The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 53, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 December 1986 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 31,1986

Community Corner

Officer trades uniform for plain clothes

I By M ARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer Recognized throughout Syracuse by his blue uniform and the badge it carries, Syracuse Police Officer Bob Houser. Sr . will feature a different look in 1987 — trading that uniform for plain clothes and a new title. Profile A man who has filled virtually every capacity at the Syracuse Police Department during his 16 years of service. Houser will become the town's first full time detective at the turn of the new year “Bob is one of the oldest on the department, lives in town, and is the best qualified for the position.” explains Police Chief Robert Ziller. who initiated the undercover program to further investigate burglaries, felonies, and misdemeanors A full-time officer since 1975, Houser joined the department as a reserve officer tn 1970 Appointed to the position of sergeant in 1979. he followed that stint with a two year term, 1980-82, as town marshal — resigning from that post to return to the streets as a patrolman A low-keyed individual. Houser shuns publicity in a position earmarked for attention, but his experiencedemands respect

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PREPARING FOR TRANSITION — Senior Syracuse Police Officer Bob Houser, Sr., prepares for the transition that will take place at the turn of the year. Realizing that detective work will also involve a lot of added paper work, the Muncie native takes his place at the typewriter Tuesday afternoon. The IK-year veteran will become Syracuse’s first full-time detective January I. < Photo by Mark Huffman)

“I’m not carved out to be a detective — I’m a road man," he admits, adding, “But, I'll give it a whirl ” The Muncie native has given police work “a whirl” off and on for about 32 years, serving in the reserves in Middletown U.S.A, before moving further north in 1967 A former welding shop owner, Houser sold interests in that field in 1975 after joining the depart ment ”1 like the variety of police work — no case is ever the same,” he says of the occupation that has drawn him back lime after time That same enthusiasm has followed in his family , with son Bob, Jr , becoming a full-time officer in September, after serving two years as a reserve A second son, Phillip, was killed in an auto accident in 1978, leaving a void in the senior officer's life Currently living in Syracuse with his wife of 36 years, JoAnn, Houser will also assume the duties of Ziller upon his absence "Bob will be second in charge in the department, taking over when I’m gone, ” the chief confirms Developing the position out of "need,” Ziller feels a detective will help the town solve some burglaries that may not have previously had the ad ded manpower "Now that we have six full-time of ficers we can devote the extra time," he says, ad ding, "Syracuse is the second biggest town in the county and is modernizing — the police department must modernize w ith it

JOINS IMAGE GROUP — Karen Leinsetter has joined the staff of The Image Group, Inc., Syracuse, as administrative assistant. The announcement was made by James E. Plummer, Sr„ president. As administrative assistant, Mrs. Leinsetter is responsible for telephone communications, order/quote entry, sales correspondence, and administrative assistance to the corporate staff. Prior to joining The Image Group, she was employed by Mutual Federal Savings Bank in North Webster. Mrs. Leinsetter is a graduate of International Business College and resides at r I, North Webster, with her husband, Roger, and daughter. School menu WAWAMEE COMMUNITY HIGHSCHOOL \ January 5-9 MONDAY - Macaroni and cheese w/ham salad sandwich or chuck wagon sandwich, buttered green beans, pear slices, and milk TUESDAY- Beef and noodles w/peanut butter bread or sloppy toe sandwich, whipped potatoes, mixed fruit, and milk WEDNESDAY — Pancakes and sausages or deli cold plate, hash hrowns, fresh orange slices, cinnamon roll, and milk THURSDAY - Ravioli w garlic toast or tenderloin sand wich, toss salad, cherry crisp, and milk FRIDAY - Dry beef on biscuit or fish sandwich w/tartar sauce. California blend, peaches, and milk Menu sub ject to change MIIFOHD MYRACUME NORTH WEBMTEH ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH January 5-9 MONDAY Ham dinger sandwich w/cheese slice, criss cut Ines, pear half, baked item, and milk TUESDAY- Cream chicken on biscuit, California blend, celery stick w/peanut butter, peach slices, and milk WEDNESDAY - Ravioli, but tried green beans, mixed fruit, garlic toast, and milk THURSDAY - Beef stew, tossed salad, applesauce, corn bread w butter, and milk FRIDAY — Fish sandwich w/tartar sauce, buttered peas and carrots, potato chips, lemon cheesecake, and milk Menu sub ject to change. Join teenage AA-like group New Year's Resolutions? If a teenager is wanting to help sort out a drug and alcohol usage problem, he/she should resolve to join a new teenage AA-like suport group It will meet for the first time Wednesday. Jan. 14, at 7 pm in the Scout Cabin at Syracuse. The group will meet every Wednesday, same time, same place The group guarantees help if the teenager wants it. For more information or questions, call 457-2171 and ask for Janie LAKECMEMA3 I LADY & THE TRAMP g h . * Ml / » « .unrt.iv I tO V ■; • ■ -V- <l7. -w<o ()l '“' o STAR TREK IV i, <. „,i ■golden child CittyMurW \ I MML WEfK unnetcoe , , ■ MUUwWCna |BRRmRRR| r« I H. 'mi ••>»> / I'M I HEARTBREAK I CNnt Eastwood "" S, ‘ M

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