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(Continued from page 4) seminars on history and have spoken to community groups on local historical subjects. A for-sure Syracuse local, Ron started working oa Syracuse history in the 19505, having done a four-volume history of Syracuse, 1828-1986. He has also written on the Civil War and on Kosciusko County history. Ron was a newspaperman for 19 years, having attended Goshen and Grace Colleges, and served four years in the armed services in WWII. Joan Sharp, a native of Leesburg, has been a resident of Syracuse since 1949. She is a graduate of Indiana University School of Journalism, received teaching license from Manchester College and library license from Ball State University. She was editor of a bicentennial book published by the American Association of University Women, “Writers and Writings of Kosciusko County,” an annotated bibliography, in 1976. The Sharps also were editors of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Bulletins published 1971-73. Both are members of Kosciusko County Historical Society, Indiana State Historical Society, and the National Historical Society. SYRACUSE ISN’T large enough to have a mayoral form of governmenp'some folks say; others say it is. Be that as it may, the town may get a “mayor” anyway. That is, if the town’s Sesquicentennial Committee has anything to do about it. Electing a “mayor” — at $1 per vote.— can be the committee’s biggest single fund-raiser. And one can bet it will take some moolah to pull off the various events the committee has on the drawing board.' Look for the committee to approach various organizations in the community to put one of their own up for mayor and send him or her out into the hustings to garner votes (translated dollars). If it all follows the pattern of other communities using a similar ploy, there will be a community dinner, when a final appeal for funds can be made. It’ll be fun, and get the centennial on the front page of this paper and others in the area. A NEWS item is scheduled to break in several weeks concerning the late Ken Harkless, that will prove what many people have known for a long time: that Ken had a heart as big as all outdoors. OUR CONGRATULATIONS to Mark Grady for recently being named general manager of the New Paris Telephone Co., Inc. He will head up three companies: New Paris Telephone, Inc., New Paris Telephone Sales and Service, and New Paris Telephone’s Quality Cablevision. Mark is a 1973 WHS graduate, attended Purdue U., and is the very capable son of Jerry and Jane Grady of r 2 Syracuse. DAN STEPHAN, a former Lake Wawasee real estate agent now a state representative from Huntington, has been making quite a name for himself in the lower legislative body. In the last House session, Rep. Dan proposed

Letters to the, editor

Abortion — Personal, not public

(Continued from page 4) tian belief and living could be visible. Provide a haven and pay medical expenses for a scared teen-ager — provide care and counseling to help her avoid another “mistake” — then follow through with care and counseling of her unborn. Put your money where your mouth is. Do something tangible. Write letters to local and government heads of education. Tell

Applauds Bayh on his decisions

Dear Editor: The third district recount brings many things to my mind. First, there has been some complaints concerning Evan Bayh, that he should have voted differently on some ballots. Yes, perhaps he could have legally done so, but he felt deep in his heart that the law gave him the right to decide the evidence of fraud could not be proven. The decision to not count some votes which he had in his power to do probably would have elected Tom Ward. I voted for Ward and believe him to be an outstanding man. So, I applaud Bayh for his decisions. He had no other choice than the decision he made. He has proven

I NEW OFFICE IN NORTH WEBSTER — Lindsay Waler Service has opened a new office in. North Webster. After beginning the business in the summer of 1985, the firm opened an office in Elkhart and just recently expanded with the North Webster office. Lindsay now serves six counties locally. Gary Rodrigues, shown here, is owner and operator of Lindsay. He has also been vice president of the Lindsay President’s Club and was also a member of the President’s Club. Lindsay Water Service will honor all warranties of ail Lindsay softeners, whether purchased from Lindsay Water Service or not. Lindsay is the only authorised dealer in the area. The firm offers factory, remss, gesd service, free water analysis, bank financing, no down payment, and bonded sy Dssn*P»gielL. _

