The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 May 1985 — Page 5

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

(Continued from page 4) THE FIRE that swept the country home of Steve and Donna Arnold, located on County Road 800 East in the early morning hours, of Friday, April 19, is now thought to be approximately >60,000 in damages, according to Steve, a Commodore executive. When the fire was first reported in the press, the damage figure by firemen whs set at $12,000 — which proved to be way low. THERE SEEMS to be no accounting for the bones that appear above ground in the northwest section of the Syracuse cemetery. This cplumn was alerted to the bones, which appear to be human bones, but we’re at a loss, too, to tell where they came from. —o— DARREL GRISAMER will probably be the last one to tell you he is $1,400 out of pocket for damages he did to the Syracuse Cemetery entrance when he tried to negotiate the narrow entrance with a big NIPSCO truck with cherry picker. It all happened some time ago, during his off-duty hours with the truck, but all has been restored to its original perfection. AN INSIDE SOURCE from the town hall tells us town clerk-treasurer Jennifer (Hughes) Lewis has been parking her car incorrectly, if not illegally, alongside the town hall building. —o— OUR SUGGESTION a week ago that maybe

Lawn chairs missing from porch

Syracuse Police Department investigated the following complaints during the past week. ' Melissa Blackburn, r 3 box 657A (Wawasee Heights) Syracuse, contacted police at 12:04 p.m. Sunday, May 5, when she found two lawn, chairs had been taken in front of her porch. Barb VanLue of the Melody Center, Huntington St., Syracuse, contacted police at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Mas 3, after it was found someone broke into one of the video machines. Police officers are still

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it’s time to look for a new name for this column apparently fell on deaf ears. How big a response did we get, you ask? It went right over the top like helium-filled balloons. And so, you guessed it, our readers are stuck with ‘‘Cruzin’ Around ’Cuse” for the time being at least. o IF YOU have a rail crossing problem along the Chessie System, here’s a chance to air it. On Friday, the Chessie line and the Indiana Railroad Association will operate a special Operation Lifesaver Train, leaving Garrett at 9 a.nA and stopping at Syracuse between 9:45 and 10 a.m. It will also stop at Nappanee and Bremen and end up at Riverdale, 111. at 4:15 p.m. The purpose of the train is to promote public awareness of rail-highway grade crossing safety by providing a unique opportunity to civic and community leaders to discuss various crossing problems. The train will consist of several passenger and specialty cars, including an Operation Lifesaver exhibit car. Anyone wishing to ride the train, or visit it at one of these stops, is to contact the Indiana Railroad Association at (317)-636-2434, or call Joseph P. McMahon, Chessie System at (312)-471-7197. Charter buses will be available to return passengers to their boarding points. THE QUESTION is, why did so many Syracuse people fail to show up on time for work Tuesday morning?

investigating the report. Earl Schmucker, r 4 box 64A Lakeside Dr., Syracuse, called police at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, to report someone had cut the ropes on several boats tied in front of Smokey’s Bait and Tackle Shop. The cord to the pop machine was also cut. Police Chief Warren Swartz stated a neighbor informed him he ran off three subjects at about 11:30 p.m. the evening before from that area. The subjects were believed to be in a fishing boat. Damage

was estimated at SSO to the ropes and cord. The boats were not damaged and found not far away.

From the Syracuse Police log — Kids fishing on private property

The following information was obtained from the log of the Police Department. May 1 j 7:16 a.m. — Subject requested information reference transportation from Parkview 11:47 a m. — Subject requested an officer on North Harrison reference problem 12:08 p.m. — Subject on Kern Road requested title check on a trailer 7:12 p.m. — Party advised the pot flares are out, tried for someone at plant, no answer 9:29 p.m. — Party advised had some vandalism May 2 9:06 a.m. — Subject reference refilling fire extinguishers 7:36 p.m. — Officer requested wrecker for impound of a threewheeler at park 7:45 p.m. — Officer needed registration information on an off road permit 9:27 p.m. — Party advised her vehicle has a flat tire out by the police department, will pick up in the morning May 3 2 a.m. — Subject advised of a pick-up in ditch on CR 33 1:40 p.m. — Subject requested officer North Harrison reference semi knocked down wire 3:40 p.m. — Party reference traffic at Syracuse Rubber 6:08 p.m. — Party advised they are getting ready for a party next door

