The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 October 1981 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., October 7,1581

Editorials

A salute to 4-H Five million 4-H Club members, including a large number from the greater Lakeland area, are observing National 4-H Week October 4-11. Their theme this year is “4-H Pathways to the Future.” This theme challenges members to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. Through learn-by-doing projects members learn to select and follow pathways toward success in career development. The 4-H pathways lead young people and their volunteer leaders to increased understanding, appreciation and service to people of the community, nation and the world. In 4-H, members are encouraged to seek individual growth and accomplishment, express their creativity, accept social responsibility and promote family involvement. As the youth program of the Cooperative Extension Service of the State Land-Grand Universities (Purdue) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 4-H reaches boys and girls, not only in the Lakeland area, but in every county of the United States. Programs similar to 4-H also involve nearly 4.5 million youth in some 82 countries around the world. q The cost to the federal government per participant in 4-H is only about sls. In contrast, studies indicate it costs as much as $17,000 per year to care for an adjudicated youth in a public institution. Studies show the average volunteer leader in 4-H contributes more than SI,OOO worth of time and materials to the youth program every year. At this conservative estimate, the national value to 4-H of more than 523,000 volunteers amounts to a half billion dollars each year. Congratulations Mr. Chance Congratulations are in order for Varner Chance who received the Sagamore of the Wabash award from Governor Robert Orr during last Tuesday’s SyracuseWawasee Rotary Club meeting. Chance was cited for his considerable accomplishments as a good will ambassador from the Lakeland community, the State of Indiana and the United States. For the past 10 years he has been responsible for the “Sounds of Hope” tours to Europe He conducts this choral and instrumental group at no profit to himself. Truly everyone is proud to have a man such as this as part of the Lakeland community. Smile Few of us realize the true power of a smile. Many clergymen do, as do many politicians and salesmen. But many who could benefit enormously by a cheerful smile as their outfront personality seldom use it, or practice it. Some of us are, naturally, shy — in this fast, loud world. Some are, understandably, beat down by problems and worries. Others are under various forms of tension, pressure or emotion. So it’s not always easy. Nevertheless, practice smiling. The results might astonish you, in making new friends, better friends, better business and a better bank balance! People just like pleasant, smiling people. “Code Red” Fire Safety Survey PBMBBMBBBbi I l "1= .gTTsa.f c/rr ■ »<?!»— I Jfrfcang WTO® * ■■ * j Wofc* Csxlr Red a »*•■ d**»®W •"<••**•*••*"< !•»**.iW «**•**» ’'«s*•*» • Rpm T :hi» to-<»•» My house has smoke detectors outside each sleeping area and on each level or story of the house We test our smoke detectors periodically My family and I know two ways out of every room in our home I have drawn a picture of my bedroom showing the location of my bed and two etuts In case of lire my family and I know how to test the door for a fire outside. crawfkrw tn smoke. meet outside the house, and call the fire department from outside the house I know how to call the fire department The number is I know that I should stop drop and tofi if my clothes catch on fire AO flammable liquids and such things as insecticides and paints ate stored m a safe, cool place We do not keep gasekne m the house Gasoline rs stored in an approved safety can We do not have piles of old rags and papers around the house We keep our matches in safe places out of the reach of young children We do not overload our electrical outlets and extension cords We do not have extension cords where they might be tripped on or easily damaged {under a rug) We keep a large pan lid neat the stove to use to smother an oil or a grease flame This survey was compiled from tire safety recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association If you would hke more information on fee safety in the home, send a self addressed, stamped ($ 35) envelope to the National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park. Quincy. Massachusetts 02269 They will send you fee safety booklets to help you and your children make your home more fire safe What others say — Get your Person Number If you object to numbers, don’t move to Sweden. On the other hand, we’re not doing tod bad at home, either. In Sweden, everyone has a number. Os course, they have names, too, but for governmental purposes, they are only numbers. Sound familiar? Everyone in Sweden has a Person Number — men. women and children. We’re not sure about the family pets. The moment you settle in Sweden the government gives you a Person Number. The first part of your number is your birthdate. Thus our number would start: 2675 — year, date, month. The dash comes next, with numbers chosen at random, except for the penultimate digit. If it is odd you are male, if it is even, including 0, it’s female. Apparently the Swedes accept the Person Number program because, among other things, it expedites payment of benefits from the government. When you stop and think about it, we have People Numbers, too. Just consider how many uses are found for your Social Security number. Perhaps the only difference between Americans and Swedes, is that we call our numbers Social Security, instead of People Numbers — DANVILLE GAZETTE

