The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 16, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 April 1985 — Page 5
Lions Clubs to sponsor hearing screening April 23
The Milford, Leesburg, and Mid-Lakes Lions Clubs, in cooperation with Lions District 25-B Hearing Services, will sponsor a free hearing screening for preschoolers (ages to six), on Tuesday, April 23, from 6-9 p.m. in the Leesburg United Methodist Church. A qualified audiologist will supervise the screening program. The Need For Screening The key to hearing conservation is the early detection of hearing disorders. Unlike vision problems, hearing disorders are not always easily detected by the parents. Most parents presume their children are hearing properly. It seldom occurs to them that their child might have a hearing impairment, which if not treated in time, might lead to a serious condition, perhaps necessitating the eventual use of a hearing aid or resulting in total irreparable deafness. The sooner a hearing problem is detected, the earlier a diagnosis can be made which will lead to prompt medical treatment, thus bettering the chances of a successful recovery.
Vandalism at Warsaw business
fmJjlPtts Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization involving the police, the media and the public in the fight against crime, offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against felony offenders and to the capture of fugitives. The following “Crime of the Week” was furnished by the Kosciusko County Crime Stop- -
TZietyrame I Fire Department The Syracuse Fire Department is I 1 sponsoring a fund raising drive to raise r money for needed equipment. A person representing the Syracuse Fire Department will be contacting all homes in the area that is serviced by this department. In appreciation, for your SIO.OO tax deductible donation, a complimentary certificate will be given for a BXIO Family Portrait. These will be taken at the - Syracuse Fire Department. This fund raising project is legitimate and the Fire Department asks for your I ; support. ‘
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Many governmental units provide hearing screening for school-age children. However, sometimes these screenings are too late. A child with a hearing problem upon entering school may not be able to keep up with the rest of the class. Even if the hearing problem is diagnosed at this time, the child may have already lost ground. It is absolutely vital for a child with a hearing problem to have that problem diagnosed and treated before he begins school.
Syracuse KFC sold March 27
The Syracuse Kentucky Fried Chicken, located at 900 South Huntington Street, was sold Friday, March 27. After the transaction was consumated the sellers, Herschel and Charlotte Wells, left for a two-week vacation in Fort Myers, Fla. The new owners actually took over operation of the KFC March 15. Dr. Robert Vore, a well known Plymouth optometrist and owner of the Nappanee KFC, is the new owner of the Syracuse business.
pers organization: Numerous acts of vandalism on the west edge of Warsaw is the Crime of the Week. In the early morning hours of April 7, 1985, unknown persons caused a large number of store windows and automobile windows to be shattered. These included vehicles and windows at the West Lake Branch of Lake City Bank, at the Trading Gate Auto Sales, Center Motor Sales, Burger Dairy Store, along with damage to garden supplies at Danners 3-D Store. Persons with information concerning these acts are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-342-STOP. Crime Stoppers will pay up to SI,OOO if the information leads to an arrest or indictment.
This is definitely only a screening program to alert and make aware to parents the possibility of impaired hearing existing with their child. The Lions Clubs wish to emphasize that this program will not attempt to diagnose, prescribe, or in any way infringe on those services provided by professionals in the medical or restorative areas. The clubs will not suggest any doctor; that choice will be the parents. For further information, call 658-4126.
His son William operates both popular outlets. Wells said he built the Syracuse KFC and opened it June 17,1978. He called it, “a very successful business” for himself and his wife. They have owned Gropp’s Famous Fish of Stroh (the former Foo & Faye’s location) since December 8, 1982, and operate it with their daughter Pam. Mr. and Mrs. Wells also own nine rental apartments, six on Baltimore Street and three on Pittsburgh Street, all in Syracuse, which they recently built. $3,200 damage in hit-run at bank branch Damage has been estimated at $3,200 in a hit and run, attempted theft at the State Bank of Syracuse Village Branch Bank Friday evening or early Saturday morning. Millie Ginger, branch manager, contacted Syracuse Police at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, April 13, about the mishap. According to the police report the south side of the building, at the drive-up window, was struck by a vehicle. Mrs. Ginger noticed something was wrong at the drive-up window when she arrived and upon investigating found the damage. Syracuse Police Chief Warren Swartz commented it appears from evidence found, a truck drove up to the window heading the wrong way. The vehicle jumped the curb and ran into the building and struck the night deposit. Damage was estimated at S2OO to the building and $3,000 to the night deposit. Police are continuing their investigation. Syracuse Lions to hold sight and hearing clinic The Syracuse Lions will be holding a sight and hearing clinic on Saturday, April 20, from 2-4 p.m. at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse, for six-year-olds and older. The clinic will be under the supervision of qualified personnel. For further information, contact Syracuse Lions President Dr. Howard Hull. Use starch < To prevent dacron curtains from looking limp, spray lightly with starch and press with a steam iron. , c
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Superior Court The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Reciprocal Support < Cindy Ruggles versus John Ruggles, 137 E. Boston St., Syracuse, for support. Returned Checks Augsburger’s Supervalu has filed complaints against the following persons for checks returned due to insufficient 1 funds: Marlene Ferguson, 831 Pixie Highway, Cromwell, $379.02. Terri Miller, 203 Pickwick Place, Syracuse, $263.02. Lori Maynard, r 2 box 113, North Webster, $266.86. Judy A. Medrano, r 2 box 459, Syracuse, $279.09. Wawasee Service Center ver-,, sus Paul S. Clark, r 1 box 394, North Webster. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendant for the sum of $355 for a check returned for insufficient funds. City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court:
