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THE CHAMPIONS — Wawasee’s volleyball team reigned supreme at the Northridge sectional on Saturday. Pictured above in the front row are Belinda Whitridge. Shelly Harris, Christy Speicher. Greta Hilker. Sandy Payne. Anita Swope. Amy Bucher and Shelly Brumbaugh.

Total reward: $12,000 — State Bank of Syracuse adds SI,OOO to Hulley reward money

The board of directors of the State Bank of Syracuse voted at a meeting at the bank last week to offer a SI,OOO reward for information leading to the arrest and Conviction of the murderer of Barbara Hulley of Syracuse. The generous res ard money by the bank was offered to the Kosciusko County chapter of Crime Stoppers Mrs. Hulley s murder in her west side apartment sometime during the night of Friday, Sept 21. has incensed the Syracuse community And the efforts of local, county and state police officers to investigate the heinous crime have led to dead ends Estimates have been made that investigating officers have interviewed from 100 Zo 300 people in the case for possible leads The murder victim was well liked in the Syracuse community, making the murder all the more difficult to comprehend She was an inspector at Syracuse Rubber Co /' Mrs Hulley'was found in her apartment Sunday morning. Sept 23. by her son. John, who investigated when his mother faib ed to answer the telephone. * $12,000 Reward v Bruce Howe of Warsaw, a member of the South Bend Crime Stoppers board of directors and treasurer of the Kosciusko County chapter, said the bank’s SI,OOO reward money brings the total reward to $12,000 ‘ He said Crime Stoppers is

Religious leader Hobart Freeman indicted on three counts

By MARK WEINSTEIN Staff Writer A six-member Kosciusko County Grand Jury returned indictments Wednesday, Oct. 17. against Hobart Freeman, leader of the Noble Countybased Faith Assembly sect, and two of his members, James and lone Menne, Warsaw. All three face felony charges in connection with the death the Mennes’ 15-year-old daughter, Pamela Margaret Menne. Freeman was indicted on charges of inducing reckless homicide, aiding an inducing and inducing neglect of a dependent. The Mennes face charges of reckless homicide, criminal recklessness and neglect of a

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limited to SI,OOO in each case in ite national program to fight crime, and that the Warsaw Times-Union had offered to put up SIO,OOO reward money, all of which makes up the $12,000 reward Howe said just this week he received a SIOO check from Mr. and Mrs Dennis Alspaugh Os Dayton. Ohio, as reward money, and a letter lamenting Mrs Hulley’s murder The letter noted that the Alspaughs are close friends of Mrs. Hulley’s daughter Charlotte (Mrs Kenneth) Robinson of St Petersburg. Fla

Overcrowding at Syracuse school of real concern

By TOM CHARLES Staff Writer A discussion on the enrollment situation at the Syracuse schools highlighted a special meeting of the Lakeland Community School Board of Trustees on Tuesday night in Syracuse. According Io the latest figures released by the corporation, there are 962 students enrolled in kindergarten through grade eight at Syracuse The largest grades are kindergarten, first, fourth and fifth. Local realtor Rick Schaekel

dependent in the death of their teenage daughter. During a hearing in Kosciusko Superior Court on Thursday. Oct. 18, Freeman and the Mennes informed the court that they plan on defending themselves while “trusting in the Lord.” It was at this time that Kosciusko Superior Court Judge Robert Burner entered a preliminary plea of not guilty on behalf of the three defendants. Freeman, a resident of Shoe Lake, northeast of Warsaw, stated his religious beliefs ‘as the main reason for his plans of denfending himself. “It’s my Christian conviction not to defend ourselves,” said Freeman. “We will trust in the Lord to be our defense. ” The Mennes followed Freeman’s leading concerning

- In the second row are manager Cindy Nelson, assistant coach Terri Stevens, Ann Alford, Michelle Harter, Lori Galloway, Darlene Justice, principal Dr. Howard Hull and daughter, head coach Barb Brouwer and scorekeeper Mary Kitson. (Mail-Journal Photo)

