The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 16, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 May 1982 — Page 2

THE MAIDJOURNAL—Wed., May 5,1982

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I "ri ■M r i I i-huiii IL jßJCjtfr V V 1 “ •->- . .- ■■'■ .■•- f T . i ~. , >«<,>»* w.<- ... FIRST LIGONIER STATE POLICE POST - The Ligonier Stale Police Post was first located in this house which still stands at the V of Cavin Street and IS 33. The house served as district headquarters for over lOyears. The present post was built in 1943.

Ligonier Police Post closes

(Continued from page 1) telephone at any hour of the day or night he usually “stuck with him.” If an officer needed help in those days, he was much more on his own. 16-Hour Days State Police officers worked 16 hours a day and were on call round-the-clock But Clevenger pointed out. “We were happy to do so then, because we had a job " And jobs were hard to come by dun ng the Depression years The retired police officers said today it s more of an 8 to 5 job. Mtlbourn added the troopers also had to furnish their own insurance tocover the police cars they drove and. of course, the department didn't have all the electronic gadgetry that is available today The state police’s forerunner, the Motor Vehicle Police Department, was formed in 1921 to apprehend car thieves The department consisted of 16 men, but it was soon realized more protection was needed on Hoosier highways The volume of traffic was greatly increasing and Indiana was becoming the “Cross Roads of America ’’ Therefore, the officers were granted limited authority in 1925 by the state legislature to enforce certain regulations governing traffic violations only An officer could only arrest traffic violators He couldn’t even arrest a known criminal unless the criminal had committed a traffic violation An accident reporting and recording system was established by the legislature in 1927 and a separate Criminal Identification Bureau was created for the purpose of criminal identification and investigations. Early highway patrol officers had no formal training and most were political appointees Slate Police Formed In 1933. the state legislature combined the state’s highway patrol, the Criminal Identification -bureau and the In vestigation Bureau to form today's Indiana State Police The officers were granted full arresting powers The State Police was governed by a bipartisan, nonpohtical board and officers were no longer politically appointed A Police Merit System was established and the State Police Academy was founded ir '35 to provide better training so. r .,ice officers Clevenger was a member of the first class to graduate from the newly-formed academy It was held at the fairgrounds in Indianapolis during July and the 100 cadets were housed in a large dormitory located above the horse barn which made hot stuffy quarters before the days of air conditioning

FISH FRY Saturday, May 15 4:30-8:00 P.M. SERVED IN THE MILFORD JUNIOR HIGH U M Students *2 00 Adults *3 50 6 Years 12 Years 13 Years And Up X ALL YOU CAN EAT CARRY-OUTS AVAILABLE Proceeds For Milford Community Building Fund Sponsored By L Milford Junior High Staff J

According to Clevenger, the quality of police officers “definitely” improved after the academy was established The Ligonier post had about 17 officers assigned to it by then and they covered a 13-county area which later was reduced to seven counties The 13 counties were Kosciusko, Elkhart. Noble. Stueben. DeKalb. LaGrange. Huntington. Wabash. Miami. Fulton. Whitley and Allen. More Professionalism Milbourn agrees the academy brought professionalism to the force “You were more equipped to handle situations We became more professionalized in all aspects." he remarked. In discussing changes in police procedures through the years.

■Nr] * Ik ■' l * v >7; W \' ! A II *ys' i * 1 ■ lhMHk I PRINCIPAL GIVES PROGRAM — Richard Long, principal of the North Webster Elementary School, presented "Can These Bones Live” by Hal Lindsey for Kiwanis Club of Lakeland. North Webster, on Monday, May 3. The program, which emphasized National Family Week, brought out the dreams, hopes and prayers of mothers, fathers and their children in the world. During the business session final plans for the Bike-A-Thon. sponsored by Lakeland Kiwanis. was announced by Chairman John Knoy. The Bike-A-Thon will be held Saturday. May 8. and participants will ride from Augsburger’s parking lot in either North Webster or Syracuse to Quaker Haven and back. Shown above Long is being presented a certificate of appreciation b> A C. Underwood, chairman of the Spiritual Aims Committee and Larry Stackhouse, club president.

