The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 July 1986 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 9,1986

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Editorials

Drugs, a cause for concern Now we’re getting somewhere. The sports world that has stood aghast at the early and untimely death of two of its outstanding athletes, is finally initiating a crackdown on drug abuse. It came early this week when football commissioner Pete Rozelle of the National Football League said players in training camps this month will undergo mandatory random testing for the illegal use of drugs. He means business. No one will deny that drug use in this country has reached epidemic proportions. The sudden death of Len Bias, the U. of Maryland star basketball player who had just signed on with the Boston Celtics, and the equally sudden death of Cleveland Browns defensive back Don Rogers stunned the world and brought drug abuse in sports into sharp focus. They were both cocaine victims. Pope John Paul 11, traveling in Columbia, South America, the country that supplies much of the world’s cocaine, decried the use of drugs the world over, calling its use “worse than human bondage ... a new form of slavery.” But we don’t have to look that far away from home. Drug use — perhaps not cocaine or “crack” — is being found in the public schools and at weekend parties in our own area. Along with drugs is the widespread use of alcohol, usually easier to come by and cheaper to buy. Alcohol figured in the fish hatchery accident and subsequent death of 19-year old Robert G. Koschnick early Saturday morning, June 28, according to Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney Michael L. Miner. Prosecutor Miner was deliberating early this week, based on blood tests from the Goshen Hospital, what charges if any he would file against 17-year-old Kim Allen, driver of the ill-fated car that claimed Koschnick’s life. Miner claimed open beer cans were found at the scene of the accident. The prosecutor said, “We have been concentrating so much on drugs, it’s as if we’re endorsing drinking. ” r - And, likewise, we’ve been concentrating so much on drugs and drinking, it’s as if we’re endorsing smoking and snuff as the lesser of these evils. Young folks in particular, in their prime of health, should eschew drugs, drinking and alcohol in any form. To do otherwise is dumb. Crack A new and highly disturbing drug is now making its appearance in increasing numbers of U.S. cities and towns. Its street name is Crack. Crack appears to be white soap and is, in fact, cocaine. It is smoked and makes a cracking sound when it burns — thus the name. The most fearsome thing about it is that it’s highly addictive, and thus it can ruin young lives (or old) in a short time. . One can buy enough Crack to get high for $lO or $26 in many cities and towns for $lO or sls. The high lasts only for 10-15 minutes. Then the sucker-user feels the need for more. City drug rehabilitation centers are now treating a new wave of addicts — Crack addicts. One is constantly amazed at the number of fools who risk their happiness, wealth and health by starting to use drugs. Crack is a fine one to stay away from, as are the others. Baseball folly In 1979 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed outfielder Dave Parker to a five-year contract at the multi-million dollar level. Parker, unknown to the cub, was guilty of drug use, and escaped prosecution only by turning state’s witness. He was meanwhile traded to Cincinnati. Despite his admission of cocaine use, and less than expected performance some years, the Pittsburgh Pirates are still holding that fat contract of 1979. One of its terms provides for deferred payments to Parker, beginning next year. The team is to pay Parker $5.2 million from 1988 to the year 2007, under the terms. But the new club owners have gone to court, claiming Parker breached his contract by turning to drugs. How the case will come out no one knows. But one things is clear. The agent who talked the Pittsburgh club into signing that contract had a good day. It’s easy for some people to believe they’re natural-born leaders. Education is not to be confused with going to college not these days. Being careful is less painful than being injured — and less expensive, too. Life can be enjoyed by all people who are willing to accept it patiently. What others say — The 55 mph speed limit Let's repeal it It’s not new, of course, that people in Washington, D.C., live in their own little world, but bureaucrats in the Department of Transportation apparently haven’t seen the light for years. They recently decided to pull federal highway funds from Arizona and Vermont for not enforcing the national 55 miles per hour speed limit. Traffic moves on freeways through the heart of most urban areas at speeds faster than 55 miles and hour, and when you get on a rural, four-lane highway, the average speed appears to be closer to 70 mph, with a lot of vehicles running 75 or faster. That doesn’t bother us, except the 55 limit remains the law. It’s ridiculous. We urge Congress to adopt a realistic speed limit for interstates and allow states to again set speed limits on other roads within their boundaries. The American driver doesn’t want to go 55 mile an hour, and on most multilaned roads, there’s no reason to. They were built for speeds of 70 miles an hour and can move traffic safely at those speeds. If Congress won’t act to follow the will of the people, then we would urge the state legislature to raise the limit back to a realistic figure. Posting 55-miles-an-hour limit only serves to make lawbreakers out of otherwise honest people and teaches contempt for laws and those who enforce them. If we would expect the public to respect the law, we must pass laws which are worthy of respect. LAGRANGE STANDARD

