The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 April 1987 — Page 5

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' (Continued from page 4) post. “We even made them blue to match Bob’s blue eyes,” Jeanne offered. ’ • - _ O -- : IF YOU’RE retired from the old Syracuse Weatherhead plant or the new Dana plant,' you’ll probably want to be talking to Vivian (Mrs. Wilbur — but everyone calls him “Butch”) Niles, a 27-year retiree from Weatherhead herself. Viv sent out 113 letters last Thursday, with self-addressed envelopes enclosed, to retirees of the two companies in an effort to form some sort of organization. “All the other Dana plhnts have such a group,” she says, adding, “Why not us?”

F &SL - -Te 3 J|. W k J| y | CONDUCTS TOWN MEETING — Third District Representative John Hiler was in Syracuse Wednesday, April 15, for a town meeting with 14 area residents attending. Topics discussed include Hiler’s possible candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, drugs in the United States, the Grace Commission and the trade bill. The town meeting was held in the Syracuse Fire Department from 5-6 p.m. ■ . Hiler stated he is still considering seeking the state nomination for lieutenant governor and will be discussing the matter with various people in the next several months. Until he reaches a decision, Hiler stated he will continue his plans to run for Congress in 1988. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

John Hiler in Syracuse

| By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer “I was asked some time back to consider looking into running by friends and supporters,” commented Third District U.S. Representative John Hiler last Wednesday about his intentions on running for the Indiana Lieutenant Governor’s position in 1988. “I’m flattered by the request.” He is, he noted, still considering the possibility. Hiler was in Syracuse for one of two town meetings scheduled in Kosciusko County. Concerning his possible candidacy, Hiler commented that up until he was asked He intended on running for Congress in 1988, but will look into the new position. “It’s a different link of politics than what I have been involved in.” He added the candidacy comes through a state convention and he is not familiar with many of the county Republican chairmen in the state. “Over the next few months, I’ll talk with various people and see if it makes any sense to run,” he stated, adding two other points to be considered are a personal decision on if he wants to run, and

W! W PHIL PAYNE

Phil Payne is contractor of the year Phil Payne, North Webster, coowner of Metcalf and Payne, Inc., has been recognized as the 1987 Contractor of the Year by the Indiana Association of Plurtibing-Heating-Cooling Contractors. This award is presented annually to a contractor who has made significant contributions' to the association and the plumbing-heating-cooling industry. Payne has been a director of the Indiana PHCC for more than 10 years and has served as chairman of the. Association’s Health Insurance Trust since its inception in 1984. The Indiana Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors represents more than 300 contractors and supplier members throughout Indiana. The Contractor of the Year Award was presented at the association’s 90th annual convention/exposition recently in Indianapolis.

Viv said such a group has all sorts of options open to it, such as picnics, Christmas lunches, shows in neighboring cities, a trip to Frankenmuth, Mich., even a trip to Florida. Anyone interested in the formation of such a group is asked to contact Mrs. Niles at r 4, P.O. Box 145 AA. —o—--808 AND Mary Jane Knudsen, 168 North Shore Drive, left today (Wednesday) for Groton, Conn., where they will visit with Bob’s nephew. Commander Charles B. Beckman, and witness the commissioning of Com. Beckman’s new naval submarine, the USS Louisville, SSN 724, on Friday. Com. Beckman is the son-gi-law of Knudsen’s brother, John T. Knudsen, of McLean, Virginia. Both Commander Beckman and John Knudsen are US Naval Academy graduates.

to decide if it does make sense to run. “Until an affirmative answer is reached I’ll continue to run for congress. There are a lot of considerations involved.” Hiler stated the position of Lieutenant Governor in Indiana is a very important and significant position as according to the state constitution he is in charge of the Indiana Department of Commerce and Indiana Department of Agriculture, and chief spokesman for economic development. Drugs, Waste, Trade There were 14 persons attending Hiler’s town meeting in the Syracuse Fire Station. Drugs, wasting of government money, and the trade bill were ed. Hiler was asked if he thought there was a drug problem in Indiana. He said there is. The man asking the question provided a solution. He said the government should pass a bill stating anyone caught with one pound or more of drugs should be sentenced to death. “That will stop it,” he said.

Letter to the editor

The trouble with caring...

Dear-Editor: My parents went to New York city several years ago. They looked out their high-rise hotel window and thought what a beautiful city! A. Then they looked down on the street below and there was an older man being beaten and robbed by several youths. There were several people on the street watching but no one was trying to help the man. No one wanted to get involved. I guess they thought it wouldn’t be worth it. These people probably went home and anonymously complained about the crime in the street. This was a true incident that was brought to my mind again ■from all the articles /written recently about the Milford Town Board. Why do these town board members take the time out of their busy lives to keep plugging away on such things as the .Fourth Street railroad crossing and other matters when people are criticizing every move they make? Then these people do not want their names mentioned (in such a small town) in fear they might be verbally harassed!

