The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 12, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 April 1981 — Page 2

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Plain — (Continued from page 1) site to build and not 50 as earlier noted. Option 3, to cost from S3O to $32 million, depending upon the options to this plan, calls for a new building of 231.812 square feet for grades 9-12, including a spectator gym to seat some 5.000. a pool, possibly on a new site. All three options call for rebuilding the Claypool school at about $1,250,000. In the latter option $25 to $27 million would be paid for by a ~ bond issue and $5 million from the cumulative building fund. Chapel said this option is superior to option 2 ‘‘even though it would cost a barrel of money.” He repeated his choice was still option number 1. Ballot sheets were handed out • as people filed into the Leesburg ■ gym and those in attendance were asked to mark a preference , for the option they preferred The results will not be knownfor several days, according to chairman Boggs Results Os Vote Trustee Boggs said his committee anticipated. an audience of from 225 to 230 at the Mondav night Leesburg meeting, but that 180 ballots were passed out to those attending Three ballots went to shut-ms. making a total vote of 183 Boggs said the vote was as follows For Option 1 <sls million) - 119 votes For Option 2 's2l million) - 6 votes For Option 3 (S3O-32 million);— 2 votes Other - 38 votes Do nothing - 13 votes For a pool — 27 in favor of a pool. 146 against For a new gym — 6 m favor of a gym. 166 against Dr. Meyers — (Continued from pagel) Dr Meyers, in a personal con versation this week, re-iterated the fact that the $1 50 admission fee to the athletic facility had nothing to do with his conduct in the March 16th incident He said at no time did he com plain about the IHSAA rules or the fact that his daughter had been denied re-admission to the school event Rather, that his wife had called Mr Meditch and found him “rude, obnoxious and arrogant He said his daughter was told by a ticket taker that if she left the building she could be readmitted, but that she was denied re admission But. yet. Dr Meyers stated, this had absolutely nothing to do with the altercation at the school Dr Meyers said he was completely unaware of the details of the conversation until a few days later when at ' with friends the incident was referred to by a dinner companion directed at Mrs Meyers, ' are you too thick headed to understand' Dr Meyers asked his wife. ‘Did he say that to you'*” She said. “Yes. but 1 don't want you to do anything about it. he’s not worth it Dr Meyers said when his wife talked to Meditch on the telephone,, "He (Meditch talked so fast that she (Mrs Meyers* had to ask him to repeat himself when he was so rude arrogant and abuaive. she got the feeling she was driving her car in the city and took a wrong turn, was driving down the wrong way on a one-way street in the slums She said. ‘l'm sorry 1 called,' and

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hung up.” Dr. Meyers said Mr. Meditch said to his wife. “1 don’t seem to be getting through to you. Are you too thick headed to understand?" Meditch said earlier he had to repeat the IHSAA rules about re-entering athletic functions several times and that she didn’t seem to understand or want to understand. Dr. Meyers said he went to the school's offices on Monday morning and spoke with Stanley D. Grabowicz, language arts teacher, and that Grobowicz went with him to Meditch’s office, “because 1 thought I’d lose my temper and would need a witness.” “He (Meditch) had an opportunity to apologize." Dr. Meyers said, adding. “If he had apologized. I'd left his office as friendly as a puppy ” Asked why he failed to correct ' the situation through proper school channels. Dr Meyers • said. “It was something I had to take care of now.” And he repeated the ‘now’’ several times Dr Meyers said. “I could ask myself to be more tolerant every day. but I’ll probably never be tolerant enough to allow a man .to insult my wife and when confronted with a simple lie and deny it. and then return to my wife and tell her he says he did not say that.” Dr Meyers continues to insist he did not strike Mr Meditch He insists he did not knock Mr Meditch to the floor nor attack him from behind “I was not off more than one degree from meeting him head-on." he pointed out "All I did was pinch his nose — extremely hard - enough to make him back and blue under his eyes." he said, adding. “I didn't let go.” He said he held Meditch's shirt with his other hand, and that when he attempted to pull away his shirt got tom Then he grabbed his necktie to hold him. he added Meanwhile, the case appears destined for a coc r t room resolution Mr Meditch was not in town due to a spring recess and was not available for further comment Arbor Day — Continued from page 1 > Arbor Day Arbor Day was officially proclaimed by the young state’s Governor Robert W Furnass on March 21. 1874, and the day itself was observed April 8.1874' In 1883. Arbor Day was named a legal holiday m Nebraska and April 22. Morton s birthday, was selected as the date for its permanent observance The idea spread to other states in subsequent years, though it is observed on different dates according to the best time for planting trees Arbor Day has now spread beyond the United States and is observed in many countries of the world In some, it is the king or queen who leads the national celebration and in many countries. exotic trees not suited to North America are planted in commemoration of the day. J. Sterling Morton would have been pleased He was proud of the success of Arbor Day and noted. “Other holidays repose upon the past Arbor Day proposes for the future " He thought trees much superior to cold marble as a memorial to persons or events “How much more enduring are the animate trees of our own planting." he said

