The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 18, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 April 1986 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., April 30,1986

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Editorials

Congratulations, Mayor Elsie

Milford has its first mayor — Elsie Free. A campaign has been underway in the town of Milford for the past two months to “elect” the first Mayor of Milford. The position, all agreed, would be an honorary one with the candidate raising the most money for the Milford Sesquicentennial being named mayor at the close of the contest. . The campaign culminated Saturday night as all eight candidates gathered with their party faithfuls and sponsors and gave two-minute pleas for support. At the close of the pleas the contest was declared over and a short time later Elsie Free was named Mayor of Milford. • — go to Elsie and to her sponsors. They raised a total of $2,749.49 for the coffers of the sesquicentennial. Elsie is a native of Mississippi who moved to Milford with her family a number of years ago: Having worked at Chore-Time for over 25 years, she is now retired and is employed part-time at Campbell’s IGA. CTB and Campbell’s served as her sponsors. When interviewed by this newspaper earlier in the campaign she said, “Many fine people live in and around Milford and I have enjoyed my association with them. I realize that the mayor position is only honorary, but since Milford has never had a mayor it will be an honor and one that I think I would enjoy.” In all, the eight candidates raised $9,150.94 to put the fund-drive over its $12,000 goal. It had been originally hoped the contest would raise some $6,000. The other candidates were Margi Brooks, Andy Brown, Dan Brown, Rich MillepfVera Schell, Jean Treesh and Arch Baumgartner. All worked hard for the benefit of the sesquicentennial and all deserve our congratulations. And, we would be remiss if we did not mention the efforts of John Replogle and Elmer Sorensen, co-chairmen of the mayoral race and hosts at the banquet. They did an outstanding job in spearheading the project.

May, 1986 )

Spring's last born darling, clear-eyed, sweet, Pauses a moment, with twinkling feet, And, gold locks in breezy play, Half teasing and half tender to repeat, , Her song o f "May." -Susan Coolidge. The month of May contains many memorable dates. There is the celebration of May Day, held in many colleges and schools, and the custom of electing May Queens. The custom probably began in England, as a survival of the Roman festivals. The Battle of Manila Bay was fought on May 1,1898. That battle won ascendancy for the United States’ fleet against the Spanish in the Asiatic theater and is remembered for Admiral George Dewey’s famous order, “You may fire when ready, Gridley.” Many Americans will remember the sinking of the liner Lusitania, which occurred May 7, 1915, which did much to turn sentiment in the United States against the Kaiser’s Germany in World War I. World War II in Europe ended May 8,1945. • Former President Harry S. Truman’s birthday also falls on May 8; he was born in 1884 in Lamar, Missouri. President John Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Mass. The first transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10,1869, meeting at Promontory Point, Utah. The annual observance of Mother’s Day, of course falls on the second Sunday, (this year on the 11th) and dates from 1907. Miss Anna M. Jarvis, of Philadelphia, is responsible for gaining national acceptance of the day, although Miss Mary T. Sassen, a Kentucky schoolteacher, probably arranged for the first observance of the day, in 1906.

Staying young

We alLgrow older, inevitably; the process can’t be arrested/ Yet we can stay young. It takes will power and positive thinking and perhaps luck, as far as health is concerned. But most of us can do it. We CAN stay young. There’s a secret. There are rules. They include watching dne’s diet.

What others say —

Fitness must be • taken seriously

What were your children doing this weekend when the first real spring day bathed Central Illinois in sunshine and warmth? Were they riding bicycles, climbing trees or playing baseball? Or were they sitting around watching television or listening to music? Schoolchildren have shown little improvement in physical fitness in 10 years, according to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. In some cases, their fitness has declined, the report said. Studies show little change from 1965 and 1975, and those figures represent a “low level of performance,” the council said. ' Two culprits were mentioned in the report: too much television viewing and cutbacks in school physical education programs. The school program cutbacks have resulted from shortages of money and the plush to make more time available for students to take “real” classes. P.E. classes should not be looked upon solely as play time. They serve an important function, and their tie to success in other areas should not be overlooked. The council reported that “intellectual performance” can be hurt by a lack of physical fitness and that unfit youths may face greater health problems later in life.r Recognizing that schools are having tough financial times, the council has been urging private corporations to provide money for youth athletic programs. That is a good approach. Another approach costs little, if any, money: Parents should encourage their children to exercise more. That does not man simply turning off the TV set and shoving the children out the door. It means going out the door with them. Such parent-child interaction has benefits beyond making children more fit. It shows children that their parents think fitness is important and improves the bonds between parent and child. It also should result in more physically fit parents. Besides, it might be fun. _ THE PANTAGRAPH, BLOOMINGTON, ILL

