The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 February 1984 — Page 1

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Near head-on accident on U.S. 6 Tuesday

Kevin R Childers. 29. 2935 Virginia Ave.. Parkridge. 111., was transferred from the Goshen HospitalUtf Parkview Hospital. Fort Wayne, following a near head-on collision at 9:41 a m. Tuesday. Feb 7. The accident occurred on US 6. five miles east of the junction of US 6 and SR 13. Childers sustained a fractured left femur and jaw. possible head injuries and lacerations to his right knee. Syracuse Emergency Medical Service transported the victim to Goshen and Fort Wayne Indiana State Police, report Childers was westbound on US 6 and for an unknown reason drove left of center and struck a 1972 International truck nearly head-on. The semi was driven by Brian M. McVicker. 24. 51331E County Line Road. Middlebury He complained of neck and back pain but sought medical treatment on his own. McVicker, a driver for Com modore Corporation. Syracuse, was enroute to deliver a 1984 Commodore Home to Flint. Mich Damage was estimated up to $5,000 to Childers 1983 Pontiac and up to SIO,OOO to the semi Walt Miller, transportation manager, es imated damage at around $5,000 to the mobile home Indiana State Police Troopers Mel Eash. Roger Hellinga and Mike Barnett investigated. Syracuse Fire Department also responded to the scene Cars collide., S4OO damage Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated a traffic accident at SR 13N and South County Line Road, just north of Syracuse, at 11:30 a m. Friday. Feb 3 Deanna F. Church. 27 . 607 Mullens Road. Syracuse, was northbound on SR 13 and attempted to turn right onto South County Line Road when her auto was hit as Bryan L Cripe. 17 . 20382 CR 40 Goshen, attempted to pass on the right. Damage to the 1978 Lincoln driven by Church and Cripe's 1973 Chevrolet pick-up truck was estimated over S2OO each. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Sgt. Walter Miller investigated. S3OO damage in car fire Syracuse Fire Department was calk'd to the residence of Ernie Wilber. 876 Excalibur Place, Syracuse, when the carburetor in his auto backfired. The firemen were called at 1:41 p.m. Saturdf.y, Feb. 4. When firemen arrived the engine compartment of the vehicle .was smoldering. Firemen hosed down the compartment and checked for hot spots before returning to the station Damage was estimated at S3OO. Minor damage in car-truck accident James E. Plummer. 19. Syracuse, drove a 1983 GMC truck into the back of a stopped 1978 Monte Carlo on Wednesday. Feb. 1, at 3:46 p.m. Cornells M. Bergh, 37,116 Plum St., Elkhart, was the driver of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The accident occurred on Lincolnway East, south of Egbert Avenue, in Goshen. Goshen Police Capt., Lyle Bainter, investigated and reparted damage was minor.

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Bill Dorsey expected to resign

According to today's (Feb. 8) “The Wakarusa Tribune,’’ William E. Dorsey, superintendent of Wa-Nee Community Schools, is expected to submit his resignation to the Wa-Nee School Board tonight at an 8 p.m. meeting. Reports claim he will resume another superintendency somewhere in the state. Dorsey, a Syracuse native and 1958 graduate of Syracuse High School, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice W. (Doris Shock) Dorsey. The elder Dorsey is in his fourth four-year term as northern Kosciusko County Commissioner and announced in mid-December that he would not seek another term. Superintendent Dorsey declined comment on the probability of his resignation until tonight’s meeting which is being held in place of the regular board meeting scheduled for next Monday, Feb. 13. Dorsey's ties to the Lakeland area are further strengthed by his marriage to Janet Grady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen E. Grady. Syracuse, and his past experience in education. The

In North Webster —

Park board files beach request

The United States Army Corps of Engineers has given public notice which announces a permit application has been filed by the North Webster Park and Recreation Board for the placement of material to create a swimming area, seawall and deck on Webster Lake. “I hope the community gets behnid the project and helps defray the cost of the loan from the International Palace of Sports,” commented Dixie Pryor, North Webster park board member. “I forsee no problems in obtaining the permit at this time.” Specific plans stated on the request are: The swimming area would be created by placing builders plastic over an area on the lake bottom and covering it with 4 inches of sand and gravel. The gravel would be placed for approximately 100 feet along the shore and 200 feet into the lake.

