The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 50, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 December 1983 — Page 5
"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"
(Continued from page 4) but not fatal.” His resolution, if he has anything to do with it, is never to experience such a situation again. Schmucker has lived in the same house since 1932. -°- 808 TROUTMAN, insurance man, resolves as much time, but not more, on his Scout Cabin renovation program but more time on his plan to open a branch in Milford. — o— MERL SMITH resolves to look down and face the photographer the next time he appears in front of an 1.U.-Illinois football crowd doing his stuff with the baton. —o— STATE SENATOR John B. Augsburger resolves to spend more time in his Syracuse store
It happened. . .
10 YEAR 3 AGO, DEC. 26, 1973 The Lakeland area, as well as most of northern Indiana, was left at a standstill last Thursday morning following a sudden snow storm which moved in from the east Wednesday. It dropped some 14-20 inches of snow in the Lakeland area Wednesday afternoon and Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Dave McGrew left Saturday for Laguana Beach, Calif., where they will spend a week with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dave McGrew, Jr. Mr. McGrew, the younger, is a sales representative in the California area for R. R. Donnelley Co., a printing firm. Mrs. McGrew is the former Judy Bowen, daughter of Indiana Governor and Mrs. Otis R. Bowen. Mr. aigi Mrs. Dean Pittman and family of Syracuse entertained Sunday, December 16, at a dinner honoring the latter’s brother, Dr. W. L. Niccum and Mrs. Niccum and family of Columbia City. The Niccums will be leaving in January for Scottsdale, Ariz., to make their home. Also attending the dinner was Mrs. Elmo Niccujn, mother of Mrs. Pittman and the honored guest, who has arrived here from Scottsdale for the holidays. Rev. and Mrs. Walter C. Burcham of Syracuse and Mrs. Larry Walker, Ward and Wesley, left Monday to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Litzel at Cleveland, Ohio. On Thursday, Mrs. Walker and sons left Cleveland airport to join Major Walker, serving with the U.S. Air Force in Germany. They will spend the next three years there. 20 YEARS AGO, DEC. 26,1963 Mrs. Fred Johnson of r 1 Syracuse who is currently on an educational trip around the world, has just left the country of India, according to letters recently received by her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bitner, Attention: Ice Fishermen Fuel And Repair Coleman Lanterns Dewart Lake Marina — 65«.«3u Or Bucher Farms CR 300E 658 9532 Was* Side Os Dewart Lake 658-9305
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helping little old ladles (and little old men, for that matter) carry out their groceries. -O'REV. DAVE Hyndman, master of the rhythmic word, resolves to give us many more of his type of crytic humor, aiming at other verbal targets in the community other than his fellow Rotarians. -O'COL. (USMC-Ret.) Joe Gray resolves to get his camera into focus when he is snapping visiting Rotary guest speakers and/or dignitaries at Howe Military School. —o— SYRACUSE CHIEF Os Police Warren Swartz resolves to keep warmer clothes in his squad car and pitch a tent for those unexpected time of directing traffic at the town’s main square during the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bitner, and Mrs. Alma Archer of Cromwell, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bitner and Mrs. and Mrs. Herschel Bitner of Syracuse were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilkinson at Syracuse, Sunday, December 15. Mrs. Elizabeth Pollock was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pollock, Syracuse, Sunday, December 15. Mr. and Mrs. Leßoy Bronbridge of South Bend spent last week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilkinson, Syracuse. Edward Slater, a junior at the University of Houston, Houston, Texas, arrived Friday evening, December 20, by the plane to spent the holiday vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Metzger, Syracuse and is grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Sheley of Goshen. The Metzgers and Mrs. Sheley drove to Chicago Friday to accompany him home. Robert E. Buster of Lexington, is spending the Christmas holidays in Syracuse with Mrs. Buster, Bill and Jane Buster and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gilbert.