Ifr /I f Bv i L II Vfr.fr K IF mil ii jli l \ IffLV 1 *' 1 II wW ■•-al' w w JL I <lm ■■fi. X r .H \7 gWyaficy - »;W-: • ■ ’Wrjfc mnbr DEADLINE: JULY FOURTH — Volunteers worked from 4:30 until approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday on the new park pavilion at Lakeside Park, Syracuse. The deadline for completion is July 4. The volunteers were able to erect the side beams and put on all trusses and rafters. Work days are being scheduled by the park department with the next scheduled day being Thursday, May 9, from 4:30 un- ‘ til 7 p.m. Anyone interested in helping with the pavilion is to contact any park board member. Work includes making an attic for storage, roofing, and pouring the concrete floor. Donations are still being accepted as the goal has not yet been reached. Working on the pavilion when the photo was taken were Gene Kitson; Harold Kline; Deck Wysong; Kip Schumm, park department vice-president; Alan Kitson, park department president; Mark Tempe, Wawasee High School Building Trades instructor; and T. L. Jackson, local contractor. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

, May 4 1:26 a.m. — Subject advised of a broken windshield 9:40 a m. — Subject on station reference did anyone turn in a watch? 10:23 a m. — Subject requested an officer reference a possible breaking and entering 7:47 p.m: — Party advised kids are fishing on their property 11:10 p.m. — Subject on station reference lost rod and reel May 5 12:19 a.m. — Report of hit/skip on Medusa Court 2:52 a.m. — Subject on station reference property damage accident on Syra-Web Road 7:56 a.m. — Dispatcher was notified that bass boat sank at Pier 169, no injuries, Lake Patrol handling 11:45 a.m. — Subject reported animal holes in cemetery 12:04 p.m. — Subject reported two lawn chairs stolen off her porch 12:05 p.m. — Subject on station needs help up town 3:36 p.m. — Party advised Medusa Street is blocked by boats May 6 5:39 a.m. — Report of loud music coming from a vehicle 6:42 a.m. — Report of a large dog loose on Front Street, owners are new to town and may not be aware of ordinance 8:54 a.m. — Subject reports property damage hit and run ac-

cident at Sea Nymph 11:06 a m. — Elkhart County requested contact subject reference abandoned vehicle in their county 12:24 p.m. — Subject with complaint reference prank call 4:46 p.m. — Party advised of a traffic hazard in Wawasee Heights 8:06 p.m. — party advised they are having trouble with cars next door 9:20 p.m. — Accident reported,

Take initial steps to correct Syracuse city sewer problems

(Continued from page 1) tion to disposing of storm water at a ditch on Palm Drive. Congestion The situation of vehicles and boat trailers causing congested traffic on Medusa Street was discussed at some length. Myrick said the problem recently when a fishing contest was held was not parking, because for most of the day the street was clear. The problem, he noted, was the few hours in the morning and later in the day when the boats are being launched or loaded on the trailers for departure. The board members are becoming increasingly frustrated

Tools taken from garage

@PERS 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 Crime Stoppers organization: The burglary of a garage and

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a moped in front of Fisher’s May 7 8:08a.m. — Officer advised of a property damage accident at the boat ramp 11:26 a.m. — Business requested an officer reference car blocking drive 12:25 p.m. — Business reported vandalism 5:19 p.m. — Subject reported stolen vehicle

with this continuing situation. Myrick would surely welcome constructive ideas from interested citizens on how to solve this traffic problem. He stated that the final answer may be to install a cable around 'the boat ramp and close it down. The board obviously does not want to take this extreme measure, but the problem must be solved some way. Bob Reed reported that the financing for the new town hall has all been arranged. The board approved a $1,600 transfer from a contingency fund to complete the land purchase.

the theft of a large amount of tools is the Crime of the Week. Sometime during the first two weeks of March of this year, unknown persons entered an unlocked garage at a residence at Fascination Place, on the east side of Lake Wawasee. Once inside, they removed a two-part Craftsman tool box and a large amount of Craftsman and S-K brand tools, valued at $1,500. Persons with information concerning this burglary are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-342-STOP. Crime Stoppers will pay up to SI,OOO is the information leads to an arrest or indictment. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards on other felony crimes and the capture of fugitives. They only want your information, not your name.

