The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 February 1986 — Page 4

4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., February 26,1986

Editorials

We told you so .. .

Last week we told our readers about two special Warriors — Brad Traviolia and Lance Lantz. We wished them good luck at the state wrestling meet on behalf of the entire Lakeland community. Now, on behalf of the community, this newspaper offers congratulations to Brad and Lance on their state championship titles. They are the first boys at Wawasee to win state championship honors. And congratulations to Lance on being named the state’s mental attitude winner. Brad, it will be remembered, won the state mental attitude award in football last fall. Brad has also been chosen, according to an announcement made this week, to participate in the state’s north-south game. Honors just keep coming to these two special Warriors. Again, congratulations Lance and Brad. The staff of this newspaper and your community is proud of both of you.

Music's importance

Music lovers often feel a certain sympathy for those who have no love of music, rightly so. For music, popular and semi-classic as much or more than classical, has a special meaning and quality for devotees. Music is the only thing which doesn’t change with the passing of years or even decades. Even films, the closest comparison, become dated by dress styles and signs of the times. But a good musical arrangement, recorded in the thirties or forties, if adequately preserved, is just as good today as it was then. And the best are not outdated, for good melody and good rhythm are eternal. In addition and even more important, music has that unique capability to bring back memories, feelings, and images — unchanged. That’s the real miracle of music. One can listen to the same recording of “It Had To Be You” or “April In Portugal” or “Are You Lonely Tonight” or hundreds of other all-time popular melodies — the original recordings — and experience the same reactions he or she did twenty, thirty or forty years ago. In that sense, music alone masters Old Man Time, and brings back the past; luckily for most of us, we tend to remember the pleasant, fun things and people, our sentimental or romantic highs of life. Music, in effect, keeps them within reach, and recall.

March, 1986

Far-off, unseen, Spring faintly cries; Bidding her earliest child arise, March! —Bayard Taylor. March is a turning-point, when winter at times gives way to warmer weather and signs of spring appear. In early colonial days, the year began in March. The name of the month comes from Mars, in ancient Italian the name of the God of War. Spring begins on the 20th this year. St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 25. Albany became capital of New York on March 10, 1797, and the United States Military Academy was established at West Point on March 16,1802. In Massachusetts, Evacuation Day in Boston is commemorated on March 17. The so-called Boston Massacre took place in March of 1770. For Texas, March is historical. On March 2,1836, even while Santa Anna was beseiging the Alamo, Texas was declared independent. March 6 is Alamo Day in Texas, anniversary of its fall in 1836. March 3 is the birthday anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell; March 7, that of Luther Burbank; March 8, that of Simon Cameron, who founded a political dynasty in Pennsylvania. March 16, that of President James Madison; March 17, that of Roger B. Taney, fifteenth justice of the United States Supreme Court; March 18, that of Grover Cleveland, the only American president to serve two non-consecutive terms as president; March 18; that of William Jennings Bryan, and March 29, that of President John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States. Girl’s Scout Day is March 12, and March 30 is the anniversary of the day in 1868 when Russia ceded Alaska to the United States for $7,200,000. Good Friday (the 28th) and Easter (the 30th) are also in March.

What others say —

Helping teens choose life

With rashes of teen suicides, and suicide attempts, in the news again, thoughts turn to the question of how to prevent these tragedies. Part of the answer is that young people need to be needed. Gone are the days when youngsters automatically took their place on the family farm as soon as they were old enough. Teens need meaningful activity, something to bring them out of themselves — perhaps even by taking part in counseling programs to learn how to help keep their friends on track. Young people need to be listened to when they want to talk about their troubles, particularly at a time when “groupthink” might push them into desperate actions in imitation of their schoolmates. Somehow, despite all the “openness” in our society, and the hot lines and counselors, there are still those whose private miseries seem sealed hermetically in glass bubbles. “Why couldn’t he talk to his friends, if he was that desperate?” a Massachusetts teen asked her mother after one of her schoolmates had taken his life. Friends, family, teachers, and church people need to find ways to break those seals. Teens should be helped to see that the support of family and friends is there. They should also be encouraged to understand God’s love for themAnd to all you teen-agers out there for whom high school seems like a life sentence, we say, hang on. The problems don’t go away overnight, and one of the important lessons — not an elective — is persistence. But it does get better. The roller coaster straightens out. People grow up, including yourself. Many of the schoolmates who seem to be such creeps today will turn out to be people you’re glad to have in your life. Adults will start to treat you better, and even your parents may mellow out and decide that the state of your bedroom closet isn’t worth calling out the National Guard. There is a place for you, and you can find it. You may not blow the world away as an internationally famous rock star, or dazzle everyone you know as the youngest millionaire in town. But you will find that the satisfactions of what you do achieve can have a depth beyond what you can imagine today. -CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

■Hr ---W ■

Lance Lantz s/teaks to the students and teachers at the Monday convocation. In the background are Brad Traviolia and their parents.