Letters to the editor
Backs church education Dear Editor: I am sorry that this can’t be a more personal letter, but time will not allow. I read an article in the Indianapolis Star regarding seven fathers jailed, warrants out for mother’s arrrest and state confiscation of their children for sending their children to a church day school in which the teachers are not state certified. It’s unfortunate that we hear very little, if anything, regarding this on the TV network news. The state of Nebraska has been trying to force state licensing upon church schools. For a church school to accept a license, it would have to meet minimum requirements such as state certified teachers and textbooks. It’s my understanding that they need a certain number of books in the library, of which only 10 percent can be religious. I received a letter from Pastor Goodwin, Lincoln Nebraska, stating that his church school has all college graduate teachers who graduated from secular colleges, but not the ones who graduated from Christian colleges. The state ordered his church high school to close, but said that kindergarten through eighth would be allowed to" operate if they would only use the three
in Syracuse
30 YEARS AGO, DEC. 24,1953 James and John Blocker, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Noble Blocker, are home for the Christmas holidays. James is attending DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., and John is a student at Brigham Young University in Utah.
Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Clapp on Christmas Day and the week end will be Mr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Kitson and daughter, Mary Jo, of Armada, Michigan and Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lantz and daughter Judy of Indianapolis; Mary Alice Kitson of South Bend; and Mrs. Clapp’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Walker of Indianapolis. Mrs. Clapp’s grandfather, Mr. Levi Kitson, who is 91 years old will also be a guest. Mr. Kitson was a former resident of Syracuse and now makes his home in Indianapolis with Mr. and Mrs. Walker. This is the first time for many years that the entire family will be together. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stahley, Ralph, Jr., and Deborah Sue will spend Christmas Day in the home
teachers who graduated from secular colleges. If, by chance, you did run a story regarding this issue, many of us would like to thank you and ask that you continue to keep your constituents informed. Thanking you in advance, I remain, Sincerely yours, Chauncey L. Bennett WHS Sound of Christmas Dear Editor: This expression of thanks and gratitude goes to the Wawasee Music Department. What a heart-warming experience to attend the Christmas Concert last Tuesday evening. It was also a thrill to see so many people from our communities enjoying such a wonderful performance. The school auditorium was full! Not only was the music fantastic and full of Christmas spirit, but the faces of the students having such a good time performing, radiated the cheer and joy of the season to us all. Hats off to Mr. Bailey and Mr. Hatfield for a job well done! Wawasee can be proud of their whole music program. The standing ovation given by the audience was well deserved. Melinda Ensinger
General Assembly must deal with unemployment
Retailers and manufacturers have a curious relationship. While often reluctant to admit it, each needs the other because both play a crucial role in the state economy. It is the issue of unemployment compensation that is presently pitting the two against each other for the upcoming legislative sessions in the Indiana Statehouse. Unemployment compensation tax schedules are significant to the employers of Indiana. The latest recession, with its accompanying high unemployment, almost forced Indiana's UC benefit fund into bakruptcy. Only a S6O million loan from the
of Mr. Stahley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stahley of Nappanee. Mrs. John Sloan will have as her guests on Christmas Day her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Conrad of South Bend. Merchants name winners Several Milford merchants in cooperation with Milford Area Development were involved in a Christmas drawing held Saturday, Dec. 24, in participating stores. Drawings were held in each of the respective businesses who in turn notified winners. Individual winners were: Tina Pinkerton, North Main Street, Milford, winner of a savings account from the First National Bank of Warsaw, Milford Branch; Melanie Barrentine, r 4 box 238 Syracuse, winner of a “Becky” doll from Doll’s Decorating Center; Patsy Boggs, r 2 box 182 Milford, a gift certificate from Jenkins Automotive; Mrs. Jerry Leiter, Milford, won two pizzas from the Upper Crust Pizza; Barbara Ray, r 1 box 223 * Milford, won two Friday night specials from JW’s Drive-In; Carol Kaiser, Milford, received a free haircut and style from Bobi’s Shear Success; and Dick Widup, Milford, won a free service job from Bailey’s Service Station. Evans Family Store awarded Jon Dewart, Milford, with its first place gift certificate and Barbara Barth with the second place certificate. Walter Drugs, Inc. also awarded three prizes to the following: Terry Thompson, East Street, Milford, a watch; Carolyn Bohnstedt, Milford, a gift set; and Judy Tinkle, Milford, a record album. No damage reported in backing accident Donald E. Kauffman, 18, r 4, Greenhaus Apt. 40, Syracuse, was backing from a private driveway Thursday, Dec. 22, when his auto struck a car driven by Deanna F. Church, 27, 602 Mullen St., Syracuse. The Church vehicle was eastbound on Boston Street. There was no visible signs of damage to either vehicle. Syracuse Police Chief Warren Swartz investigated.