Farm equipment stolen at Leesburg

■SPEHS Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization involving the police, the media and the public in the fight against crime, offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons furnishing information leading to the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against felony offenders and to the capture of fugitives. The 'following “Crime of the Week” was furnished by the Kosciusko County Crime Stoppers organization:

Court news

City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Dawn L. Livermore, 36, Syracuse, $52.50 Driving while intoxicated (B AC .10 percent) — Gilberto M. Rico, 19, Milford, dismissed Driving while license suspended — Gilberto M. Rico, 19, Milford, dismissed Resisting law enforcement — Gilberto M. Rico, 19, Milford, $135,60 days in jail, suspended on condition defendant abide by all court orders, reporting probation for one year, pay user’s fees, receive addictions evaluation and followup Illegal consumption of alcohol — Gilberto M. Rico, 19, Milford, $135,60 days in jail, suspended on condition defendant abide by all court orders, reporting probation for one year, pay user’s fee, receive addictions evaluation and follow tip Illegal possession of alcohol — Gilberto M. Rico, 19, Milford, $135,60 days in jail, suspended on condition defendant abide by all court orders, reporting probation for one year, pay user’s fees, receive addictions assessment and follow up Superior Court The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint R.J. Early and James J. Simmons versus Vaughn Persinger, Hohman’s Subdivision, Yellow Creek Lake. The plaintiffs are seeking judgment enjoining the defendant from interferring with the use by plaintiffs of a ditch for drainage of water from lots 8 and 10, and for defendant to remove all fill materials. Plaintiffs are further seeking damages, attorney’s fees and all costs of action. Complaint Northeast Lindsey Water Services, Inc. versus Joel Burdick, r 2 box 320, Leesburg. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendant fen* the sum of $245.55 for default on a retail contract. Complaint On Check Augsburger’s Supervalu versus Rhonda L. Crabtree, 536 E. Center St., Warsaw, for $294.70 for a returned check. Augsburger’s Supervalu versus Michael E. Troyer and Robert C. Bollinger, r 1 box 288A, Syracuse, for $860.99 for a returned check. Augsburger’s Supervalu versus Roger L. Northrup, r 2 box 202, Leesburg, for $258.25 for a returned check. Augsburger’s Supervalu versus Glen Hammons, P.O. Box 51 Pierceton, for $276.37 for a returned check. Circuit Court The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding: Complaint For Replevin And Damages Wilson Coal & Grain, Inc. versus Sellers Mfg., Inc., Milford. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendant for the immediate possession of a 1979 Ford truck belonging to the plaintiff and originally in the possession of the defendants for repairs. Plaintiff is further seeking damages incurred by defendant’s possession of the vehicle, plus punitive damages, attorney’s fees and all costs of action. Complaint Mutual Federal Savings Bank versus Bruce Stephens, 202 E. Van Buren St., Leesburg; First National Bank of Warsaw; and Lake City Builders. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the defendants for the sum of $22,484.02 plus interest, attorney’s fees and all costs of action. Small Claims The following judgments have been awarded in Small Claims

The burglary of a farm equipment business is the “Crime of the Week.” During the night of June 25, intruders entered the business area of Polk Equipment on SR 15, Leesburg. They removed a large quantity of mechanics tools, along with two red tool boxes. Most of these tools were marked with the name of Byrer and Roberts. Also taken was a set of Harris acetylene torch gauges. These items are valued at over $2,000. Persons with information concerning this incident are asked to contact Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-342-STOP. Crime Stoppers will pay up to SI,OOO if the information leads to an arrest or indictment. Persons calling will be assigned a code number and will not be asked to reveal their identity.