Pathways to the Future Voice of the people A column on the opinions of the people of the Lakeland area . . . QUESTION: “What is your pet peeve?" gi * b S MARGIE MARCY J PARKER WOLF ► Milford Milford I (age 12) (student) ■ "People who talk too much " “My httle brother. " ROBERT CURTIS Syracuse (store owner) “Nothing really in particular.” * %B KENT ANGIE BESS f HENSCHEN Milford ■ XL * \>racosr , (student) sure »»„<•,> "People w ho act superior gB gk. “Impatient people" DANNA MBto W SHEPARD B Clinton J (material JB handler) IS* W JrH STACY KLINE "Like when we go out to eat 1 Syracuse ask my wife where she wants to ( s«i>or» eat and she says I don't know.' so I pull m someplace and she says 1 that she don't like the food there or you go to a fast food place and \ JPr they stick a number on your tray andyouwait 15 to 20 minutes " "No school spirit.” Court news

COUNTY COURT The following claims have been filed in Kosciusko County Court, Small Claims Division, James Jarrette, judge Wawasee Lakeside Dental Clinic has filed the following claims: Robert LeCount, r 1 box 137 C Milford, $145 and costs; Lee Cantrell. Greenwood Apartments. Syracuse. SSO and costs; Jeanne Blair, r 1 box 283 Leesburg, SBO and costs; Dean Wade, r 1 Cromwell, S2O and costs; James Hamilton, r 1 box 625 North Webster, S3BB 26 and costs. William Flynn, r 1 North Webster, $25 and costs, Steve and Sherri Reed, 2400 Andrews, Laporte, $514 and costs Robert E Snyder, dba North Websterßlue Flame has filed the following complaints. Mark Shafer, P.O. Box 493 Pierceton. $142.19 and costs; J.R. Lupke, Sr. P.O. Box 545 Syracuse. $186.35 and costs; George and Rosita Belin, r 1 box 497 North Webster. $161.43 and costs; James and Tom Rector, r 1 box 847 Oomwell. $202.50 and costs; Earl Trueblood, r 2 box 70 Syracuse, $117.34 and costs; Bob Lindemuth. r 2 Syracuse. $75.19 and costs; George Susan, r 2 North Webster, $176.33 and costs; Kenny Ashton, r 1 North Webster, $55 53 and costs The following residents of the Lakeland area have had fines assessed and have paid those fines in Kosciusko County Court, James Jarrette, judge. No boat registration nambers displayed — Bob Petro. 34. Leesburg, $35 MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko County Circuit and Superior Courts. Oswald—Janet M. Oswald and Charles R. Oswald, North Webster. The couple was married April 19. 1975 and was separated September 13, 1981. Plaintiff seeks a (fissolution, custody of and support for the couple’s two minor children and an equitable division of the property.

MARRIAGE LICENSES The following couples have filed for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk, JeanMessmore Anderson-Hoover Joseph C. Anderson, 32. 701 Front Street. Syracuse and Cynthia E Hoover, 33. 701 Front Street. Syracuse Templet on-Pearson Larry R. Templeton, 23. r 2 North Webster and Debbie Ann Pearson. 20. r 2 North Webster Campbell-Erwin Charles E. Campbell. 27. r 1 Warsaw and Bridget K. Erwin, 27, r 1 Leesburg Goon-Twait __ Randy J. Goon, 27, r 2 Leesburg and Lisa R Twait, 21. r 2 Leesburg Ganshorn-Rhosdes Kent Thomas Ganshom, 21. r 2 Leesburg and Lora A. Rhoades, 18, r 6 Warsaw Ulrich-Barefoot Byron K. Ulrich, 78, r 2 box 253 Milford and Elsie I. Barefoot, 72, r 2 Syracuse Mkkem-Potter Harold A. Mickem. 20, r 1 box 255 North Webster and Kristy L. Potter, 16. r 1 box 255 North Webster