federal government kept the fund solvent. This then repeated the strain on the UC fund to make it apparent that the system is not working well. The industries of manufacturing and construction are experiencing highest unemployment and do not pay enough into the fund to cover what goes out in benefits. Retailers and others are paying to make up the difference, but are not happy with the situation. Some say the easy answer to all this would be to assign higher tax rates to the industries creating the drain. The affected industries oppose the additional taxes due to the huge losses they are suffering. The retailers who compensate the UC drain by paying flat rates feel that it is time to take the heavy load off their backs, but the final decision rests with the General Assembly. School board sots 1984 meeting dates The Lakeland Community Schools Board of Trustees has set its regular meeting schedule for the 1984 calendar year. AU meetings will be held in the Central Administration Office in Syracuse and will begin at 7:00 p.m. The following dates have been selected: January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11. Proper notification will be issued if meetings which need to be scheduled at times other than are listed above. An executive session will be held following the January 10 meeting for a discussion of personnel concerns. Auxiliary members hold party The North Webster Auxiliary Post 253 held its annual Christmas party at a North Webster restaurant, Tuesday, Dec. 20. With tables decorated with floral pieces, homemade Christmas decorations were presented by Sue Heath, Esther Black and Betty Busch. The party was highlighted by the singing of Christmas carols by 83 girl scouts, brownies and leaders. They all were given a decoration and candy cane. In addition, members of the Post decided to send boxes overseas to service men for Christmas, as well as give private Kevin Enyeart a gift when he returned home December 23. District Meeting Along with the party atmosphere earlier, Second District President Kittie Blackwell of Portage Unit 260 urged units from Milford, Piercton, North Webster and friends of the members to go back to the basics. Helping the veterans and widows of vets was suggested at the district meeting, along with helping in community matters and aiding law enforcement programs against drugs and alcohol. APC issues Milford public hearing notice Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission issued a Public Hearing notice filed by the Lakeland School Corporation to the Van Buren Township, according to Director Daniel W. Richard. The notice, which refers to property located on the north side of Emeline Street, and between SR 15 and West Street in Milford is scheduled for a hearing, Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. Richard noted the property in Milford is being requested to change for the purpose of allowing commercial uses as defined by the Kosciusko County Zoning Ordinance. Any persons interested in attending the hearing should report to the meeting room in the basement of the Kosciusko County Justice Building. Written comments will be considered providing they are received in the Office of the Kosciusko County Planning Department by 12 noon on the day of the hearing.
