The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 February 1986 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., February 5,1986

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Editorials

Choices Choices. We make them every day. Some are important. Some are not. Some choices will have no effect on the rest of our lives. Others will be choices that will set patterns for what lies ahead. A stranger came to my office recently wanting to share his story in hopes that he could help someone make the right choice. He had, he said, made a wrong choice years ago and, now well into his 30s, he is still suffering the consequence. He said he wanted to warn the boys and girls in the area schools. He wanted to put them on their guard. He wanted to help them make make a different choice than the one he had made. Dirty, unshaven and shabby of dress, Joe (not his real name) told me how he had said yes to dope and alcohol at a young age. That choice, he said, had destroyed his life. Joe related how, as a youngster, he thought drinking (beer) was the “in” thing to do. As he grew older he turned to marijuana. After all, he commented, it grew wild in the area and wasn’t hard to find. Others were smoking it. It, too, was the “in” thing to do. Now he was riding high. He was a smart young fellow. He drank! \ He smoked pot! He was his own man. As he grew from a boy to young manhood he no longer had to hide his drinking. It was legal now. He could go to the taverns like he had been doing for years. Now it wasn’t wrong. It was acceptable. He got a job, a good job! But, he had a problem. Nice girls did not want to go out with a guy who drank. They would have nothing to do with someone who smokedmarijuana. He was an outcast. Invited to a party in 1973, he thought he was at long last being accepted by someone. Wrong! Someone at that party slipped him LSD. He still feels the effects today. He has to take medicine to try and control what he does. He said he had just wanted to share his story in hopes that we would print it and maybe, just maybe, someone would stop and think about him before a wrong choice is made. Maybe, someone will say no because of him. The day I saw Joe he was able to make his own decisions. He made a choice to share his life in hopes that others would not have to face the problems he was facing. He didn’t know whether he would remember the next day or not the fact that he had talked to me. His memory, he said, comes and goes, making it impossible for him to hold a steady job or to do anything creative with Ins mind. We made a choice. The choice to share Joe’s story with our readers. We urge all of you, young and old alike, to think what might happen before making a choice. Is it a good choice? Is it a bad one? How will it effect the rest of your life? — JRS February, 1986 The Trees Stand Wistful in the Square, Wearing a Half-Expectant Air; —Anne Lawler. The name February derives from the Latin “Februare,” meaning to purify, and from church custom and superstitions toward this end at this time of year. In the United States it’s notable in containing the birthday anniversaries of the father of this country, George Washington (the 22nd), and Abraham Lincoln (the 12th). Candlemas, a purification feast, is observed by Roman, Anglican and Greek churches, and others, on the 2nd. Many in this country know it as Ground Hog Day. The territory of Illinois was established on the 3rd, in 1809. Roger Williams, a famous defender of freedom of religion, arrived in Boston (from England) on the sth in 1631. Boy Scout Day, commemorating its American chartering, is the Bth, dating from 1910. William H. Harrison, 9th U.S. president, was born in Charles County, Virginia, on the 9th in 1773. Thomas Edison was born at Milan, Ohio, oh the 11th in 1847. Abraham Lincoln was born in Harden County, Kentucky, on the 12th in 1809, has ancestors having first settled in Hingham, Massachusetts (from Norwich, England). He lived later in Indiana and (at 21) moved to Illinois. What others say — Nation shares grief in shuttle tragedy The success of America’s space program had caused us to become complacent. Fifty-five manned flights had been completed without loss of life. Ironically, the tragedy occurred almost 19 years to the day after three Apollo astronauts died in a fire on the launch pad. The words come with difficulty. How can you describe the indescribable? How many can you say “tragic”? There are no words to adequately express the nation’s sense of loss. America’s waning interest in the space program seemed to be reawakened by the presence of school teacher Christa McAuliffe on the crew. A “normal” citizen was to be aboard. It seemed to be a symbol of how routine and safe space travel had become. Because one of “us” was aboard, the tragedy will be felt more personally. Mrs. McAuliffe was someone we could identify with —a teacher, like so many teachers we had known in school. There are those who will say the explosion was more tragic because a teacher was aboard. That reaction is understandable, but wrong. The loss of the other six crew members — Francis Scobee, Michael Smith, Judith Resnik, Ellison Onizuka, Arnold McNair and Gregory Jarvis — is just as tragic. Their families and friends will grieve Just as mudi. Our hearts go out to all the relatives and friends of Challenger crew. This was a shock for which no one could be adequately prepared. Everyone knew the risks, accepted the risks, but few believed it would happen. This was to be the shuttle program’s most ambitious year. Fifteen flights were scheduled. Undoubtedly, that timetable will be scrapped as investigators search for the cause of the explosion. As terrible as this loss is, however, we must not allow it to end manned space travel. The quest for knowledge must continue. Astronauts will fly again. Astronauts must fly again. Otherwise, the sacrifice made by these seven people will have been for nothing. -THE PANTAGRAPH Bloomington — Normal, 111.

