The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 45, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 November 1985 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., November 6,1985

2

r /N I 4' <1 V- 9Up I Was / - JMf Jr juiO if l£i I L !■■ t i b IBrk vHEHIMSi I I ■hi I w *' ®II r'■■ ®t j vjk, WARSAW BRANCH OPENS — The Warsaw branch of the State Bank of Syracuse, located in the Town Center Mall, officially opened Monday, Oct. 28. Warsaw mayor Jeff Plank officiated at the grand opening ceremonies. Pictured, from left are: James E. Caskey, bank president; Cathi Cindrich, assistant branch manager; Jeff Plank; Gayle Lackey, branch manager; and Mike Mangas, bank vice president. (Photo by Mike Skevington)

FIBC to acquire Lima bank

The First Indiana Bankcorp will acquire all of the capital stock of the State Bank of Lima. This resulted from a signing of a letter of intent by Chief Executive Officer of the State Bank of Lima, Larry E. Fetters and FIBC President and Executive Officer Thomas L Dusthimer of Elkhart. The Howe Bank will become an owned subsidiary of FIBC. The final terms of the merger will be defined in a definitive agreement, subject to the approval of the Boards of Directors, Regulatory Agencies and the shareholders of Lima. The merger will be completed by the middle of 1986. Under merger terms, shareholders of Lima will receive a maximum of 55,200 shares of the common stock of First Indiana. The exchange ratio will be based on 2.3 shares of FIBC for each share of Lima. At the current market price of FIBC stock the value of this transaction is over $3.4 million. In reaching the agreement, the parties have agreed that State Bank of Lima will continue to operate as a community bank and will retain its current name as well as existing management, staff and Board of Directors. “Joining FIBC is like gaining a partner,” said Fetters. “We will continue to operate as we af.e but with our new partner. We will have a $6 million legal lending limit and our customers will have access to one of the largest trust departments in Northern Indiana. These are just a few of the benefits of this merger.” The State Bank of Lima currently operates one office in Howe in LaGrange County. It has deposits of $26 million and total assets of more than $29 million. FIBC, with total assets of more than S6OO million, owns the First National Bank of Elkhart with 12 offices in Elkhart County. It also

Christmas CCub 1986 Starts Be a jolly ol’ elf next Christmas - JBarS?^... ; - with extra cash Wsl] 1T M I for shopping. J| Now paying 5V<% (Coupon books also available, witft Cast payment FREE.) FOUR LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU □□ ill state bank of Syracuse Warsaw qbJ f| | j—MSC 100 East Main St. 119-123 E. Center St. ■ I □yiOtUaC 457-3165 267-2420 J Member FDIC

has a loan production office in Warsaw in Kosciusko County. In addition, FIBC has announced that it will acquire the State Bank of Syracuse with four offices in Kosciusko County. The State Bank of Syracuse has also applied for a branch in Columbia City in Whitley County. The merger with State Bank of Syracuse is currently undergoing regulatory approval. FIBC is also seeking regulatory approval for the purchase of the Plymouth office of NorCen Bank in Marshall County. State Bank of

Drama to be part of Milford Sesquicentennial celebration

(Continued from page 1) will be sought. After deciding that the older homes in Milford should have some type of sign indicating their history, there was much discussion over where the signs should be placed, and how permanent they should be. The Historical Committee was asked to suggest at the next meeting what it’s recommendation is. Chairman Treesh questioned what role local industry would be willing to take in the sesquicentennial. John Replogle, of Chore Time, proposed the idea of guided tours through some of the area plants and offices. “You’d see a hundred times more in a tour than you could if we set up a booth,” Replogle said. All the committee members thought it was a good idea, and will consider it at a future meeting, after the specifics have been worked out. Elaine Weiss, co-chairman of the 10K run, was advised to contact Ron Baumgartner for assistance in running the event. Randall Dewart told the committee that Sen. John Augsburger had contacted both Gov. Bob Orr,

