The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 September 1983 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., September 28,1983

Editorials

All should attend... All residents of the Milford community should plan to attend the public hearing slated for Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the community to discuss the old school property. Members of the Milford Area Development Council are spearheading a drive to learn what the citizens of the town want to see done with the land which at one time housed the Milford Junior High School and prior to that the Van Buren Township School and Milford High School. Among the proposed suggestions are a park and a shopping center. MAD will be making the proposal its members and committee are backing and persons should plan to attend to see what this proposal is and to voice approval or disapproval of same. This meeting is a part of the American way of life. It is something that so many people turn their backs on, saying they are too busy for another meeting .. . they do not attend meetings ... they do not voice their opinion... and then they complain about the decisions that are made. In many countries no public hearing would be held... no one would have a chance to speak out... be thankful for this right and attend Tuesday’s hearing. Good News The latest, changed, Reagan Administration economic forecast, is good news for all Americans. 4 The forecast is now for a national growth rate of the economy of 5.5 per cent in 1983 — up from the 4.7 per cent forecast of a few months earlier. Combined with slightly lower unemployment figures (excpected to remain high for several years however) and an official forecast that interest rates would be slightly down at the end of the year, the news is unquestionably optimistic. Also, the Treasury Department has forecast a continuing, low inflation rate into 1984. All this, even before the July 1 tax cut took effect, may explain the stock market’s bullish tone. It might be remembered, too, that this third tax cut will pump much more money into the economy than the first two because much of the first two cuts were absorbed by higher social security and local and state taxes. Fall and trees In the days and weeks immediately ahead the countryside and forests will again offer unusually beautiful and even inspiring scenery to all who have the time to enjoy nature and her annual autumn spectacular. Maple, gum, oak, nut, sycamore and so many other trees, ending their 1983 cycle of life, now beckon all outdoors — to enjoy a beauty which can’t be duplicated.

What others say —

2,235 ways to cut Federal spending penchant Two and a half years after the inauguration of President Reagan and almost three years since the mandate of the 1980 election, federal spending continues to careen out of control. Despite popular misconceptions, the federal budget is actually growing more rapidly today than it did under Jimmy Carter. Budget growth in constant dollars averaged 3.7 per cent under Carter. Average growth in the past two years has jumped to 4.3 per cent. Runaway federal spending presents two dangers to the present economic recovery. First, federal spending financed through taxes is a drain on personal income and high marginal tax rates are a disincentive to save, work and invest. Second, that portion of the budget financed through borrowing - the deficit - absorbs capital that would otherwise be available for investment in the productive sector of the economy. Larger deficits mean less capital, or more expensive capital, for home loans, car loans or venture capital for new businesses and new jobs. When one speaks with congressmen about the problem of excessive spending in Washington, the responses can be broken down into three categories. First, are those politicians who insist that we should reduce the deficit through higher taxes rather than spending restraint. This method of reducing the deficit has one fatal flaw, however. It doesn't work. Raising taxes will only fuel more spending and slow the growth of the economy. Recent studies show that a one per cent decline in the growth of the economy will increase the 1984 deficit by $13.5 billion and hike the 1985 deficit by $26.7 billion. Raising taxes will increase, not decrease, our deficit. The second response is an echoing of the old New England farmer who responded to a request for directions by saying, “You can’t get there from here.” These politicians insist that the $859 billion budget for 1984 cannot be reduced. The budget, they say, is already “cut to the bone.” The hidden message here is that they would rather keep taxes and spending high on all Americans than confront the special interests and tell them that there will be fewer goodies this year than last. They represent the “I’ve never met a special interest I didn’t like,” school of politics. It is a high stakes game, but played with the taxpayers’ money. The third response form the politicians is often, “I’d like to cut the budget, but can you show me where it can be done?” It is intended as a conversation stopper. A put down. The average taxpayer is not versed in the intricacies of the federal budget. This has changed however with the release of the report of the President’s Private Sector Survey on Cost Control, also known as the Grace Commission after its chairman J. Peter Grace. The commission was led by business, labor and academic leaders who donated their time. In all, over 1,300 individuals spent months researching the federal government discovering ways to reduce waste, fraud and abuse. Their findings to date have totalled to 98 pounds of reports including 2,236 recommendations. If all these recommendations were enacted, federal spending could be cut by over $270 billion in the next three years. Some of the recommendations require congressional action. Others could be enacted by an executive order from President Reagan or his department heads. The importance of the Grace Commission report is that it puts to rest once and for all the myth that the federal budget cannot be reduced without gutting programs. As taxpayers it will be extremely interesting for us to watch our congressmen and the Administration to see whether these recommendations are enacted or buried in a file cabinet. It will tell us a great deal about the true nature of our national leadership. Americans have always known that where there is a will there is away. The Grace Commission has shown us 2,236 ways to reduce federal spending. Congress and the Administration must know how to show the will. - THE FAIRBURY BLADE (ILLINOIS)