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Hiler stated the government does have to take stringent action against drugs. Cocaine, derivatives and marijuana are brought in from outside the United States and stronger interdiction is needed by more equipment and manpower in the Coast Guard and Drug Enforcement Administration to monitor the air and seas, especially in the Gulf of . Mexico. “The money is so big and the people running the drugs in are so big there is trouble in fighting it, ” he said. An education program is one way Hiler suggested to stop the drug problem. "Educate young people that drugs are not the way to go," he stated, adding he is astounded at how many are using drugs in the school systems. Another suggestion Hiler made was to put a restriction on aid to countries drugs are coming from. "We are getting better cooperation wjth South American countries,” be stated, adding with the restriction of aid to these countries it is disrupting the economic Structure. “It’s more than a couplg of drug dealers.”

Well, I guess these town board members must really love this little town and think it is worth the bother. I would think if more people felt this way that the old man in New York city might have found assistance rather than resistance! Milford resident Debra Bird

NIPSCO marks 75 th anniversary

Northern Indiana Public Service Company is marking its 75th anniversary during 1987 by thanking its employees and retirees and renewing its commitment to customer service. “Many changes have occurred since our company’s beginnings, but our basic goal of providing reliable, efficient service has not” said Randall C. Jacobs, NIPSCO’s director of public relations. “This year, as we mark a company milestone, we’re looking ahead at how We can continue

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This photo was taken at the 1958 sectional boys’ basketball tournament and shows the cheering section of the Syracuse Yellow Jackets. Captured in this moment of “Hoosier Hysteria" are numerous people who still reside in the surrounding communities. Syracuse was host to the local sectional tournament for the third straight year in 1958. The school also hosted the county tournament which Etna Green came out as the champion for the second year straight. Teams that participated in the sectional included Milford, Larwill, Leesburg, Atwood, North Webster, Pierceton, Etna Green. Beaver Dam, Columbia City, Silver Lake, Mentone, Sidney, Claypool, Warsaw, and Syracuse.

Four thefts and two incidents of vandalism were reported to Syracuse Police last week, with two juveniles being charged in two related cases. Joe Gray, Syracuse, notified police of vandalism to a school bus while it was parked at his residence Friday night, April 17. The bus had been sprayed with a fire extinguisher, which had been hanging on the inside. In a related incident, the Syracuse Junior High School was sprayed with at least two extinguishers earlier that day, with the gymnasium and halls of the school yielding to the spray. Gray, a janitor at the schooL reported the vandalism at liXa p.m. Saturday, April 18/' and police later apprehendeck two youths who admitted, to botn/lricidents. Police recovered a Moped Tomos near the Syracuse Cemetery after it was reported stolen from the Patrick Grimes residence, Syracuse, sometime between 5 p.m. Friday, April 17, and 9 a.m., Saturday, April 18. After receiving a call at the police dispatch from an anonymous source, the $325 moped was found and released to Grimes. Eugene Gordon reported the theft of a Scamp lawn mower from a shed at his Syracuse residence at 11:40 a.m. Saturday,

to meet the changing needs of our customers.” “While our anniversary observance will primarily be an internal event recognizing the contributions of our employees and retirees, we also want to renew our commitment to customers.” Jacobs added. To commemorate NIPSCO’s 75 years of service, a ntw logo is being introduced and customers will see it on the company’s bill inserts, billing envelopes and advertisements.

4 thefts vandalism investigated

April 18. According to Gordon, the mower, valued at $289, was placed in the shed last fall and was missing when he opened the doors Saturday. Six cassette tapes and one pair

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Sesquicentennial Memories

Yellow Jacket cheering section in 1958

of sunglasses were taken from an unlocked vehicle, owned by Amy Conley, at her residence sometime between midnight and 10 a.n»., Saturday, April 18. The stolen goods were valued

Wed.. April 22,1987 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

The games started on Wednesday evening and ended Saturday evening. Syracuse won the first game of the sectional over Columbia City with a score of 71-57. Bob Swenson lead the Yellow Jackets with 20 points touowea by Ted Burson with 18 points. In the second round the Yellow Jackets met the Etna Green Cubs and were defeated 69-53. LaMar Kilmer, a junior, lead the Yellow Jackets with 21 points. Etna Green went on to win the tournament and was one of three unbeaten teams in the state that year. This photo is from the files of the Syracuse Public Library and if anyone can identify those shown in the photo should contact the Syracuse office of The MailJournal at 457-3666.

at 562.50. In a similar incident, a survival knife, pocket knife, and in-dash cigarette lighter were taken from a boat while it was setting near Medusa Street, at the pavilion,

sometime between 12:10 p.m. and 3:10 p.m., Saturday, April 18. O.G. Badgher, Fort Wayne, who was attending a bass tournament at Henry Ward Park, reported the theft.

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