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from the Syracuse police log— , Subject questions snowmobile laws
The following information was obtained from the log of the Syracuse Police Department: December 21 7 a.m. - 11 calls reference school 7:58 a.m. - Subject reported a truck tore down wires at Koher Insurance 9:51 a.m. - Accident reported on SR 13 at the Catholic Church, property damage 10:16 a.m. - Wawasee High School called reference subject needs transportation to Goshen Hospital emergency room for stitches 12:49 p.m. - Report of a disabled semi on SR 13 at Koher Insurance 5:24 p.m - Man advised subject will be bringing a child on station for an Emergency Medical Technician 5:40 p.m.- Subject requested to speak to a fireman reference smoke from chimney coming in house 6:27 p.m. - Subject on station requested to speak to an officer reference found item 6:38 p.m. - Subject advised cars piling up at light at Main, unable to make it up hill 6:59 p.m. - Subject requested to speak to an officer reference an accident December 22 6:31 a.m. - Subject advised neighbor’s vehicle in front yard 7:45 a.m. - Eight calls reference school 8:06 a.m. - Subject reported property damage accident on Boston Street 9:26 a.m. - Subject has black medium dog, will keep until owner calls 10:35 a.m. - Subject requested information reference various laws governing snowmobiles 11:10 a m. - Business called reference moving trailers today 11:20 a.m. - Subject requested information reference contacting a Kiwanian reference a needy family 12:34 p.m. - Subject reference Milford wraps up 1983 issues With the year’s end in sight, Milford's Town Board closed out 1983 with some minor business in anticipation of the new year. During the very brief meeting, board members approved and signed the insurance policy for Emergency Medical Technicians. The plan which also covers the fire department, and is jointly paid by the township, is planned to go into effect January 1. Board President Steve Miller, who nears the end of his capacity on the board, approved ClerkTreasurer Monica Bice’s list of 23 claims to be paid. In other action, funds were transferred from the General and Motor Vehicle Highway funds. In the general fund, S4O was moved for the Town Bond, and $21.50 for fire equipment, while in the MVH, $125 was transferred for tires, and $33.99 for additional equipment. Closing out the meeting, the board approved Jean Treesh’s motion to carry funds from 1983 into the new year. Bice noted funds for the street sweeper, new police car, Town Hall office redecorations and other miscellaneous items would be transferred into the next year’s accounts. Paris Miller was accepted to be the town’s accountant and was placed in charge of working up an increase for the water and sewage prices. A February date was estimated by Miller. “He is well qualified for the job,” said President Miller. “He is interested in the town, and will do a good job.” Miller and Teesh also praised the work of Randy Veach who filled in for the vacatioriing Bill Knowles. During last weekend’s miserable weather, Veach cleaned the streets of Milford and handled the problem of a water pump freeze up. “Randy did a good job, and didn’t let things get out of control,” said Miller. “Bill prepared him really well, and he had no problems correcting the situations.”
Wed., December 28.1883 - THE MAIL-JOURNAL
the legality of resident erecting no parking signs in Kanata Manayunk 2:21 p.m. - Child complained of harassment calls from another child December 23 8:03 a.m. - Subject requested an attempt to locate her husband in a blue Ford wagon, reference family emergency 10:23 a.m. - Subject reported power line hanging 10 feet above roadway on curve, SR 13S 2:20 p.m. - Subject requested a unit pick up his wife and son, reference no heat in house 3:55 p.m. - Officer arrived at property damage accident on West Washington Street, involving snow plow 5:53 p.m. - Gas station requested an officer reference someone hit the building and took off 11:17 p.m. - Party advised heard a gun shot in the area of Bay Vista Drive December 24 10:05 a.m. - Subject on station advised reference gun shot last night, the street light is out 12:12 p.m. - Subject advised found gifts uptown, fell from a burgundy car 3:23 p.m. - Business requested an officer reference found purse 5:06 p.m. - Subject requested an officer reference accident hit-skip, vehicle moved 5:12 p.m. - Subject needs medicine Augsburger invites Senate pages State Senator John Augsburger (R-Syracuse) is asking all students interested in serving as a Senate Page for the 1984 session of the General Assembly to contact him at the Indiana Senate. According to Augsburger, the only requirements of the page program are that the student be at least 12 years of age and a resident of Indiana. Augsburger stated that all pages will serve for one day and will be involved in a variety of activities to assist the Senators and Senate staff. “Serving as a Senate page provides the students with a unique opportunity to learn first hand the workings of state government. I encourage all interested students to contact me,” Augsburger stated. Interested students should write to Senator Augsburger at the Indiana Senate, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Ind., 46204. Each legislator is limited to 30 pages. The General Assembly will begin its proceedings on January 4, 1984, and is expected to continue through the end of February.
