The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 50, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 December 1983 — Page 2

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tentative plans to have the land mrked off into lots and begin development in the spring. Eventually they would like to develop a total of 26 to 30 lots. Beer also has some tentative plans for the spring. He currently

Leesburg Lions build community structure

By MARK WEINSTEIN Staff Writer Many changes have taken place over the years in Kosciusko County, but one thing that has remained consistent is the Leesburg Lions' contribution to the Leesburg community. "We try to provide a service to the community. That is our purpose,” said Robert Bishop, one of the original seven members of the club dating back to September 4,1944. Lion Club activities throughout the years include: a chicken barbecue, musical show, handing out Christmas baskets to the needy during the holidays, and until this year, the annual Turkey Fest when 75 turkeys are given away during Thanksgiving to demonstrate the involvement and interest in the community. Because of the steady cooperation and growth of the organiza tion, Leesburg members are presently in a construction stage of a new building. The building, which will be used by the Lions Club as well as the community is expected to be completed in February, or short-® ly thereafter. "The building is just about completed,” said Bishop. "Everything is completed except for a few odds and ends.” Os the incompleted projects, the finishing of the parking lot heads the list as the most important. Leesburg Lions, under their current President Leo Anglin, still have seven members who joined the club at its founding. Chris Kammerer. Al Heierman. Emra Stookey, Lawrence Randall, Herschel Albert, George Patton and Bishop joined back in 1944. But only Kammerer, Albert and Bishop all have perfect attendances since the first meeting. A special touch during the 39 years of meetings held in the Fellowship room of the Leesburg United Methodist Church, has been the Women’s Society group

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owns five acres of land near Milford and says that he is considering building one house. "We know that CTB is here and a stable thing,” commented Beer. However, it remains to be seen if any developers see fit to build upon that stable base.

of the church feeding the men. “They have circles so they know who works and who doesn't,” said Bishop of the Methodist women. "They do a great job with Emily Bishop organizing the schedule of workers and food.” President Anglin and the board of directors have been a thriving force behind the construction of the new Lions building. “At first we were just going to build a little at a time, and pay for it as we go,” informed Bishop. “But the board suggested to build it all at once, and then work to pay it off. This way, the community can use it as well.” Joining the administrative staff under Anglin are: first vice president Ron Vanderpool; second vice president Terry Epply;' third vice president Ed Charlton; secretary Kenneth Miller; and treasurer Hal Strong. Along with the top four positions, they also have three oneyear directors; David Nine. Dale Morehouse and Lawrence Randall; and three two-year directors; Jerry Bailey, Ralph Hughes, and Terry Lynch. Although no dedication plans have been finalized, Bishop believes it will come sometime during the spring months. “It's a lot better weather for something like that.” declared the cochairman of the plans. “You can’t do much in weather like have now.” Bishop’s cochairman is Charlie Rule. Faulty wiring causes home fire Syracuse Firemen were called to the home of Frank Putt, 192 North Shore Dr., Syracuse, at 1:57 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, when electrical wiring caused a small fire. According to fire department officials, a dry chemical was used to extinguish the fire before firemen arrived. No damage was estimated.

'lf we pull you over...' With tighter laws, and more patrolmen on force, drivers who enjoy drinking alcohol while motoring down the road will find the going somewhat difficult at the end of the month. According to Lieutenant John Hummel of Bremen's State Police Post, more policemen will be on duty during the New Year's Eve holiday. “Tms year we are trying something a little different,” informed Hummel. “We will be using federal funds to bring out volunteers to beef up our 'Federal Care' program" Along with the federally funded program, Hummel pointed out there also will be a “skeleton crew” on duty. “Usually we have about six patrolmen on duty in the evening, but this year we are doubling this,” said Hummel. “We will probably have 12 more patrolmen working. This is caused by having them work during the evening hours, instead of the day.” With the increased involvement from off-duty patrolmen, chances are arrests of motorists driving under the influence of alcohol will increase. Hummel noted the rate of arrest has increased since the law enforcement organization started its campaign on national television “The television ad has made some difference so far,” insisted Hummel. “Now we have a law that says one can be arrested by having an alcohol count of 1.0 or higher" As the blood alcohol level increases, erratic drivers are vividly spotted by law enforcement personnel. “Besides the typical going left of center, they also have a tendency to go too fast, or slow,” stated Hummel. “Many drivers think by slowing down they have better control of their car. But when someone is going 25 miles an hour on dry pavement, you know something is wrong. Likewise, young drivers get a little crazier and think they can go normal speeds.” As Indiana State Police work this weekend, they are also likely to receive tips about drunken drivers from interested motorists via citizen band radios as well as telephones. “We usually get a lot of reports from citizens,” informed Hummel. “We investigate as many as possible, and that helps us out a lot " Philharmonic and theatre present Shakespeare Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with Mendelssohn's incidental music, will be presented in the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Spectrum series Sunday. Jan. 8, at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. In addition, there will be a special student performance Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 9:30 a m. The Sunday afternoon performance is sold out; however, tickets for Tuesday's performance will be offered to the general public at the Embassy box office. This joint production was first presented last year and met with great success. For these performances, Music Director Ronald Ondrejka will conduct the Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra with a company of Fort Wayne Civic Theatre players directed by Robert Miller. Cur hits barrel Loren Logenbaugh, 542 S. Main St., Syracuse, reported he hit a barrel over a man hole on South Main Street last Tuesday evening. Damage to the 1984 Chevrolet was estimated at up to $2,500. Logenbaugh told police he did not see the barricade until he struck the barrel.