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"GRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Jeonn* Gordirwr is q well known figuro in th* Stoto Bonk of Syrocus®. serving os receptionist loon secretory ond marketing representative. She responded favorably to our request that she serve os guest columnist this week. She has a natural flair for writing.) By JEANNE GARDINER A SMALL town has been defined as a place where you are warmly welcomed and never a stranger, but where after 50 years you are still the “newcomer.” While there could be some truth to the latter in Syracuse, the former is most definitely true! Having lived across the US as an Army “brat,” from Washington. D.C., to San Francisco — and in Tokyo and Frankfurt — no opportunity to set down “roots” was ever presented. Then came lovely Syracuse. This has been the warmest, friendliest place to live. Many opportunities have presented themselves for personal growth and advancement. So many GOOD friendships have developed Ctis refreshing after years of make-friends-and-move. make-friends-and-move!). Syracuse. I love you and appreciate the opportunity Arch presented to express these feelings through this column! “FULL SERVICE Banking” has taken on an added dimension at the State Bank of Syracuse. Where else can customers find phone messages and grocery lists awaiting their arrival? Who else can you call during the day to find out what s playing at the uptown theater? We even had a long-distance call from a customer requesting that we withdraw funds from his savings account and “run across the street to NIPSCo” to pay the gas bill! Our “extras” also include popping pacifiers back into babies' mouths, holding babies while mothers do their banking, and explaining to inquisitive young minds the workings of the switchboard. calculator and “memory” typewriter. The warm greetings of acquaintances in the lobby prompted VP. Mike Mangas, to come up with a potential slogan: “State Bank of Syracuse — where old friends meet.” All we need are a pickle barrel and some rocking chairs. Come to think of it. a pot-bellied stove might be nice this winter, too! For all the “homey" touches at the bank, it is also known for keeping well abreast of the rapidlychanging governmental guidelines and regulations as well as leading the way in offering such new services as the daily interest savings, money market certificates. NOW accounts, and the tax-free All-Saver certificates. The latest in banking, served in a warm, personal manner — that’s my bank! MONEY IS the fringe benefit of a job you like. NOW. ARCH admonished me to not “go on and on” about the uptown potted trees, but one can hardly be expected to say nothing about their loveliness! You will notice that nearly every tree has colorful flowers nestled at its base, placed there by caring merchants. Show time will come next spring when the weeping cherries burst forth into bloom with blossoms tumbling down their waving branches! ‘Nuff said. THE ENCHANTED Hills Playhouse wound up a successful summer season by providing 66 additional chairs for its final night of “Show Boat.” Jill Stover. Playhouse owner, reports that the average attendance this year was up 40 per cent over 1960. If you like percentages, here’s a super one: season ticket sales rose nearly 500 per cent! The children's shows proved to be popular also, with 450 plus youngsters attending the two showings each of “Pinocchio" and "The Piel Piper.” The 1982 season will feature four differed shows especially for children. No newcomer to show business. Jill has com pleted all but her master’s comps at Notre Dame. She has worked with Nappanee Civic Theater and Notre Dame/Saint Mary's Summer Theater for many years and has involved her entire family (husband and three daughters) in the magical world of theater. An astute business woman and promoter. Jill has a fine sense of talent and taste when selecting actors and family-fare plays for the coming seasons. Some of the melodic prospects for the summer of 1982 are "Carousel'' and “Music Man." . Things look hopeful for a cooler 1982 season. The Playhouse is taking bids on an airconditioning system and will be working hard to make it a reality. The local Theater Guild will be working towards the same goal and are making plans to hold a fund-raiser during the SyracuseWawasee Carnival, scheduled for February 6-7 (perhaps a dance?). WHILE YOU’RE out cruizin’ the SyracuseWawasee area these fine fall days, be sure to include the “new” garden spot created at the crossroads of Old Road 8 and Papakeechie Road near the Hatchery Branch of the State Bank of Syracuse. The effort was coordinated by Marjorie

The Mail-Journal Employee Mary Reitz Mary Reitz is a very busy member of the staff of The Papers Incorporated. She is our Elkhart circulation manager and is responsible for the carriers who deliver the Elkhart edition of‘the paper.’ Mary came to the paper’ three years ago after serving as a floor lady at G. L. Perry Variety Store in the Pierre Moran Mall. She resides in Goshen with her husband, James B Reitz. Her bobbies are water skiing, belly dancing, motorcycling and snowmobiling.

