The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 June 1983 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — June 1.1983

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WARRIOR OF THE MONTH — This month's honorary Warrior is Paul Gilson, owner of P-J’s Pizza in Syracuse. Shown above between Dr. Howard Hull, principal of Wawasee High School, and Athletic Director Hal Traviolia, are three P-J’s Pizza employees accepting the award on behalf of Gilson. They are Julie Vale, Susie Gardner and Chris Martindale. Gilson has sponsored a series of “pizza eating” nights for Wawasee athletic teams, which have become the extra-curricular highlights of the winter and spring seasons. The Warrior of the Month award is presented to a citizen of the Lakeland community who has in some way contributed to Wawasee High School. (Photo by Doug Walker)

Child support collections reach $1,402,000 in March

Indiana Child Support collections in March reached record high levels with $1,402,000 collected under the state’s Child Support Enforcement Program (popularly known as the “Runaway Pappy” law), according to Donald Blinzinger, State Welfare Administrator. The March collections were almost SIOO,OOO higher than last March (1982), the previous monthly high. Blinzinger indicated that the distribution of the March Child Support collections has directly benefited all 92 Indiana county general funds to the extent of some $145,000. County Welfare Departments have been partially reimbursed for providing Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) with $158,000. State and federal governments received a share of the cdllection. $237,000 and $382,000 respectively. In addition, the County General Funds were reimbursed for the complete program costs of each of the County Prosecuting At-

Camp Superkids asthma day camp

Camping can be fun, evkn for the child with asthma. The American Lung Association of North Central Indiana, serving Kosciusko. Elkhart, Marshall and Saint Joseph Counties offers Camp Superkids Asthma Day Camp with program specialties for the child who otherwise could be denied this unique type of maturing experience, due to his or her chronic respiratory disease. The camp is designed to help young people gain skills their non-asthmatic friends have, and to come to better understand and cope with the limitaions their asthma creates. There will be a variety of program offerings in which campers may participate: soccer, group games, archery, BB guns, crafts, music, field trips, special interest speakers, creek play, and a cabin overnighter (ages 10-14 only). Informal discussions about asthma will be led by area physicians in an attempt to help the children learn how to handle their asthma. Daily sessions will also

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OLDEST GRADUATES — Pictured above are the two oldest graduates of Syracuse High School who attended the school’s alumni banquet Saturday evening. Shown are Otis Isenbarger, class of 1916. now a resident of Elgin, 111., and Cal Beck, class of 1912, a longtime Syracuse coach and teacher. (Photo by Doug Walker)

torrtey’s participation in the Child Support Program, along with 70 per cent of the County Clerk’s participation. Approximately $139,000 of the March million dollar collections were returned to the recipients, primarily as “gap” payments. The “gap” payment increases the amount of available income for the AFDC family needed to close the “gap” between Indiana's legal maximum award, currently $315 per month for a family of four, and the household’s “adjusted need standard” which is $327 per month for a four person household. Child Support collections have made many AFDC recipients self-sufficient and no longer needing welfare payments. Blinzinger stated that although AFDC recipients are required to participate in the Child Support Program. non-welfare mothers are actively encouraged to participate. “Many of these mothers and children may have to go on welfare if the state does not pro-

be conducted by a respiratory therapist teaching proper breathing techniques and exercises to aid in relaxation. Children will bring their regularly prescribed medications with them to camp. However, if any problems arises the child’s physician or parent will be consulted before further action is taken. Camp Superkids is held at the Mishawaka Nature Reservation located just off Capital Avenue in Mishawaka and will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. Children ages 10-14 may register for the first session to be conducted June 20-24. The second session, conducted July 18-22 is for children ages six-nine. Financial aid for scholarships is available as determined by the child’s physician or discussion with the family. Asthmatic children from the four counties may register for Camp Superkids by calling the American Lung Association, 287-2321, or writing to 319 S. Main St., South Bend, Ind. 46601.