Lima is the third bank planning to align with FIBC. These three transactions will add SIOO million in assets to FIBC. More importantly, they will give FIBC offices in ( LaGrange, Kosciusko, Marshall and Whitley counties in addition to Elkhart County. According to Dusthimer, this will give FIBC a strong presence in North Central Indiana in key counties which is part of a strategic plan to build a Northern Indiana regional holding company with strong banks and good management.

and Lt. Gov. John Mutz to secure a commitment to appear during the sesquicentennial week. Although neither of the state officials would guarantee an appearance, Dewart said he was advised by Augsburger that there is a high probability either Orr or Mutz will make an appearance. The next meeting of the committee will be on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in the community building. Syracuse mon arrested for alleged assault A Syracuse man was arrested, and later released on SI,OOO bond in connection with his alleged assault of a Syracuse woman on Friday, Oct. 25, at her home on SR 13 in Syracuse. Patrick Thomas Morganthaler, 22, r 4, was arrested last Thursday for the battery of Mary Ellen Morganthaler, also of Syracuse. The victim stated she was threatened by Morganthaler, who then proceeded to grab her shoulders and throat, slugging her in the chest and back, and fracturing a rib.

Hoosier Celebration 'BB to feature past, future

With former governors Otis. R. Bowen and Matthew E. Welsh at his side, Gov. Robert Orr kicked off Hoosier Celebration ’BB, a statewide program to celebrate Indiana’s past and the potential , for its future. Milford is one of 18 cities and towns in the state that have indicated they want to participate in the event. . Orr announced at a recent news conference in the State House rotunda that governors Bowen and Welsh will join him as cochairmen of the program. “I am thrilled to announce that Governors Bowen and Welsh will join me in the leadership of Hoosier Celebration ’88,” Orr said. Added Bowen: “Hoosier Celebration ’BB is an exciting opportunity for every community and every Hoosier to explore our heritage and to help build an even more prosperous future for Indiana. I am proud to help lead this effort.” “Being governor of Indiana was an exciting opportunity to build on our past successes and to work toward an even more promising future,” said Welsh. <‘Hoosier Celebration ’BB is opportunity for all 'Hoosiers to celebrate our heritage and our potential.” Said Orr: “This will be a fouryear long effort designed to share traditions, history, values and civic pride, while preparing for a productive future. Our goal is to involve every community and every Hoosier.” Orr then unveiled the concept of Hoosier Celebration ’BB during his second-term inaugural address on Jan. 14 of this year. “Hoosier Celebration ’BB will be a celebration of our heritage, and most of all, our potential,” the governor said. “It will be a unique event in each Hoosier city and town, but a celebration common to us all. Hoosier Celebration 'BB has four phases: Heritage (1985-86), Vision (1986), Project (1987) and Celebration (1988). “First, as communities, we will rediscover our past through special heritage projects," Orr said. “Second, each community will plan a project that symbolizes its uniqueness and that will improve its quality of life, third, in 1987, we will make ouf plans realities. And fourth, in 1988, we will celebrate. We will ihvite everyone who has lived, worked or gone to school in Indiana to come back for the biggest Hoosier Homecoming ever.” Orr also noted that it was appropriate to make the announcement at the State House since the 100th anniversary of its completion will be in October of 1988. Every interested community will form a Hoosier Celebration ’BB Community Steering Committee to lead it through the projects and celebrations. According to Orr, 17 communities have already indicated interest in

becoming a Hoosier Celebration ’BB Community. They are: Washington, Mount Vernon, South Whitley, Frankfort, Huntington, Muncie, Columbus, Peru, Ossian, Greencastle, Winchester, Milford, Franklin, Logansport, Knox, Bluffton and Ellettsville. The communities will be assisted by Hoosier Celebration ’BB, Inc., a non-for-profit organization established to promote the program. Its board of directors are: Orr, chairman; Bowen, secretary and Welsh, treasurer. John R. Hammond, 111, executive assistant to Orr,

