in November to see what the market is for the Pedal Power there. He commented that his business is geared towards the elderly people in retirement areas. In the four models already built he has had kids and 12 senior

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citizens test the vehicles and make suggestions. The four models which he and two other employees, Wenzel Pruitt and Leroy Zartman, manufacture are designed with the split pedal crank and dual chains, which is different than the pedal crank on a paddle boat. The split crank allows one person to use the pedals while the pedals on the passenger side stay immobile until used, adding safety to the vehicle. Rinker stated that a lot of safety factors have been tied into the models and the transmission is geared low for the elderly citizens. The SR Deluxe, SRX, SRA and SRF models are all made out of one body which can be converted into any of the models by just changing the seating arrangements. Rinker stated you can start with the basic vehicle and keep adding extras. Any bicycle accessory is adaptable to the vehicle.

He added that the Pedal Power car is designed so that if any part malfunctions the owner can go to an auto part store or bicycle shop to pick up replacements. The bodies of the cars are fiberglass and are durable with a high lustre finish. The body color, accent strips and interior are coordinated. There’s three-speed

From the Syracuse police blotter

October 22 12:13 a m. — Man advised dog on East Washington is barking 10:53 a.m. — Woman would like EMT to stand by at her Halloween Party on Oct. 25; 125 people coming 11:36 a m. — Man asked if any

shifting and braking which can easily be done without removing the hand from the steering grip. Each wheel has heavy-duty spokes, hubs and rims to add in the durability of the car. All models are equipped with a horn and mirror, front, side and rear reflectors. Also each of the

reports of missing 6 year old boy; found lost boy at Main and Brooklyn, is taking to elementary school if any calls 6:17 p.m. — Subject reports reckless driving on East Chicago St. 9:57 p.m. — Woman advised found son’s vacant house with door and window open, request police to check October 23 10:40 a m. — Woman reports accident with injury involving a car and train on Pickwick Rd. and E. Shore Drive 10:48 a m. — Lady on Kale Island reports loud bang like thunder: advised her it was an accident 1:24 p.m. — Liquor Locker makes reference to abandoned vehicle on their lot, advised call towing service 2:52 p.m. — Woman advised Christian school in Elkhart County makes reference to harassing telephone calls 3:23 p.m. — Subject on station advised found owner of gold and white kitten found on Oct. 20 7:17 p.m. — Subject on station advised bales of hay on CR 29. one mile north of county line October 24 8:48 a.m. — Anonymous subject complains of subject burning leaves in street. South Lake St. 6:25 p.m. — Subject reports subject standing in hallway of apartment building 11:13 p.m. — Woman advised on CB unknown vehicle parked in front of her apartment 11:25 p.m. — Woman advised car that possibly hit laundry left scene October 25 6:25 a m. — Man at Waco Drive advised yellow cabin sailboat washed up on shore 7:09 a.m. — Man advised exgirlfriend has unauthorized control of his vehicle 8:04 a.m. — Subject complains

four models come with various standard items. The weight of these cars range from approximately 120 pounds on the SRA and SRX to approximately 142 pounds on the SR Deluxe Model. The SRF weighs approximately 127 pounds. The cost ranges from $955 to $1,185 with the SR Deluxe model the most expensive.