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DECISIONS — Adam Helfrich. 20-month-old grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Easter. Tippecanoe Lake, wasn't quite sure what to do with the Happy New Year blocks he was given to play with. After trying out different uses for the blocks, he realized the purpose was to help The Mail-Journal wish all of its readers a prosperous and Happy New Year.

Adam and his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Jo> Helfrich, reside at 1444 Meadow Lane. Warsaw. (Photos bv Gail Widmover)

Registration set for IUSB Spring semester

Registration for Springsemester credit classes at Indiana University at South Bend will run from Tuesday, Jan. 3.

through Friday, Jan. ft, and continue on Monday, Jan. 9, at the IUSB Administration Building, Students are required to obtain a registration card from their division offices prior to registration. Master Charge and Visa credit cards wil be accepted for registration fees and the campus bookstore. Incoming freshmen should attend an orientation and academic advising session. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 104 of Northside Hall on the campus. Freshmen may register on Friday or Monday. A complete list of springsemester credit classes and detailed information about registration procedures are included in the Spring 1984 schedule of credit classes. The booklet is available in the lobby of the IUSB Adminstration Building, the Admissions Office and most division offices. Sweet oblivion Perhaps if we could forget our troubles as easily as our blessings we would live better. - Tribune, Oskaloosa, la. Merchant fleet The United States has dropped to 11th place in the size of its privately owned merchant marine fleet, and Soviet flagships now outnumber U.S, vessels 4-to-l, a maritime group reported recently.

Cold wootfot* teMksMKCt output rocotd Record cold weather combined with increased residential. commercial and industrial usage helped Northern Indiana Public Service Company reach a record natural gas sendout of 1397 billion cubic feet in the 24-hour period ending at noon, Friday. Ogc. 33k Based on preliminary data, NIPSCo said the average temperature across its service area was minus six degrees while its customers' usage exceeded last year's record of 1498 billion cubic feet on January 10, 1982. and matched the existing record of 1597 billion cubic feet set on Thursday, Feb. 12.1981. Even though frigid temperatures, intensified by penetrating wind chills, have hit the Midwest early in the heating season, the company said its supplies of natural gas have been adequate to meet customer demand and will continue to be so. barring any unforeseen problems. Demand is being met by daily gas flow supplies and a diversity of storage resources developed by the company The company said the increased use of natural gas will be reflected in service bills, and these bills would most likely be higher even though its rates are lower than those charged at this time last winter. NIPSCo natural gas rates are the lowest in the state and among the lowest in the United States, the utility said. However the utility stressed, any customer having a problem with a NIPSCo service bill should contact the company before the bill is due. Working together, there is a chance that assistance can be found. The address and phone number of the local office is listed on the NIPSCo service bill. New M-J subscribers Ruby Badskey UN. roquois Lane Fort Myers Beach. Fla Jack Burns 1702 E. Sheridan St. Warsaw. Ind. Ruth Urepeau 501 S. Scott. Apt. 219 South Bend. Ind. Darwin Darnell Imperial Bonita Estates 11397 Bourhonniere SE Bonita Springs. Fla. Mark Lantz 995t,W. Hardin Findlay. Ohio Jack McDaniel P.O. Box 534 Syracuse. Ind. Ray Sorensen P.O. Box 239 Milford. Ind. Wilma Thomas ribox 84 Warsaw. Ind Bill Tom 1323 El Reno Elkhart, Ind. John Tom 1175-13 LaMoree San Marcos. Calif. EioyceVanLue 213 S. Harrison St. Syracuse. Ind.

