The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 February 1984 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., February 15,1984

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Head-on crash claims Leesburg man's life

A rural Leesburg man was killed and his car was totally demolished in a head-on accident last Friday morning at approximately 6:15 a m on U.S. 6 and C.R. 15, west of S R. 15. Pronounced dead at the scene by Elkhart County Coroner Marvin Riegsecker was David A. Stull. 24. r 1 Leesburg, driver of a 1972 AMC 4-door Hornet Stull was driving east on U.S. 6. approximately four miles east of the Nappanee city limits, and had just successfully negotiated the curve at C.R. 15 before crossing the center line into the path of a 1984 International truck driven by Ronald E. Kelley. 28. Elkhart. Stull suffered a crushed chest and multiple fractures Kelley, a driver for Goshen Sash & Door, suffered an abrai-

Faith Assembly bill out of committee

A bill removing religion as a defense for parents whose children are seriously injured or die because they are denied medical treatment was rejuvenated in a Senate Committee Thursday, announced State •Representative Greg Mishler (R-Bremen). the bill’s co-spon-sor “After an earlier 4-4 deadlock the committee reconsidered the bill and gave it a do-pass recommendation,’’ said Mishler. “After careful thinking, a committee member decided that he would like to see this bill become law and changed his vote.” “I have supported this legislation, passed by the House on a 88-9 margin, because I am concerned about the deaths of children in the Faith Assembly Church,” said Mishler. “The church teaches its members not to seek medical help. Parents do have a right to refuse treatment for themselves, but when 41 childrens’ lives are wasted, it’s time to act.” Supporters of this legislation testified at an earlier committee meeting that the bill would cause tlje members to seek treatment for their children because one of the tenets of their faith is to abide

sion to his hand and was taken by the Nappanee Emergency Medical Service to Goshen Hospital for treatment A passenger in the Kelley vehicle. Charles H. Replogle, 63. Middlebury. was also taken to Goshen with a contusion to his knee Both were later released According to Elkhart County Sheriff’s Sgt Walter EpMiller. investigating officer, Kelley was driving a loaded truck and had no chance to brake before Stull’s auto crossed the centerline and crashed head-on into his vehicle. Also investigating the accident were Sheriff’s Ptl. Gary Shireman. Nappanee Sgt. Jim Evans and Nappanee Ptl. Brant Nine. The impact locked the two vehicles together and drove the

the law. This bill will not be heard by the full Senate

New M-J subscribers Anne L. Conklin r 2 Box 168 Syracuse, Ind. 46567 David Heath Medaryville Youth Camp r 1 Box 162 Medaryville. Ind. 47957 International Palace of Sports P.O. Box 332 North Webster. Ind. 46555 Helen L. Kline rl Box 117 North Webster, Ind. 46555 Lester R. Lung 128 North Shore Drive Syracuse, Ind. 46567 Stan Stucko rl Box 592-27 Leesburg, Ind. 46538

car backward on the highway, causing an estmated $5,000 in damages to the truck. When 22 Nappanee Volunteer Firemen responded to the call,a firetruck was used to pull the vehicles apart, according to Fire Chief Glenn Reed. Firemen washed spilled diesel fuel from the highway and were at the scene for approximately two hours. Merchant’s Metals Worker Services were held Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Plymouth, for Stull, a machine operator at Merchant’s Metals. New Paris. He was bom Aug. 23, 1959, in South Bend and was a member of St. Michael’s. Surviving are his parents, Galen Stull and Dorothy Babka, both of Bourbon; and one sister. Mrs. Ray (Pam) Rausch, Winamac. Rev. Raymond Balzer officiated at services with burial in New Oak Hill Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, was in charge of arrangements.

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Interesting extremes Goshen College weather observer Lores Steury found some more interesting extremes for our perusal this week — some are wet and some are dry. The US average precipitation per year is 29 inches. We can compare that to our own average of 33 inches in Elkhart County. The most recorded in our nation was 150 inches in Oxbow, Wash. There is a very wet spot in India where things can get pretty deep with an average of 450 inches of rain per year — this same location holds the record high of 1,041 inches recorded for one year. With a record of 46 inches of rain in one 24 hour period, the Phillipines were glad to see the sun shine finally. At the other end of the rainbow, we find the desert. Bagdad, Calif, is the driest in US with only 3.93 inches recorded over a five year period. The driest spot in the world is in Chile where they recorded only .03 inches for a one year period.

Former Orn Nursing Home to become apartment building

The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals held a two part public hearing during its regular meeting in the basement meeting room of the Justice Building in Warsaw Monday evening, Feb. 13. During the meeting the board reached a decision in the case involving the Warsaw contracting firm, Hi-Tech, Inc. Hi-Tech had tendered an option to purchase the Noble Swihart property located ot the corner of CR 1250 N and North Main Street in Milford with the intent of converting the structure into a six apartment dwelling. Approximatly seven remonstrators were present at the two part hearing, which would eventually grant Hi-Tech, Inc., both a variance and a special exception in the zoning restrictions.

Board, committee members — Weigh value of NCA evaluation

By GAILWIDMOYER Staff Writer Marguerite B. Hoerr, school board member, commended members of the North Central Association (NCA) Steering Committee for time they have devoted to examining the school system. “The number of hours devoted is very impressive.” The entire report, composed by approximately 110 teachers, parents and students, took an estimated 1,377 hours to complete — the equivalent of 172 eight-hour working days — and was cdtai pleted in three months. Members of the committee were present at Tuesday night’s board meeting with a box full of two-inch thick folders reviewing subject areas, teachers and extra curricular activities at Wawasee High School. WHS is now mandated by law to have a periodic evaluation by NCA and the State Board of Vocational and Technical Education (SBVTE). Previously, the two evaluations were done separately and resulted in a duplication of effort as well as loss of time, added costs and additional disruption of the school program. Now the two evaluations can be done jointly, and the study committee has been involved in a selfstudy program to prepare for the NCA appointed committee.