Crime Stoppers has been very successful, according to Sgt. Sam Walsh, coordinator of the South Bend Crime Stoppers center In the 17 months of its being, it has solved 300 felony crifnes and recovered $350,000 in stolen property and narcotics, he said For every $1 paid out. Sgt. r Walsh noted, sl4 has been recovered in stolen property and narcotics, and 290 people have been arrested He said. “I’d say the program has been very successful." The South Bend office of Crime Stoppers services 43 police agen-

was present at the board meeting to report his concern over the growing class sizes at the school Schaekel noted that the enrollment has continued to grow in recent weeks and that future expansion at Dana Corporation may result in more population growth in the area. “Everyone recognizes that we have a crowded building and that something needs to be done.’’ said Superintendent Don Arnold Arnold added that many school Corporations are hesitant to build or remodel at the present time because officials want to see if Governor Orr's Prime Time program is going to be expanded.

representation during the trial. “I have a counselor that is in the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ.” Max E. Reed was appointed by the court to serve as stand-by counsel for Freeman and Duane G. Huffer was to represent the Mennes Indictment L&gal documents were filed Thursday, Oct. 18, while arrest warrants were issued for Freeman and the Mennes. The trio voluntarily surrendered to county officials Thursday morning and was booked at the jail. Following the court hearing, a group of 30 photographers greetedthe Mennes and Freeman as they were released on their own recognizance. An omnibus hearing date is slated for December 20. The Mennes will appear at 1 p.m. and

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cies in Indiana and southern Michigan serving about 600.000 people. Crime Os The Week With the use of amateur actors. Crirfie Stoppers re-enacts the crime and broadcasts circumstances surrounding the crime 40 times over television and 19 radio stations. Eight area newspapers cooperate with its program in solving crime. Sgt. Walsh said sometime in early November his Crime Stoppers center hopes to make the Hulley murder the Crime of the Week.

“I think if that program continues, then you will see a lot of corporations moving ahead and building classrooms,” Arnold said. “But Syracuse is going to be a problem for us no matter what happens with Prime Time.” “We are going to have to face this question around the first of the year and we are going to have to face it head on.” commented board member Phil Payne. “I’m not really sure what the solution is.” , The board has hired additional aides to work at Syracuse and has discussed some solutions to the crowding problem. Among the (Continued on page 2)

Freeman at 1:30 p.m. The indictments state that the Mennes recklessly killed their daughter, Pamela Margaret Menne, by failing to provide her with medical care, which lack of medical attention resulted in her death. In addition, the indictment also alleged that Freeman knowlingly and intentionally aided, induced or caused another person. James and lone Menne, to commit an offense. * If convicted, the Mennes and Freeman face a possible two-to-eight year prison term for reckless homicide and up to a SIO,OOO fine. Criminal recklessness carries with it a one-to-four year prison term and up to a SIO,OOO fine. Neglect of a dependent carries the biggest penalty. If convicted, the trio could serve

Moonlight Madness at Syracuse

It will be a very ghostly night. The wind will howl through the trees and the leaves will rustle about the buildings. It will be a night fit for the witches, ghosts and goblins to roam about the streets. If you dare venture out on this night, expect to see the strangest of creatures. This night only happens once a year and it’s called Syracuse Moonlight Madness. The eerie night will be Thursday. Oct. 25, and all of the Syracuse merchants will take part. Don't miss the bewitching hours when you can save in Syracuse under this great sale spell. The merchants don’t know what they’re doing. They’re slashing prices on everything. The merchants are also sponsoring a pumpkin decorating (no carving) contest/or the following categories: preschool, grades one to three, grades four to six, grades seven to nine, grades 10 to 12 and adults. School Board candidates to meet the public The jointly-sponsored PTOLCEA question and answer session for Lakeland Community School Board of Trustees candidates will be held on Monday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Wawasee High School commons area. Arch Baumgartner, publisher .as “The Mail Journal,” will be the moderator. Seven prepared questions have been submitted to the candidates and they will have two minutes to respond to each question. Candidates will also have a chance to make a personal statement and respond to questions from the moderator and members of the audience. Candidates from District I are George D. Lung, Paul E. Reith and Jeanne G. Thomas. Running for office from District II are Carol Swartzendruber and Stuart Walker. Billy G. Little, the current board president, is the lone candidate from District 111. Co-chairmen for this event are Dave Matz, president of the LCEA, and Jane Tuttle, a representative of the Syracuse PTO. Committee members are Arlene Burkey, Syracuse PTO, Linda Doll, North Webster PTFO, and Carolyn Zimmerman, Milford PTO.

