The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 March 1985 — Page 5

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

(Continued from page 4) their remains float to shore, then we have to clean up their mess**, said one disturbed Syracuse Lake resident. JOHN J. PLANK, the big man at Wawasee Village Plumbing and Heating, also had his com* plaints, and they seemed semi-legit. When John was wintering in Sarasota, Fla.,, in February, a news item came out that one John G. Plank was fined SSO for driving with an expired driver’s license. Notice the “J.” in our John’s name, and the “G.” in the name of the Plank who was fined.

From Hie Syracuse Police log — Four tires slashed at night

The following information was obtained from the log of the Syracuse Police Department. March 20 11:53 a.m. — Officer advised grass fire acrpss from Riblet factory 4:29 p.m. — Subject on Kale Island reference dog running loose 11:27 p.m. — Subject reported car driving around the block without headlights J March 21 2:50 a.m. — Subject on station requesting directions 6:32 a.m. — Subject advised hit and run, needs officer 9:58 a.m. — Subject reported grass fire in Wawasee Heights, not out of control, but no one is seen around 1 . 4:18 p.m. — Subject Ei Shore reference cutting down tree and will be blocking the road, is this OK? 7:44 p.m. — Subject on station reference lost wallet 8:27 p.m. — Subject on station requested to speak to an officer March 22 1:23 a.m. — Officer advised subject went into a home down the street

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~ “I’ve had to explain that all over town,” says plumber Plank, and he quickly flashes his own driver’s license to anyone who brings the subject up. His license expiration date: 1987. GLORIA (MRS. Gene) Stoffel left Monday morning early,-flying from Fort Wayne to Orlando, Florida, then will go to Kissimmee to be with her daughter Candi, her husband Barry Cox, and their new granddaughter, as yet unnamed. It’s Gloria’s 14th grandchild and she’s proud as punch.

6:07 a.m. — Subject advised of theft at Smokeys 8:24 a.m. — Business requested Officer reference possible shoplifter 11:54 a.m. reports lost billfold insert 2:57 p.m. -• Subject requested to speak to an officer reference dog bit that just occurred 6:56 p.m. — Subject on station reported had four tires slashed last night 8:45 p.m. — Subject advised of open doors on building where street department stores items 11:18 p.m. — Party advised theft of a battery March 23 7:59 a.m. — Subject for ticket information 9:26 a.m. — Subject for officer reference complaint 2:37 p.m. —Subject requested an officer reference drive-off 5:34 p.m. — Subject on station reference bus parked at old campgrounds 8:23 p.m. — Subject advised subject driving by their house not supposed to be around here March 24 1:46 a.m. — Subject advised vandalism to car windows

3:45 p.m. — Subject requested to speak to an officer 10:36 p.m. — Subject at a bar requested an officer March 25 1:11 a.m. — Officer advised windows open at the high school 7:50 a.m. — Contacted the street department and advised of a missing stop sign 1:05 a.m. — Subject advised of a starving dog 2:15 p.m. — Subject on station reference theft 9:20 p.m. — Subject reported a missing person March 26 12:16 a.m. — Subject at Dana advised someone hit the railroad sign i, 8:15 a.m. — Subject called reference parking violations 10:15 a.m. — Controlled burning information 10:36 a.m. — Subject called about lost checks, if found who to contact 2:48 p.m. — Subject on station requested blanket gave EMS 7:35 p.m. — Subject reported a stolen bike, from yard 8:27 p.m. — Subject on station reported theft of daughter’s billfold County drainage board to meet The, Kosciusko County Drainage Board will hold its meeting on Thursday, March 28, at 9 a.m. in the old courtroom in the county courthouse,' Warsaw. Porkettes change their name The National Porkettes have officially changed their name to the National Pork Council Women during the organization’s annual meeting held March 5 in Indianapolis. Carmen Jorgensen of Dover, Ark., president of the group, said, “A lot of thought and consideration went into the change. The Porkette’ name was not taken seriously in some instances and it had a negative connotation to many.” Jorgensen acknowledged that some member states had no problem with the name and would rather have stayed with it. ’Jorgensen continued that some of the states with nearby major urban populations, such as Minnesota, felt the ‘Porkette’ name was not giving them the image they needed when working in big metropolitan areas. There were even times when consumers would laugh when they heard the name. The new name. National Pork Council Women, was submitted as an amendment during this year’s annual meeting by the Illinois delegation. The name change won’t change any programs or direction of the group which is composed of approximately 19,000 members in 34 states. The NPCW approved resolutions that will give the organization a more active role in addressing the diet/health issue, encourage individuals to research state laws concerning rights of a surviving spouse for the effect the laws might have on their situation, and call on the organization to encourage incorporation of the story of agriculture in text books and reference publications as new editions are published.