Volunteers needed for 36th Mermaid Festival

Although the Mermaid Festival preparations are beginning, those already organizing are having difficulty getting help. The festival is set for June 13 through 20. “We would like to stimulate the community and get community members to help in ALL areas," told chairman Gary Eastlund of North Webster. Those organizing the various Mermaid projects are meeting the third Thursday of every month The upcoming gathering is April 16. at 7.30 p.m. in, Camelot Hall. Areas needing help include: The queen pageant, parade, merchants’ building, barbecue, and cutie contest Assistance for the queen contest includes decorating the North Webster Junior High gym, correlating the entire queen contest and organizing the girls. Parade responsibilities encompass placing the units in order, processing the announcer's card file, directing the parade and distributing awards. “We also need a group or organization to help seat the

eikhmf r DON ATES TREES— .Mr. and Mrs. William Cable. Syracuse, have donated trees to be used in the city parks as part of the Syracuse Park and Recreation Department's Arbor Day project. Saturday. April 11. Along with the planting of tulip, dogwood, sycamore and olive trees, the Syracuse merchants are helping by purchasing potted flowering trees to be placed on the sidewalks along the shopping area. Shown above Alan Kitson. president of the park board, and Kip Schutnm. advisory board member, dig up one of the trees which will be replanted in the city park&as Diane Walker, park board members, steady s the tree and William Cable looks on. (Photo by Deb Fox»

'Focus on Health Day' at Warsaw

Whatever your plans are, be sure to schedule a visit to the “Focus on Health Day” that will be held Saturday, April 11, at the Warsaw Community Service Center It is located at 800 North Park Ave . Warsaw The center will be open from 9 a m until 5 p.m This is health screening and education service that is open to any resident of 18 years of age or over. The purpose of Health Day is to increase health knowledge and understanding Exhibits, demonstrations, tests and pamphlets will add to the knowledge that participants already have about their bodies. It will also make them aware of their responsibilities for their own health Good health practices and ho* to use the information received will be demonstrated But perhaps the most important point is that Health Today hopes to motivate each participant to follow-up on any abnormalities discovered in the various screenings The screening does not replace a physical exam by your physician, but will help -each person look at his own health with better understanding Habits, use of medication, blood pressure

il'i GARY EASTLUND people at the parade on June 20 The festival is for the community and we need everyone,” Eastlund explained Those wishing to help with the merchants' building conduct the merchants' building display, make sure it is manned at the

measurement, anemia, visual acuity, hearing and other screening tests are offered for a total of nine tests Eight tests are free of charge including one for oral cancer The blood chemistry test will have a fee to cover lab fees. This test will measure for signs of diabetes, cholesterol, kidney and liver diseases, gout, iron and others If you are going to take this test do not eat or drink anything but water for four-12 hours before taking this test Do continue to take your regular prescription medication Area coordinators for the "Focus on Health Day” are Dr Norman Uphouse. Mrs. Delford Nelson and Inez Devenney This was organized through the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross and television station WPTA. Fort Wayne This Health Day is one of 34 being held throughout the United States When considering our area for a possible screening project, the National Health Screening Council noted we would be the smallest community to ever hold health screening of this magnitude Many meetings and planning sessions have gone into this Health Day. Between 500-700

proper time and overseeing the actual fair.. The barbecue, planned for Saturday, May 16, will, require numerous people for setting places, plus others to purchase, prepare and set the table for the food. Cutie contest responsibilities are lining the children up on the evening of June 17, issuing cards at the parade and selecting and organizing judges with award distribution. “The cuties contest will be held at the school gym at 8 p.m. following the cutie parade which begins at 7 p.m ,” told Eastlund. Some areas remain unplanned and uncertain now. The annual ball may be deleted this year due to lack of interest. The ball was part of the festival for the past 10 years. One committee is organized, which is the program booklet printed each year. Committee members include Larry and Lan J y Kinsey and Alice Rinker. “If this 36th annual Mermaid Festival is to be a success we need people and organizations. It needs the entire community.” expressed Eastlund.