Court news

Small Claims The following judgments have been awarded in Small Claims Division, Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrette presiding: E. Lee Bazini versus Robert Banghart; defendant ordered to pay $240 plus costs. Rabb Soft Water versus Ed Young; defendant ordered to pay $278.83 plus costs. Collection Bureau versus Bertha Anne Lawson; defendant ordered to pay $1,126 plus costs. Dian Adkins versus Robert and Robin Lackey; defendants ordered to pay $45 plus costs. Deborah Conley versus Jacqueline Roach Rucker; defendant ordered to pay $1,463 plus costs. Aquatic Weed Control versus Michael Sandifer; defendant ordered to pay $290.85 plus costs. Charles Adams versus Sandra Waddell; defendant ordered to pay $557 plus costs. Kline’s Department Store has received the following judgments: Robbie Kissell, $54.09; Rene Duncan, $59.32; Rhonda D. Nash, $33.09; Mertie Shepherd, $84.59; Tommy L. Sims, $116.07. Paul D. Refior versus Keith Smith; defendant ordered to pay $651.85 plus costs. Pamela S. Lotz versus Anne Summe; defendant ordered lb pay $276.44 plus costs. Geraldine Schaff versus Sheila Puckett; defendant ordered to pay $32 plus costs. Sign Graphics, Bill Hackleman, versus Classic Formed Products, Larry Koercher ; defendant ordered to pay $2,083 plus costs. Lakeland Animal Clinic versus Penny Bradburn; defendant ordered to pay $41.93 plus costs. Amos and Anna Stump versus Carl and Shirley Thomas; defendants ordered to pay S3OO plus costs. Lozier Mobile Homes versus Richard and Mary Bogs; defendants ordered to pay $4,004 plus costs. Farmers State Bank versus Gene L. Slone; defendant ordered to pay $1,889.43 plus costs. Farmers State Bank versus Debbie Breece; defendant ordered to pay $3,897.13 plus costs. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Stineman-Dreyer Marion L. Stineman, 66, Dunkirk, and Doris Dreyer, 58, r 5 box 236, Syracuse Schaaf-Compton Dennis Keith Schaaf, 31, r 1 box 256, North Webster, and Cathy Ann Compton, 25, r 1 box 256, North Webster Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts : Cross — Edward J. Cross, r 6 Warsaw, and Susan J. Cross, P.O. Box 67 Leesburg. The couple was married Aug. 12, 1973, and separated Feb. 10, 1986. There are no minor children. Medley — Judy Medley, P.O. Box 32 Milford, and Patrick Medley, P.O. Box 175 Milford. The couple was married April 3, 1976, and separated Nov. 30,1985. There are three children. Stewart — Cathy Elaine Stewart, r 1 box 483-15, Leesburg, and Larre Wesley Stewart, Tampa, Fla. The couple was married Jan. 22,1983, and separated Nov. 30, 1985. There are no minor children and petitioner requests restoration of former name, Kershner. Szlanfucht — Susan J. Szlanfucht, P.O. Box 43 Pierceton, and Ronald A. Szlanfucht, Leesburg. The couple was married Nov. 17, 1973, and separated Sept. 19,1985. There are two minor children.