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Plan expansion of Ft. Wayne War Memorial Coliseum

The 33-year-old Fort Wayne War Memorial Coliseum, home of a host of northern Indiana athletic events, is about ot undergoa major expansion, if its board of trustees can bring its present plans to fruition. Plans for a $lO million expansion for an exhibition center were announced in the Coliseum press lounge room Saturday between the afternoon and evening sessions of the semi-state basketball tournament held there. Major Exhibition Center The announcement and color slide presentation of the embryonic plans was made by Gerald Dehner, a Coliseum trustee. He was asking viewing members of the press to get behind proposed legislation now before the Indiana General

It happened . . . in North Webster

10 YEARS AGO, MARCH 26,1975 The town of North Webster is cracking down on junk cars within the town’s city limits. At its meeting last Wednesday night, the town board of North Webster passed Ordinance 75-2, entitled: An Ordinance defining junk cars, requiring removal and fixing penalties in the town of North Webster, Indiana. Mrs. Allen Hart was hostess for the March 19 meeting of Tippecanoe Township home extension club. Mrs. Ruth Hamman assisted the hostess. Lydia Circle of North Webster United Methodist Church met recently with Kathy Coy as leader. Devotions were given by Virginia Bockman. Barbee Ladies Christian SerUnemployment rates for January In January nearly half of Indiana’s counties had unemployment rates ranging between 8.5 and 12.4 percent, the Indiana Employment Security Division reported recently. Ohio County had the highest rate of 25.1 percent; Hendricks the lowest at 4.8. The state rate, reported earlier this month, was 9.6 percent, up from 8.8 percent in December. Tom Miller, director, of the division said the annual benchmarking procedure of last year’s unemployment figures for the metropolitan areas and counties is still being done. Therefore revided December figures are not yet available. He also explained that the US Department of Commerce, office of Federal Statistical Police and Standards has renamed and made geographical changes affecting several of Indiana’s metropolitan areas. Range Os Unemployment Rates 4.5-8.4 percent, 19 counties; 8.5- percent. 43 counties; 12.5- percent, 23 counties; 16.5 percent and over, 7 counties. Serving our country ROBIN J. IRWIN Airman Ist Class Robin J. Irwin, daughter of Paul S. and Beverly S. Irwin of r 1 North Webster, has graduated from the US Air Force aerospace ground equipment mechanic course at Chanute Air Force Base, 111. During the course, students were taught to repair generators, gas turbines and hydraulic pumping equipment. They also earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Irwin is scheduled.to serve with the 81st Equipment Maintenance Squadron at RAF Bentwaters, England. She is a 1980 graduate of Wawasee High School.

Assembly to enact a one per cent food and beverage tax for alien County to fund the Coliseum expansion. The proposed exhibition center would have 100,000 square feet, to include large display rooms, meeting rooms and food catering areas for banquets. They plan to go for the trade show business, Dehner said. “We’ve lost a lot of trade show business to other midwestern cities,” said Mr. Dehner, “because we are not equipped to handle conventions with major displays.” the plans call for a 2,900 car parking area in addition to what they have now. Built In 1952 The Fort Wayne War Memorial Coliseum was built in 1952 for $2.5 million, and was the brain child