vide this service,” Blinzinger said. “Without the service, many women who get child support payments would have had no way to find the runaway father’ nor collect child support payments.” Blinzinger said, “The General Assembly and Governor Orr have recognized through their support of the Child Support Program, the value and importance of the legally responsible parent supporting the children rather than the state doing it for them with taxpayers’ money.” Free cheese recipients need letter A new distribution plan for surplus federal government cheese has been unveiled by Governor Robert D. Orr who indicated that the new system will first be used when approximately four million pounds of surplus Cheddar cheese is distributed in July. Under the new plan, letters will be mailed to those persons deemed eligible with cheese given only to those who present the letters at one of the 1,000 anticipated distribution sites. Included on the mailing list will be those who currently receive supplemental security income, medicaid, food stamps, unemployment security income and those who received Project SAFE assistance during the 1982-1983 heating season. “Special care will be taken to make sure that only one letter goes to each eligible person,” stated Jean Merritt, executive director of the Indiana Department on Aging and Community Services, the state agency which administers the program. The cheese will be distributed in one and one-half pound blocks with the amount of cheese each individual receives to be determined. The July distribution will bring the total of surplus cheese given away in Indiana to 17,633,385 pounds. The amount of butter distributed in March was 2,612,800 pounds. Tough little flower If the garden patch is too hot and dry even for weeds, try planting portulaca or rose moss. This tough little plant doesn’t mind drought and needs little or no cultivation, says Michael Dana, Purdue University horticulturist. It actually does best in spots even weeds avoid. The rose moss is a desert flower with fleshy leaves and stems. The secret of the plant’s strength is in the strong network of roots that sustain it through long, dry spells. Portulaca seeds frequently germinate and sprout better if stored in a refrigerator at approximately 40 degrees F for two-to-four weeks before planting, says Dana. Pre-chilling breaks the dormancy that may cause slow sprouting. Some gardeners prefer to sow seeds outdoors during late winter, a practice which Dana discourages. The seeds are tiny, he says, and can be washed away or buried by spring rains. Rose moss, which are colored some of the most intense yellow, pink and crimson hues in the plant kingdom, are available in’ single and double flowered forms. Most packets offer color mixutres, but some nurseries and garden centers offer separate colors in seeds. Lemon luggage Lemon extract will remove black scuff marks from luggage.

Which is better?

