The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 October 1985 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 30,1985

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Editorials

Halloween Halloween had its origin among the Druids centuries before the Christian era and from the Romantfestival of Pomona. Later the church adopted the day as a special one. Druid customs were so firmly entrenched that, although the Romans outlawed their observances in both Britain and Ireland during their occupation, many observances survive to this day. Halloween is one. To the Druids, October 31 was the end of the year and thus the festival. The Druids also believed this was the time good souls of the dead went into animals, especially the cat. They believed punishment of the wicked could be lightened by gifts and prayers. The 31st is also Protestant Reformation Day, dating from Martin Luther’s rejection in 1517 of the church’s teaching that one could buy indulgences for both the living and dead. In the United States the day has come to be associated with witches and young people, who gather in goodies in trick-or-treat calls. November, 1985 The Wind From the North Is Strong and Proud, And He Pounds On My Door In A Fashion Loud — —AnneLowler November, ninth month of the old Roman calendar, is the birthday month of five U.S. presidents and the month in which President John Kennedy was assassinated (the 22nd in 1963). It’s the month in which the Allies invaded North Africa (the 7th, 1942) in World War II and in Which World War I ended in 1918 (November 11). The 2nd is the birthday anniversary of both James Polk, 11th president, and Warren Harding, 29th president. Harding, a relatively recent president, was born in Morrow County Ohio, in 1865, the oldest of eight children. He was first a newspaper man, buying a Marion, Ohio, weekly for S3OO. At his death it was a daily and a valuable property. He served in the state legislature and as Lieutenant Governor and was then defeated in a gubernatorial race. He nominated William Taft at the Republican convention in 1912 and two years later was elected to the U.S. Senate. In 1920, he was nominated by the Republicans and elected president. However, he failed to survive his term dying after a trip to Alaska, where he had promised to go, in his campaign, in 1923. On the 6th, in 1789, the Pope appointed the first American Catholic bishop, John Carroll of Maryland. At that time there were no Catholic schools in the United States. Carroll was educated in France and consecrated as bishop in England. On the 15th, in 1777, a committee of the Continental Congress, which had adopted the Declaration of Independence, reported out the draft of the Articles of Confederation — the first Constitution of the new nation; it provided for a perpetual union. This draft was changed, in 1787, and there was controversy until the Civil War whether or not States were in a perpetual union under terms of the 1787 Constitution. Old Jock! Although in the east it has been warmer than usual this year (not in much of the west), readers are reminded they can prolong the life of eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, zinnias, impatients, Marigolds, etc., by outsmarting Jack Frost. Though it’s too late in some areas, in middle and southern latitudes, old bed sheets, plastic or even old newspapers can be used to cover plants when a frost is due. At this time of year weeks of extra life can be gained, and extra produce, by protecting vulnerable plants from the first frosts of autumn. And if there is doubt about when to pick apples, a good rule to remember is that when seeds are dark brown they can be picked. A last tip on tomatoes. If season is ending, and the tomatoes are slow to ripen, pull up the whole plant or plants and hang in garage. That will outsmart Old Jack, too. *. & Hot dog Rose A recent poll of fans found Pete Rose was thought to be the biggest hot dog (show-off) in baseball today. X Os course, he has a lot to show off about, a consideration. And many of baseball’s greats haven’t been overly lovable, including Ty ’ Cobb and Babe Ruth, both of whom were, in their fashion, colorful characters, to say the least. What others say — On humor — and, seat belts They say that laughter is the best medicine, but for Jim Miller, it is also an effective way to communicate an important safety message. Postmaster at Junction City, Kansas, he was looking for away to add zest to his weekly safety talk when a flyer from the National Safety Council crossed his desk. Titled, “Seven Reasons Why People Don’t Wear Seat Belts,’’ it pointed out just how silly such excuses are. Miller decided to use it during a safety talk. Adding a few “Millerisms,” be developed these points: 1. Seat belts are too confining — The average casket interior measures surprisingly, few victims complain of claustrophobia much longer. 2. I'm usually in a hurry and don't have time to put it on — The average funeral lasts 30-45 minutes unless its you. In that case, it lasts much longer. 3. They wrinkle my clothes — Hospital gowns aren’t becoming. No one ever made a “best dressed” list wearing one. 4. Seat belts soil my clothes — Anything keep under a car sat 12 months will soil clothes. While dirt, glass and steel are difficult to remove from clothing, they’re more difficult to remove from skin. 5. I can't move when I wear a seat belt — This is true. However, during an accident you’re more likely to bounce off a windshield, a steering wheel, or a tree. If you need to move, join an aerobics class. 6. I can't relax when I wear a belt — Nothing is more relaxing than death. Studies categorize death as being “totally laid back.” 7. How will I escape if trapped in a vehicle? — It’s possible to be trapped in a vehicle that’s burning or surrounded by water, but not likely. That’s why some auto manufacturers offer life insurance policies that pay benefits if you are killed while wearing a seat belt. Would they offer such a policy if the odds weren’t in their favor? '• « - CONTRIBUTED FROM THE CARROLL COUNTY COMET

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Even adults can have fun on Halloween. Above, Jim Evans, is shown at the Syracuse Halloween Party Friday night.