WILLIAM E. DORSEY Dorseys reside in Nappanee with their three children: Jeff. Debi and Chris. After graduating from Manchester College,. Dorsey began his teaching career at Sidney in 1962. He returned to teach in the Lakeland School Corporation in

Approximately 250 cubic yards of gravel would be placed. The seawall would be constructed using approximately 45 cubic yards of concrete. It would tie into the existing seawall and run for approximately 120 feet along the lake shore. The deck would be built by placing 2 by 6 pieces of lumber over existing wood piles. The deck would be approximately 45 feet wide by 30 feet into the lake. It would attach to the existing pavilion. The permit cannot be issued if any legally required federal, state or local authorization or certification is denied and the permit, if otherwise warranted, will not be issued until a Water Quality Certification or waiver is on file at the Corps of Engineers office. Copies of the public notice have been sent to appropriate federal and state fish and wildlife services whose views and comments

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1963, serving as basketball and baseball coach at Milford High School while, teaching English, drama, speech and physical education. In 1968, he was appointed principal of Syracuse High School, replacing Robert Slavens who resigned to accept a position at Wabash. Dorsey earned his master's degree in school administration at Indiana University in 1966. Two years later in 1970, Dorsey left his principalship to become vice principal of North Wood High School in Nappanee. On July 6, 1972, he was named principal of North Wood. filling that position for two years until he was named assistant superintendent for special services. He assumed the duties of superintendent on April 25, 1977, after the retirement resignation of James O. Weddle who served the system 10 years as superintendent and 33 years in the system. - If Dorsey submits his resignation. the Wa-Nee School Board has the option of accepting the resignation or encouraging Dorsey to stay with the system.

are solicited in accordance with wildlife laws. However, there are no known facts that indicate the work would destroy or endanger species listed. Any person may requrest, in writing before Feb. 22, that a public hearing be,held to consider the application. A request for a public hearing must state the specific interest which might be damaged by issuance of the permit. The National Register of Historic Places has been consulted and it has been determined that there are no properties currently listed on the register which would be directly affected by the proposed work. The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact of the proposed activity on the public interest. That decision will reflect the national concern for (Continuedon page 2)

At assessors' seminar at Indianapolis Turkey Creek Township Assessor Charlene Knispel and first deputy assessor Miriam Ridings spent January 25, 26 and 27 in Indianapolis where they attended the annual State Tax Board seminar at the Hyatt-Regency Hotel. The purpose of the meeting is to acquaint county and township assessors with new laws and regulations as applied to assessing property. Mrs. Knispel called the seminar “highly profitable” inasmuch as laws and regulations change from time to time and it is important to keep up with these changes.

— I Progress edition in next week's paper Tbe bi&nnuat nrogrets edition, JMay and Tomorrow, highlighting area •businewes will be featured in the Febniaryjp edition of Tbe Lakeland area business activities denote* area** growth over the >ast two year*. < *

Break-in at Stafford home last week ~ tyoseiusko County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing their investigation into the break-in at the Charles Stafford residence on the Pickwick Road sometime last Tuesday evening. Mr. Stafford was visiting his wife, a patient at a South Bend hospital, and when he returned home noticed that the front door was ajar. He told investigating officers valuable personal jewelry and a color television set were missing. The owners of The Windjammer, a popular eating establishment on SR 13 south of Syracuse. Syracuse driver in 2-car crash, in Goshen Gregory C. Shock. 32, r 2 Syracuse, was involved in a two-car accident at Jackson and Eighth Streets, Goshen. The accident occurred at 8:59 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. Goshen Ptl. Joseph Brown reported Shock was westbound on Jackson Street and braked for Eighth Street when his 1979 Chevrolet slid on slippery pavement and struck a 1977 Chevrolet Impala. The Impala was operated by Willie Miller, 74, 904 Leßoy Ave., Goshen Miller was northbound on Eighth Street. Damage was estimated over $1,200. No one was injured.

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ON TO THE REGIONAL! — The Lady Warriors captured their fourth consecutive Warsaw girts’ basketball sectional title with a 55-46 win over Triton on Saturday night. The win earned Dale Brannock's club a spot in the Warsaw regional which will be conducted on Thursday and Saturday nights. Wawasee is scheduled to meet the 20-1 Lakeland Lakers in Thursday night’s opening contest Tipoff b scheduled for 6:38 p.m.