Fowler (husband, Jack, even got in the act by watering the garden while she spent several weeks in California*). Ev Ganz of American Industries provided railroad ties and the local Garden Club the blazing red salvia. While this was done by a committee, the look is one of cheer and color —a great improvement over the broken asphalt and lonely stop sign! A WORLD Swim Clinic was held at Chicago's Palmer House on September 16-20 and WHS's own Tim Caldwell was a part of the informationsharing. Eleven hundred and thirty coaches from 25 countries gathered to hear techniques and training principles as presented by the US Olympic coach, the Russian Olympic coach and other coaches of outstanding swimmers. Several doctors spoke on the physiology of the sport. The business aspects and psychology of coaching were also covered. Watch the WHS team shape up even better after all the information has been digested and implemented! AND THEN there’s North Shore Drive’s Barb Griffith who has a live-in bunny rabbit which follows her and son J J around the house. Bun (the rabbit) crawls onto Heidi s (the doberman) back to join her in a nap, only to be dumped off as Heidi seeks a more private location Bun even uses a litter box for those "magic moments! ” LAUGHTER IS the shortest distance between two people. PREPARATIONS FOR Winter Carnival 1982 will get under way with a planning session scheduled for mid-October at Syracuse's Town Hall. Any interested individuals or groups, please plan to attend DRIVE BY Syracuse's Lakeside Park to enjoy the cheerful yellow mums which are now in bloom. They were donated by Derk Kuhn of Milford and planted by the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club. LOCAL AWARD-winning sculptor Rick Lemberg will join other artists to display works at Warsaw's Otis Bowen,Center on Saturday and Sunday. October 3 and 4. from 1-5 p m. This is a good opportunity to discover what our own can do! “WHERE IS your chivalry?” she asked. “1 traded it in for a Buick." he replied. RON AND Carolyn Kerlin. r 2 Syracuse, have purchased a humungous “weed eater.” This unique machine chops the aquatic plants that choke channels and lake front areas The severed weeds float to the surface and are gathered up. At first, there was a question as to how to dispose of the cuttings, but residents quickly solved that by requesting them for use«as fertilizer! The Kerlins have picked a business which will be much in demand in the Lakeland area GHOSTS. GOBLINS and a multitude of decorated pumpkins — all competing for notice and prizes during the Merchants* Moonlight Madness sale, scheduled for Thursday. Oct. 22. from 610 p.m. will make an evening to remember, if last year's event is any measure! (If you really want some giggles, find out where these merchants gather afterwards for their own special awards and celebration!) CONGRATULATIONS TO the Town of Syracuse! The parking lot across from the library has been graded and surfaced into a real honest-to-goodness parking lot! No more tripping over stones or falling into holes as you wend your way to and from your car Thanks! THE CHRISTMAS Decorating Committee met at the Town Hall Tuesday. Oct. 6. to take inventory and establish the total voltage demand so that the information may be given to NIPSCo’s engineers for an estimate of usage costs during December. SYRACUSE HAS a unique park situation in that most of its land is located on water — only the 84 acres behind Calvary UMC is land locked. Purdue University's Department of Landscape Architecture has taken a decided interest in our park possibilities; They have been studying aerials and surveys of the park areas and the community as a whole since summer and plan to bring a group of 40 students, headed by Prof. Sue Kopka, to camp out in Syracuse on October 14-15. Soil and water samples will be taken for analysis. They will make notes for site planning and survey the entire community. The students will be in and out of town -throughout the fall. A final analysis and recommendations for site planning will be presented to the Syracuse Park Board by the end of the year. According to Kip Schumm of the Park Board. Prof. Kopka would like to meet with Chamber members and interested residents while they are in town. THE TROUBLE with life is that you’re halfway through before you realize that it’s one of those do-it-yourself deals!