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MRS. ED (MARCELLA) Scheele, of Lake Wawasee, who died June 1984 left an estate valued at $1,040,891.53. Her late husband was the Pepsi Cola distributor for the Fort Wayne area for a number of years. A daughter, Mrs. Susann Kellogg, of Nappanee, will receive $885,718.67. Other heirs who will receive $20,000 each are Mrs. Schelle’s son-in-law, George Kellogg, grandchildren, George, Teresa, Sandra and John and a grand-daughter Marie Stahley, all from Nappanee. Mrs. Kellogg is the executrix of the estate. —o— SUE SCHOOL BOARD — Lisa Calvert, a part-time English teacher in the Warsaw Community Middle school, is asking the circuit court to award her $1,834.10 in back salary. She is also asking for interest and attorney fees. The Warsaw teacher who holds a master’s degree filed her suit in 1984. She contends that she should have received credit for the 1976-77 school year when she took a maternity leave. She states that when she returned to part-time status in 1977-78 she was forced to take the same pay as she received in the 1976-77 year. She contends that the state retirement system has credited her with 14 years of service while the local school administration contends she has only 13 years. The Warsaw teacher states that she has received $63,428.80 since the 1977-78 year and she should have received $65,262.90. The court has received a written statement from both the plaintiff and defendants, —o— . ' GOLDEN FLOCK — Gov. Bob Orr was lined up for this award this week but his canceling the $1,500,000 playhouse got him off the hook. However, there is no shortage of candidates for this award: This week the award goes to the TV networks for their helping the Viet Cong celebrate the 10th anniversary of their “victory over the United States.” the networks ran pictures of parades, showed some of the terrorists who placed bombs and killed innocent people on the streets of Saigon. About the only thing one can say about their reporting, “it is sick.” —o— ‘ INDIANA CITIZENS — Apparently Indiana citizens are cutting down on their drinking and smoking habits, if the taxes paid on the two can be used as a guide. Hoosiers paid $43,809,000 in alcoholic tax in 1984 as compared to $44,610,000 in 1983. The cigarette tax in 1984 was $43,072,000 as compared to $43,321,000 in 1983. | PAY INSURANCE — Kosciusko County Commissioners Fred Gilliam, Charles Lynch, and Maurice Beer approved earlier this month claims totaling $145,333 for insurance on county property and healthcare. • . Checks were written to Koors, $57,809; Strayers, $44,760; Hall and Marose, $25,673; Prudential, $16,637, and Blue Cross Shield, $454. —o— ATTORNEYS’ ESTATE — The inheritance on the estate of the late James Snodgrass has been determined. Snodgrass, a Warsaw attorney and former Kosciusko County Welfare board member, died March 28,1984. flis estate was listed at $276,615 and expenses at $24,574.26. Principal heir is his widow Mary, $176,395.05 which has been placed in trust fund administered by the First National Bank. His three sons, James, of Apopka, Fla., and Richard, of Warsaw, $25,215.89 each and, David of North Manchester, $25,215.90. i ■ ~°“ ’ ' WORK PROGRAM — The county work program instigated a few years ago by County Court Judge James Jarrett, will get underway on highway work May 18. The judge sentences offenders to public works projects which includes picking up trash along county roads. This is done on Saturdays. County Court Bailiff Eugene Brumfield will make the assignments. Brumfield reported that in past years four people have been assigned to this task picking up about 45 to 50 bags per week along a seven- to nine-mile stretch of highway. In addition others are assigned to other public works projects. . —o— BANK HAS COMPUTER CENTER - The Lake City Bank has opened a computer center for its use in the old Kline building on East Market street. The bank purchased the property from Reub Williams and Son, Inc., in April. The Williams firm had purchased the property in three different transactions in December 1983. The three sellers owned portions of Lots 69 and 70. One portion was controlled by the First National Bank as trustees for Nonda Joyner, Nadene Vermillion and Nancy Sabin. The second section was owned by Virginia Mellencamp, and the third by Wilde Mellencamp. Serving our country

JESSE A. HERNANDEZ Army National Guard Pvt. Jesse A. Hernandez, son of Jesse G. Hernandez of r 1 Milford and Josefina G. Hernandez, 827. S. General McMullen, San Antonio, Texas, has completed one station unit training (OSUT) at the US Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga. OSUT is a 12-week period which combines basic combat training and advanced individual training.

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The training included weapons qualifications, squad tactics, patrolling, landmine warfare, field communications and combat operations. Completion of this course qualifies the soldier as a light-weapons infantryman and as an indirect-fire crewman. Soldiers were taught to perform any of the duties in a rifle or mortar squad. Outnumbered Livestock in Mongolia outnumbers humans 13 to one.

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