vice met recently at Barbee Community church. Mrs. Osha Bragg, president, led in discussing the lesson about “Jeremiah.” Devotions were read by Frances Smith during the recent meeting of Miriam circle of x North Webster United Methodist church. Olive Locke served as leader. Members of Barbee Busy B’s home extension club met March 14 in the home of Mrs. Arden Lutes and Mrs. Charlotte Richards assisted the hostess. 2ft YEARS AGO, MARCH 25,1965 Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Marvin and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Lane and son of Boone county were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Staples Sunday. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Yagel of Columbia City, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stahley of Goshen and. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brower. Mrs. Marvin is a house guest of the Staples family this week. Mrs. Ermal Vanator was hostess to the past chief club last Wednesday night. After several games of progressive euchre, prizes were presented to Mrs. Russell Engle, Mrs. Harry Bause and Mrs. Alva Griesinger. The hostess served a cottage cheese and green pineapple salad, hamburger sandwiches, pickles and coffee. Mrs. Roxie Shoemaker is spending a few days with her granddaughter, Mrs. Keith Kelsey and family.’She is caring for the new baby and assisting with household duties. Mrs. Richard Menzie and children Ricky, Randy and Rita of Warsaw visited Sunday afternoon and evening with Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Menzie and family. Gary Vanator spent Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Rhodes as the guest of Jerry Rhodes. 50 YEARS AGO, MARCH 21.1935 Mr. and Mrs. alien Gordy called at the J. Garber home Wednesday evening last week. Mrs. Charles Bigler is visiting in Chicago for a few days. Mrs. Wayne White and sop visited Mrs. George White, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. James Gilbert and family took Sunday dinner at the J. Garber home. Jack and Bill Kline called at the J.L. Kline home, Sunday evening. Adrian Warstler called at the J.L. Kline home Saturday. , Mr. and Mrs. Royal Kline took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Kline Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Tooley visited the James Gilbert home, Sunday. Elmo Shock and family took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lewallen. Mrs. J.G. Kline called on Mrs. Isaiah Kuhn Monday. Hugh Warstler called on J.L. Kline Sunday. Noble Kline and Gerald Priest were home over the week end.

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of the new, young Junior Chamber of Commerce of that city. This group was made up of World War II veterans, just home from the war, who wanted to erect a memorial to their fallen comrades. Hilliard Gates, veteran Fort Wayne sports announcer who was one of this early crowd, said an Allen County bond issue was floated to erect the building, but that the Coliseum was self-supporting, and cost the taxpayers of Allen County nothing. Early criticism was that the Coliseum was built too far out int he country. By. now the city’s growth has been in that part of own. It gave Fort Wayne a jump on other cities in attracting major sporting events. It has been the site of the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s semi-finals basketball games for years. Don Myers, one of this group of young veterans, became the Coliseum’s manager and served until two years ago when Robert P. Tenbarge became manager. Myers was on hand Saturday afternoon for the presentation, and remarked on the history of the Coliseum and on the constant change in sports reporters who come to the Coliseum. Serving on the Coliseum board of trustees with Gerald Dehner are James Dumas, Ed Kettler, Jack Lehman and James Shields. B, X w ■Dh WAWARDED CAREER AGENT TITLE — Harley Chalk, a Kosciusko County Farm Bureau Insurance agent, has been awarded the company’s prestigious Career Agent title for 1985. This is the fourth consecutive time he has earned the honor. Only the most distinguished members of the sales force are selected to be Carrer Agents, a very high honor within the company. This year 46 agents from a field force of over 600 were chosen. Beyond the minimum qualifications of at least five years with the company and maintaining a certain level of production, the agent’s professionalism is the determining factor in the selection process. Nominees are judged on their integrity, underwriting skills, attitude and quality of service to policyholders. Candidates for the title are nominated by field management personnel. The applications are then reviewed and approved by top company officials before the agent is awarded the honor. Chalk has been a regular winner of regional and state-wide company sales awards throughout his nine-year career. He is a graduate of the Life Underwriters Training Course and belongs to the Kosciusko Association of Life Underwriters. A resident of Milford, Chalk is active in the Jaycees and serves as vice chairman of the board of the Bethel Church of the Brethren. He earned the Outstanding Voting Membership Award from Farm Bureau Incorporated in 1981. He and his wife, Gail, are expecting their first child. Chalk and the other 1985 Career Agents were the guests of honor at a state-wide meeting of agents and managers held at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Indianapolis March 14 and 15.