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Choices — Some will affect you the rest of your lives. Court news

Superior Court The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint Larry Dewitt and Barbara Dewitt versus Gary Sorenson and Jeanne Dennis Sorenson, r 5 box 234, Syracuse. The plaintiffs are seeking judgment against the defendants for the vacation of rental premises, $825 delinquent rent, plus $9.17 per day rental from Jan. 22, utilities expenses, plus attorney’s fees and all costs of action. Complaint On Check Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Cindy L. Herman, r 2 box 5, Warsaw. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendant for the sum of $241 plus all costs of action*for a check returned for non-sufficient funds. Complaint For Wrongful Death Rebecca K. Beatty, as administratrix of the estate of Harry Beatty, deceased, versus Indiana Department of Highways, State of Indiana, Indianapolis. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendant for the sum of $300,000 plus attorney’s fees and all costs of action. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant acted carelessly, negligently and recklessly by placing the decedent in a position of extreme danger as a flagman on US 30E Warsaw, on Jan. 27, 1984, when the decedent was struck by a truck on the highway and killed. Small Claims The following judgments have been awarded in Small Claims Division, Kosciusko County Court: Virginia Cain versus Connie J. Brookins; defendant ordered to pay $427.86 plus costs. Credithrift of America versus Joseph and Vicki Condinho; defendants ordered to pay $558.91 plus costs. James Losure, doing business as Losure’s DuraClean versus Jane Tuttle; defendant ordered Postmaster requests access be kept clean Last winter more than 50 letter carriers in the 13-state Central Region were unable to work, some incapacitated for an extended period, as a result of injuries from falls on snow and ice. This winter carriers will not risk injury to deliver mail, Syracuse Postmaster Anthony J. Rudasics said. He called on businesses and residents to help reduce the high incidence of slips, trips and falls by letter carriers due to snow and ice. “Your cooperation in clearing, salting and sanding’The stairway and pathway to your mail receptacle will be appreciated,” Postmaster Rudasics said. “We want to keep our carriers on their feet so they can continue to deliver the mail.” He said rural carriers will not leave their vehicles to provide service on foot when approaches to rural mailboxes are blocked by snow or other objects. “Our carriers will make every effort to deliver the mail, but if the approach to a letter box is obstructed, delivery may not be possible,” Postmaster Rudasics said. An attempt will be made to deliver the mail the next delivery day and on subsequent delivery days, until the carrier has access to the mailbox, he said. Soviets check ROME — Two Soviet reconnaisance planes entered italian airspace near the Sigonella NATO base on Sicily and a Soviet spy ship was lurking in international waters off the Sicilian coast, newspapers reported recently. Keep it open President Reagan signed legislation recently to provide about $320 million to South Carolina, Washington and Nevada to prevent them from closing the country's only authorized low-level nuclear waste dumps.

to pay S2OO plus costs. Desmond Jackson versus Richard Wales; defendant ordered to pay $228 plus costs. Robinson Construction, Inc. versus Tim Zellers; defendant ordered to pay $1,613.19 plus costs. Mary Lane versus Kenneth Fifer; defendant ordered to pay $675.29 plus costs. Charles Frushour versus Rodney Scott and Billy Jo Martin; defendants ordered to pay $533 plus costs. Northwest Indiana Markets, Inc. versus Ed Sikora; defendant ordered to pay $267.37 plus costs. Lite Breeze Mobile Home Park versus Ed Fields; defendant ordered to pay $424 plus costs. Virginia Cain versus Lynne Peterson; defendant ordered to pay $187.39 plus costs. Virginia Cain versus Patti A. Denney; defendant ordered to pay $255.43 plus costs. City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court; Operating on expired trailer plate — Freeman E. Mullett, 28, Milford, $38.50, defendant to provide proof of current registration Speeding — Micheal L. Cook, 24, Milford, $47.50 County Court The following persons have been assessed fines and have paid those fines in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrette presiding: Failure to display reflector on ice shanty — Paying s7l fines and costs were: Paul A. Beezley, 47, Syracuse; Larry K. Coplen, 41, Syracuse , Fishing with four poles in water — Larry K. Coplen, 27, Syracuse, s7l j Fishing without a license — Harold D. Hicks, 27, Syracuse, $67 Inadequate muffler — Norman E. Cooper, 39, Syracuse, $45 Speeding — Robert S. Kinney, 21, Milford, SSO; Joan M. Buletty, 27, Syracuse, $45 Improper passing — James B. Shepherd, 17, Leesburg, SSO No valid operator’s license — Gary A. Minear, 47, Leesburg, SSO Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk, Jeanne Weirick: Clark-Lower Kevin Douglas Clark, 19, r 1 box 592, North Webster, and Linda Christine Lower, 17, r 5 box 296, Syracuse Haines-Hostetler Kevin John Haines, 24, r 1 box 157 P, Milford, and Karen Sue Hostetler, 22, r 1 box 157 P, Milford Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Trammel — Charles R. Trammel, no address given, and Deanna L. Trammel, 954 Starry Eyed Lane, Cromwell. The couple was married Sept. 27, 1980, and separated Jan. 13,1986. There are no minor children. Blackburn — Carolyn P. Blackburn, r 9 Warsaw, and Randall L. Blackburn, r 1 box 253 C, Syracuse. The couple was married Oct. 1, 1984, and separated Jan. 26, 1986. There is one minor child. THE MAIL-JOURNAL (U.S.P.S. 3258-4000) Published by the Mail-Journal every Wednesday and entered as Second Class matter at the Post Office at Syracuse. Indiana 44567. , Second class postage paid at 103 E. Main Street. Syracuse. Indiana 46567 and at additional entry offices. Subscription: SIS per year in Kosciusko County; s2l outside county. POSTMASTERS: Send change of ad dress forms to The Mall-Journal, P.O. Box 188. Milford, Indiana 46542