Bike-A-Thon to be held on Saturday

During the business meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland. North Webster. Monday. May 3, the final plans for the Bike-A-Thon were discussed John Knoy is chairman of the Bike-A-Thon The event is bang sponsored by Lakeland Kiwanis on Saturday, May 8. and participants will nde

Milboum contented the rights of the accused have changed "Today the rights of the accused far outweigh the rights of the police officer and the victim gets very little consideration." he stated Now there has been another ; change that brings about the closing of the Ligonier State Police Post At its closing. 40 troopers, four weighmasters, five communications personnel, five command officers, two specialists, five detective sergeants and four civilian employees were assigned to the Ligonier post. Clevenger summed up the situation philosophically when he reflected. “Life goes on and changes are made. "

from Augsburger’s parking lot in either Syracuse or North Webster to Quaker Haven, Dewart Lake and back Registration forms may be obtained from David Stookey at North Webster Elementary School or Phil Mock at Syracuse Elementary School. Riders must have registration forms completed according to instructions concerning release and sponsors and ready to turn in to a Kiwams member in charge at either parking lot by 8:30 am. on Saturday. Savings bonds will be given as prizes in the two categories which will be fifth grade and under and sixth grade and over. In case of rain the Bike-A-Thon will be Saturday, May 15. For the program Richard Long, principal of the North Webster Elementary School, presented "Can These Bones Live” by Hal Lindsey. The program, which emphasized National Family Week, brought out the dreams, hopes and prayers of mothers, fathers and their children in the world. Every man has a rainy corner in his life. -Jean Paul Richter. Life is a school of probability. -Walter Bagehot.

To porticiopte in world's largest tour for bicyclists

David and Michael Marshall, brothers, of r 1 box 283, Syracuse, will be participating in the 21st annual Tour of the Scioto River Valley, the largest organized bicycle touring week end in the United States. ; Michael Marshall, age 30. is employed at Brock. Milford, and David, age 27, is employed at Augsburger's in North Webster. Over 3,500 riders from over 39 states and Canada will be gathering in Columbus. Ohio, on Saturday, May 8, for the two-day, 210 mile ride. The tour was filled this year by about February 20. and since that time over 1.300 applicants have had to be refused due to the limitation of overnight space in Portsmouth. Ohio; as well as the burden of additional cyclists on the roads. In all. over 735.000 miles will be covered over the week end The TOSRV was established in 1962. when two riders only, a father and son. made the trip It has - been filled to its current capacity

Mauzy, Fithian and Bodine

(Continued from page 1) however, as night progressed and more and more election returns were reported Bodine increased his lead Bodine is a former state representative, serving as Speaker of the House in 1965 and minority leader in 1967. He is a native of Mishawaka

Only 8,391 votes cast in the county!

(Continued from page 1» Second District Latta i ’ 767 Hartzell 660 Third District DeGood 1.574 Fourth District Klinger 672 Metzger 475 McSherry 567 DEMOCRATIC BALLOT The following are the results from the Democratic ballot;

The Billers discover uninvited house guest

When Mr. and Mrs. John Biller, r 2 Milford, arrived home from Florida, they discovered they had hosted an uninvited guest during the winter The Billers arrived home Tuesday. April 27, from their winter s stay in the Sushine State. Biller went down into the basement and “I saw black tracks all over ” Further investigation led to the conclusion that a raccoon had crawled up the side of the house on a lightning rod cable and slid down the chimney "like a real Driver arrested after accident An auto and a semi truck collided at the intersection of SR 13 and Pickwick Road at 1:35 a m on May 4 and one driver was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol Billie P Harrington. 31. r 5 box 148A. Syracuse, was driving his 1971 Ford north on State Road 13 and collided with the 1977 Kenworth driven by Albert P. Backer, 507 North Buckeye Street. Wooster. Ohio. Damage to the Harrington vehicle was set at S9O and damage to the semi was estimated at S6O Harrington was cited for driving under the influence by officer S. J. Knispel. Serving our country ROLLAND ROBISON Captain Rolland E Robison, son of Mr and Mrs. Earl F (Irene) Robison of Leesburg, has been decorated with the Meritorious Service Medal at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S D. The medal is awarded specifically for outstanding noncombat meritorious achievement or service to the U. S Robison is a refueling aircraft pilot with the 28th Air Refueling Squadron