participants are expected to take advantage of the Health Day. Over 240 individuals and representatives from organizations throughout the area have joined together and pooled their time and talents to make this day a success. Persons with children may use the Day Care facility at the center while attending these short seminars located throughout the building. KABS will be offering its services in Warsaw every hour The Happy Wanderer is available for senior citizens. , Among the organizations involved in the Focus on Health Day are Kosciusko, Allen and Wells Chapters of American Red Cross. Altrusa of Warsaw, Kosciusko County American Lung Association. Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services. Home Health Care, Derry Electric, Cardinal Center, Council on Aging and Aged. Kosciusko Community Hospital, KCH Auxiliary. YMCA. Uniroyal, Bakers Boys Club, Warsaw Day Care Center. KABS. Warsaw Toastmasters Club, REAL Services. Happy Wanderer. Mobile Meals. United Telephone. AAUW, AARP. Grace College. Rotary. Optimist. Warsaw Lions Club. Conway Diet Institute, Free Methodist Publishing House, Bartel Printing. City of Warsaw, Penquin Point Systems. Kosciusko Pharmacists Association, Kosciusko County Board of Health. Kosciusko County Chiropractic Association. NRTA. Kosciusko County Medical Association. Kosciusko County Extension Agency. United Way of Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Heart Association, Kosciusko Cancer Association. WPTA. the Multi-Township Emergency Medical Services, National Guard. First National Bank of Warsaw. Progressive Homemakers. Warsaw Junior Home Extension Clubs, Kosciusko County Diabetic Association, Kosciusko County Dental Society, Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, Farmers State Bank, Lake City Bank, Counting House Bank, Kosciusko County Board of Realtors and area newspapers and radio station.

i ' il Wa ]f rwf KJ If ' t ' O - i AMERICAN HOME CENTER GRAND OPENING — American Home Center. U.S. 30, east of Warsaw, held its grand opening Saturday. April 4. Above Warsaw Mayor Mike Hodges saws a board in half (in place of the traditional ribbon cutting) to commemorate the store's opening. Pictured, left to right, are Dick Shigley: Larry Riley; Steve Unruh, manager; Mike Marusak; Mayor Hodges; E. R. Ganz, owner; William Kerfin; Dale Ganz, assistant manager: Mrs. William Kerfin: and Jim Clark. (Photo by Terri Chilcote) , '

New scoring system adopted for Bear Run Archery Club

Bear Run Archery Club, located northeast of Syracuse on US 6, is in full swing. This year a new scoring system has been adopted along with the policy of awarding trophies for both first and second places with ribbons going to the third and fourth places. The next shoot will be April 18 beginning at 9 a m. The range simulates hunting conditions with animal targets in varying poses scattered throughout the woods. Com petitors shoot from preset markers with differing colors distinguishing the adults, junior and cub markers. Included in the range are two separate three stands. Those placing at the last shoot held on April 4 were as follows: Cubs, children ages up to 11 —

V . ■ ■ RIGHT ON TARGET! — According to Kosciusko County Auditor Jean Northenor. work on the Kosciusko County Justice Building is “right on target”. The building is set for completion either October 1 or November 1. Workmen have been able to work all winter on the interior of the building and are currently working on the drywall. X J? \ wj Mad chictan la all about. Fn—Clue.— clurt— <«U»w«rtd —-it* ■h.-iiua -mt ctachun and oooa it up rmr woow CtaoMl'e aoactai *•> no o**er frsad clucMac ft Kentucky Triad Chicken < I COUPONS H 59 1 ||IP tASH I HP iSESSSSS' | Get 9 peees of the Cotooel s Original | Get IS <1 With^ S ■ ■ Recipe or Extra Cnspy for only M 96 J Reo>* £ an I ■ I one coupon per customer I Limit one coupon per customer Sandwich for onl\ | I I Cutoff 1 pay* *ll | Cui | ■Ei OFFER EXPIRES I <™ exp,res | <| Fried Chicken Kentucky Frirf J /lTh It’s nice to feel so good about a meal. Kentucky Fried Chicken. HCS. Heatlaatwi 457-51 <7 Syraceee

Hawley Wicker. Jr., Jason Hazelton. Mark Beedle and Rob Strieby Juniors, ages 12-15 — Tracy Dixon. Oral Bowen and Kurt Gage Adults, instinctive — A-Roger Hazelton. Chuck Boehme, Sr . Burthel Bowen and Ray Cobum . B-Charles Boehme, Jr., Bob Strieby, Roy Thomsbearry and Lee Spillers; C-Kris Gage. Dewayne Gose, Bill Hess and Dan Lechlider Sights — A-Hawley Wickers, Lonnie Miller, Gary Juday-and Nick Beedle; B-John Altimus. Jan Miller, Dan Bussard and Claude Hendrix; C-Mary Strieby. Randy Hughes. Herbert Coburn and Bill Mashoine Open — Columbus Slone, Mike Dixon. Mark Rees and Doug Bruner

GASTHEFT Alex Christofides of the Lakeland Standard Station. 926 Huntington St., Syracuse. Jold Syracuse police a subject left without paying for $lO of gasoline The case is being investigated. t Ogden Island marsh fire Bernard Gotta. Pier 28, Ogden Island, reported a marsh fire on property owned by the State of Indiana. April 2. The fire, causing no damage, began when an Ogden Island property owner was burning their garden off and the fire got out of control. The fire spread into a large marsh area to the east, with the wind spreading the fire acros& the marsh rapidly. Firemen were at the scene for one and one-half hours to extinguish the fire. At 5:27 p.m. a woman reported the fire restarted and firemen responded.