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Milford Mayor Elsie Free is shown with John Replogle, left, and Elmer Sorensen, right, co-chairmen of the race committee.

Court news

County Court The following fines plus court costs have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court Goshen Division : Driving while intoxicated — David E. Humphrey, 25, Syracuse, fined SI,OOO with all but SSOO suspended plus costs, two years Indiana Department of Corrections, two years work release and restitution; Judith A. Rudasics, 39, Syracuse, fined $250 with all but SIOO suspended, 90 days jail suspended, one year probation and driver's license suspended 90 days Failure to yield right of way—- — J. French, 25, Cromwell, $5 No valid operator’s license when required — Debra J. Hurley, 30, Milford, costs City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Patricia E. Mansfield, 39, Syracuse, $52.50; Kathleen K. Nave, 27, Syracuse, $52.50; Sheryl A. Bartman, 23, Syracuse, $52.50; Scott C. Clem, 17, Syracuse, $52.50; Kelly Gay, 30, Syracuse, $52.50 Leaky load — Duane A. Zook, 23, Milford, $62.50 Illegal turn at intersection — Steve L. Kammerdiener, 19, Syracuse, $42.50, plea bargain Blocking traffic — Mitchell* T. Stidams, 17, Syracuse, $42.50 Disregarding automatic signal — George W. Burkley 111, 22, Syracuse, $47.50 Expired plate — Steve L. Kammerdiener* 19, Syracuse, dismissed Circuit Court The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding: . Reciprocal Support Randall Butterfield versus Mary Butterfield, r 3 box 2508, Syracuse, for reciprocal support of minor children. Complaint For Commissions Richard G. Morris and R.G. Morris, Inc., doing business as The Fort Wayne Group Business Brokers, versus Larry D. Heckaman and Penelope S. Heckaman, r 1 box 50, Syracuse. The plaintiffs are seeking judgment against the defendants for the sum of $45,000 plus interest, attorney's fees and costs of action, for commissions lost during a real estate transaction in August, 1985. Complaint Northern Indiana Public Service Company versus Donna M. Smith, 518 S. Main, Syracuse. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendant for the sum of $622.83 plus interest, attorney's fees and all costs of action, for a past due account. Complaint On Purchase Agreement Nehls Brothers, Ltd, and Dale Kranz versus Jack Stookey and Darla Stookey, r 2 Leesburg. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendants for the sum of $12,050 plus interest, attorney’s fees and all costs of action, plus immediate possession of defendants’ security agreement. Complaint On Purchase Agreement Michael Shelton and Frank Gholson versus Stookey Holsteins, Inc., r 2 Leesburg. The plaintiffs are seeking judgment against the defendants for the sum of $12,500 plus interest, attorney’s fees and all costs of action, plus immediate possession of defendants’ security agreement. Superior Court The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint Wawasee Service Center versus Terry McDaniel, 305 N. Henry, Milford, for the sum of $202 for a check returned for nonsufficient funds. Complaint Wawasee Service Center ver-