of duck hunters shooting in south channel in marsh next to railroad 9:52 a m. — Man advised boat taken from water, northbound on SR 13 11:54 a.m. — Woman on station advised lost purse near the Sleepy Owl 12:22 p.m. — Man found purse, belongs to woman caller at 11:54 a.m. 2:50 p.m. — Woman on Kinder Drive reports stray dog 4:32 p.m. — Subject makes reference to loose dog, advised check with Kosciusko County October 26 12:12 p.m. — Special Kosciusko County deputy advised vehicle just left marijuana patch October 27 1:53 p.m. — Woman reports dog running loose 8:55 p.m. — Subject at Augsburger’s reports accident by Village Branch Bank, SR 13 10:58 p.m. — Accident reported by Branch Bank, SR 13 October 28 3:07 a m. — Person advised that subject’s big sheep dog is tied out, no dog house to get in 8:55 a.m. — Woman on South Lake St. reports 12’ aluminum boat floated up to seawall 12:50 p.m. — Woman lost gray tiger cat with flea collar Argument investigation bags thieves Police are investigating an argument that occurred in Syracuse which resulted in the early Saturday arrest of three DeKalb County teens for an October 16 theft. Thomas DeWayne Hampshire, 18, of Ashley and two 17 and 14-year-old Ashley boys were lodged at the Kosciusko County Jail on burglary and theft charges. County Police Officer Thomas Kitch and Milford Marshal David Hobbs were called to a reported fight on the south edge of Syracuse. A youth reportedly refused to leave an apartment and was armed with a knife. A 17-year-old reportedly cut two fingers on his left hand when . grabbing a kitchen knife from a woman. When Syracuse police arrived at the scene, the juvenile was lying on the ground in front of the buidling. Hie youth was screaming and bleeding from the hand. Syracuse deputies handcuffed the boy and transported him to the Syracuse police station. Inside the apartment an open dresser drawer containing several cartons of various cigarette brands was found with an open wastebasket with portions of raw cod and codfish boxes, believed to come from the Louie’s Bar and Grill, Syracuse, break-in. Hampshire, taken inside the apartment, admitted that he and the two juveniles took the cigarettes and codfish from Louie’s. Twenty cartons of cigarettes, two cases of beer and two cases of coke, about half a carton of candy bars, codfish and a kitchen knife valued at $372.83 were taken in the robbery. Authorities were able to recover approximately one dozen cigarette cartons.-

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It • I C* /dllllMlilSHi . -jSi ijH K.wkS&a * mt, Un * < ■ ; j ■ * . S Z"" AW 7 l uumi - I ■ ' r DESIGNED FOR SENIOR CITIZENS — S. R. Pedal Power, Syracuse, is in the business to help the senior citizens. The business, owned by Jan Rinker and Mike Smith, opened its doors on August 1. To date the company is still in the engineering stages of the pedal power vehicle, but Rinker will be taking demonstrator models to Florida in the next several months. Shown above. Rinker sits in the SRF model which is considered to be the family model and is designed with the senior citizen in mind. This vehicle weighs approximately 127 pounds and is seven feet, six inches long, 48 inches wide and 23 inches high. (Photo by Deb Fox > Ta f > Z x- ’ ' ? i ' 4'- a ‘ iIHk i Vi k. MILLER’S TEA FOR FITHIAN — Mrs. Walter (Opal> Miller’s home at 530 East Pickwick Road in Syracuse was the scene for a tea and gathering of Democratic women and friends Hiursday morning, Oct. 23. Pictured above are Jean Treesh, Milford Town Board president; Cindi Griffin from Washington. D.C., a member of the Democrats’ campaign staff working in Kosciusko County; Marj Fithian, wife of the second district Congressman Floyd Fithian; Mrs. Miller; and Esther Charleton, Leesburg. (Photo by Kim Hieber) ?£$ ■ “ W- - ----- — ■ a.- ■ Hl 19- I WmflS ■'— | r"~~ wT; —-/i ’ < - ■■J—... i . , / • SHADES OF HALLOWEEN — Early signs of Halloween made their appearance last Monday a.m. in the form of Halloween decorations at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Neises m.Wawasee Heights. Daughters Dawn, 12, and Lisa, 8, played a part in this decoration, preparatory to the big event — Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31.

Syracuse man ticketed after accident James R. Cline, 22, 531 S. Oak St., Syracuse, was arrested for driving while intoxicated following a two-car mishap Friday evening, Oct. 24, at 8:55 p.m. The mishap occurred on US 33 in Dunlap. Cline was north bound on US 33 after pulling out of the Checker 4 Gas Station and excellerated to approximately 55 miles and observed a car operated by Nancy Gornik, 29, 56669 Arch Court, Elkhart, pull out from the Burger Dairy Store. Cline reportedly stepped on the brake, causing the auto to skid and he struck the Gornik auto in the rear. Elkhart County Patrolman Gerald Webb estimated damage to the Cline driven auto, owned by Mike B. Smith, 507 South Main St., Syracuse, was SI,OOO and $3,000 to Gornik’s auto. Cline was released on SI,OOO bond.

Wed., October 29,1980 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Why do people love the Earth Stove? because it’s space age engineering doesn’t show JLi £> back to '’basics dosn't have to be a sacrifice! • Automatic draft • Secondary drafts • Pre-heating manifold • Burns 14 hrs. • Converts to open • Conserves fuel fire H & H Repair Shop, Inc. 1 Mile South & % Mile foot Os Nappanee

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