The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 June 1982 — Page 5

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

(Continued from page 4) rfflce is open—or not open, to hear Um tell it Postmaster Tony Rudasics says the hours are plainly printed on the door as follows: The window is open 8 to 4:30 Monday through Friday, while the box section is open until 5 on those days. But on Saturday the window closes at noon and the box section is open until 4:30 on Saturday. —o— LELANI (MRS. John) Nemeth, a 701 Medusa St. reaident and salesperson at LoganRogers Realty ta the Village, observed her birthday Monday with a series of minor mishaps which we won't recount here — nor will we tell which birthday it was. But on the bright side, it was the first day of summer and the birth of the bonnie British prince. More, on Tuesday Lelani’s friend and colleague Jeannine Shrock presented her with a beautiful and tasteful birthday cake she made. L ■ ' “°“ TONDA HEWITT. 23, and her 4-year-old daughter suffer from a very rare skin disease, for which there was thought to be no cure. A Rumanian defector. Pavel Kozak, who is a Biochemist. has perfected a treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa. He has a clinic in East Germany, where the patients have to go for the treatment, which will cost in the neighborhood of ISO,OOO for both mother and daughter. The Kappa Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, in Syracuse, and the Syracuse Church of God, of which Tonda is a member, are banning together in a joint effort to spearhead a community-wide campaign to raise the money to send the Hewitts to Germany.

Court news

MARRIAGE LICENSES The following couples have filed for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk, Jean Messmore: Vanator-Kingery Richard Vanator, 51, r 2 SLABAUOH CUSTOM CANVAS 1 Mi North 4 M, West Milford BOAT COVERS - TARPS PICKUP COVERS - REPAIRS AWNINGS - TRAMPOLINES SHOE REPAIR ] Open 5 Doys BAM 6 P V

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Members of the sorority and the church are willing to speak before any groups, organizations, churches or whatever to explain the disease and the treatment and to talk about Tonda and Lisa. Anyone interested may call the following numbers. 457-4867,457-3381,457-3555, or 457-4705. iNWL JmHESw 'i IT’S NEVER too early to leans the rudiments of the American capitalistic system. An example of this is the roadside stand being operated at 613 South Main Street, Syracuse, by April Rensberger. 10. Heather Byrd. 7. and Wesley Byrd. 5. Their main bill of fare consists of Kool-Aid: 15 cents for a large cup. 10 cents for a small one.

Leesburg and June Kingery, 50. r 2 Leesburg SUPERIOR COURT The following complaint was filed in Kosciusko CountySuperior Court, Robert Burner, judge: NIPSCo vs Mario Rodriguez, P.O. Box 553 Milford Plaintiff seeks a judgment of $659 30 plus interest and costs. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION'S The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko County Circuit and Superior Courts: Tennant — Harold Tennant vs Cynthia Tennant. P.O. Box 91 Leesburg. The couple married August 29, 1971 and separated

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May 26, 1982. Plaintiff seeks a dissolution and an equitable division of the property Stewart — Rodney Stewart vs Jane M Stewart, 604 S. Harrison, Syracuse. The couple married March 13, 1982 and separated May 21, 1982. Plaintiff seeks a dissolution and an equitable division of the property. CIRCUIT COURT The following claims were filed in Kosciusko County Circuit Court. Richard Sand, judge: Complaint Irvin L. Hilkert vs BAN Quality Aluminum Castings, Inc. P.O. Box 300 Leesburg Plaintiff seeks a judgment of $4,089.36, interest and costs.

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The Mail-Journal Employee Brenda Ratcliff Brenda Ratcliff is another of the inserters who work hard each week inserting extra sections, circulars and the like into ‘the paper.’ Born in Elkhart, she now resides in Syracuse. Prior to coming to work for The Papers Incorporated three years ago, Brenda, worked in a factory. The mother of one child, she says she has no hobbies, she just, “enjoys life.”