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for the past six years. The ride begins at the State Capitol Building in Columbus, Ohio, after registration on Saturday morning. Riders will travel south from Columbus along the Scioto River Valley for 105 miles until they reach Portsmouth, the overnight location. Food and rest stops are provided by the organizers at 25 mile intervals. In Portsmouth the riders enjoy a banquet dinner and a good night’s sleep. On Sunday morning the riders get an early start and return to Columbus over the same route. The average riding time for the 210 miles is about 20 hours, 10 hours per day. Abilities vary, however, and some are able to cut the time in half, while others ride more leisurely. Ages vary and finishers have ranged from six to 74. The ride is sponsored by the Columbus Pouncil of the American Youth Hotels in co--operation with the Huntington National Bank

Bodine carried Kosciusko County in his bid for the nomination, receiving 49.2 per cent of the votes cast. Ross received 27.9 per cent. Tom Ward received 15.5 per cent, Larry Moody received 4.1 per cent and Paul Kwiecinski received 3.3 per cent of the votes cast.

VS Senator Fithian 1,631 Kendall 168 Representative In Congress Third District Bodine 672 Kwiecinski 45 Moodv 56 Ross ’ - 382 Ward 212 Representative In Congress Maxwell 304 Joint State Senator 17th District Anders 257 Sheriff Parker 1.484

Santa Claus." according to Biller The raccoon came out into the basement where he nestled down for a long winter s nap. "I don’t know how long he stayed, but he must have gone the way he came.” said Biller. He laughed as he told how his wife wouldn't go to bed that evening until he was sure their uninvited guest had departed for good. m II • MISS MILFORD - Debra Lynn Haab. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Haab of r 5 Syracuse, will be competing in the 1982 Mermaid Festival as “Miss . Milford.” Miss Haab stands five feet, three inches tall and weighs 103 pounds. She is a senior at Wawasee High School and is 17-years-old. Her hobbies include gymnastics and diving but you*ll also find this young lady hard at work under the guidance of her mother, who was “Miss Dewart” some years ago in the contest, at the Skin Care Clinic in the Center Center in Warsaw. Miss Haab studies cosmetology mornings at Fairfield High School and plans a career in the field. Debbie was chosen to represent Milford by the Milford Lions Club and plans to enjoy every minute of it

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JUSTICE BUILDING DEDICATION — US Senator Richard Lugar, in the top photo, was special speaker at the dedication ceremonies of the Kosciusko County Justice Building Sunday, May 2. The new justice building was open to the public between 2-6 p.m. with various activities throughout the day. Formal ribbon cutting ceremonies were held at 2 p.m. with County Commissioners Gerald Smalley. Maurice Dorsey and Fred Gilliam and County Auditor Jean Northenor. In the bottom photo. Mrs. Josephine Hopkins. Winona Lake; her granddaughter. Heather Kinney, and her daughter. Mrs. Edgar (Jane) Kinney. Warsaw, look at one of the wall murals on the second floor. These ihree were among the 4,000 people who toured the new building and the remodeled county courthouse. (Photo by Deb Fox)

Rock concert petition presented A petition with 839 signatures against the rock concerts at the New Paris Speedway was presented to the Elkhart County Commissioners Monday morning, May 3. The commissioners were also told additional petitions may be forthcoming. The commissioners may not seek specific court action to ban the concerts, but a different approach is being investigated. The commissioners decided on Monday to pursue the possibility of preventing future concerts at the speedway by citing possible zoning violations, which could be prevented by an injunction. However the commissioners learned that an injunction would not prevent undesirous activity at the speedway all year long. The injunction could only prevent a specific activity. An injunction may be possible on the grounds that the race track may violate zoning regulations because the use of the facility has been changed. Instead of only ear races, which is permitted because the facility was constructed prior to the implementation of the zoning laws, concerts are now being held at the site. Elkhart County Sheriff Dick Bowman stated the state mass gathering law requires that an application be submitted to the sheriff of the county 60 days before any mass gathering takes place. Bowman said he denied *a beer permit requested by speedway owner Rollin Hamsher and also notified state officials of his opposition to the request. Last year Hamsher received a state permit. Pants van for spring and summer to many lengths and styles. There’s the anklelength pants. Balloon pants, walking shorts. Bermuda shorts and the ever popular short-shorts.

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