The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 July 1984 — Page 5

Letters to the editor

Open letter to Hiler Dear Editor: This open letter to our Representative John Hiler is to encourage continuing discussion concerning our government’s policy particularly as it relates to Nicaragua. The meeting Wednesday evening, July 11, at Syracuse was helpful, but we need a lot more information including that from people in church and social service agencies who have had long-term involvement in Central America. This perspective was very much lacking in the Kissinger Commission Report. Though we often hear it alleged that arms shipments have passed through Nicaragua to El Salvador, yet such has not been documented. By land they would

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have to pass through Honduras which has been heavily militarize3d with U.S. sophisticated surveillance and weaponry. As one who has recently visited Nicaragua, including the northern border town of Jalapa, I believe we have a lot to learn about the unique histories and dynamics of each country in Latin America. As a Christian I believe the significant role Christianity is now playing in latin America needs to be lifted up. Much of the fire for change is rooted in the Scriptures as many common people are learning in their local communities. Many Christians, Catholics and Protestants, can give abundant evidence of this phenomenal renewal in Christianity particularly as it pertains to the Good News of Christ being made real for the poor. Among these are at least three deeply dedicated priests who continue to

be very influential within the government of Nicaragua. Why can’t we truly stop the overt and covert support to the contras who are primarily based in Honduras and who have recently been increasing the terrorism of the terribly cruel National Guard against the people of Nicaragua? The time is urgent now because the trend of our present policy toward Nicaragua is cutting them off from positive ties with us and forcing them toward more communistic orientation! For many years Nicaragua got wheat from us — but now to get U.S. wheat they must get it from the Soviets. They also like U.S.-made tractors, etc., but our government will not even sell them spare parts. Where do we expect them to turn? Trying to hide behind such hypocracy how dare we make Nicaragua the scapegoat for the many problems we face in Central America? Deeply concerned, Roger Eberly A chance to restore faith Dear Editor: An unplanned swim in Lake Wawasee last Sunday resulted in the loss of a wallet by an Indiana University student. The results were both positive and negative. Inside the wallet was $35 cash, plus pictures, driver’s license, bank card and an Indiana University identification with name, address and picture. For better than an hour, six people (some with goggles) searched for the wallet One young lady (an IU student) is from Scotland. This was her first visit to our beautiful area. We finally gave up the search realizing the billfold had probably sank to the bottom. Eight and one-half hours later we received a phone call stating the party had recovered the billfold. This is two miles across the lake from us. Cheers went up from our guess with comments on the miracle of the whole idea a billfold could float hours and over two miles! Additional comments were made about the

honest, caring people who sought us out to return the billfold by going through the phone book. When the young man went to pick up the billfold he was elated, all of his papers were intact, however the $35 was gone. (All the money he had till next payday). We then realized this was no miracle, the billfold didn’t float BM> hours, over two miles, it was found, the money stolen and it was tossed back into Wawasee to be found by the honest people at Pier 262. To you who have and/or spent this money — you sure gave our young visitor from Scotland and our other young guests a look at a side of some Americans. If your conscience is bothering you, you can return the money by mailing it to: Sherry D. Cripe, r 1 box 239 Syracuse, Ind., 46567. This is your chance to restore faith that people in our area are honest! Sherry D. Cripe

Championship team to lead Pioneer Days Parade

Representatives of the 1984 State Champion Warsaw Basketball team and cheerleaders will be the GrancVMarshalls of this, year’s Warsaw Pioneer Days Parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 21 and will include, in addition to the floats, mounted units, bands, clowns and antique vehicles. Units will assemble on Market Street at Columbia. The parade will proceed east on Market to In-

Pioneer Days Queen to be crowned

Highlighting the Warsaw Pioneer Days activities on Saturday will be the crowning of the 1984 Pioneer Days Queen at 7 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. Sponsored by the Delta Theta Tau sorority, proceeds from the penny-a-vote contest are used for emergency dental care in the Warsaw Community Schools and for a scholarship given to a Warsaw Community High School senior. The annual contest is open to all girls who will be entering Warsaw Freshman High School in the fall. The penny votes are collected by the girls during garage and bake sales, car washes and other fund raising activities held throughout the weeks and months prior to the contest. This year’s contestants are: Linda Carnes, Lorranda Morris, Leslie Barber, Misti Higginbotham, Teresa Wilson, Peggy Frederick, Holli Dias and Karen Ulmer. Acid rain & south Two environmental groups contended in a report released recently that acid rain is gradually ravaging the South and poses a serious threat to the region’s human and natural resources. Transplant palms Now is the time palms can be transplanted in most areas. Keep the soil around roots wet for several weeks after transplanting.