By EDWARD THORLUND What is the better place for savers’ funds — in money market accounts or banks? A year ago banks were offering much higher interest rates - and billions flowed out of the money market funds into banks. After all, banks’ savings accounts were insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to SIOO,OOO, and now in some cases more. With higher interest payments and government insurance, the banks offered advantages. The picture has changed greatly since last year this time. A recent issue of the Bank Rate Monitor (late April) showed the average yield at banks to be about 8.14 per cent. For the same week, the money fund average (Donoghue Money Fund Average) was 7.91. So the interest paid today is about equal. But that’s not the whole picture. Money fund tikhart YMCA serves Nappanee In an effort to better serve the Nappanee area, the Elkhart YMCA is providing a van between the two locations for the YMCA’a summer day camps. For adults, the aerobic exercise class will be offered at Central Elementary School in Nappanee on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Youth camps for the children include a gymnastic day camp, June 6 through 10, for boys and girls, eight years old and over, which works on power tumbling, gymnastic apparatus and flexibility training. The van leaves the North Wood parking lot at 8 a m. and returns at 4:30 p.m. Children should take a sack lunch. A sports festival for ages seven through 14 will be held July 25 through 29 and is designed to promote fitness and develop a wide variety of skills. The van leaves the North Wood parking lot at 8 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m. Children should take a sack lunch, swim suit and towel. “Vacant Lot” Day Camp will be held for children from the ages of 6-12 on August 1 through 5 and offers kids the opportunity to play old neighborhood games in a safe, supervised atmosphere. The van leaves the North Wood parking lot at 8 a m. and returns at 4 p.m. Children should take a sack lunch, swim suit and towel. For the adult Fitness Fantasia class in Nappanee on Moncfiß and Wednesday evenings from 8 until 9 p.m., two certified instructors supervise movement to music for total fitness. The class is a six week session beginning on June 6 with participants encouraged to sign-up soon by calling Sandy Jenkins at 773-7818. For more information on the children day camps, contact the Elkhart YMCA at 295-6915. Cited for leaving the scene of an accident Daniel J. Willour, 21, Milford, was cited for leaving the scene of an accident Saturday morning, May 28. He reported the accident to police later that morning. According to reports, Willour was northbound on CR 475E around 2 a.m. when his auto went off the road at Armstrong Road and struck a fence. Damage was less than S2OO to the auto. Clean screen For a thorough cleaning job on window and door screens, dust them and then brush with kerosene on both sides with a paintbrush. Wipe carefully with a clean, soft cloth to remove the excess. This treatment also helps prevent the formation of rust on iron screen. Temperatures climb in June Average temperature for June is 68.8 degrees, according to Lores Steury, who reported what to expect for June. He stated that normal precipitation for the month is 3.64 inches. Warmest day in June on record was June 1, 1934, reflecting June, 1934, as the warmest month on record. Average temperature for the month was 74.6. There were 14 days in June, 1934, with the recorded high of 90 degrees or above. The coolest June was June, 1938 with the average temperature being 62.8 degrees. The coolest temperature for one day was June 23, 1918. A killing frost with a temperature of 32.8 was recorded on that date. The wettest June was June, 1981 with 8.81 inches of precipitation. The dryest June was June, 1968 with 1.38 inches of precipitation. June 21 is the longest day of the year. Fifteen hours, 18 minutes of sunshine is the average length of the day on that date.

spokesmen point to account charges at banks. Some banks require minimum deposits. Savers lose their higher rate a full month at some banks when the minimum isn’t maintained. Some banks pay no interest the month an account is closed. Some banks wait several days before starting to pay interst — saying checks must clear first. There are often service charge fees, for accounts which fall below the minimum. Therefore, figuring all factors into one’s return, it may be that interest in money market funds is higher. That leaves the question of security. Many money market funds have taken out insurance. Some are invested solely in government-backed paper. Thus one can get security at his or her brokers, with money market funds also. * In addition, there is often more flexibility, for rising or falling interest payments, in money market funds. New M-J subscribers John Chambers r 1 box 111 Milford, Ind. 46542 S. P. Irmscher r 3 box 145 Syracuse. Ind. 46567 Deborah Rater box 376 NSA Det. FPO New York 09522 Omer Yoder r 2 box 126-1 Honey Brook, Pa. 19344 Correction In last week’s Syracuse Town Board article, the abandoned house being considered for condemnation was incorrectly located at 219 S. Lake. The house is actually located in the 600 block of S. Lake — 630 S. Lake — next door to 700 S. Lake and across the street from 631 S. Lake. No numerals appear on the house. The Mail-Journal regrets this error.

Highway department making use of left turn lanes

As part of their ongoing campaign to improve traffic flow and safety, the Indiana Department of Highways is making more and more use of a design technique dubbed “opposing left turn lanes.” Effective in reducing accidents and backlogs in heavily traveled areas, those drivers unfamiliar with the lane’s purpose

4th in exports —

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largest corn producer

Hoosier corn growers were heartened this month by the strong indication that a number of countries around the world need to import corn from the US according to the Indiana Farm Bureau information department. In 1982, Indiana was the third ranking corn producing state and fourth in corn exports. Don Bucher, a local farmer, remarked, “If there are countries going to buy corn, it’s great. We need to sell grain wherever we can sell it. I’m happy for any sales and local farmers would be encouraged by any additional sales.” The countries needing corn inDale Kirkdoffer recently completed math course Dale Kirkdoffer, Milford, has just completed an advanced course in trigonometry and algebra from American School, Chicago, 111. The school has been established for over 80 years. Kirkdoffer completed the course through the mail.