Flies Amb. Rumsfeld, Chancellor Kohl —

Syracuse native has interesting European, Mid-East tour of duty

The Syracuse community can be proud of one of its native sons who is stationed in West Germany and seeing action in the touchy Mid-East conflict of recent months. John R. Kramer, son of Ronald V. and Virginia Kramer of 131 North Shore Drive and a Major in the United States Air Force, has recently completed an interesting 18-day tour of special duty in the Mid-East. He is following in his father’s footsteps, since Ron Kramer was a major in World War 11, a pilot and squadron commander in a B-24 Bomber Group flying out of England. Virginia Kramer was the former Virginia McFarren, a Syracuse native. Transported Donald Rumsfeld As pilot and aircraft commander of a C-9 aircraft stationed in West Germany, Major John Kramer transported Mid-East peace envoy Donald Rumsfeld and party through that area during this period. In all, 12 countries were a part of the many flights.

Syracuse success story —

Retail merchants spend $4,000 on successful winter carnival

According to Jeanne Gardiner, president of the Retail Merchants Division of the Syracuseof Commerce, close to $4,000 was spent on this year’s Winter Carnival which had a “great turn-out.” If all pledged donations are turned in, the merchants will receive all but SIOO of the $4,000 spent. The president expressed pleasure with this year’s fireworks and television advertisements promoting the weekend. The TV ads, which were aired on two stations, cost the group $1,150. “We should consider more television ads in conjunction with newspaper ads for Buccaneer Days, ’ Mrs. Gardiner suggested. The small group present decided to keep with a water theme and change the name of Sagebrush Days to Buccaneer Days. “Suggestions would be

’Songs of Yesteryear\X

Gene Kay, chairman of the Syracuse-Wawasee Flotilla Committee announced on Thursday, Jan. 26, that “Songs of Yesteryear” will be the theme for the 1984 Flotilla. The Flotilla has traditionally been held over the Fourth of July weekend.’ The events include a fireworks display at the town park on the Fourth, road and bicycle races and the Flotilla Ball on Saturday, July 7, and the Flotilla Parade on Sunday, July 8. Many elaborate floats and antique boats take part in the celebration. The theme is announced early so that plans may

MAJOR JOHN R. KRAMER i ncluding Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Algiers, Greece, Cyprus, Paris, Rome, - and London. Many of the flights vrere in and out of the airport at

most welcome,” the president expressed. Mim Speicher suggested the theme “A hidden treasure chest of values” be used and some discussion on having an actual treasure chest was held. Dates established for the weekend event are June 2 and 3. Because of the lack of merchant participation, the group was not in favor of sponsoring the Chili Cook-Off, originally organized by the Lions Club. Mrs. Gardiner summarized the group's feelings by saying. “As it stands right now, this group has insufficient time and energy to sponsor the cook-off.” The president plans to approach other service clubs that may be interested in sponsoring the event. The next retail merchants meeting will be held Monday, March 12, at 6 p.m. in Das Keller. All merchants are encouraged to attend.

be s tarted for the construction of floats. Kay also announced that William Beemer, of Beemer Enterprises, has been selected as the Commodore for this year’s Flotilla. Beemer has been active in Syracuse-Wawasee area civic affairs for many years as a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board, and has served on the Flotilla Committee for 15 years. Beemer is the current Chamber of Commerce president. The Flotilla parade is open to all comers. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: commercial, industrial, institutional, youth, and antique boats.

■ •' r's ’ * The second contest, which is scheduled for an 8 p.m. start, features Columbia City against Winamac.'Wawasee has never won a regional title. The 19-1 Lady Warriors defeated Warsaw SS-52 in the opening round of the sectional. Coihplete sectional results, as well as details of the wrestlers* regional championship, appear on the sports pages. (Photo by Tom Charles) • • ' ;• • . .

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Beirut, where the U.S. Marines are presently on duty. The aircraft crew was able to find one day of free time, and visited Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Major Kramer is presently serving a tour of duty at Rhine-Main AFB in West Germany. He and his wife Grace and daughter Emily live in a neighboring small historic German village. His duty is pilot and instructor pilot of C-9 air evacuation transport aircraft, regularly making flights throughout Europe an North Africa. An earlier special assignment was to transport West German Chancellor Kohl and party to Moscow for several days, and return. On this trip, to fascilitate communications with Russian air controllers, an English speaking Russian navigator had been sent to Germany to accompany the flight. John is a 1967 graduate of Syracuse High School and a 1971 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. -

For further information contact Col. Joseph A. Gray at 457-5637. Voter registration materials now out ♦ Voter registration materials are now in the hands of Turkey Creek Township Assessor Charlene Knispel, and Syracuse License Branch Manager Roxanne Hadley, and in the hands of the several township precinct committeemen in Turkey Creek Township. They are expected to register any voter, regardless of painty affiliation.