Division, Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrette presiding: Anselmo and Phyllis Infante versus Juergen Voss; defendant ordered to pay $148.33 plus costs. Lakeland Animal Clinic versus Allen Graber; defendant ordered to pay $963.23 plus costs. Lakeland Animal Clinic versus Debie Burton; defendant ordered to pay S9O plus costs. Sheila Parker versus Kenneth Breeding; defendant ordered to pay sls plus costs. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Knisley-Mock Glen L. Knisley, Jr., 30, r 1 box 283X1, Syracuse, and Melinda Marie Mock, 23, r 1 box 283X1, Syracuse Harper-Young Daniel Dane Harper, 31, r 1 box 396, Cromwell, and Jerrie Lynn Young, 35, r 2 box 509, Leesburg Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Stowers — Sheila K. Stowers, r 2 box 34, North Webster, and Danny J. Stowers, Winter Garden, Fla. The couple was married Oct. 26, 1973, and separated Oct. 29, 1985. There are two children. Valentine named county coordinator State Senator James R. Butcher, R-Kokomo, Republican candidate for Congress in the sth District, announced that Michael Valentine has been selected to serve as Kosciusko County Coordinator for the Butcher for Congress Committee. Valentine ia an attorney in Warsaw and has served as prosecuting attorney and city judge in the past in Kosciusko County. He also serves as precinct committteeman and has worked as county coordinator for several Congressional campaigns. Residing in Warsaw, Valentine and wife, Pam, have three children, Jon, 20; Dave, 17; and Megan, 5. Valentine is also a member of the Warsaw Exchange Club. Valentine says he respects Jim Butcher as a legislator and a person. “Jim Butcher represents the political philosophy and ideas that I think the greater majority of Americans approve of,” Valentine says. “Jim is committed to upholding those principles and ideas and I don’t believe he will compromise matters of principle.” Wayne Tombaugh of Mentone has also been assisting Valentine on the Butcher for Congress Committee. Valentine says Tombaugh has been a big asset to the campaign’s activities in Kosciusko County.

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"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

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DAN LIST FAMILY WON FIRST IN THE RESIDENTIAL DIVISION DURING SUNDAY’S FLOTILLA WOW! WHAT a weekend! Troop.

It seems they are getting bigger each year. And this year Fourth of July activities were compounded by the fact that the New York celebration and rededication of the Statue of Liberty, as shown on television, captured everyone’s attention with the lighting of the torch on Thursday night, the third,, and the fireworks on Friday night. We thought it was a fitting prelude for what was to happen around our home area. The city fireworks at Lakeside Park on Friday nigh: was as good and spectacular as before, even if it did start 10 to 15 minutes late. It drew the customary flotilla of four to five hundred boats on Syracuse Lake. The Big Bang Boom fireworks in the center of Lake Wawasee late Saturday night was something new and the object of wide attention. It followed the Cromwell Fire Department’s fireworks at the fish hatchery site, always a welcome sight. 11ig Bang Boom was shot off from three linked pontoons in the center of the lake and was easily visible from all shores. It was scheduled to begin at 11): 15, but actually started before 10 p.m., a disappointment to many who had to drive to the lake to see it. Credit goes to a dedicated group of local businessmen, manufacturers and individuals for conceiving the idea, and it seems plain that the Big Bang Boom will be an ongoing part of the area s Fourth of July weekend celebration. The Mail-Journal — sponsors of the ninth annua I Flotilla Road Race — were pleased with the turn-out of runners for their 3.3 and 8 mile race. Accenting to race director Tony Clouse — who did a masterful job — there were 230 runners, an increase over past years. Bunners come from miles around. In fact, this year’s repeat winner in the long race, Tim Mylin, a Carmel, Ind., High School chemistry teacher, brought along his young brother Nate who won the Ion;; race in his age group. Mylin flattered the sponsors when he called the Syracuse race “one of the very best in the state of Indiana.” Mylin said he “runs for money” noting that the Syracuse race could draw some really big name runners if its sponsors offered a cash prize to winners. The 25-mile bicycle race on Saturday started off from the high school parking area with 31 eye lists, down about six from a year ago, and the Bost-In Worship at Oakwood Park continues to draw a crowd. The paddle boat race drew 26 entrants, with wiinners as follows: 9-13 age group, Mike Yoder and Brent Baker; 14-25 age group, Craig Cobbum and Jeff Taylor; and 26 years and up, Les Freeman and Kathy East. This as reported by Christa Francis, Lakeland Youth Center director. The Indiana Air Guard, scheduled for a Lake Wawasee fly-over on Sunday just prior to the flcilla, had a reschedule and did their thing on Saturday afternoon. The Lake Wawasee Flotilla got off promptly at 1 p.m. Sunday under a glistening sun, beginning at the fish hatchery site, with a limited number of entries. Mike Kiley, last year’s commodore, estimated entries were down 40 percent, crediting . this to the “narrowness” of the theme, “Sweet Land of Liberty.” The two and one-half hour parade around the lake drew many dozens of esx ort boats, giving the flotilla an armada appearance. Wiley (“Bill”) Spurgeon, longtime summertime Lake Wawasee resident and executive editor of the Muncie newspapers, led the flotilla, riding jus t behind the police boats, and did justice to the aiffair as its commodore. Another “crown” in the flotilla was the appearance of 1986 Mermaid Festival “Queen of the _ Lakes”, Kristianna Fullhart of Muncie, riding in her dad’s boat. There were far too many private parties ar jund the lakes to comment on them, but Jerry ar d Donna Johnson’s annual party following the Saturday road race is always appreciated by a ta ge number of guests. LOCAL AND county members of the lake patrol honored the memory of Joseph L. Thornburg, a longtime Syracuse police officer who died Monday, June 30, by flying a black flag on the aft end of their boats in Sunday’s flotilla. And also in Joe’s memory, the Lakeland Area Eagles #3760 have set up a fund known as the Joseph L. Thornburg Scholarship Award Fund. A lyone wishing to make contributions to this fund reay do so at the State Bank of Syracuse. A. R. TEHAN, the Rotary Club’s representative to the Syracuse Boy Scout Troop 728, has b:en notified by officials of the Anthony Wayne Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, that the kcal troop has been recognized as a Quality

