The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 February 1983 — Page 2

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(Continued from page 1) member in writing 10 days before the meeting. The notice would include the matter and substance of the issue. Board member Joe Morganthaler said the notification is needed in order to avoid the problems the town board went through in the meeting concerning the zoning change of the Syracuse Enterprises property. In a related topic, the board reappointed Charles Miller, William Pipp, Joe Hughes and Dee Stiver to another four-year

Police activities reported

Syracuse Police Chief William Selvey has released the January report for the police department In services, six business alarms were answered, four assists to motorists and six lockouts were reported. Assistance for the sheriff’s and state police was granted once, and the department responded to two fire and ambulance assistance calls. Five tifle checks were made, bringing the total number of services to 24for the month. In accidents, seven propertydamage accidents involving nine vehicles, amounting to $1,875 in damages were reported. Ten theft complaints were reported, amounting to $5,034 in losses. Twenty dollars was recovered. Two dog complaints and four dogs were impounded. License branch to be open February 24 The Syracuse License Branch will be open Thursday. Feb. 24, from 8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. License plates for all trucks, tractors, trailers and motorcycles are due to be renewed in February. Plates for all passenger cars belonging to persons whose last names begin with the letters A-C are also due to be renewed this month. Applicants must have insurance company name and policy number in order to purchase their 1983 plates. Fog delays school Tuesday School students in the Lakeland Community Schools Corporation had a short day Tuesday when school officials delayed the opening of school for two hours. The delay was decided prior to 6 a.m. when there was heavy fog cover and poor visibility. However, school was opened on schedule this morning 'Wednesday).. George Gilbert, assistant superintendent, stated this is the first time in the four years he has been in the corporation that school was delayed due to fog. There was one other time several years prior to his arrival. Gilbert stated school officials making the decision to close or delay school have a lot to take into consideration. In foggy conditions it must be remembered that the school buses are big and yellow with flashing lights and strob lights to make them visabie. Also the routines of people passing and meeting the buses must be kept in consideration. “People know where buses are at certain times in the morning, because of regular routines,” remarked Gilbert.

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term as memberserf the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals. Matney Praised Police chief William Selvey reported that a part needed to repair one of the town’s squad cars was found thanks to the personal efforts of Jack Matney. Matney, who is a former salesman with Wyant Chevrolet, is now employed by a ChevroletPontiac dealership in Ligonier. Matney originally sold the squad car to the town. “When nobody could find a part, he did, ” said Selvey.

One burglary was reported, along with a missing person complaint and six domestic disturbances. Thirty-seven miscellaneous complaints were reported. One traffic arrest was made. 15 verbal traffic warnings, three written and two no parking zoned citations were issued. The total number of complaints was 61, with 92 total calls responded to by the department. The total number of mileage reported by both cars was 4,950. WHO KNOWS 1. Name the northernmost town in the U.S. 2. What branch of the Armed Services was abolished in 1950? 3. Who said: “Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present”? 4. What is “Adam’s ale”? 5. What is the only crime mentioned in the Constitution? 6. What is wrong with you if you suffer from coryza? 7. Who was Frances Perkins? 8. Who pattened the first mechanical washing machine? 9. When was the first electrically powered machine developed? 10. The oceans cover what percent of the world? Answers to Who Knows 1. Barrow, Alaska. 2. The cavalry. 3. Samuel Johnson. 4. Water. 5. Treason. 6. Nasal cararrh or common cold. 7. The first woman to hold a Cabinet post as Secretary of Labor. 8. Hamilton E. Smith, 1858. 9. In 1910. 10. Seven tenths. Best of ft*?*-; Ingrates A lot of fellows who complain about the boss being so dumb would be out of a job if the boss were any smarter. -Herald, Swea City.

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NEW OFFICERS — New officers for the Lakeland Coin Chib are Bill Hartman, sergeant at arms . Ge* Haberstich, president. Don Johnston, secretary. and Virginia King, vice president. The coin club meets at the Lakeland Youth Center every second Tuesday of the month. The club is seeking new members for 1983 and plan to place a display in the community during national coin week. April 17-23.

Doing more... with less!