Wed., March 27,1985 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Letters to the editor

Time to speak out on consolidation of schools

Dear Editor: There is a lot of interest in the new proposed school district boundaries in our communities, but as a parent who has children in the North Webster Elementary School, there is another issue that the school board is going to act upon soon that is of much greater importance to me. I feel that it is not getting the publicity or public discussion that it merits, so I am writing this letter to urge all parents to speak up before it is too late. The issue that I am addressing is the question of whether pr not the elementary school and junior high will be consolidated under one administrator. Aside from Rough draft. prepared Dear Editor: Much appreciation is due Tom Hamilton, CTB advertising specialist, for the rough draft he has prepared; for the Milford brochure. Two years ago, MAD realized a need for a brochure to be produced. Recognizing Tom’s expertise in this area, he was asked to serve on th'e committee with Tom Speicher taking many pictures. This is the second big committee that Hamilton has served on for the town of Milford and he should be commended since he takes a keen interest when he lives out of town. The Economic Development and the MAD committees are with Hamilton to finish thisproject. Jean Treesh Editorial is right Dear Editor: Your recent editorial regarding malpractice suits is right on! There was very little in the article that I couldn’t agree with. (It was printed right beside bur letter-any significance? I think it was coincidence.) Each doctor looks at the picture from his own perspective depending on where he is in the medical spectrum-a country family practitioner or a super specialist in a university or clinic setting. Nevertheless the principles are the same and you covered them very well. In our age how are we going to match medical technology with its enormous advances and the economics of our time so that it will be available to all? The social climate then is such that physicians are not permitted to make mistakes or litigation will follow. Human beings are not like cars which you can take apart and repair or replace its various parts with impunity. We are marvelous human beings with body, soul and spirit which constantly interact. Physicians are the same and therefore in our attempt to help others all physicians will make some mistakes by someone's judgement. I prayed constantly to be filled with compassion and to justly treat all alike regardless of race, creed, color, or economic or social status and to harm no one. I’m sure I made some mistakes. Arch-continue the good work. The editorials of your staff are interesting. Sincerely, Floyd L. Rheinheimer, M.D.

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the question of whether this is a good idea, is the question of who it will be. I feel if the board does elect to go with the one administrator concept, they should look for “new blood,” possibly from outside the school system. I do not intend this as criticism of the school as a whole as I find we have a large group of very competent and dedicated teachers in North Webster. They just need new leadership.' I find it very distasteful to have to write this letter anonymously. However. I definitely feel from past experiences that reprisals could be forthcoming against my children if my name was to’be printed at the bottom of this letter. If there are any other parents who have an opinion on this matter, I urge them to contact their school board representative and talk to them in private if they are like me and are afraid to voice their concerns on this issue at the public meetings. This issue should be both the concern of the North Webster parents and the Syracuse parents who will be affected by the new boundaries that will send their children to our schools. This is our chance to choose the type of open and cooperative administration that we desperately need in North Webster. Speak out now or be prepared to live with the present conditions for a long time. Name withheld by request Are your children affected? Dear Editor: The Syracuse Elementary School/Junior High is facing an overcrowding problem. Syracuse Elementary School is the largest elementary school inKosciusko County. Dr. Webster, the new superintendent, has proposed redistricting Turkey Creek Township students by busing them away from their home towns into outlying areas in the corporation. Are your children affected by this and you are unaware? Although this might be an immediate solution, it is treating a symptom and is not a long-term cure. We must remember that families have bought homes in | the Syracuse school district so they can send their children to school in their home towns. These few families should not be forced to bear the burden of a shortsighted “cure.” These redistricting lines can be changed on a yearly basis. You and your children may not be affected this year but what about next year? Many people in the community feel that we need to keep our Junior High students in their own local community and the only solution is a new Junior High school. To build a new building would definitely mean an increase in taxes but not to an extent that anyone would notice. How must did your taxes increase when the new Milford Junior High was buitt? Aren’t you willing to sacrifice a few cents to keep our children within our community? / Petitions ■ will be circulated throughout the community in regard to this urgent situation. Concerned parents

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