Letter to the editor

One man's opinion on South Africa Dear Editor: These documented facts are about what the crisis in South Africa means to the national security of the USA. The background on South Africa, the Washington liberals ignore. Contrary to popular belief, South Africa is not a nation where a white minority moved in and subjugated a united black people. Much of the land was uninhabited when the white settlers arrived about 300 years ago near Cape Town in 1652. By 1985, the census shows the South Africa population at 31 million which includes 23 million blacks, 2.7 million colored mixed races, one million east Indians and almost five million whites. By the time US industry had started to expand and improve the South Africa prosperity, the Soviets had their eye on the two great treasure houses of energy and valuable mineral treasures. The Soviets have recently recognized that revolution by stages will cause the least conflict among western governments so they use gorilla terrorizing tactics to gain ground quietly. Our Senators and Congressmen were told that the South African problem was a moral issue but it was soon discovered that the Soviet and Communist countries were the chief violators and promoters of human rights. Also the Soviets were the chief promoters of the disinvesting in South Africa prosperity. Until recently, there were 280 or more American industries operating and helping to improve the prosperity of South Africa. Now we hear of a campaign to close out American investments in South Africa. This idea promoted by the Marxist regime will have a depressing effect on the South African economy. This disinvesting will lead to the loss

will serve as president and Rob Meyne will be the executive director. A seven-member field staff will act as liasons between the local communities and the statewide effort. Orr will appoint a nonpartisan Governor’s Commission on Hoosier Celebration ’BB of Indiana’s top citizen leadership to increase the visibility and direction of the program. The governor will also appoint a Council on Indiana’s Future of young leaders to explore statewide issues and challenges and to discuss how best to address those concerns.

of a large number of jobs held by South African blacks lowering their standard of living reducing them to the poverty level. This is the Soviet plan revealed in the Marxist philosophy, saying if jobs are lost poverty is increased training programs are ended, with hope lost resulting in discouragement and lack of cooperation for the good of the group. So the disinvestment is being advocated because the economy was improving and the Marxist psychology is to stop free enterprise and discredit capitalism. An American black, J. A. Parker, who heads the Lincoln Institute of Research and is editor of the Lincoln Review, has stated that he has visited South Africa many times in the last decade and has noted the beneficial improvement American business has had on race relations, improved living standards, spiritual awareness, etc. Byron Ulrich r2b0x253 Milford Milford Lions J sponsoring Logo contest Members of the Milford Lions Club are sponsoring the Milford Sesquicentennial Logo Contest with the first prize being a SIOO savings bond. Persons are being ask to submit logo designs to the Lions at P. O. Box 102, Milford. The deadline is November 30. Designs should be on B*2 by 11 inch paper and should be done in colors suitable for reproduction. During the Lions meeting, held Monday, tickets were passed out for the coming pancake and whole hog sausage breakfast to the held at Wawasee High School on Saturday, Nov. 16. The breakfast will be a joint project with the Syracuse and North Webster Lions with all proceeds going toward the Quest program being sponsored by the Lions for the middle schools of the Wawasee School Corporation. License branch to dose for the holiday Syracuse License Branch will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The branch will reopen Tuesday, Nov. 12, and observe regular businesss hours, 8:30 a.m. t04:30p.m. Food and cosh stolen from Aunt Verna's Unknown offenders entered Aunt Verna’s restaurant, 613 S. Huntington, between 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 2, and 6 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, taking more than SIOO in food and cash. According to police, there were no signs of forced entry. The door was found closed, but unlocked when the theft was discovered. Syracuse police are investigating the incident.

LADIES'APPAREL 100 N. Huntington St. • Syracuse, IN 46567 • (219) 457-3466 Formerly The Stout Boutique SIZES6TOS2 This Week's Special PRE CHRISTMAS SALE RACKS 20-50% OFF Store Hours: Daily — 9:30 To 5:30 • Saturday — 9:30 To 5:00 I

fIBMI fl LWky w Im

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION EXPLAINED — Dick Wysong, vocation education cooperative director at Wawasee High School, explained the vocational training program for the cooperative of Fairfield, West Noble and Wawasee School Corporations which has been in effect for the past 16 years, during the Tuesday, Oct. 29, meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club. Shown in the photo is Roger Kryder, program chairman; Bob Troutman, Rotary president; and Wysong. (Photo by Col. Joe Gray)