drastic changes in the state license branch system, a topic that was sure to gain almost instant approval after the thefts by several branch managers that rocked the system. Just last week Rep. Stephan proposed another bill that, if passed, would have far-reaching consequences aimed at industrial growth for north central Indiana. His bill would appropriate $240,000 to study the feasibility of improving U.S. 24 and Indiana 25 between Huntington and Lafayette, then turning it into a toll road. Part of this cross-state strip is already a fourlane road. But plan could have immeasurable impact on the state. Stephan said towns and cities along this route represent more than 130 auto parts manufacturers that employ between 30,000 and 40,000 people. He envisions an industrial corridor across Indiana. When Dan and his wife Linda were in the real estate business here it was known as Beatty Realty, later taken over by Century 21, now operated by Ric Schaekel. JOE TODD won’t be in town Saturday to run in the 3.1 mile (5,000 meter) Todd Realty Winter Road Race his firm is sponsoring. It was slated for last Saturday, but postponed due to cold weather along with the rest of the Winter Carnival activities. Joe will be skiing at Snowbird, Utah, just outside Salt Lake City, with son, Joe, Jr., and his brother, Dr. Bill Todd of Riverside, Calif. However, the race is on with registration at 8:30 a.m. and step-off time at 10 a.m., along the same route taken each July Fourth in the race sponsored by The Mail-Journal. Old faithful Tony Clouse is heading up the Saturday race, and informs enthusiasts that he expects “about 75” to participate. WE’RE NOT sure whether we’d “bjgen had” or not. Early this week we were on Lake wgwasee just out from Macy’s Slip to take a photo of several fishing shacks, when we ran across Wasil Puntus chopping a hole in what he called seven-inch ice. Puntus resides in that area, on r 4, and is a native of Bielarus, a Republic in the Soviet Union. A former teacher and carpenter, he came to this country when he was 30 years of age. He said he was fishing for pike and that last year he pulled a pike through the ice measuring 17% inches. Here’s the question: Were we had, or did he really catch a 17% inch pike? UPTOWN ATTORNEY Richard Green will tell you when big men fall they fall hard. Green is a big man, this no one will deny, and he fell on the ice a week ago tearing the tendons in his left arm and shoulder — his writing arm. Result: he’s wearing the arm in a sling until the painful injury heals. THE SNOWMOBILE gang is returning from their annual outing in northern Michigan, and reports one casualty. Gail Kroh did a spill, enough to cause her to see a physician when she returned home.

them if sex education is being Haught at the taxpayer’s expense, the number one fact to all kids is that body union between male and female creates babies. Our entire nation of children are brain-washed by every available media of vision that body contact is pleasure without responsibility. This can be stopped by each of us putting constructive criticism where it will do the most good, not by publicly decrying abortion.

beyond doubt to the nation that he is a coming statesman. When more and more Democrats and Republicans prove in action what their lips say, there will be fewer citizens not voting. There are many times when public servants must decide what is ethical in order for justice to prevail. Lawyers will differ on most laws and their meaning, but very few will differ on what is ethical. We, the people, want our officials to think of us first and themselves last. It has now become clear that the punch card system of voting must be discarded. The cost of the recount in time and money was well worth it to prove to our officials that it is a very poor

Have you been judgmental about abortion? Have you walked a mile in the shoes of those who have had one? Living in a land of more freedoms than any other place you could live —a country built by people fighting for the right to think for themselves, based on Christianity in all sense of the word — does any single person have the right to criticize abortion? H. L. Zimmerman

method of voting. We were told before we got them that they had been tried and discarded in other places, but we did not listen. ® Neither political party wants it anymore. What ever is purchased should allow the local election boards to read figures before they leave the precinct. It’s only just and fair. Sincerely, Harry S. Eby

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This photo, taken from the upstairs of the current Anchor Bar, shows a steam operated cement mixer paving Main Street and the Huntington Street intersection in downtown Syracuse. The giant step of paving Syracuse streets started in 1915 using locally manufactured cement that was provided from the marl of the local lakes. In the background is the Grand Hotel, which is now the site of Tim Yeager Photos and Interior’s by Design; the building which now houses the Syracuse

Augsburger to serve on NRSC Indiana Senate President Pro Tern Robert D. Garton (RColumbus) recently announced he has reappointed State Senator John Augsburger (R-Syracuse) to serve as a member of Indiana’s Natural Resources Study Committee during the 105th General Assembly. The committee was created by the Indiana legislature to conduct a continuing study of the operation of the state's Department of Natural Resources and propose legislation which would enable that department to better serve the citizens of Indiana. The eightmember committee is made up four Senate and four House members. Each chamber is represented by two majority and two minority party members. ’’Senator Augsburger's background and knowledge in environmental matters has, many times, provided this committee the element it needed to continue its study,” Garton commented. "The citizens of Indiana are the ones who truly benefit from the service of legislators like John Augsburger. I am very pleased that he has accepted his reappointment to the Natural Resources Study Program. Augsburger is currently serving his third four-year term in the Indiana Senate. His district includes LaGrange County, Noble County excluding Swan Township and portions of Dekalb and Kosciusko County.

Sesquicentennial Memories

NEW DEADLINES New deadlines have been established for persons submitting news at The Mail-Journal offices in Milford or Syracuse. They follow: News For Commmunity Comer Pages (Club Reports, Weddings, Engagements, Etc.)...5 P.M. Monday Church News .■■■■■■.. .12 Noon Tuesday Letters To The Editor 3 P.M. Tuesday School News.l2 Noon Tuesday Sports News 3 P.M. Tuesday Obituaries, Births, Hospital Notes 9 A.M. Wednesday NOTE: Events taking place on Tuesday night may be submitted at either office prior to 9 A.M. on Wednesday.

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Downtown streets ore paved

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office of The Mail-Journal and NIPSCO; Penny Sloan’s restaurant, now the location for Byland Jewelers; and the S. L. Ketering building, which housed Thornburg Drugs and currently is the site for the Syracuse Masonic Lodge and Leisure Pools and Spas. To the right of the Ketering building is the old Syracuse High School towering over the downtown business district. To the lower right of the photo is the meat market (now the bank corner) and in front of this is the town water pump.

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