The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 October 1983 — Page 11

Syracuse Moonlight Madness F 6.'io o p ct M 2B

Dick Prescott: His head is in the clouds

By TOM CHARLES Staff Writer . Dick Prescott is a man who spends a good deal of time with his head up in the clouds.

3MhSRSL-’ F ’* rr «: < a *>'**■ w* ' *■ jWwl 'Ka;l MMk▼ *wi j_,-- 4> • Wm FjJ|p®;.jt • * PjM L *f JgTV /HH ” ~. K Hl K tßMsUHmKift FREQUENT FLYER — Dick Prescott, a Syracuse resident, has been flying for American Airlines for 17 years. He flies all over the United States and makes occasional trips to Canada and Mexico. (Photo by Tom Charles)

jSfjjK Witches' Brew * cider ' To °' i And Donuts Made t ust or Y° u ' [ At The... 1 ! 818 state bank of I 818 Syracuse [ [FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH| | ; BHHBHMB 9-5 P.M. J BBBqMmBKI Y’Al I Come! ? >mk "’WosooawcMnoaKMCMnMnucMMonKSMMMKMKs During Syracuse Moonlight Madness, *jSL' i 3f Friday, October 28, 9 A.M.-9 P.M. \grV “Ceine 1 ”** - - Eirty ~ Best Selection" w K Visa • Mostar Chg. • Amor. Exp. (219) 457-3662 • Rog. Hrs.: Man.-Sat. 9-6. Frl. Till 7 Doug Pilcher Shoe Store "The Shoe Store That Carries All Sizes" 106 S. Huntington St. (Ind. 13) dr Syncest, IN 4G5G7 \r

Dick, a Syracuse resident, earns his living as a co-pilot for American Airlines. He and his wife, Maty, have five children; Sandy, Vickie, Lisa, Lori and Mike.

Dick's career in aviation began in 1955 with a stint in the Air Force. He hadn't really planned to get involved in flying until he saw a sign advertising the ROTC program at Ball State University. He checked out the ROTC program, liked what he heard and “from there things just fell into place.” He first learned to fly in the PA-18 trainer, a military version of the popular single-engine Piper Super Cub civilian aircraft. He also gained experience in T-6, T-33 and B-25 trainers as well as the B-47 bomber. He flew in the Air Force until 1961 and continued to be active as a military pilot in the Air National Guard until 1969. In 1966, he began his career in civil aviation with American. Dick first joined the airline as an engineer on the Convair 990 jet. The 990, which was the fastest subsonic production aircraft ever produced, did not have a long life with the airline, however. After one year, he moved on to fly as a co-pilot on the BACI-11, § rear-engine twin jet. It wasn’t long until those aircraft were also disposed of by the airline. Dick then began flying the Boeing 727, the aircraft he presently flies. “I could move up and fly the DC-10,” said Dick, “but I am a little bit junior for that.” Dick flies all three models of the 727 currently operated by the airline. There is a short model, the 727-100, a stretched model, the 727-200, and a longer-range model, the 727 2008. “American routes the airplanes and the crews,” he commented. “Whichever plane comes to the gate is the one that

we fly. I like the 727. It is a good airplane.” Dick estimates that he averages between 45 and 50 flights per month. These are divided up into trips which vary in length from one to three days and are assigned by a bidding system. “They (American Airlines) put out a bid sheet every month,” he explained. “This will show all of our trip selections for (the aircraft based in Chicago). We get this and are given five or six days to bid.” “So, each person puts his bids down on a sheet of paper and when they come down to my seniority number, the first one I have down that is not taken, I get" From this bidding process crews are assigned to work together for a month. These crews travel together on the three-day, two-day and one-day trips. “Since I have to drive quite a ways to Chicago, I usually bid and fly three-day trips. It makes a tolerable schedule,” Dick noted, adding that he often has four days off in between trips. “This last month I flew from Chicago to Phoenix to Palm Springs and layed over. Then I flew from Phoenix to Dallas to Indianapolis and layed over. The next morning I flew to Chicago then to Las Vegas and back to Chicago for a three-day trip.” “I fly all over the US and also go up to Montreal or Toronto. Once in a while I’ll fly down to Mexico.” Dick flew as a captain until the air traffic controllers strike in 1981. Since that time he has been with the airline in a co-pilot position. “On American, the captain generally flies one leg and the copilot the next,” explained Dick. “When I am not flying the aircraft, I run the radios and cross