Letters to the editor

I've never taken time to thank you for keeping tradition alive

Dear Editor: Last Saturday I had lunch with dear friends Ben and Ira Strange. The Stranges now live in Washington, D.C., but they used to own and operate a weekly newspaper in Rising Sun. Ohio. I was suddened to find out the other day that the little Rising Sun newspaper is no more. As one whose mother for many years wrote a weekly column for her hometown weekly, the Saltsburg (Pennsylvania) Press. I have a special affection for the small town weekly newspaper. I suddenly realized as 1 reflected on the Rising Sun newspaper and its disappearance that I’ve been taking The MailJournal for granted. Every week I read dozens of little human interest items about my friends

Thanks for coverage

Dear Editor: Thank you for the excellent coverage your paper has provided us during this past school year Your paper has certainly helped show people some of the good things “our children” do.

'I was appalled...

Dear Editor: I was appalled upon reading the editor’s “Cruzin Around Cuse” column in the Mail Journal of June 16. I resent the 3 rm used, “Tranter’s Folly.” I n extremely angry that the litor would print such damaging comments. To those readers who were not involved in the Town Hall building acquisition of 1977, one would get the impression from the column the project was a complete failure due to Jim Tranter, then acting President of the Town Board. This is just NOT so and extremely unfair. Jim couldn’t railroad a project such as this — it took the unanimous vote of the entire Board to accept this proposal. Each Board member had a free voice to either accept or reject the purchase of the present Town Hall. Jim neither twisted the arms of each

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and neighbors that I would never know about if it weren't for The Mail-Journal. Anyone who has ever seen a smile light up the face of a parent whose youngster has made the honor roll or been pictured as a member of a Little League team and has heard it mentioned—well, you know how people get the feeling of importance to have some recognition. The trouble is. I’ve neve’ taken the time to thank you. Arch, and the people on your staff who keep the small town weekly newspaper tradition alive. So I’m taking a few moments today to say, “Thank you.” Sincerely, Charlie Taylor r 3 box 41 Syracuse

God has certainly blessed me to be in a community where there are still some newspapers like the Mail Journal. Ones that still have time and space to help show some of the good things our schools do. Sincerely. Richard R. Long

member wr held them at gun point. The column indicated that it was Jim's fault the building wasn’t paid for until suit was filed, the utility bills were so high and thaf the building was in shambles. The truth of the matter is that this acquisition was researched in its entirety before the final decision was made Promises were made to the Board for the money exchanges to the Syracuse Rubber Co. and when Jim left office, he was under the assumption that the building was paid for as indicated on the terms of the contract If the proposed remodeling steps would have been immediately taken to insulate and revise the various offices, the building wouldn’t be in the ruined state it is today. In fact, it was the Town Board’s goal, at the time of Jim’s

presidency, to organize all various governmental offices under one roof. The editor implies that the idea to incorporate the trustee’s office, the assessor’s office, the chamber, etc. was a new suggestion from the present Town Board. NOT SO! So for those town’s wits who are critizing Jim for his job — Get your facts straight! Our editor fails to mention all the pressures, agonizing criticisms, belligerent two and three a m. phone calls from some of Syracuse’s upper crust, and even threats to our family. It is hard for one to imagine this quiet, small town of Syracuse could actually threaten the lives and safety of Town Board members’ families and wives, but believe me; I went through the torment with Jim — those threats were real! Our feelings of anger and hurt are justified for Jim and the Town Board of that time only wanted what was best for the “proud lakes community.” The building that was purchased, if properly remodeled, could have served the community for many years. If paid when promised, would have saved the taxpayer the accumulated interest and suit costs which nearly doubled the original purchase price. (As noted in the “Cruzin” column, settlement was made July of 1981. Due to the endless harassment, Jim’s term was over thru his resignation effective June 1, 1978.) The difference between the original purchase price and the settlement cost could have done quite a bit of remodeling, or at the very least, the instillation on the building. This acquisition was certainly a lot better at that time than the old Town Hall which was just recently torn down! In short, Jim gave his all to the town he loved and believed in. The small pittance the town calls salary does not near compensate for the endless hours of dedication Jim poured into this town. Is this the thanks he gets for all his untiring loyalty? Karen Tranter Jim Tranter’s wife and lifetime companion. Senior citizens active people Dear Editor: The Turkey Creek senior citizens met at Scout Cabin in Syracuse on June 19. There were 33 present from Milford, Nappanee. North Webster and New Paris. The “carry-in” food and ham furnished by the club made for a bountiful and delicious meal. The business meeting fallowed chaired by Ben Valentine, president. It was decided that the club would have a float in the Mermaid Festival Parade. Georgia Buster volunteered to design and build the display and Jim Hammon, over 80 years old, will haul it with his “energysaving” vehicle. We hope “you all” will give Jim a big hand. Turkey Creek Seniors have members ranging in age from 60 to 96. Lulu Felkner. 96, lives alone, in her own house and drives her car to go shopping. She hardly ever misses a meeting and brings her home cooked “carry-in.” If the organizations you belong to, or sometimes your family, has put you on the “back burner” — come visit us and enjoy the care, fellowship, and fun once a month. The bus will pick you up and return you home from Turkey Creek and Warsaw Seniors Warsaw usually has over 200 in attendance and good programs There is a one dollar charge for each trip and membership in Turkey Creek is one dollar per year. For transportation or more information call Florence Ashton at 856-4271 or Ben Valentine at 834-2154. Claude A. Boland Vice President P.S. We appreciate your inserting our club in the calendar and I appreciate the senior citizen discount I know too often people forget to say, “Thank You!”