Grandparents 1 visit rights bill sponsored
Natural grandparents of an adopted child would be able to exercise visitation rights ordered by a court under legislation passed by the Indiana Senate and now on its way to the governor for his signature, according to State Senator John B. Augsburger, the senate sponsor of the bill. Existing Indiana law would be amended under the provisions of this measure to allow the natural grandparents of an adopted child to visit that child with respect to court-ordered visitation rights, if the order precedes the issuance of an adoption decree. By law, the court would then be required to include the grandparents visitation rights granted by that court into the adoption decree. Unhappy grandparents have expressed concern over being unable to continue visiting their natural grandchildren after some cases of adoption, Augsburger noted. The issue of grandparents’ visitation rights has surfaced in northern Indiana. An Indiana Court of Appeals recently overturned a County Superior Court order which gave an area grandparent visitation rights with her grandchild who had been legally
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Speeding — Craig S. Bontrager, 37, Syracuse, $45; Tammera J. Cusick, 21, Syracuse, S4O Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed fqr marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Robison — Vera Robison and Dennis W. Robison, r 5 box 95, Syracuse. The couple was married Aug. 25, 1980 and separated March 29, 1985. There is one minor child. Hostetler — Edna V. Hostetler and Vernon Hostetler, Brooklyn St., Syracuse. The couple was married Oct. 24, 1967 and separated April, 1985. There are five minor children. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Cassidy-Ankrom Thomas Paul Cassidy, 19, r 1 box 472A, North Webster and Bobbie Jean Ankrom, 18, r 1 box 472A, North Webster
adopted following the death of the grandchild’s mother. - The Superior Court decided the rights of the natural grandparent to the child must be waived, under current state law, when legal adoption occurs. Augsburger observed that while the Grandparents’ Visitation Rights Act of 1983 legally assures a grandparent’s right to visitation if a child’s parents divorce or die, when an adoption occurs, the child legally becomes the child of the adopting parent and legal rights of visitation by the natural grandparents cease to exist. Senator Augsburger earlier said, “Strong emotional ties very often develop between a grandparent and’grandchild. I do not believe that it is morally or legally right for the state to waive the right of a grandparent to see his or her grandchild because the parents have divorced or are deceased and the child has been adopted by another person.” He added, “This legislation is aimed at eliminating the heartbreak and pain associated with such occurances.” The measure takes effect September 1,1985.
Seek solution to culvert problem at North Webster
By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer The solution of excess surface water flowing into the channels at Albert Eckhart addition in North Webster may be decided soon, it was learned at the North Webster Town Board meeting last Wednesday evening. Harry Minnick, street supervisor, was asked to contact the Kosciusko County Highway Department to see if the county will assist with the drainage problem, monetarily or with equipment and labor. Frances Pauline Ottinger, a resident of the addition, brought the drainage problem before the board. Mrs. Ottinger reported the culvert in the addition has collapsed at the center and water has backed up, flowing across the road and possibly into basements of nearby homes. Paul Hardin, water and sewer superintendent who also assists with the street department, found a large stope along with willow tree roots plugging the culvert. Minnick commented the town was now back to square one. The culvert is too small. It runs under a town street, yet the water causing the problem runs off the fields north of the culvert and this is a county problem. It was decided last fall, when residents there decided to dredge the channel, the problem should be remidied, however, the town could not absorb the cost. A cooperative effort between he town and county is needed on the project. Minnick described the current culvert as a “12-inch smoke stack off an old mill.” Talk of a catch basin that should have been installed by the county when the Epworth Forest Road was built was heard and Minnick remarked the county has already said it would not take full responsibility of the project, but would cost share. “We had no trouble until Epworth Forest Road was built,” remarked Mrs. Ottinger, adding, “It all comes from there. The whole channel never washed out before.” She also voiced her belief the water run off from the county section is the culprit. Animal complaints Water problems were not the only topic. The problem of animals running at large was not solved. Board member, Robert James, asked if the town could do something about the dog problem in town since there is an ordinance prohibiting the dogs from running loose. “I’m getting too many calls about it, they’re running loose through yards. We need to buckle down on it.” Town Marshal Jim Felkner stated his department is also receiving complaints, however, the town does not have the facilities to pick up the animals. He added there is no capture equipment owned by the town and the animals make a mess of the vehicles. He also stated the ordinance dating back to 1954, stated the officer could either pick up the animals or destroy them at his 2 arrested for theft Scott Alan Harper, 22, r 3 Syracuse, and Marvin Lee Miller, Jr., r 1 Cromwell, are being held in the Kosciusko County Jail following their arrest for a series of thefts in the Syracuse, North Webster and Pierceton areas. The pair was apprehended following an informant’s tip about where stolen items were being stored. An undercover purchase of a stolen log splitter and air compressor was arranged, leading to their arrest. The value of the items stolen from area residents is approximately $2,400. Miller and Harper were charged with burglary, a class C felony, and two counts of theft, both class D felonies. Miller, who is currently on parole from Fort Wayne, is being held on $25,000 bond. Harper is held on $2,000 bond. Police officers from Syracuse, Pierceton, the Kosciusko County sheriff’s Department and the Indiana State Police conducted the investigation.