Superior Court The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint Ronald D. Rinehart versus David Dishman, r 2 North Webster. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendant for the sum'of $2lO plus interest, attorney’s fees and all costs of action, plus sale of defendant’s mobile home, located in a leased space at Wawasee Mobile Home Village. Circuit Court The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding: Promissory Note Farmers State Bank versus Gilbert Martin, Graphic Designs, 54000 Ida Road, Elkhart. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendant for the sum of $9,267.89 plus interest to date of judgment, attorney’s fees and all costs of action, for a promissory note. Complaint Tinkey Oil Company versus Dan Salmon, doing business as Lads Oil Co., and Lads Supermarket, r 2 box 60-2, Leesburg. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendant for the sum of $12,378.26 plus interest, attorney’s fees and all costs of action, for a past due account. Further, the plaintiff is seeking judgment for the sum of $24,438.76 plus interest, attorney’s fees and all costs of action, for checks returned for nonsufficient funds. Complaint For Dissolution Os Partnership And Receivership Hubert L. Dunithan versus Dennis Woods, 72538 CR 35, Syracuse. The plaintiff is seeking dissolution of his partnership with the defendant in Industrial Saw Sharpening, plus the appointment of a receiver to preserve and dispose of partnership property and the division of said property, plus attorney’s fees and all costs of this action. City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — David A. Parcell, 26, Syracuse, $52.50 Smoldering fire at Pacific Mollases The Syracuse Fire Department was called to Pacific Molasses Co., Syracuse at 1:39 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, for a smoldering fire. The fire was caused by spontaneous combustion in a small room in a storage building for soybean products. Firemen used 500 gallons of water and hauled out the smoldering peanut hulls and soybean products. There was no damage. Still there A crank is seldom found in an automobile these days — except under the steering wheel. —Observer, Fayetteville.

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 46567. Second class postage paid at 103 E. Main Street, Syracuse, Indiana 46567 and at additional entry offices. Subscription: sls per year in Kosciusko County; s2l outside county. POSTMASTERS: Send change of address forms to The Mail-Journal, P.O. Box 188, Milford. Indiana 46542 ow

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

By SHEILA BOGART (Editor Os Smoke Signals) And RHONDA WILSON (Assistant Editor Os Smoke Signals) (EDITOR S NOTE: Sheila Bogart is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bogart of 812 S. Front St. in Syracuse. Sheila has been a member of the Smoke Signals newspaper staff for the past three years, two years as assistant editor and this year as the editor-in-chief. Next year Sheila will be attending Indiana-Purdue University where she will major in journalism. Junior Rhonda Wilson is the assistant editor of this year ’s Smoke Signals. She lives near Syracuse and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sands. Her interests include NHS, Speech Team, Drama dub, and Concert Choir.)

■ W- SHEILA ■La”' BOGART MMLm Iml \ mb RHONDA ONMWMip 1 WILSON j /

AFTER ARCH Baumgartner called and asked us if we would write about Wawasee High School for this week’s “Cruzin’ around ’Cuse”, we stumbled upon a problem. What should our angle be? In order to help solve this problem, we had to sort through the many suggestions given to us by our fellow staff members and our advisor. Then it came to us: Why don’t we take a trivial angle? So here are some interesting facts about Wawasee High School which are not common knowledge to the people of our community. In fact, some facts weren’t even common knowledge to us. CURRENTLY, THE Learning Research Center (LRC) has 11,944 books and 159 different periodical titles. During the year, 122 new books were added to the library. A few of those books were How It Works, Historical Houses, Downtown, and Horrors, Horrors, Horrors. In January of this year the library received a new commercial-sized Canon 7550 copy machine. It has made approximately 90,000 copies so far and can run off as many as 999 copies in one operation. In the LRC Annex, there is a career center open to students as well as adults. The annex contains nine COIN (Coordinated Occupational Information Network) machines, which are designed to help students or adults in the job market, evaluate the jobs best suited to their individual interests. The COIN machines also offer information about colleges, educational scholarships for scholarships for sports. There is a new SAT College Preparation kit for the Apple computer now available for use. There are also Career Assessment, College Selectmen!, and Financial Aid discs for any of the LRC’s seven Apple computers. TEDS (Training and Educational Data Service) is a new kit for the computer that gives training and educational information on colleges. The LRC and the LRC Annex are open every week until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday for students and adults. THE BOOKSTORE is managed by students from the marketing class and DECA members. It is open every day during certain periods. Not only does the bookstore sell tablets, pencils, and pens, but it also stocks locker mirrors, bumper stickers, sweatshirts, scarves, hats, sewing magazines, transfers, and small pennants. As two special items, DECA is selling tanning lotion and jam, an unusual combination. DURING THESE winter months, on the average 84 students are absent each day because of flu, according to Patty Schwartz in the attendance office. About eight to 11 students are tardy for the first period each day. Excuses from the tardy students are varied, such as missing the bus, having a car break down, or, as one girl “seriously”