The remonstrators, led by Darrell Om and Norman Lovell, voiced two major areas of concern. These included parking and yard space, should families with children rent the units. According to Plan Director Dan Richards, attorney Mike Armey’s client, Hi-Tech, Inc., was most cooperative. Hi-Tech responded to remonstrators’ concerns by explaining that ample parking could be provided for future apartment dwellers by removing a single stall garage and a lean-to shed from the rear of the lot. In response to the yard space concerns remonstrators had voiced, Hi-Tech explained that a fence would be placed along the south and west lot lines to prevent children playing on neighboring properties. They also stated that a large enough play area could be

The NCA committee is composed of 18 people from other member schools who come to WHS, examine the self-study, go into the classes, make their own evaluations, ask questions and make recommendations. The recommendations are then considered by school officials with some adopted while others are just taken into consideration. While the value of the entire process was questioned, Philip K. Fawley, committee chairman, assured the program has “enabled us to take a better look at ourselves. “We haven’t found anyone with better criteria than North Central,” the English teacher continued. NCA is a 19-state organization with all members ascribing to minimum standards which are above regular state requirements and the evaluation “is away of saying you’re doing more than the minimum,” commented Dr. Howard Hull, WHS principal. Board president Bill Little questioned the presence of enthusiasm and Dr. Hull confirmed, “Yes, it’s still there; but the enthusiasm is anticipatory. We want to see what their report is and what will happen as a result of the report.” Little further observed Fawley must be pleased with the system

'Miss Indiana Teen' to speak to Milford Families in Action

Julie James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. James of 330 North Gilliam Drive, Warsaw, the first “Miss Indiana Teen USA” will attend th£ Milford Families in Action meeting next Tuesday, Feb. 21, and express her views on the subject of drug abuse. Julie won her title at Merrillville and participated in the “Miss Teen USA 1983” contest in Lakeland, Fla., last August. A cheerleader at Bethany

located on the east front corner of the lot. The Board of Zoniig Appeals unanimously approved the special exception and later approved the variance, following the petitioners’ agreement to cut the number of units from six to five. Doug Miller and Tim Moore, co-owners of Hi-Tech, Inc., plan to leave the outside of the twostory structure intact and will concentrate on the renovation of the inside of the building which was previously the Orn Nursing Home and more recently the Noble Swihart home. They will also do some cleanup work and improvement on the landscaping. Hi-Tech, Inc., is a contracting firm, specializing in residential and light industrial building, and has been operating in the Kosciusko County area for years.

since he volunteered for the chairman post for the third time. While board member Henry Smith does not favor the NCA process, he commented, “The important thing is we know you are evaluating the system.” Self-evaluation is important because of the results it can produce, and board vice president Phil Payne summarized the educators’ and residents’ concerns: “The biggest concern for the community is for the board and administration to digest the report fully.” All committee members agreed the strenuous process was worthwhile, and will be even more worthwhile if action is taken after the NCA report is issued. Serving on the self-evaluation committee are: Fawley, chaiman; Richard Wysong, assistant chairman; Marilynne Curtis; Tim Caldwell; Ron Corson; Vernon Zurcher; Mark Walker, student representative; and Dr. Hull, ex-officio. Cabinet resigns BEIRUT, LEBANON - Prime Minister Shafik Wazzan’s nine-member Cabinet resigned recently. Wazzan, a Sunni Moslem, said they were stepping down to allow formation of a national coalition government.

■fc JULIE JAMES Christian High School in Goshen, she is also a typist for the school newspaper. She received a SI,OOO scholarship to the Evelyn Lahaie Modeling and Finishing School in Gary, a large trophy and a 14 karat gold ring plus the all expense paid trip to Lakeland. The “Miss Teen USA” contest is a sister pageant to the “Miss USA” and “Miss Universe” pageants. Julie believes in speaking up for what she believes and says in a written note to Milford Families in Action Chairman Dr. Bruce Lamb, “Roughly 9,000 teenagers die each year in motor

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vehicle accidents.” She continued, “If you have a hard time picturing 9,000 kids at once, imagine one average size math class vanishing from the face of the earth every day for a year. “Os those 9,000 teens who die, over half are slaughtered in crashes caused by drunks at the wheel. Numbers alone can’t convey the awful reality of broken bodies and burned flesh, the grief of families and friends, and the lifelong guilt and trauma suffered by surviors. It’s hard to believe that every crippling injury is caused by someone’s personal irresponsibility. Newsweek has called drunk driving a ‘national epidemic,’ but it’s actually the only form of socially accepted murder.” She continued, “My title, ‘Miss Indiana Teen USA 1983,” has opened many doors. A 17-year-old senior at Betany Christian High School, I have participated in several area high school SADD Days. SADD stands for Students Against Driving Drunk. SADD began in 1981 as an experiment at Wayland High School in Massachusetts and has since spread to more than three million teens. What makes the SADD method work is the recognition that teenage drinking and teenage drunk driving are two very different questions and should be dealt with differently.” She urges teenagers to, “join the three million teens who believe drinking and driving do not mix as I do. Please don’t become another statistic,” she concluded.