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discretion. Marshal Felkner stated a conflict with the county humane officer would occur if the ordinance was f ollowed. He remarked if the officers knew who the animal belonged to, the owner could be cited. “I have to see it loose,” added the marshal, before a citation could be issued. He noted the only time a police officer could shoot an animal is if the officer is in danger, someone else is in danger or the animal is sick. Marshall Felkner stated he would cite animal owners for the ordinance violation if the animal is observed running at large. 1 Other Business The resignation of Vera Gillen from the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Library Board was approved. Mrs. Gillen has served on the board since its inception in September 1978. A letter from Willadean M. Duncan, president of the North Webster Firemen’s Ladies’ Auxiliary and secretary of the North Webster Emergency Medical Service, was addressed. Mrs. Duncan questioned why the books on Child Safety, purchased through contributions made by the Ladies’ Auxiliary and other service organizations some time ago, were still boxed up and not distributed. Marshal Felkner looked into the matter and reported back to the board stating Richard Long, North Webster elementary principal, stated the books would be distributed at a date set by him (Long) and a date shortly after the first of May had been set. Board members took under advisement the street paving list for 1985 as submitted by Minnick. The streets, listed in priority are: Boydston Mill Drive; Hime Street from SR 13 west to Blaine Street; South Street from SR 13 east to East Street; Fourth Street from SR 13 east to Third Street; Effie Mae Street from SR 13 west to Blain Street; two small streets in Willow Dale; Channel Street from SR 13 west to the end. Acknowledgement by Kosciusko Development, Inc., of the joint contribution by the Town of North Webster and the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce was received by the board. Steve Beavers, appointed to the town Economic Development Commission and to appoint four persons to the KDI committees, reported those persons names have been turned in. Those to represent the town on various committees include: Dave Patterson, retention and expansion; Dennis Wagoner, research and public relations and promotion; _ Charles Lawrence, new and create; and Beavers, sites and buildings. Tom Retseck, president of the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce was present as was Deb Wiggins on behalf of KDI. Lawrence presented the town
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with a letter and certificate from Indiana Lt. Gov. John Mutz indicating the town had become official members of the Indiana Registered Cities or Towns. Lawrence had started the paperwork for the membership while serving as Chamber of Commerce president last year. The next town board meeting will be Wednesday, May 8, at 7 p.m., in the town hall. Windbreak program is approved A new state program designed to create windbreaks in an effort to assist Indiana farmers in protecting their land against erosion gained the approval of the governor recently and will take effect September 1. Administered by Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources, the program will allow farmers to take land out of production, have it classified as a windbreak, and be taxed at a rate of only $1 per acre. According to State Senator John B. Augsburger ( R-Syracuse). author of the bill creating the program, the Department of Natural Resources will furnish the trees necessary for creation of the windbreaks. “This program was developed as a result of the General Assembly’s desire to help farmers use their land in the most productive and equitable way possible,” Augsburger stated. “In order to get the program off the ground, we felt it was necessary to provide the property classification as an incentive to farmers to establish windbreaks on their land.” Indiana farmers are currently experiencing a considerable amount of land erosion, especially those in the northwest corner of the -state, according to Augsburger. The planting of fence-line windbreaks can be extremely helpful in reducing the degree of harm to tlie soil. Under the provisions of the new program, a parcel of land may be classified as a windbreak if: 1. It borders a fence Ijne or property line 2. It borders arable land 3. It is at least 50 feet wide 4. It does not contain a dwelling or other usable building 5. No part of it lies within a licensed shooting preserve 6. The landowner enters into an agreement with the State Department of Natural Resources establishing standards of windbreak management for the parcel of land as understood by competent professional foresters.
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