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NOT A REAL HOLD-UP! — Lest anyone is deceived, what one sees here is not a real hold-up. or a re-enactment of the real, for-sure bank robbery that took place at the State Bank of Syracuse 56 years ago. It’s only “sheriff” Bob Troutman, who got into the act of being sheriff for the week end with both feet. He caught bank president Jim Caskey up short for not having his Sagebrush Days badge properly displayed on his lapel. Jean Miller, whose step-father, incidentally, the late Sol Miller, was cashier at the State Bank when it was robbed 56 years ago, and she just couldn’t resist taking part in this staged ruse. Troutman appeared on the streets during Sagebrush Days in full western attire, and Mrs. Miller took part in an art sales in front of By land’s Jewelry across the street from the bank, also in full western attire.

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NEW BUSINESS — Edna and Vernon Hostetler of Syracuse have opened a taxi serv ice to service all local areas as well as long distance. The business will be available seven days a week. 24 hours a day. V & E Taxi Service is presently located at the Hostetler’s home in Syracuse.

and intent may experience some problems with its proper use. Essentially, the procedure is to place an additional full width lane down the middle of a roadway where there might otherwise be a grass median or raised curbing. When a motorists wishes to make a left-hand turn, he simply leaves the traveling lane and

elude South Africa, Taiwan and Chile. South Africa is a surprise market. Normally a cornexporting country, it is planning to import 1.5 million metric tons of US corn which will supplement its extremely low harvest of 1982-1983, says a US Embassy spokesman in Pretoria. The crop is only 4.4 million metric tons compared with last year’s 14 million tons. The imported corn will be used mainly to feed South African livestock, including cattle, sheep and poultry. A chain reaction to the corn deficit in South Africa opens another US and Indiana market. That’s Taiwan. Normally, Rifle stolen Phyllis A. Gardner, 72097 CR 29 Syracuse reported the theft of a .22 caliber Marlin rifle from her home. Mrs. Gardner told Elkhart County Sheriff’s Cpl. Tom Snider the rifle was an 18-shot, semiautomatic, valued at SSO. Cpl. Snider reported a burglar broke two glass window panes to enter the home.

enters this middle lane opposite the point he wishes to reach. The driver sits in this middle portion until opposing traffic clears, then completes the left turn movement. The advantage is that through traffic is not hindered as he waits to turn since he is out of the traveling portion of the highway. This reduces the

Taiwan buys corn from South Africa, but with the present shortage there, this Asian country will turn to the US for its corn imports. The loss of supply from South Africa is expected to result in purchase of US corn above the 2.2 million metric ton record set in 1979, according to C M. Lynn, US Feed Grains Council director in Taiwan. An effort to derail Argentina in expanding its corn output normally going to Chile is also being made with financing as the key. The Chileans plan to request S3O million to purchase US corn and approval could result in 500,000 tons of new corn sales to Chile.

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number of rear-end collisions, which can be a particular problem on heavily traveled thoroughfares with frequent left turn opportunities. For the most beneficial use of the “opposing left turn lane,” motorists are urged to observe its proper use. This means that a motorist begins deceleration in the traveling lane while approaching the turn. Upon reaching the immediate area of the intended turn, he enters the “opposing left turn lane” where the deceleration is completed/ When cross or “opposing” traffic clears, the turn is completed. Remember that this extra lane is for left turn movements only. Under no circumstances is it to be used as a passing lane. Violators are subject to arrest. The IDOH is constantly working to provide the safest traveling conditions possible for the motoring public. With the public’s alert assistance and proper use of those facilities provided, everyone can do his share to make Indiana a safer place to travel. I u " _ TI Pickwick Placa Q !V~~ u Up*o wn Syracuse £ I Dtmss Fabrics linans A 1 Yarn & Knitting Supplies A ■ 'lf Drapery Home Furnishing* A