Efficient transportation with human-powered vehicles

A bicycle is the most efficient transportation device yet developed. With its light weight and its highly effective rollerchain and sprocket drive system, the two-wheeled conveyance about five times more energythrifty — when distance and weight are taken into account —

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than is either an unaided human or an automobile. For example, the rate of energy consumption for a bicyclist is about 0.15 calorie per gram of weight per kilometer covered ... which is only onefilth that of a walking person, who bums up 0.75 calorie per gram per kilometer, or of an automobile, which consumes as much as 0.82 calorie under the same set of circumstances. The bicycle’s drive system can deliver up to 96 per cent of the energy put into it, and it has the advantage of light weight, strength, and simplicity besides. (In comparison, an automobile transmission — which is neither light nor simple — is about 85 per cent efficient.) It should come as no surprise, then, that a lot of folks would like to see more attention given to this potential energy-saver in our fuel-scarce world. Os course, in many countries, the bicycle already plays as important (or more so!) a transportation role as does the motorized vehicle . .. but in North America it’s generally been relegated to sporting or pleasure status. The International Human Powered Vehicle Association, however, hopes to change all that. This Claremont, California-based group — founded in 1974 by bikeracing enthusiasts who were interested in expanding the frontiers of vehicle design — has sponsored annual speed championships since its inception, and, as a result of those competitions, a new sort of machine has emerged that just might be the forerunner of a swift, practical human-powered commuter vehicle! For example, the 1981 IHPVA competition included several events in two categories — singleand multiple-rider vehicles — and contestants challenged each

other for a total of $5,000 in cash prizes. In the first event, a 200meter time trial, entrants competed to achieve the greatest possible velocity over a flat 656foot stretch (the machines used an acceleration runway to build up speed before a run was recorded). The second contest

w tin so ■' ylp JK ’ Ji was an 18-mile road race designed to test the maneuverability and roadhandling capability of the pedalpowered vehicles. And the speeds recorded in both events were impressive . . . averaging about 32 miles per hour for the distance race, and peaking at close to 60 MPH in the sprints. In order to achieve such speeds, HPV builders must concentrate primarily upon aerodynamic design, though rider position also comes into play. For instance, at 30 miles per hour, 90% of the energy expended by the rider of a conventional bicycle is wasted in trying to overcome wind resistance . . . and even more may be lost because the standard seating position doesn’t allow for maximum pedal pressure. To decrease such inefficiency, the more radical human-powered vehicles use tubular alloy frames surrounded by airfoil-shaped Hexcel fiberglass shells, and place the rider in a supine (reclining on the back) or prone (lying on the stomach) posture for maximum comfort and pedaling power. Os course, some of the HPV designers practice “middle ground” technology . . .

by simply placing lightweight fairings over slightly modified

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ten-speed bike frames. Clearly, the bicycle is entering the third phase of its evolutionary development. Just as. nearly a century ago, the bike changed from a crude and curious contraption to a viable means of personal transportation very similar to what we pedal today, the modem ten-speed is evolving into an HPV form This isn’t to say that human-powered racers will be taking to the streets in hordes within a year, but manufacturers of “traditional” bikes have certainly been given something to think about. However, don’t look toward the bicycle industry to make the necessary changes just yet. It’s the individual experimenters — such as those active in the IHPVA events — who will most likely continue to spearhead the human-powered vehicle movement. No doubt a number of changes are in store for the bicycle over the next few years. Although today’s handcrafted racing HPV’s aren’t often commercially available, any vehicle that uses only onequarter horsepower to move rapidly down the highway deserves a lot of attention... and these little energy-savers may get plenty of it as time goes on! You can learn even more about HPV’s by joining the International Human Powered Vehicle Association. Membership includes a subscription to the association’s new bulletin, “Human Power”, and reduced entry and admission fees to all IHPVA events. For FREE additional information on bicycling and on The Mother Earth News magazine, send your name and address and ask for Reprint No. 1822: “Mother’s Moped Survey”. Write to Doing MORE . . . With LESS!, 105 Stoney Mountain Road, Hendersonville, N.C. 28791, or in care of this paper. Copyright 1983 THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Inc. DRUG QUIZ by Curt Scarborough, Ph,D Used by permission.- all righ* reserved by DATE, St. Louis, Mo. QUESTION Daily use of marijuana by high school sen iocs has declined from 11% in 1978 to 9% m 1980. Seniors now associate health riskswith regular use, and peer disap provai also is on the rise. What percentage of seniors personally disapprove of regular marijuana use? a) 95% c) 55% b) 75% d) 35% ANSWER - According to a recent survey, half of all seniors now believe a "great risk" of harm is associated with regular marijuana use - up from 35% in 1978. Disapproval of regular marijuana use has increased from 66% in 1977 to 75% in 1980. Current usage during the month proceeding the survey also dropped from 37% in 1979 to 34% in 1980. Correct answer - b. Do you have a question or a comment about drugs? Write DATE (DrugAlcohol-Tobacco-Ed-ucation), 3426 Bndgeland Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044

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Public offering successful, Commodore Corp. sales up