Court news

County Court The following persons have been assessed fines and have paid those fines in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrette presiding: Battery — Paul Silva, Syracuse, $136 Operating a vehicle while intoxicated — Donald W. Wanamaker, 25, Syracuse, $278, license probation 180 days, six days KCJ; Keith Wayne Stevens, 26, Syracuse, $328, license probation 180 days, six days KCJ; Rogelio Cruz, 25, Milford, $278, license restricted 180 days, 10 days KCJ suspended Public intoxication — Darrell D. Meek, 28, Leesburg, $123, six days KCJ with good time credit Criminal mischief — Scott Ousley, 23, Leesburg, $lO3, 10 days KCJ, suspended Disorderly conduct — Darrell .D. Meek, 28, Leesburg, $37, 12 days KCJ, suspended Conversion — Larry Dale Cox, 22, Leesburg, $52, IDC one year, suspended, one year probation, restitution The following fine have been levied and paid in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Speeding — Dale J. Stoffel, 33, Milford, $3 City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Robert K. Jennings, 41, Syracuse, $52.50 Expired registration plate — Ruben Vela, 24, Milford, $38.50, $25 suspended on condition defendant obtain valid registration within 60 days Failure to use sidewalk when provided — Ned A. Hunsberger, 18, Milford, $47.50 Operating unsafe vehicle — Anthony W. Pollard, 18, Syracuse, $147.50, $75 suspended on condition defendant show proof of proper repair of vehicle by June 30, 1986 • Circuit Court The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding: Reciprocal Support Christina A. Davis versus Johnny Lyle Davis, Sr., 225 North Street, Syracuse, for support. Permanent Injunction Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals versus Don Current, 712 N. Indiana Ave., Syracuse. The plaintiffs are seeking an injunction enjoining the defendant from further use of the buildings on his real estate in violation of the zoning ordinance. Superior Court The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Returned Checks Augsburger’s Supervalu has filed complaints against the following individuals for checks returned for non-sufficient funds: Dennis Lemberg, 618 Branch St., Syracuse, $425.17; Rocky Lozano, r 1 box 247 F, Leesburg, $231.28; Orman O. McKinley, Jr., r 4 box 386 C, Syracuse, $293.29; Rhonda D. Nash, r 1 box 502, North Webster, $355.63; Bobbie Slone, P.O. Box 431 Pierceton, $317.02; Mary E. Beitler, Marion, $233.08; David D. Gochenour, Ft Wayne, $238.09. Complaint On Account Wawasee Lakeside Dental Center, Inc. versus Ricky Coburn, P. O. Box 208 Wolcottville. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendant for the sum of $286.47 for a past due account.

Past Due Accounts Northeast Lindsay Water Service, Inc. has filed complaints against the following persons for past due accounts: Olivia S. Ramirez, Milford, $340.30; Pete O’Connell, P. O. Box 112 North Webster, $351.55; Jann Fisher, r 1 box 287 F, Leesburg. Promissory Note Fountain Lake Limited, II versus Jack E. and Darla C. Stookey, r 2 Leesburg. The plaintiff is seeking judgment in the amount of $79,700 plus interest, attorney’s fees and costs of action for a promissory note. Complaint For Damages Vernon N. Slabaugh and Bette L. Slabaugh versus Gary D. Neterer and Lakeview Dairy Service, Inc., r 2 box 70A, Syracuse. The plaintiffs are seeking compensatory and punitive damages resulting from a violation of a contract with the defendant. Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Nelson — Ginger R. Nelson, no address given, and Ronald L. Nelson, r 3 box 188, Syracuse. The couple was married April 17, 1981, and separated Sept. 3,1985. Petitioner requests restoration of former name, Ginger R. Ganshorn. Rudasics — Judith A. Rudasics, South Bend, and Anthony J. Rudasics, r 5 box 122-A, Syracuse. The couple was married Sept. 8, 1979, and separated May 1,1985. Sult — Larry Sult, no address given, and Joanne Sult, r 1 box 374, North Webster. The couple was married Sept. 2, 1967, and separated Oct. 15,1985. There are two minor children. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Fidler-Shavinski James Jay Fidler, 24, box 221 North Webster, and Denise Marie Shavinski, 21, box 221 North Webster f Gerber-Hartog Gary Lee Gerber, 32, 405 Wade Drive, North Webster, and Julia Marie Hartog, 23, r 2 box 49, North Webster Mclntire-Ousley Bryon K. Mclntire, 28, r 1 Leesburg, and Verdella Ousley, 25,106 Baker St., Warsaw Dixon-Hanger Steven Lawrence Dixon, 26,349 Enchanted Hills, Cromwell, and Lee Ann Hanger, 28, 856 Pixey Parkway, Cromwell The following couple has applied for a marriage license in Elkhart County Circuit Court Gall-Kirkdorffer Fred Washington Gall, 78, r 2 box 248 Milford and Esther Mae Kirkdorffer, 69, 71027 SR 15 New Paris