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

1* t JHS lHfejg'gi l fP9w\ By CARL L. MYRICK Member, Syracuse Town Board Os Trustees (EDITOR’S NOTE: Mr. Myrick has served on the Syracuse Town Board for six years, during which time he was board president. In this state of the town piece Myrick explains some of the problems the town faced during his encumbency.) THE SYRACUSE Town Board of Trustees is made up of five people who are residents of the town. One person represents each ward. The board members have staggered terms. Two trustees are elected in the same year, the following year the other three trustees are elected. This way there should never be five new members. The trustees serve four year terms. They are the executive and legislative body of the government of the town. The board appoints the town attorney, town marshall, street, water and sewer superintendent, fire chief, civil defense director, members of the park board, board of zoning appeals members and a person to serve on the economic development commission. The board also appoints a person to serve on the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission and the Syracuse / ~Library Board. The president of the board may appoint other board serve as liaison people to the various town departments. This is something that I have done so that the board members have a better knowledge of the town business. m In Syracuse, Bill Hess, representing ward four of the town is the liaison for the street, water apd sewer department. Joe Morganthaler, of ward five, is the liaison for the fire department. Jim Hughes, of ward one, serves as liaison for the park board. I represent ward two and am the liaison for the police department. Steve Butt, of ward three,is on the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission, and the Scout Cabin Board. Darrell Grisamer was appointed to the dam control. Darrell has served for many years in this job. At the regular meetings of the town board the trustees approve the bills that need to be paid to operate the town, such as the wages for town employees, equipment and supplies, utility bills, water and sewer bills, insurance, etc. They listen to the reports of the various departments from the liaison representatives or the department heads. As president of the board I had asked that all department heads he present at the regular board meetings. Action is taken on any needed problems and also the board listens to the town residents who are there. The trustees are constantly trying to improve all departments of the town. Sometimes this takes several years of planning before the residents of the town realize the benefits of the work. The police department has had some changes through board action and now seems to be working toward a well organized unit. With Bob Ziller, the new town marshal, there is a five-man force and several reserves. Ziller has a secretary in the office to help with the paper work and answer the phone. He is trying to upgrade the pay and fringe benefits, and make the force more efficient. The department moved into its new offices in the town hall this past year. These offices were something they have needed for a long time apd they are making good use of the space. s The park department is headed by Alan Kitson. Alan and his committee have worked hard to see that the parks are kept in good condition all summer. They have worked on the Winter Carnival and other projects to draw attention and use to the parks. They enlisted volunteer help and donations to construct a pavilion at the Lakeside Park, they have erected name signs at each park, and upgraded the restroom facilities. There is a good beach and playground equipment for everyone to use. Alan and the president before him, Kip Schumm, have given a lot of personal attention to the parks and because of this, Syracuse has pleasant park facilities that are a credit to the town and the park board. The fire department has had as its chief for the past two years, Joe Anderson. The department