County named in $250,000 law suit

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer Gary and Angela Stuckman. r 2 box 436 Syracuse, have served notice of an intent to file suit against Kosciusko County and Daniel Richard, director of the Area Plan Commission, from an assault and battery,

a prison term from six-to-20 years and pay up to a SIO,OOO fine. Third Case The Mennes become the third family in Northern Indiana to be indicted, and if convicted, will be the third as well. Gary and Margaret Hall, Columbia City, were convicted August 28 of reckless homicide and child neglect in the death of their 26-day-old son, Joel David Hall. The Halls were sentenced by Whitley Circuit Judge Edward Meyers. The second northeastern Indiana couple to be convicted were David and Kathleen Bergmann, Syracuse. They are awaiting a October 29 sentencing in Noble Superior court. 11l Daughter On the day of Mennes death, the parents told authorities their

Entry forms are available at Pilcher’s Shoe Store, Augsburger’S Super Value, Jessie’s Ladies Apparel and The Anchor Man. All entries will receive a ribbon and prizes will be awarded in each age division. A “Best, of Show” award will also be granted. The winning pumpkins will be on display at the State Bank of Syracuse after the contest. The judges for the pumpkin carving and merchants' costumes are State Senator John Augsburger and President of the State Bank of Syracuse, James E. Caskey. After the clock strikes 10 p.m., the moonlight madness sale will end. All the merchants will gather at the Das Keller for their annual, social. Goofy prizes will be given to the best dressed merchants. Community Halloween Party Oct. 27 Bv JO STURGIS Staff Writer Plans are finalized and the date is set for the Milford Firemen’s JAWS Fundraising Halloween party. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The idea for a. fundraising Halloween party started with conversation between Don Arnold, MAD treasurer, and Phil Campbell, owner of Campbell’s IGA. But, that simple conversation has grown into a communitywide project with a worthwhile objective — to raise money for a (Continued on page 2) Sesquicentennial meeting Oct. 30 There will be a meeting of the Sesquicentennial Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m., in the Syracuse Scout Cabin. Bill Beemer, chairman of the committee, urges all interested individuals or group representatives to attend. The countdown has begun — the Sesquicentennial will occur in 1987.

ing and harassment incident, which occurred on February 15 on private property. The Stuckmans are asking $250,000 in damages against the county and Richard. Rex Reed, county attorney, stated the claim has been turned over to one of the county’s in- . (Continued on page 2)

daughter had been ill for some 90 days. The parents described a series of ailments, including a severe cold, congestion, lethargy, swelling of the abdomen and face and several various types of seizures. After the death, the body was taken to Muncie for examination and to see if medical attention* could have saved her life. It was discovered at that point that her life could have been saved by some form of medical care. She died from kidney failure. Closed Doors Since the indictments were filed, Faith Assembly members have closed the doors to visitors of the church. A Fort Wayne journalist attempted to learn more about the sect by attending a service, but after a short time there, was removed.

ifttt Luu /SlvLwiii HI 111 wl!!' 111 ’ BEWARE! — These three people are casting a mysterious spell on Syracuse merchants. Under the spell, the merchants can’t resist reducing prices on their products. These three possessed persons named Bob Pilcher, Picher’s Shoe Store; Jeannie Gardiner. State Bank of Syracuse and Jim Evans, Augsburger's Super Value, should be considered dangerous to the profit margin of the Syracuse merchants. Their spell, which is named Syracuse Moonlight Madness, will take effect on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6-10"p.m.. •V- — . Don’t be a frightened of this spell, though, because you’ll save like never before. Other bewitching activities are also scheduled for Syracuse Moonlight Madness. (Photo by Jo Sturgis)

| Trick or Treat Nights set | Halloween can be lots of fun for young spooks and x hobgoblins, if parents take some simple precautions, and abide by rules set up by their community. The town boards of area communities have set times for Trick-or-Treating to take place. In North W'ebster, •$ youngsters may gofrom6:3otoß:3op.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, only. In Milford and Syracuse the time was set as 6to 8 $ $ p m., also on Wednesday. Oct. 31 ••• Parents should also inspect all treats before any are eaten. Goblins should carry flashlights after dark, and should X not wear masks that restrict their vision. Only young spooks (age 13 and under) should be encouraged to Trick-or-Treat, :$ and they should go only to houses with the porch lights on. Have a safe and happy Halloween. £

■ i |||p I f / * RELEASED — Hobart Freeman, founder of the Noble Countybased Faith Assembly sect, leaves the Kosciusko County Jail Thursday, Oct. 18, after he was booked on three* felony counts in connection with the death of Pamela Margaret Menne. Pictured opening the door for Freeman is Kosciusko County Lt. Rich Mikel and Capt. Ron Robinson. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

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