OOt dMr* g&MP I iw mi sSI

DR. BEER SPEAKS — Dr. Kenneth Beer of Milford, left, was a recent speaker for the Wawasee Kiwanis Club. He was introduced by Vice president Ken Bowton. right. Dr. Beer holds a PhD in psychology and education. He told the members his goals are (1) to help individuals achieve their ultimate potential and (2) success in human relationships.

Orders being taken for state trees

State nursery tree order blanks and price lists for 1984 spring delivery, have arrived at the Kosciusko Soil and Water Conservation office. Persons planning a spring tree planting for next spring should mail their orders to the Jasper-Pulaski State nursery now. State nurseries operate on a first-come first-serve basis until supplies are exhausted. It’s wise to order early.

I ■ OCT. 27,28,29 Jackets - Sweaters - Jeans - Sweats W PLUS... I Off Everything I; M I An 9l|oA 6-10 P.M. : ■ I Extra C.U /O Fit,Oct.2B ! W I Oops Oops, Too fl 110 S. Main AND 102 W. Main Nappanee Syracuse

check what the other person is doing. I personally fly the aircraft until level-off and then put it on autopilot.” In his 17 years of flying, Dick has not had many unusual situations or emergencies. His experience is a testimony to the safety of air travel. “I’ve had one engine failure and we had to shut down an engine that lost its oil about two months ago. We had one fire warning, but that was a false alarm,” he said. The airlines’ safety record can be attributed in a large measure to careful maintenance checks on the aircraft. Pilots are also subject to their own periodic examinations. As a co-pilot, Dick must go the company training school in Dallas twice a year for refresher courses. These courses include material on emergency situations, mechanical procedures and instruction in aircraft simulators. In addition to this, he is required to pass a physical examination each year and must take an open book test twice a year which coVers aircraft operating procedures. Dick is a man who enjoys what he does even though the future is a bit uncertain. “We are in rough times,” he said. “The deep discounting is what is really hurting the airlines.” He said that American is one airline that is currently in good financial shape. However, in aviation, that can soon change. “You get some of these real discount airlines flying against you and it can completely change your financial picture in no time,” he said. But, for a few days at least, Dick has some vacation and can forget about the worries of work. He is going to New York state — flying American all the way!

Landowners may order and plant trees for reforestation, erosion control, Christmas tree production, wildlife habitat development. watershed improvement, windbreak, or other conservation purposes. Order blanks and price lists are available at the Kosciusko Soil and Water Conservation office, located at 303 E. Gilliam Dr., Warsaw, in the Ag Service Center. For more information, call the office at 267-5726.

I ( community i Jr NURSERY SCHOOL SPORTS A NEW SIGN — Pictured is a group of three-year-olds admiring the Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church Nursery School’s sign. The Community Nursery School has been in operation for the past 13 yearsjhnd thanks to David Butler, local sign painter and artist, the sign finally made its appearance on October 17. Pictured with nursery school teacher Gwen Jones are: Erin Griffith. Farhanul Haq. Lisa Heckaman. Tony Hoover. Ricki,Lemberg. Kristi Martin. Jon Mock. Tyler Pappas. Lisa Umbaugh. k Rusty Vanlue and Kari Worlinger. From the Syracuse Police log— Failure to pay reported