Vocational education explained to Rotary

Many do not realize the extent of the vocational education which is offered to students and adults in the Wawasee Community School System. Dick Wysong, director of Vocational Education Cooperative in a three school district area, informed the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club of those fact Tuesday, Oct. 29, during the club’s noon luncheon meeting. Wysong stated 16 years ago Fairfield, West Noble and Lakeland (now Wawasee) Community School Corporations joined hands to form a vocational training program in a tri-county area. This year 947 students are enrolled in the program. They spent one-half of their school day away from their home school studying an occupation of their choice at another school. With the cooperation among the three school corporations students are offered a wider range of classes than would be the case if each school worked on its own, according to Wysong. He stated the success of the program is evident when you consider the result. Among the graduates from the program in the past there is only a two percent unemployment rate. In a slide presentation, Wysong showed the nine areas of training offered to students in this system. These include: Office education (secretarial training), home economics, work study, automotive mechanics, agricultural mechanics, agriculture, graphics, building trades and cosmetology. Many of the students work with local businesses during the last year of their schooling to hone their skills and too find a place in the local economy in which to work upon graduation. “Local business and industry may take advantage of these young peoples’ skills and training during the school year. There are also tax advantages in hiring students in the vocational training fields,” remarked Wysong. In addition to the regular school students programs, the Vocational Education Department also provides courses for the adults in the area. Courses include skills in three general areas: Recreational, job related and Graduate Equivalent Diploma Courses. In the first category one might learn about exercise, photography, home decoration and so forth; secondly classes are provided in computers, welding, management training and other related subjects, thirdly the GED courses prepare those to take the high school equivalence test. Over the past three years over 37 persons have obtained their GED through the program. In closing Wysong asked “What better way can we serve the people who are paying the taxes to support our schools than through the Adult Education Program? What better way to get our taxpayers involved in. If anyone is interested in these programs or the aspects, student

work programs, the education students are receiving, through the cooperative, or in furthering an education, contact Wysong at Wawasee High School. Special coin minted for the lady' The coinage subcommittee of the House Banking Committee on which Congressman Hiler sits has taken action to help suppport the restoration of two of our national landmarks, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Thirtyfive million special coins will be minted to help support the campaign to restore these symbols of our heritage. This program will be modeled after the Olympic Gold Coin program, and three coins will be available for sale with proceeds going to the Statue of LibertyEllis Island Commission. The chairman of that commission, Lee lacocca, sent Congressman Hiler a telegram thanking him for his help in getting this legislation passed. S3OO taken from vending machines More than S3OO in coins was taken from three vending machines in front of Augsburger’s, Syracuse, store personnel reported. * The theft occurred between 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a,m. Monday, resulting in the loss of all the money in each machine. There are no suspects at this time.

New M-J subscribers Francis Vandergrift , 169 Chapel St. Fort Myers, Fla. 33931 Carl Kissinger 9725 US 27N Lot No. 14E Davenport, Fla. 33837 Stephan E. Yoder, Jr. B 505 Brisco Quad IU Bloomington, Ind. 47405 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cameron 7906 Sycamore Dr. Falls Church, Va. 22042 Ross Stuckman 7429 E. Balmoral Ave. Mesa, Ariz. 85208 Michael Goodspeed Ind. Central University 1400 E. Hanna Ave. Box 212 Indianapolis, Ind. 46227 Steve Kaiser R 2 Box 200 Milford, Ind. 46542 Lisa Fidler - 1202 Pope Road Apt. 13 St. Augustine, Fla. 32084 George H. Cook 1101 N. Colorado Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. 46201

NEW CHRISTMASjp?; TOYS.. ARRIVING DAILY! ; Come In And^gfi! Make Your Selection ; While They’re Still ; Available ; BEN* 457-4040 : FRANKLIN St. M. 13 & Pickwick N. SYRACUSE, IN