Pioneer Days race is set Sponsored by the Athletic Annex, the annual Pioneer Days Road Race will start at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 21. The two-mile “Fun Run” course starts and finishes in front of the Annex on Center St., Warsaw. Registration will be from 8 to 9 a.m., Saturday. Awards will be presented to the top three overall finishers and the top three male and female division winners. Participants in the road race will be divided into the following age categories: Male — Eight and under, nine to 11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over. Female — Eight and under, nine to 11, 12-15,16-19, 20-29,30-39, 40-49, 50 and over. Parental permission is required for all runners under 18 years of age. Additional information and registration forms are available at Athletic Annex.

diana Street, north on Indiana to Center Street, West on Center to Columbia, disbursing on the south side of Owen’s parking lot on Market Street. Entry Classifications The parade entries will be judged in the following classifications : Commercial and industrial floats Clubs, churches and organizational floats

4H ■ ■ ■k KBr fl 1983 PIONEER DAYS QUEEN — Mickle Varney, 1983 Pioneer Days Queen, will be on hand for the ceremonies surrounding the selection of this year’s queen, Friday, July 20. at 7 p.m. Miss Varney is the daughter of Phyllis and Greg Varney of Warsaw.

. iln'K t Tas■ U < M .. h wmrmi■l j ; vj1111 m I V f ,|| fi BARGAIN HUNTERS SHOP PIONEER DAYS — The annual sidewalk sales during Warsaw’s Pioneer Days provide a bonanza of bargains for the value hunting shopper. The bargain hunting begins at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 19, and will continue throughout the three-day event. These visitors to last year’s Pioneer Days are pictured taking advantage of the many specials offered during the annual festival, to he held this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 19-21.

Color guard units Marching units Antique autos and trucks Horse units, saddles and hitch Bands Novelties Decorated floats, all ages Decorated bicycles, aged seven and under Decorated bicycles, aged eight and oyer Parade Rules Parade entries will be judged

Pulling contest July 27 Horse power will be the basis for the lightweight pulling contest on Friday, July 27, at 6 p.m., at the Elkhart County 4-H’ Fairgrounds grandstand. The weigh-in of horses will be 4:30 to 5 p.m. for those 3,300 pounds and under. Coggins papers are required and the Michigan rules will be applied to the boat pull. Prizes will include a horsemanship trophy; best matched team trophy and first place team trophy. Cash prizes from first place through 25th place will be given. Major crime Serious crime in the United States declined 7 percent in 1983 as the rates of personal larceny and household burglary hit record lows, the Justice Department said recently. Pioneer 10 One year ago, the unmanned Pioneer 10 spacecraft became the first manmade object to leave the solar system, but it continues to send information even though it is nearly 4 billion miles away.

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prior to the parade and winners will be notified. Winning units will also be announced as they pass the reviewing stand. All trophies will be awarded at the dispersal area. No collections are to be solicited by parade units. No hand-outs of any kind will be allowed on the parade route, including balloons, candy, literature. There have been too many incidents of children crawling under moving vehicles to retrieve items. Participants are encouraged to have signs with large print

Annual auction climaxes Pioneer Days activities

The annual Ace Hardware auction will begin this year at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, under the traditional tent in front of Ace Hardware on East Center St., Warsaw. Items from every department in the store will be sold to the highest bidder by auctioneer Larry Evans. As the crowd warms to the fun and festivities associated with this annual Pioneer Days auc-

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describing the unit and sponsor for the parade audience. Units that will have music or singing are encouraged to use a public address system. It is asked, however, that entrants use discretion on the volume so that neighboring units will not be overwhelmed by the system. Any motorized float, including garden tractors and mopeds, must be driven by a person with a valid driver’s license. Parade chairman for this year’s event is Dee Munson of Compton and Munson Furniture Galleries, Warsaw.

tion, thei bidding becomes more spirited and usually lasts until the wee hours of the night. Each year, shoppers looking for that “special” bargain, have filled the tent and surrounding parking lot to capacity. Ace Hardware’s Jim Maze explained that again this year the auction definitely has “something for everyone!”

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