related having, split ends. Mr. Myron Dickerson, dean of students, stated with a smile, “Not one of these is considered an excused absence.” On January 26th of this year, passing periods were changed from four minutes to five minutes. This change allows students to get to class on time. SINCE GIRLS athletics started in 1977, they have acquired a total-sports record of 474 wins, 260 losses and four ties as of last year. The boys, on the other hand, have had a more impressive winloss record because of the fact that boys athletics started in 1968 with the establishment of Wawasee. Their totals are 1,293 wins, 1,192 losses and 8 ties. According to last year’s athletic records, there were 170 Lady Warriors participating in the eight sports available to them; out of which, 87 were letterwinners. A total of 246 Warriors was recorded as partaking in the nine sports offered to them. Out of those, 117 lettered. WITH 1986-87 registration already under way, the guidance counselors stated that they are now working toward fitting approximately 930 students into the 134 available courses offered by the high school. With Wawasee’s seven-period day, that makes over 6,200 possible time slots to fill. This time of year is a very busy time for those seniors planning to attend college. They are applying for all types of scholarships and grants which may supply them with some amount of financial aid for their college tuition. According to Mrs. Marilynne Curtis, there will be approximately 15 scholarships awarded to seniors on honors day and even more will be received after graduation. THE VOCATIONAL office has been very helpful in aiding high school students to acquire part-time jobs and prepare for full-time occupations. According to Mr. Richard Wysong, 98 percent of the vocational graduates from 1984-85 have jobs at the present time. He also stated that in a year approximately 25 employers call to inquire about hiring students for such part-time employment as babysitting, yard work, plowing snow, etc. WAWASEE WAS one of the first schools to start the Smoking Sam Program in conjunction with Future Educators of America (FEA). It has been 13 years in a row that the program has been in service, and the club is progressively on the move under the guidance of Mr. Terry Iden, the head sponsor. PENNY PITCH was started at Wawasee during the 1968-’69 school year. The National Honor Society took over the sponsorship during the 1977-’7B school year. In the 18 years of Penny Pitch, they have collected over $22,000; in the 9 years it has been sponsored by the National Honor Society, they have collected over $15,000 for distribution to needy people at Christmas time. Did you know that Mr. Philip K. Fawley has been the National Honor Society sponsor since the establishment of Wawasee High School in 1969? THE VARSITY Club, with the direction of Mr. Tim Caldwell, has sponsored the Homecoming Dance for the last four years. With the money they have earned they have bought 1,000 lbs. of weights, an a.m. radio, a C.B. for the athletic van, and radios for the weight room. They have contributed SSOO to a large TV monitor, to the P.A. system, to the LaCrosse Club for goals, and to the buying of the T-shirts for 200-300 lb. weight club. LAST WEEK members of the boys* swim team, in order to show off their school spirit, got mohawks for sectional. The following boys have less hair: Brent Atwood, Steve Rozow, Steve Schmall, Brad Smith, Derin Kiem, Drew Parr, David Ridings, Skip Winnebald, Steve Ensinger, Mark Rich, and Scott Rozow. • HALL PLAQUE TRIVIA QUIZ The following questions were created from information on the plaques decorating the halls of Wawasee High School. “ 1. What boy won the first Best Actor Award (1969)? 2. Which Wawasee male received the Best Supporting Actor Award three years in a row (’7l, ’72, ’73)? 3. April won the Best Actress Award in 1970. What was her last name? 4. What Syracuse boy named Dom was awarded the Art Club’s Best of Show Awards in both 1983 and 1984? 5. What were the first names of Mr. Reiff and Miss Hyndman, recepients of Kiwanis’ first Knight and Lady Os the Year? 6. A certified employee and a noncertified school employee received the first Outstanding Service Awards ever given. Who were they? 7. Ten years ago, who won 7 major awards at the international science fair and received NASA’s trip to view the Apollo Soyuz Space Probe launch? 8. Who was Miss Indiana Future of America in 1971-72? 9. Two Syracuse brothers were back-to-back golf MVP’s in the early 1970’5. Their father was once the school’s A.D. 10. Lorene was the girls’ track MVP in three of her four years at WHS. What was her last name? 11. This teacher’s daughter won the first Smoke Signals Best Staffer Award in 1969. Who was the girl? ANSWERS: jjaoHPWJ I uajpodilJiM z jqoeqos S , neauoqaeo uioq fr BiqpiXQ pus h-ibw S JOUJUS^<>HP u ® uos «NP»q<ni 9 snoeqjfJßW L uanVuaJßM 8 puiuinseneapußSaJD 6 ÜBUUBSdS 01 qsnyuuy II