An important meeting will be held next Tuesday in the Milford Community Building to allow people to express their opinion on what should become of the land which once housed the Milford school. All should attend and voice their opinions. Ml 457-3666 Or -J rUISe Call 658-4111, Ext. 17

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Are you going to vote in the coining town elections? Why or why not? Results of last week’s question: Do you think schools should be allowed to open before Labor Day or should Senator Augsburger’s bill setting the opening date after the Labor Day holiday he put into effect? What difference does it make if the tourism season starts two weeks later in the season instead of two weeks earlier in the season? . . . The state should stay out of it .. People don't realize they’d probably have to go beyond Memorial Day if they start after Labor Day ... I like it the way it is now ... 1 don’t have kids, so 1 really don’t care. .. They were talking about the need for lengthening the school year. What would this do to that? ... I don’t see anything wrong with starting before Labor Day ... No. definitely not. The law should be put into effect . Senator Augsburger has a very good idea. There is no real benefit in starting early except for petty competition between school systems.

Court news

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS The following couple has filed for a marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko Circuit and Superior Courts: Young — Jerri L. Young vs Andrew L. Young, r 1 Syracuse. The couple was married January 28, 1967, and separated August IT, 1983. The plaintiff is seeking custody of the couple’s three minor children. Hogan — Rosella J. Hogan vs Timothy Dale Hogan, 225 North Street, Apartment 1, Syracuse. The couple was married June 22, 1981, and separated September 1, 1983. The plaintiff is seeking restoration of her former name. Rosella J. Hapner. Sand — Brian D. Sand vs Lisa S. Sand, r 1 Leesburg. The couple was married October 20. 1979. and separated September 1, 1983. There is one minor child. CIRCUIT COURT The following claims have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Richard Sand, judge: Foreclosure Warsaw Federal Savings and Loan vs Maurice R. Snyder and Donna L. Snyder, 118 W. Portland St., Syracuse. The plaintiff is seeking a judgment of foreclosure against the defendants to satisfy a note Reciprocal Support George Schwartfigure vs Diana S. Schwartifigure, r 1 box 17H Milford. The plaintiff is seeking a judgment against the defendant for reciprocal support Damages Charles W. Maxwell and Ellyn L. Maxwell vs Keith Patton, r 2 box 373A, Syracuse, and Rene Ratcliff, 316 Park Ave., Goshen. The plaintiffs are seeking a judgment against the defendant for the sum of $983.92 for past due rent and damages to the rental property owned by the plaintiffs Complaint Hartford Insurance Company vs Emma Warren, r 2 box 58 Syracuse. The plaintiff is seeking a judgment against the defendant to recover bond money in the amount of $4,497.50 plus interest to date of judgment, attorney’s fees and costs of action, for hunting and fishing licenses not paid for by the defendant to the State of Indiana Zoning Violation Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs Richard Widup and Garnet Widup, P.O. Box 623 Milford. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants are operating an auto junkyard in an area zoned “residential.” The plaintiffs are seeking a judgment against the defendants to have the junk removed and the proper ty restored to residential use, plus all costs of action SUPERIOR COURT The following claims have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Robert Burner, judge: Promissory Note State Bard: of Syracuse vs Barbara Todd, P.O. Box 37 Syracuse. The plaintiff is seeking a judgment against the defendant for the sum of $9,984.23 plus interest,

attorney’s fees and costs of action for two promissory notes. Damages Lovila F. Marchand by next of friend and guardian. George F. Marchand vs David D. Heath, r 1 Number 6 Echo Springs, Leesburg. The plaintiff is seeking .damages in the amount of $900,000 for injuries allegedly sustained in an auto accident with the defendant MARRIAGE LICENSES The following couples have filed for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jean Messmore: Shirey-Swihart Douglas Eugene Shirey, 43, r 2 box 377 Syracuse and Judith Elaine Swihart. 37,2826 Chestnut. Fort Wayne Lang-Henderson Keith Allen Lang. 21.7034 College Ave., North Manchester, and Lori Louise Henderson. 22. r 1 box 251 Leesburg Patterson-Fox Thomas Allen Patterson. 31. r 5 box 82 Syracuse and Debra Lou Fox. 23. r 5 box 81 Syracuse George-Hoover Timothy A. George, 30,200 Mill St., Syracuse and Jacqueline Rhae Hoover. 25, 200 Mill St., Syracuse Schopf-Bright David Brian Schopf, 28, r 4 box 708 Syracuse and Paula Lauretta Bright. 29. 730 S. Huntington. Syracuse COUNTY COURT The.following claims have been assessed and paid in the Elkhart County Court. Goshen Division: Speeding — Richard L. Reschly. 40, Syracuse, $47 Driving while license suspended — Larry G. Arnold, Milford, prosecuting attorney amends to “No Operator’s License,” $43; Arden D. Baker. 27, Milford, prosecuting attorney dismisses CITY COURT The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Vicki Ryman, 26, Syracuse, S3B Disregarding automatic signal — Resa K. Stewart, 16, Syracuse, S3B