This recognition acknowledges the achievement of a standard of quality in program delivery by the adult, leaders of the troop. Tehan told the S-W Rotary Club for the scout troop takes pride in this achievement and recognition. , DICK MARESH, of the successful Wawasee Electronics Co., has been filling guest spots on Fort Wayne and South Bend television stations to plug his new VIDPHONE. It’s a telephone/television combination that Maresh thinks will revolutionize the office communications field. A pair of the devices (you’ll need a pair) has come down to the affordable $1,995, Maresh notes. LAST THURSDAY 21 people, including a Syracuse man, were awarded Carnegie medals for heroism at Pittsburg, Pa. Ray Linville, 47, manager of the Midway Mobile Home Park south of Elkhart, ran into the burning trailer of Movita Yoder in December 1984 and rescued her children, Charles and Amanda, both 10 months old. Linville also helped Mrs. Yoder and two other children whom she was baby-sitting escape the blaze. The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission has presented more than 7,000 medals since 1904 when it was founded. LOCAL FARMERS were surprised to learn that Lee lacocca headed the list of most favored candidates for President of the United States in 1988, among farmers, as noted in a farm survey taken by Successful Farming magazine. The feisty Chrysler Corp, chairman received 27.8 percent of the votes in a bipartisan straw poll with others following, to-wit: Vice President George Bush, 15.3 percent; Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., 14.4 percent; and Sen. Gary Hart, D-Colo., 14 percent. And all this time we thought Willie Nelson would be the farmers’ choice for president. IF YOU perceive the women (and men) at the State Bank of Syracuse to be slimmer and trimmer, it isn’t all your imagination. No, siree. A group of eight or nine bank employees, including one man, have latched onto an idea Ann Cavender put forth as a weight monitoring program. a Here’s how it works. Each Thursday morning members of this elite, if pudgy, group weigh in. If one gained a pound, they had to forfeit one American dollar; and if he remained the same, the forfeiture is only 50 cents. “So what if he or she loses a pound,” we asked. They receive a gold star on their certificate, says the bank’s lady in charge of marketing, Jeanne Gardiner. That amounts to a dollar per pound. * All this weight watching began on Memorial Day weekend and is scheduled to end on Labor Day. What are they going to do with the money? “Why, we’ll probably all go out to dinner, what else?” says Mrs. Gardiner who is in charge of the program, and- promises not to tell on any of the participants. WAWASEE HIGH School swim instructor Tammy Welborn feels good about her job of teaching infants and pre-schoolers to swim and practice good safety habits in and around the water. And so do Mike and Darlene Calobrace, owners of the Sleepy Owl, and their son Sam. Last Monday Tammy was teaching her students and their parents about resuscitation and choking and how to handle each, in an emergency, as part of an accepted cardio-resuscitation program. Included in this is the Heimlich Maneuver of ejecting food particles from the wind pipe. Little Sam and his dad were in this class. And would you believe later that same day Sam got a small ball of candy from a sucker caught in his throat in a Syracuse place of business? Quick-thinking Mike put the Heimlich Maneuver into practice (sometimes called the “hug of life”) and Sam\ coughed up the candy! Everyone concerned was relieved. Tammy has "safety day” classes every second Monday at the school’s big pool. She is a 1984 WHS graduate and wil| be a junior at Danville, 111., junior college this fall. She’s the 20-year-old daughter of former wrestling coach Dick and Greta Wellborn and is an accomplished swimmer in her own right. Tammy gives the school’s summer swim program high marks, calling the program “one of the best around.” Her boss, swim coach Tim Caldwell, agrees. THE STATE Bank of Syracuse has a new shipment of Liberty Coins, which will be of interest to local coin collectors. Silver dollars are $24 and half dollars are $7.50, or they can be purchased as a set for $31.50.