Barn owl survey needed
By ROY GRIMES • Wildlife Biologist Fish and Wildlife Division The barn owl is known by many names including monkey-faced owl, sweetheart owl, ghost owl and queen-of-the-night. It is a light colored bird, sometimes pure white, standing approximately 18 inches tall and having a wingspan of 40-45 inches. These birds are most commonly referred to as barn owls because their habit of nesting and roosting in wooden barns and similiar structures, although they have been known to use water towers, hollow trees, open wells and even ground hog holes.
Barn owls are strictly nocturnal and very secretive so often going unnoticed while living in close relation with people. Often, the only obvious indication that the birds are using a particular area is the “whitewash” staining of their excrement at the roost. Like other birds of prey, barn owls are extremely beneficial, living on a diet that is often more than 90 percent rats and mice. These owls are tireless hunters and likely to spend more time on the wing than any other owl; silently ranging across fields, meadows and through open woodlands with their incredibly sensitive hearing attuned to the rustling of rodents. The barn owl
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5:43 p.m. — Subject requested if found Christmas packages, Harrison or Main, lost off roof of car 5:52 p.m. - Subject called reference man in a barn, no heat 6:05 p.m. - Subject requested if have a night number for propane gas 6:36 p.m. - Subject reference needing baby formula 7:04 p.m. - Subject advised truck stuck in the middle of CR 29, second house south of US 6 December 25 9:06 a.m. - Subject called reference watching house, pipes froze 3:03 p.m. - Property damage accident reported at Lakeland Youth Center 10:47 a.m. - Man on station reference sailboat mast, advised none on station if was picked up last night 12:16 p.m. - Subject requested if anything is open December 26 10:37 a.m. — Woman on Brooklyn Street requested water department turn off the water, broken pipe 11:17 a.m. - Complaint reference snowmobile destroying shrub 2:08 p.m. - Business advised water meter frozen, believes may burst 2:36 p.m. - Man advised of property damage accident on Old Road 8, second curve east of Harris Funeral Home 3:45 p.m. - Subject advised would like to have water turned on 4:40 p.m. - Subject advised bringing childreq back around 9 or 9:30 5:09 p.m. - Subject advised semi broke down rear wheels part way on road 6:07 p.m. - Subject advised of leaving truck running all night at park j 6:09 p.m. - Subject on station would like water turned off, pipes broke December 27 2:31 a.m. - Officer advised contact someone at Red-D-Mart, they have a water leak 7:26 a m. - Subject advised of property damage accident 8:22 a m. - Subject advised of a hit and run with mailboxes 10:09 a.m. - Subject requested information on lost dog , 11:11 am. - Subject on station advised he is back in town 11:20 a.m. - Subject advised a large nest of bees in the basement and requested someone from the fire department to take care of it 3:25 p.m. - Subject with information reference possible ambulance run to difficult location 6:15 p.m. - Subject advised had property damage accident this morning on Huntington Road, didn’t report it
has become such an expert in the art of hunting that in a single night any one owl will typically catch as many rodents as a dozen or more well-experienced barnyard cats. Although considered the most widley distributed noctural bird in the world, the barn owl appears to be declining throughout the United States, perhaps due to fewer grasslands and marshes (hunting areas) and a gradual replacement of wooden barns (nesting areas) with metal structures. During the last two years, only one confirmed barn owl nest was located in Indiana. There are likely many more, and the Division of Fish and Wildlife could approach the special challenges in barn owl management far more effectively if the population status of the birds were understood better. You can do your part by reporting all observations of barn owls to the Division. All reports and specific locations of birds will be kept confidential. Please mail any information you have to Chris Iverson, Nongame Biologist, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife, r 2 box 477, Mitchell, Indiana 47446. Let’s use this opportunity to support this valuable and impressive bird of prey.
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