October 19 8:20 a.m. — Subject advises officer for a title check 8:40 a.m. - Several requests on what night is trick or treat 2:30 p.m. — Subject request information regarding passing out cheese 3:37 p.m. — Request unit to look out for blue metallic GMC with a damaged front end 4:36 p.m. — Subject request unit at local business, reference subjects in vehicle there October 20 1:02 a.m. — Subject request officer reference her house is being egged A 12:37 p.m. — Subject advised his dog got off his chain, is missing 3:21 p.m. - Subject reports man hit her parked car, exchanged information is anything else Syracuse has wild animal ordinance The town of Syracuse has a new ordinance restricting the possession of certain wild or exotic animals. The ordinance was passed at the town board meeting on October 18. The term “wild animal’ ’ as defined by the ordinance is “.. .such animal as is wild by nature and which, because of habit, mode of life or natural instinct is incapable of being completely domesticated and requires the exercise of art, force or skill to be kept in subjection.” Some, but not all, of the animals included under this description are alligators, crocodiles, iguanas or other reptiles of the lizard specie. Individuals are allowed to own attack dogs on the condition that they are at all times enclosed in an escape proof enclosure. When the attack dog is not kept in this enclosure it must be firmly tethered to its master, who must be over 18 years old. The provisions of this ordinance do not apply to licensed veterinarians who are giving treatment to resticted animate, individuate who hold valid state or federal permits to do research on restricted animate, law enforcement officiate and duly authorized circus or animal shows. The Syracuse Police Department, Marshal, Deputy Marshal and the Kosciusko County Humane Society have the authority to remove these animals when kept in violation of the ordinance. Confiscated animals will be turned over to the Kosciusko County Humane Center or another designated shelter. If officiate of these organizations are not in a position to captuire the animal without serious jeopardy to their own health, they are authorized to kill the animal. — Violation of this ordinance is considered a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than SSO and not more than SSOO. Each day a person is in violation of this ordinance is considered to be a separate offense.

Wed.. October 2*. 1983 - THE MAIL-JOURNAL

needed? Advised her to pick up SR2I since damages are over S2OO October 21 8:08 a.m. - Subject request unit to contact her in reference to drugs 11:44 a m. — Subject advises there is a lady at town hall with approximately SI,OOO damage to her car. Unknown who hit car. She request to see an officer 3:01 p.m. - Subject reference he lost his wallet. If founds call 5:09 p.m. - Subject bn station advised he heard officer was looking for him 6:00 p.m. - Report of an unattended fire at North Shore Drive 6:37 p.m. - Subject on station advises son bought cigarettes at a local business 9:17 p.m. - Report of loud, wild party on south Huntington October 22 1:28 a.m. - Subject request officer at East Baltimore, reference possible breaking and entering 1:43 a m. - Subject advises car not running, corner West Brooklyn and Main, will pick up in the morning 8:34 a m. - Subject wanted to no if officer would check out his shed that was hit. Advised to call Kosciusko County 5:22 p.m. - Subject advises hole in front of local business that needs covered t 10:07 p.m. - Subject advises barricades on Medusa have no lights. Almost had accident October 23 12:23 a.m. - Subject advises he wants a dog picked up 2:03 a.m. — Subject advises her car was broken into 2:44 p.m. - Failure to pay at a local station 6:07 p.m. - Subject request what to do if nose bleed starts again October 24 > 9:17 a.m. - Subject request information on first aid 8:01 p.m. — Subject lost blue

9A.M.-5:30P.M. Sot. Oct. 29 3 /^; 4 . T 20%0«| • Snowsuits 20% off • Pure GouM Jogging Outfits 20% off • Gumm Sox 20% off • Sovorul Co-OnHnuto Groups For Jrs. < Indios 20% off • 4 Ply Yarn SALE 35 • Sport A Baby Yarn.... .... sale 89’ • Crochet Throod A*? SAU 75* • Urtch Hank Bug Yarn.... 7?; £?.... sau6s* I "Visit Oar Now Christmas Rocm" f The Country Mouse Siias Newbom-4T 3-13 And 6-18 (PaHte* A Reg.) Wowasaa Village 457-5395 SYRACUSE

folder with check book and other papers 5:07 p.m. - Subject on station advised of a lost Siberian Husky 5:43 p.m. - Request North Webster to observe for a red 76 Cherokee. If located hold and detain and notify subject. Reference unauthorized control 8:47 p.m. - Reference above, subject advises vehicle and subject located October 25 12:33 a.m. — Dana employee reports his 1973 Pontiac on SR 13 just north of County Line is out of service and will move this afternoon. 12:20 p.m. Ambulance dispatched to Rinker Boat Co. 1:46 p.m. - Subject advised locked out of house and request assistance. 4:52 p.m. - Two calls regarding trick or treat.