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Post January weather reported The weather of past Januaries has been as varied as the rest of our Indiana weather, according to Lores Steury, Goshen College weather observer. In 1984 there was no snowfall at all and in January 1978. a whopping 36-6 inches fell The average January temperature is H 5 degrees, says Steury The warmest January day was in 1960 with 68 degrees, and the other end of the spectrum was January 25.1982. with-85 degrees. Brrr. , Normal precipitation for the first month of the year, is 184 inches. In i 960 they recorded 5.46 inches, and in 1966. 031 inches.

School in utsm oat hour —

Gilbert assures student welfare most important

The speculation that school was in session for one hour last Thursday so the Lakeland Corporation wouldn't lose government funds was not even a consideration in the minds of administrators, according to Assistant Superintendent George Gilbert. Lakeland Schools were closed the previous day because of weather conditions, but sinbe the area wasn't hit with the expected amount of snowfall, administrators made the decision to hold school at 5:30 a m. Thursday, Dec. 22. “The safety of the kids is our primary factor,” assured Gilbert who continued to say state funds would not be taken from the corporation due to cancellation because of the elements “We needed that hour,” Gilbert continued "When the bus drivers started their routes, the wind became stronger and the roads began to drift shut. We checked with the drivers while the Police still invesiiganng hit and run Syracuse Police are still investigating a hit and run accident Friday. Dec 23. at the Hyde Gas Station, 309 S Huntington St.. Syracuse. The accident was reported at 5:53 p.m According to the Syracuse Police report, a pick up truck either slid into the corner of the building because of the ice, or purposely damaged the building and left before the managers. Dan and Barb VanLue, Syracuse, could talk with the unknown driver. Damage to the building was estimated at up to SSOO. Syracuse Police Officer Corky Wong investigated.

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students were unloading and they reported the worsening conditions. “We had to keep the kids in school for an hour so we could report the closing on the radio and allow working parents to make arrangements for the kids - especially the elementary students We have to make sure the kids don't go home to empty houses,” Gilbert stressed. In examining school closings during previous years. Gilbert reported classes were cancelled four days in the 1989-81 school year; 19 days during 1981-82; and only one day during 1982-83. “This year, we have already had two snow days and one delay.” “We would not have school just to receive state funds.” Gilbert assured. Have A Lucky J New Year : *—# : i 4n CHINtSI PROVfcRS spys. "mpk* *N» pillow tpsps (H sumwhux) hx a Child’’ po N*w , , W» #t» aod you'll hay* pom) luck th* who* y*« , , thiQUQh" 1 2Q pillow tulwp (4Q tubulat Ms slaMaitf ( ■W pillows) whit* pwma pipss 12 99 yd. 45" MM» ( *•“ uoMwcMd immlM KX 5# yds. ( cotton natural caoUlawicKinp yarn 504 sk*m. pth* cokxs 00 skmn. stamp*) who* ixkow cas*s r*adv to smtxokMi $6 00 to V 50 pax Cokxuai pwlt dmupna 1 in ponteQ pillow pao*ls ready to It* mad* W V 49 ' • panel tor two pillows, stamp**) fix cand*wirt>np. 1 * umma press muslm pillow pan** Many 1 1 pawns. $1 49 pet panel which makes two pillows 1 l o< t pillow am) t back in colonial rose oi Mu* shad* I >5 sp polyeslei Ml*) pillow ewes just >4 50 *4 ' i Punted toy panels. make laipe sw* c*k|*n’» toys. 1 i Pawa Smuil. 8m DwO. **M**y Am. (th* pnpeiai < i cabbaqe catcher). Kicky the Hacoon. plus many more 1 i V 59 to 52 49 p* panel. >OO% poly Mt* till Mpk i ' , hop >2 Qi bap V 99 and 52 99 00 " CAMAM i 1 , K* doll ctoth ( 100% poiyew doubt* xw I , lock kmt) 5390 yd. Cadbape Patch Kid dN PM4* i 1 ,lust cut out and stub 52 99 each. i 1 BMyStore:: v n i l Mckwick Place. UwownSyracisi