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"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Jim Broderick, staff reporter on The Mail-Journal, accepted the assignment of filling this column this week in the absence of the regular columnist. A native of Whiting, Indiana, Jim took on the assignment as a “learning experience, ” the better to acquaint him with the area the paper serves.) By JIM BRODERICK Staff Writer Moving to a new town is never easy. Starting a new job is also never easy. Doing both in the same week is a double whammy. That’s the position I found myself in when I came to Syracuse just over five months ago. The impressions I received my first day here are still as vivid and as un-nerving as the experiences I muddle through today. If I may, I’d like to share with you a former outsider’s view of this area. The following experiences are absolutely true, except for the ones I made up. First Week: Not bad. Work was going well. That is to say, I learned how to get to the building each morning, and had found, after a few tense days, the bathroom. My fellow employees were being helpful (“For the one millionth time, dummy, you do it THIS way.“), and everything was going smoothly. I would take advantage of the time 1 had off X work each night to drive around and get to know the area. I would take 3-hour drives through the country. Actually, they weren't intended to take that long, but I kept getting lost. One night, I left my Syracuse apartment to pick up a pizza, and two hours later I found myself in Gravelton. I never did get the pizza. Many are the farmers whom I flagged down from the side of the road for directions. They all cooperated, and were more than happy to point me on my merry way: Farmer: “You look lost." Me:“There’s a good reason for that, sir. Can you tell me how to get back to Syracuse?'* Farmer: “Syracuse? That’s in Indiana, isn’t it?" Me: “Ut oh.” I exploited the patience of many an area resident, and found, without exception, that each was helpful and kind, never once witholding needed assistance. It took me a long time to stop thinking “As nice as they are, they must be up to something." What they were up to was being neighborly.

It happened . . . in North Webster

10 YEARS AGO, OCT. 29,1975 The temperature on the big make-believe thermometer seems to be going up. It represents the state of affairs with the North Webster fund raising project to raise $20,000 for a new emergency ambulance. Half of the money has already been raised, and the town of North Webster has varied projects planned and underway to meet their goal, to end December 31. Gary Eastlund introduced Tom Hendricks, an agent for General Plastics of Marion, to members of the Heart of Lakes Business association. A sample of a type of Christmas decoration, that would be suitable for North Webster, was on display. Christmas lighting has become a problem in North Webster, with lack of help to install, cost of lighting, and being torn down with large trucks going through town. Members of the Lakeland school board reviewed an offer from Hazelet Ferguson during a special season held last evening (Tuesday) for the purchase of her property for the sum of $15,000. The property, in Warner’s Second Addition at North Webster is the last property in the block. It’s purchase, which was approved during the meeting, will give the school corporation the land immediately east of the North Webster school. This will allow for additional play area and for expansion of the school building if needed in the future. 20 YEARS AGO, OCT. 27,1965 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Krouse attended the wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Krouse in Fort Wayne, Sunday. Mrs. Ernest Cremeens of Leesburg spent the weekend with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cremeens. On Saturday night, she attended the Fall Festival at the Etna-Troy school with her daughter-in-law and granddaughter while Mrs. Stanley Vanator, mother of Mrs. Dale Cremeens visited her grandson. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harlan of Cromwell spent the day Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kissinger and family. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Fall Festival dinner committee met at the home of Mrs. Stanley Vanator last Wednesday night to formulate plans for the occasion and arrange for food, help, etc. Those attending were Mrs. Edith Kesterson, Mrs. Robert Schafer,