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"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

THE NEED for another doctor in Syracuse has become apparent due to the overburdened work of Syracuse’s present doctors — Robert Craig, Jack Clark, William Zimmerman and William Meyers — and the town’s growing summer and permanent population. To combat the problem, and to possibly find a solution, a search committee was formed by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. The committee, made up of notables Bill Beemer, chamber president; Jim Caskey; Henry Smith: and Col. Joe Gray, has been in contact with both area hospitals about the possibility of attracting a doctor for Syracuse. Although the committee has been meeting with KCH’s Milton Holmgrain and Goshen General’s Frank Yaggi, the group’s primary function is to serve as a hospitality committee. The group will greet the prospective doctor oa a week end. for example, to show him or her what the community has to offer in the way of housing, population and industry. The committee has worked with both hospitals in recruiting a doctor, which is described by one board member as an “absolute must.” While still in a formulating stage, the committee has the support of both hospitals. “We have not gone though the statistics yet.” said Holmgrain. “If we can’t justify the numbers to the physician, they won’t come ... but we will work with them when the need is determined.” Goshen's Frank Yaggi is working with his board on the problem, and he said the board is expected to act upon it. “We're looking at all things involved right now.'' he said. f THE VIEW of Syracuse Lake at Medusa Street has been transformed, thanks to the development of the Syracuse Lake Condominiums. Joe Todd's condo project, in addition to bringing an additional housing unit to the town, tore the old Syracuse Enterprises factory down, and when it did. created a picturesque view of the lake. Todd, who has been very outspoken about the project. has been impressed with the response he has been receiving. Os course, as the developer, he’s happy. “We're probably within a week of being on schedule.” Todd said. The first phase of the 30-unit project is expected to be completed in November. The first phase consists of 14 units. The good looks won't quit after the mammoth structure is completed, either, said Todd. A landscaper will add some finishing touches which should accent the condominiums even further. The piers have been completed and the roof should be finished soon. Unless bad weather strikes, the November finish date should be achieved without any major problems. “We were a little surprised how people decided to purchase the units with the old factory still there. The area looks so much better now that it's down." Todd said. IT MAY be a little early to think about Christmas, but Lake City Bank might have a gift in store for the neighboring community of Milford After announcing its plans to build a Milford branch, the bank has been in contact with state officials in hopes they will gain approval for a second bank in the community. “We’re very hopeful the state will give approval,” explained Henry Smith, Syracuse branch manager. The branch bank is to be constructed in the front of Schwartz's Super-Valu grocery stere, where a restaurant was once located, at the intersection of SR 15 and Syracuse Road. The bank is expected to hear from the state this month, and will open in December if all things proceed as normal. Smith will split duties as , manager of both branches. A HOLE-in-one is not common for most golfers, even the pros, who can only boast of one every few hundred tries. The M-J usually praises these “double eagles" on its pages, but occasionally one might slip by us. That was the case for Mrs. Joan (Joe) Gray who scored the novelty at South Shore Golf Course a few weeks ago. Mrs. Gray informed Golf Digest about the incident, and a few days later she received a certificate from the magazine honoring the event. The history-making shot was witnessed by Ray Garr, who scored Mrs. Gray’s shot during a South Shore women's golf association tournament. The stroke was completed on hole eight, a 130-yard drive. THE ANNUAL fund-raising bike-a-thon for Saint Jude Research Hospital will not be held this

Rev. Richey — 'lf you cun take it!'