The Commodore Corporation, a leading producer of manufactured housing, announced today the results of its operations for the quarter ended December 31, 1982. Net sales increased $4,105,000 to $40,935,000 compared to the same period last year. For the six months, sales were $87,490,000 versus $85,473,000 for the comparable period of Fiscal 1962. period of Fiscal 1982. The net loss for the quarter was $1,568,000 compared to a net loss of $505,000 for the same quarter of fiscal 1982. On a per share basis, the loss was $.58 versus $.24. For the six months, the loss was $1,546,000 ro $.64 per share compared to last year’s net income of $507,000 or $.02 per share. The per share amounts for the loss periods were computed on the basis of the actual shares outstanding. For income periods, the computation is based on common and common equivalent shares. One of the major factors contributing to the loss for the period was a continuing shift within the industry to lower cost homes which typically carry lower margins Competitive price pressure prevented recovery of the margin erosion. Another factor was the continued softness of the Canadian market which has caused the company’s four Canadian plants to operate at levels below breakeven. However, it appears the market in both Canada and the US began to improve in the latter part of the quarter. In late January of 1983, the company completed a public offering of 2,990,000 shares of its common stock Os the shares sold, 1,750,000 were for the benefit of two of the company’s warrant holders and 1,240,000 shares were for the account of the company. The proceeds to the Company were used to redeem its Series C preferred stock at a 25 per cent discount from its stated redemption value and to pay all cumulative dividends on both the Series B and C preferred stock. In addition, the First National Bank of Boston exercised the balance of its warrant for 1,000,900 shares for cash and Heizer Corporation exercised .its warrant for 4,000,000 shares by conversion of the Series B preferred stock. The additional cash generated from the exercise of the warrants and the public offering was used to pay down the company’s shortterm debt by approximately $2,700,000. New M-J subscribers Wilma Clouse 1425 Greencroft Dr. Apt. 266 Goshen, Ind. 46526 Congressman John Hiler 316 Cannon Washington, D.C. 20515 Eva Rainey 4118 Lillie St. Fort Wayne. Ind. 46806 Jewell Rogers ri Leesburg, Ind. 46538 Alice Steffen 905 University Ave. Muncie, Ind. 47306 Judith Wheaton rZbox 179 Milford. Ind. 46542 Sebo enters guilty plea Scott Sebo, 22,117 North Miami St., Warsaw, pleaded guilty to battery resulting in serious bodily injury, class C felony and driving while intoxicated, a second offense, class D felony Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Elkhart Circuit Court. Judge Gene Duffin presided at the hearing. The sentencing date will be set later by Judge Duffin. Sebo was arrested after being stopped by Kosciusko County Patrolman Richard Monk who discovered Sebo had been driving while intoxicated. After being taken to the Koscuisko County Jail, Sebo attempted to resist officers and bit off part of the little finger of Detective Sgt. Tom Kitch. Jailer Darrell Creech was bitten on the arm and Monk suffered a hit on the head.

In commenting on recent events, Ray J Gans, president and chief executive officer, noted: “while the results of operations have been disappointing, Commodore has substantially improved its financial position as a result of the public offering and related transactions and is much better prepared to take advantage of the improvement in the manufactured housing business as it occurs. Many of the In “Fashion Colorful scarfs are the perfect accessory for popular resort fashions in all white. Add waistline color to a white silk shirt and pants outfit by rolling a long, silk, stripped scarf and knotting it in front so the stripes show.

Snowfall records

The year 1978 brought the worst blizzard of this area, according to Goshen College weather observer Lores Steury He reports that 22.2 inches of snow fell during a three-day period, with 14 inches falling on January 26. Other areas of the country have been hit quite hard by blizzards. LaPorte has a record of 20 inches falling in a 24-hour period of February 12, 1944. A record setting storm hit Laporte February 14-19,1958, and left behind 37 inches of snow Chicago received 23 inches within 29 hours on January 26-27, 1967. It cost the city five million dollars for snow removal. New York s record of snow for one 24-hour period is 26 inches on December 26. 1947. The record snowfall in a 24 aour pqfiod for the United States is held by Silver Lake. Colo., with 75 inches. A storm which lasted February 13 through 19. 1959, brought 159 inches of snow to Mount Shasta, Calif. Steury recorded 8.6 inches of snow so far this season, which is not a record low. Ranier Pass, Calif., holds the record for snowfall in one season with 1,122 inches.

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economic indicators are starting to show signs that a recovery is underway. Commodore is now better positioned to participate in that recovery ” nunuuy mun schedule Monday Post offices in Milford. Leesburg, Syracuse and North Webster will operate on a holiday mail schedule Monday. Feb. 21. in observance of Washington’s birthday. Postmasters, Charles L. Spillman, Milford; Imogene Menzie, North Webster; Richard Sisk. Leesburg; and Anthony Rudasics. Syracuse; all said regular residential and business deliveries and pick-ups from collection boxes will not be made, and usual post office lobby ser vices will not be available. Normal deliveries and pick-ups will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 22.