But nothing in life is easy. Just as I was learning my way through all of these country roads, something awful happened. Awful for me, that is. The corn began to grow. There I was each day, like a rat in a maze, trying to navigate through these tunnels everyone else called roads. Hopelessly lost and increasingly claustrophobic, I would occasionally stop my car and climb on to the roof, just to catch a glimpse of a nearby farm house or neighboring road. While I was surveying the countryside, a passing motorist usually happened by. Him: “How’s everything going,*' he’d call up to me on my roof. Me: “You know how it is,’’ I’d say, as if everything were fine. Him: “Can I ask you a question?" Me: “Sure. What’s up?“ Him: “Why are you standing on your car?" Me: “I don’t have a ladder." Him: (After a pause) “Oh." Progress was being made. Either I was getting used to the area, or all of you were getting used to me. Either way, I began to feel more comfortable, and no longer took my county map or road atlas with me when I went to mail a letter. (I do, however, still have a globe in my trunk for emergencies. That’s how lost I can get sometimes.) Something which I still have not gotten used to, however, is the lack of house numbers for many area residences. As a reporter, it is essential that I meet and talk with several people each day. Often, the directions are less than explicit. Me: “And how might I find you, Sir?“ Subject: “I’m in the brick house by the lake?" Me: “Which house? Which lake?" Subject: “I’m right next to Joe’s place." Me: “Joe who?" Subject: “Everybody knows where Joe lives.” Me: “I’m sorry sir, but I don’t. Where does Joe live?” Subject: “In the blue house, by the same lake.” Me: “Ahhhhhh!” Granted, those directions would probably be enough for people who have lived here their whole lives, but they weren’t enough to get me out of the parking lot. As of this writing, I can honestly say that things have gotten a lot better. With a little luck, someday soon you will be able to find the following ad on the classified page: “Globe for sale — Inquire at Mail-Journal office.

Mrs. Mervin Wagoner and Mrs. Jacob Krouse. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Marvin formerly of Brownsburg, Ind., are moving into the Carl Willard property on Barbee Lakes. Mr. Marvin was a Farm Bureau CoOp employee at Traders Point near Indianapolis. 50 YEARS AGO, OCT. 31,1935 Mrs. J. Garber and Mrs. Isaiah Kuhn were in Goshen Tuesday. Mrs. J. L. Kline called on Mrs. Phoebe Goppert,. Monday. Clarence Mock made a business trip to Milford, Monday. Mrs. Isaiah Kuhn and daughter Eva and Mrs. J. Garber visited Mrs. Rosa Lewallen, Wednesday. Mrs. Phoebe Goppert and daughter Minnie visited Mrs. Quill Lewallen, Friday.

Letters to the editor

Thanks to Campbells Dear Editor: The Phil Campbell family should really be commended for their Saturday night chili supper. It was their thank you to the community but we should really thank them. Their faith in our community to provide such a lovely shopping area is great. The Lions, Kiwanians, and Jaycees organizations and some wives made it a fine success. The proceeds are being used towards the sesquicentennial fund. We will need to raise more. If anyone has ideas, let’s use them. If anyone is interested in working on the 150-year birthday of Milford and has not been contacted, come to the next town board meeting November 5 at 7 p.m. in the community building. Jean Treesh, Chairman of sesquicentennial committee Don't believe Behavior was outrageous Dear Editor: As members of the Wawasee High School Football Team, we would like to reply to Mr. Doug Mayberry’s letter printed in last - week’s paper. We do not believe Coach Dickerson’s behavior was

J. Garber and family took Sunday dinner <vith William Mock and wife. Miss Neva Likens visited Miss Mayzel Kline Sunday. James Rothenberger and family spent Sunday evening at the J. L. Kline home. Mrs. Isaiah Kuhn and daughter Eva called in the Phoebe Goppert home Monday. , Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dye and son of Elkhart and Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Ferverda spent Sunday in the Eli Shock home. Jonas Cripe, Mrs. Elizabeth Shock and Elmo Shock and family spent Sunday in the Noah Shock home in Ligonier. Mrs. Mary Kuhn, Mrs. Sallie Garber and Mrs. Rose Click visited with Mrs. Emanuel Cripe of West Goshen Tuesday.

as outrageous as Mr. Mayberry has claimed. Coach Dickerson is a fine coach and we respect him as such, We also know that during the heat of a game, it is very easy to lose your temper, since many of us, as players, often do. Coach Dickerson has never unduly reprimanded any member of his team or coaching staff. Obviously, we did not play our best against Goshen, for we beat a much better team in the playoffs the following Friday. Coach Dickerson only tries to get the best out of us while we are on the field and off. If Mr. Mayberry could have been in the locker room after the Goshen game, he would have realized this. We agree with Mr. Mayberry when he says the object of any game is to win, however, the purpose of any game is to have fun. For many of us, a game isn’t fun unless you win. Sincerely, Travis Reiff, Ron Gerber, Chris Solina, Brad Traviolia, Steve Sturgill, Bruce Jackson, Drew Parr, Mike Eastman,) Nathan Rhoades, Chris Yodep Steve Galegor, Troy Reiff, Chris Cotton, Rick Troup, Jay Rhodes, Jeff Taylor, Lance A. Lantz, Scot McDowell, Oscar Pena, Mike Meek and Ken Galegor Signal good The government’s sensitive index of leading economic indicators went up by 0.7 percent in August, the same as July, in a reassuring signal that there is no impending recession, government economists said recently.