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Wed., June 23,1982—THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Report from your State Representative THAMES MAUZY

May qualify for low interest loans

Low to moderate income families in Indiana may be able to qualify for low interest, singlefamily mortgage loans through the Indiana Housing Finance Authority says State Representative Thames Mauzy (R-Warsaw). According to Mauzy, the authority recently closed a bond issue making $63 million available in Indiana for singlefamily mortgages. “This will enable approximately 1,800 first-time owners to purchase homes with a fixed interest rate of 13.875 per cent with a maximum term of 25 years,” said Mauzy. To qualify for the loan, a borrower must occupy the home as his principal residence and meet certain income limits and purchase prices which will vary from county to county. “Basically, the gross income

IU study sheds light on state's unemployment

Indiana counties that suffer the most from the current recession may not be the ones with the highest unemployment rate, says Indiana University economists. These economists believe dramatic changes in unemployment may have greater impact on a community than sustained high unemployment. The IU school of business ranks Gibson, Switzerland, Lawrence, Cass, Madison and Carroll counties as experiencing the worst relative unemployment in the state, according to an analysis recently released. ’‘Relative unemployment” is a statistic which compares recent unemployment figures with the average unemployment rate of the last five years. Statewide unemployment figures for February was 13.3 per cent and the state’s five-year average unemployment rate was 7.3 per cent. This is an example which shows that February’s unemployment rate was 82 per cent higher than the state s average unemployment rate for the years 1977-81. The IU economist believe that such a dramatic increase in unemployment may cause more uncertainty, greater insecurity and much more of a pullback by businesses than sustained high unemployment. Using the February figures as an example, the 82 per cent increase causes

much more of a negative impact on the economy than if the unemployment figure remained at 7.3 per cent.

High relative unemployment figures are causing some Indiana communities to experience much more devastating social and

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limits will range from $29,000 to $35,000,” said Mauzy. “A SI,OOO allowance will be made for each dependent.” “Indiana is very fortunate to be able to offer low interest home mortgages to persons who thought they might never be able to own their own home,” he said. “Such a program is one step the state has taken to boost its economy and housing industry.” The Indiana Housing Finance Authority was established by the 1978 State Legislature to provide low and moderate income families with “Safe and sanitary residential housing at costs they could afford ...” Applications for mortgage loans under this program can be filed in this area with Lake City Bank, Warsaw; First Nationai Bank and Saint Joseph Valley Bank, Elkhart; and Salem Bank and Trust Company, Goshen.

psychological effect than would occur from high unemployment alone, says these economists. Relative unemployment figures may have policy implications because most of the government attention is most often directed at those areas with the highest unemployment rates without regard to relative unemployment statistics.

Name left off The name of Troy Watson was unintentionally left out of the Syracuse Junior High School’s regular honor roll. Troy is an eighth grader.

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