Around the first of June 1982.1 had been sent to Cleveland Ohio Lakeside Community Hospital - Division 50 for a second opinion concerning the diagnosis and potential for my sight. My roommate was a 72-year-old black man whose first name was Anderson. A black minister in his earlier years had really ministered to Andy, and he was passing along what he found helpful! Andy would say to me repeatedly: “You know, 1 had an old preacher who used to say over

year. Sponsored by the Rotary club last year, the club dropped the event from its schedule. But the effort for support will continue, thanks to the work of Mrs. Lon (Lowell) Welty and Mrs. Jeanne (Duane) Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner, president of the Syracuse Retail Merchants, came up with the idea of a letter campaign in lieu of no local organization willing to commit to sponsoring the event. “Mrs. Welty did everything under her power to find a local organization (to) commit to holding another bike-a-thon,” Mrs. Gardiner said. After finding no takers, she established the letter campaign. To donate to this worthy cause, make checks payable to Saint Jude Research Hospital, and mail it in care of State Bank of Syracuse. P.O. Box 127. Syracuse. Ind. 46567. HALLOWEEN MADNESS promises to be another fun event for merchants in Syracuse. The annual Retail Merchants sale has been moved back a week, but the traditional get-together at Das Keller will continue. The merchants will be dressed in costumes and will participate in various contests. About 20-25 businesses will get into the act and plans now call for the sale to begin on Friday. Oct. 28. ANYONE INTERESTED in what promises to be a delightful Caribbean cruise should make his wishes known rather soon. The Papers Incorporated is sponsoring the nine-day sojourn, beginning January 1. 1984. and has onlv three cabins left. According to Elaine Stichter. who has been coordinating the first such cruise for The Papers, there were 32 original cabins scheduled. These were bought up so quickly that ten additional cabins were booked, and only three of these remain. A quick call to Warsaw Travel at 269- 8771 could insure one's being a passenger on the posh Song of America liner. A real fun time is being planned. -O'JIM HAMMAN, the r I octogenarian, seen frequently on his pedal-pusher Rinker-built vehicle about town, was scheduled to leave today (Wednesday) with his daughter. Audrey McDaniels, for Audrey's Jonesboro. Ga.. home. Jonesboro is near Atlanta and is known as the home of “Gone With The Wind's” author Margaret Mitchell. Jim suffered a slight stroke on September 16. but. according to Audrey, has been on his feet every day. Jim, who calls himself “a tough old rascal.” will soon be 83 years of age. “Anyway, it’s about time I slow down a little." he observed -o— BETTY BRAMMER, r 1 (Lake Wawasee). enjoyed the company of her daughter. Cindy Brown, several days this week. Cindy lives with her husband between Muncie and Anderson and has been employed for the past eight years as a registered radiologic technologist, specializing in ultra sound at the Anderson Community Hospital. -oSYRACUSE CHIEF of police Warren Swartz has found himself with an extra duty since the closing of the Huntington Street bridge for much-needed repairs: keeping uptown traffic flowing. The traffic flow problem has been aggravated by the 80-foot mobile homes that are coming from Liberty Homes. Inc., a Syracuse manufacturer. Chief Swartz and his men have posted no-parking signs on the south side of Main Street just west of the stop light, to give the big mobile home units sufficient room to negotiate the uptown turn, going from the west to the north The chief has had occasion to ticket several locals, including this writer, for failure to take proper note of his no-parking signs, but for the most part he has the problem in hand. -oANYONE WHO has been working hard at keeping up with übiquitous runner Tony Clouse might finally be able to succeed Tony, a 46-year-old social studies teacher in the Milford Junior High School, was hit with lower back problems on Sunday morning. Sept. 18. while going around the Big Lake with several of his Sunday morning regulars and has missed several days on the roads. He posted a record of 943 continuous days of running, starting February 17. 1981. with high hopes of going for 1,000 continuous days. During the 943 days he logged 7,638 miles, for an average of 8.1 miles per day for a period of just over 32 months. Running is in the blood of the ( louse family, what with daughters Carla and Amy being members of the Wawasee High School track and cross country teams.

and over and over again, Brother, if you take it, you'll make it." 1 wish 1 could put on paper the inflection he placed on it. It was obvious to me that it had real significance for him. I'm sure that his old minister surely said more significant things, but then - did he? Who knows? I know that this was significant to Andy, and because of his much repetition of it, it came alive to me and had real meaning. Somehow 1 saw a depressed people in the Chicago area -

maybe even slum area - who, needed a message of hope. 1 saw Andy's preacher thinking, “What can 1 say that might help my people to make it through another day or week or month or year?" And then concluding that there was hope in that simple statement. 1 thought. “Weil. I'm here, so Tve made it thus (ar. and that must mean that I've taken it! So, I'll take it again today, and tomorrow, etc. and with God's help I'U make it too! And 1 have and I will continue to do so. I just know that 1 will!