sus Jeffrey Finney, r 2 box 140, North Webster, for' the sum of $346 for a check returned for nonsufficient funds. Small Claims The following judgments have been awarded in Small Claims Division, Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrette presiding: Virginia Cain versus Sherry Yates Wolfe; defendant ordered to pay judgment of $32 costs only. Virginia Cain versus Alice Butz; defendant ordered to pay judgment of $89.77 plus costs. Virginia Cain versus Jeffrey C. Wade; defendant ordered to pay judgment of $40.16 plus costs. Virginia Cain versus Cheri L. Likens; defendant ordered to pay judgment of $154.98 plus costs. Tamara J. Drudge versus Joyce Shaw and Roy Engle; defendants ordered to pay judgment of $458.54 plus costs. Kosciusko County REMC versus Ricky M. Honeycutt; defendant ordered to pay judgment of $234.33 plus costs. Kosciusko County REMC versus Darryn T. Johnson; defendant ordered to pay judgment of $172.48 plus costs. Orman O. McKinley versus Paul Gerke; defendant ordered to pay judgment of $397.15 plus costs. Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park versus Earl and Lori Stouder; defendants ordered to pay judgment of $275 plus costs. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Mignery-Myers William Dennis Mignery, 28, r 2 box 392, Syracuse, and Shelia Elaine Myers, 21, 15896 CR 56, Syracuse Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have applied for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Scholl — Dean Scholl, no address given, and Debbie T. Scholl, address unknown. The couple was married Oct. 4, 1985, and separated Feb. 1,1986. There are no minor children. Wagoner — Jean Louise Wagoner, P. 0." Box 406 North Webster, and Matthew Leroy Wagoner, P.O. Box 406 North Webster. The couple was married March 21, 1979, and separated April 21, 1986. There are three minor children.

Hit and run causes extensive damage to truck

A hit and run accident was reported to the Milford Police at 5:45 p.m. Monday. A1978 pick-up truck, owned by Ruth and James Stork of r 1, Milford, was struck while parked on Main Street. No one was in the truck at the time and the vehicle that hit it is unknown. Extensive damage was done to the side mirror on the driver’s side. Damage costs are estimated at SIOO. The accident was investigated by Aaron Rovenstine of the Milford Police Department.

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NBC WEATHERMAN WILLARD SCOTT AND DIGNITARIES

THEY ARE calling the restoration of the Indianapolis Union Station the latest example of rescue and restoration of downtown Indianapolis. And anyone aL tending the festivities surrounding its re-opening Friday night and Saturday could easily believe it. It was a white tie affair Friday night tHat attracted over 7,000 select guests at a preview showing, a shoulder-to-shoulder gathering that supped on the finest foods and drank of the nectar of the vine. On Saturday morning, at sharp, the slates dignitaries gathered in froht of the famous “headhouse,” or early gathering place of travelers using the station, to see a colorful parade and see over 30,000 multi-colored balloons released overhead. It was estimated over 100,000 spectators gathered in the hot morning sun to see NBC’s Willard Scott introduce the parade numbers and the dignitaries, headed by Governor Robert Orr, U.S. Senators Richard Lugar and Danny Quayle, and many others. Not to be overlooked was Indianapolis Mayor William Hudnut and Robert and Sandra Borns of Borns* Management Corporation who first proposed a plan to create the 800,000 sq. ft. festival market place. Downtown Indianapolis is on the move, and is undergoing a restoration program that is the envy of many large cities throughout the country. “Indy,” as it is affectionately called, is the nation’s 12th largest city, and is no longer thought of only as the midwestern city that holds the “500” Speedway auto races. No one can deny that the restored Union Station opened with a great and loud hurrah on Friday night. It was the culmination of considerable effort — perhaps it could be termed blood, sweat and tears —of a lot of people and agencies. The $50,000,000 (that’s million!) that went into the restoration came from federal, state and local funds, and included a bond issue. But much of this will be returned. It was thought, for example, that the new station will generate some 2,000 to 3,000 local jobs, and it should return to the state of In-, , diana some $4 million in state taxes per year. There is a wide assortment of shops on the concourse that are sure to delight shoppers, all this on the ground level. And on the second level are 28 fast food vendors that fill the Food Court

with an international flavor. Each is a familyowned operation, which includes one from Middlebury, plus 14 theme restaurants and night life attractions, located at various points in the complex on all levels. The largest restaurant uses 14,000 square feet of space to create seating for 400 for luncheon, dinner service and banquets. No one can see it all in one visit, but one must certainly visit the new Holiday Inn-Union Station with its totally unique lodging. Built inside the complex, it is a 275-room hotel with 26 suites designated within 13 restored 1920*s Pullman cars. Sitting silently on original tracks and named for celebrities, the richly appointed sleeping cars provide a most unusual lodging experience. What a shame it would be to have this old Union Station which dates back to the Civil War decay further and finally be torn down for a parking lot!

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