One-year scholarship available

The Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club is inviting college students majoring in political science, government radio or television media or journalism, to apply for the Rainie McCormick Scholarship. The one-year scholarship is awarded annually by the Indiana Federation of Republican Women in memory of Mrs. Rainie McCormick, long time executive secretary for the Republican Women’s Federation, who died in 1976. Kathryn Bouse, president of the Kosciusko County Republican

is a Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Unit. There are two pumpers, a tanker, grass Are truck, equipment truck and the ambulance. There are 25 volunteers on the department. The emergency medical service, “EMS,” has trained crews to operate the ambulance and administer aid to the people in Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township. Both units, fire department and EMS are supported by the town and township with the EMS having a charge to individuals to help defray the cost of maintaining the ambulance service. Both departments have men and women who are dedicated to their jobs and serve the community well. There are four dispatchers and several relief workers who receive and send out emergency calls for the police and fire department and the EMS. They also act as a center for information for the community. These men and women work for Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township. For the past few years Joe Dock has been the street, water and sewer superintendent. Joe has worked closely with his liaison, Bill Hess and consulted frequently with me about the needs of the town. Every spring Joe travels all the streets in Syracuse to find out which streets need to be repaired or completely resurfaced. He makes a list with the streets in the poorest condition at the top of the list. The town tries to repair as many streets as they can afford each year. In the past years this department has paved 4.82 miles of streets, installed over 8 storm sewers, cleaned 24 miles of sewer mains, bought new equipment to help in all areas of their work, they have extended and repaired several water and sewer lines. This department had a storm sewer survey done, made new detailed water maps, had infiltration/inflow analysis performed and had a sewer system evaluation survey, initiated fluoridation of the town’s water supply and has taken care of numerous other projects. Some of the work was done with outside help but a lot of it was done by the fellows in the department along with their daily work. All the equipment has gone through an up-date program. It is repaired, when necessary, and kept in good working condition on a regular basis. Through the improvement program our snow plowing equipment has been made so that the plows are interchangeable on all the trucks. The street department has a computer in use now. The computer has a broad capacity so that it can be programmed to take care of storing information for all the departments. There is another point of interest about the sewer and water utilities of the town. Many people do not realize that the town has two companies, called the Syracuse Water Company and the Sewer Company. The town board is the board of directors for these companies, and the financing comes from the water and sewer fees the users pay every month and the hook-on fees vlfhen a resident taps into the water and sewer lines. Tax dollars are not used to operate them. Most small towns in Indiana have such an arrangement. In 1984, Jennifer Lewis was elected to be the town’s first full time clerk-treasurer. It is her job to handle the bookkeeping, pay the' bills as the board directs her, see that the minutes are taken at the board meetings, take care of the sewer and water billing and keep the books for the sewer and water companies. She Is to maintain custody of all the town’s records, books aiid papers. She may, under certain circumstances break a tie vote of the town board. The clerk has a nice office in the new town hall, with enough space to store the town’s books and papers and to do her job serving the public. \ The past six years as president of the town board I was pleased to have the opportunity to serve on the board, and serve as the president. I also appreciated the opportunity to be involved in projects that I felt would benefit the town, such as; The EPA Grant for the improvement of the sewer system. This project has been very difficult and lengthy. First with the I and I study and then the SSES study before we really got any results. Now Joe Dock has received word that the town should receive its grant some time in the near future. This means that the sewer plant can be updated and improvements made to the sewer mains. The new town hall has taken a lot of meetings and planning, but now is complete. Storm sewers for the town were very important to this town board. About four years ago we had a storm sewer survey done, then the next year we put in the town budget a five-cent cumulative storm sewer fund. Now each year we have money we can spend on installing them. Prior to starting this fund the town had no monies for this project, but now we can gradually put in these storm sewers where there were none before. Street repairs has had a high priority for this board and each year we spend from 35 to 75 thousand dollars on street improvement. I was very much in favor of this. Joe Dock worked at chang--trig and up-dating the bidding procedures a few years ago, and we were able to get more street repair work done for the dollars we spent. All in £tll I am pleased with the accomplishments and the improvements that the board has made for the Town of Syracuse in the last six years. I think I have made some friends and I hope that the criticism that came along with the job will be replaced some day when the benefits of the work are appreciated.

Women’s club, said applicants for the scholarship must be an Indiana resident enrolled in a college or university in Indiana. “This fund has been established in view of Rainie’s long dedication to the Republican Party,” said IFRW president all levels in Indiana politics from the precinct to the state headquarters. Everywhere she worked she did so effectively, and her interest and continuous support of young people makes this memorial particularly fitting.” College students interested in applying for the Rainie McCor-

mick Scholarship can receive applications and more information by contacting Kathryn Bouse, r 5 box 524, Warsaw, or Jean Northenor, r 5 box 461, Warsaw. All applications must be in the hands of the president by March 15. Oil the skin Almost everyone is effected by n the drying effect on the skin from heated homes, and the winter weather. Correct this by increasing moisture in the air in the home and using a good cream or oil on your skin.