The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 August 1987 — Page 9

Tiger mosquito loses its sting

By CARLA GAFF Staff Writer For more than a year Indiana State Board of Health officials have kept their eyes turned toward the G&M Recycling plant at Atwood in search of the dreaded tiger mosquito. However, at this point there have been no signs of the Asian born mosquito among the 6 million discarded tires at the plant. The tiger mosquitd is relatively new, being introduced to the area from Japan and carried in through tires. It’s believed that the mosquito is responsible for the carrying of dengue (bonebreak fever) yellow fever and LaCross encephalitis. The Atwood tire mountain has been closely watched because it’s well known that mosquitoes tend to breed in stagnant water holes. This includes tires, bird baths, clogged rain gutters, barrels, and virtually any container in which water accumulates for a period of time. The richer the water is in organic nutrients coming from bird droppings, sewage, decaying plant material etc., the more likely it is to be a place where mosquitoes will be found. “So far we haven't found the Asian tiger mosquito out there," commented senior medical entomologist Mike Sinsko from the state board of health. “We don’t go out there and take samples every week but we do send and entomologist out there periodically.” He went on to explain that he would rather not see any tires outside, anywhere. It would be better if they were undercover. However, he stated, “As long as it’s not near a residential area it’s not as bad” Sinsko said there are no real regulations being broken here. The department is simply checking all areas which would be considered good for mosquito hibernation. Owner of G&M Recycling, Gary Baker, concurred with state officials that he, too, hates to see all of the discarded tires. “We discard in this country approx-

Three injured in four accidents at Syracuse

Four accidents were reported to Syracuse Police between last Wednesday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 22, with three injuries resulting in one of the incidents. Driver inattention contributed to a two-vehicle accident at 1:11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, near the intersection of Huntington Street and Boston Street. Larry R. Learned, 29, Wabash, was traveling south on Huntington Street and looking to the right side of the road when he collided with the rear of a 1986 Toyota Camry, which had stoppedfora train. The Camry, driven by Denise J. Burgess, 32, Goshen, suffered up to S2OO in damages, while the Learned vehicle, a 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle, suffered up to SI,OOO in damages.

High speed chase ends near Milford

A high speed chase which began in Nappanee about 4 a.m. this morning, Aug. 26, ended just west of Milford with the capture of Robert Speicher, 51, 801 N. Nappanee St., Nappanee. He and another man attempted twice to drive head-on into a Nappanee police car in Nappanee before heading east at a high rate of speed on SR 6 and then toward Milford. Nappanee officers who gave chase were assisted by officers from Elkhart County, Kosciusko County, Milford and Syracuse before Speicher was stopped. He and another man, who is still be-

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imately 240 million tires each year. Someone needs to look into creating a tire that can be totally recycled,” he said. Kosciusko County Health Board Deputy Administrator Bill Baxter stated, “Our job is basically to identify sites where disease transmitting mosquitoes migrate and notify state officials.” He went on to explain that he has never seen a tiger mosquito, but that he understands it looks somewhat different because of the bands over the And that because tires are brought in from everywhere the Atwood tire plant is a good place to start looking and an area that should be watched for possible problems. Though there have been no problems with disease carrying mosquitoes at the Atwood plant, the tiger mosquito was recently found in a tire plant near Chicago. It was noted that officials expected the mosquito to make its way into southern Illinois, but did not plan on it making its way to the Windy city. They said it is uncertain as to whether it will be able to survive through a Chicago winter.

" • TIGER SCARE AT ATWOOD TIRE MOUNTAIN - The tiger mosquito has been known to enter the United States through tires being imported from Asia. For this reason state health officials have made periodic checks at G&M Recycling in Atwood. State board of health entomolgist Mike Sinsko reported they have found no tiger mosquitoes, just the normal nuisance mosquito. (Photo by Carla Gaff)

Two vehicles suffered up to $2,500 in damages when Richard A. Scott, 39, Syracuse, and Kelly A. Lorenz, 16, Pierceton, collided after driving left of the center on Main Street, 36 feet west of W.E. Long Drive at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. Scott, who was driving a 1979 Jeep, was eastbound on Main Street, entering a curve that leads to W.E. Long Drive, when he stnick the 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by Lorenz. Both drivers and a passenger in the Scott vehicle, 19-year-old Rodney A. Coy, Milford, complained of pain to the head but refused treatment. Coy was also arrested by Syracuse Police for illegal consumption of alcohol. Up to SI,OOO damage was caused to a 1979 Toyota, driven by

ing sought fled their vehicle on foot. A third man in the vehicle was questioned and released. Officers determined he was an unwilling party to the incident. The Nappanee police report says Speicher and the other man had apparently decided earlier in Nappanee to “kill police officers.” They planned to have one driver be stopped by police. The investigating officer would then be shot by the other man. A firearm was found in the Speicher car. charges against Speicher are pending at this time.

At the present time Chicago officials are studying the mosquito larvae in order to determine their ability to survive the winter months in order to decide on a type of pesticide which would be most lethal to them. The Atwood recycling plant was started in 1981 by Baker who said, although steel belted tires can’t be recycled, he is able to use glass belted and fabric tires. Because there i/ currently no way to recycle steel belted tires, these are mounting up at the plant awaiting a possible solution. “I’m out here trying to take care of a waste product,” explained Baker, “and just what these manufacturers are going to do with the tires if some of us don’t give a place to go, I don’t know.” He went on to say, pound for pound tires burn about twice as hot as coal, and that there are those who are looking into the possibility of using them for heat. “But for now I just have to stock pile steel belted tires and hope that modern technology will catch up,” said Baker.

Wally Feschenko, 26, Syracuse, in a two-vehicle accident at 1:04 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Chester J. Warren, 51, Syracuse, collided with Feschenko, who had passed his vehicle on the right side near the intersection of South Huntington Street and Medusa Street. Feschenko claimed that Warren had his left turn signal on, then proceeded forward. No damage was caused to the Warren vehicle, a 1975 Chevrolet van.

Premieres, familiar works highlight 1987-88 at PIT

Purdue Indiana Theatre (PIT) will offer a wide variety of works during its 23rd season in 1987-88, announces Steven T. Sarratore, chairman of the department of theatre at Indiana UniversityPurdue University at Fort Wayne. Among the highlights of PlT’s season are the premier productions of two new plays a cooperative venture with the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society, and the appearance of a black guest artist for the season finale. PlT’s season will include the following: October 8-18 — “The Diary of Anne Frank” — Presented at the Historical Museum, 302 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne. Includes 3 p.m. matinee and 8 p.m. Saturday performances, October 10 and 17; and 3 p.m. Sunday matinees on October 11 and 18. The true story of an adolescent Jewish girl in World War II Amsterdam whose family hides from Nazi oppression —a tender.

G&M Recycling is located in the remains of the old Atwood gravel pit west of town. The tires are more than 1,000 feet from the nearest house and are back a lane in a wooded area. There is usually someone on the premises 24 hours a day, commented Baker, who works at the plant nearly every evening. He went on to say, residents have voiced their concerns about the possibility of a fire and that with someone there all the time the fear is somewhat alleviated. He also stated, “We have a good relationship with the Atwood Fire Department and they let us know if there’s a brush fire or whatever in the area so we can be prepared.” The public is asked to avoid contact with mosquitoes by wearing insect repellent, making sure homes are well screened and by checking their septic systems to be sure they’re operating properly. If a mosquito breeding area is noticed on public property health officials should be notified at once, as encephalitis can be carried by a number of types of mosquitoes and not just the tiger mosquito.

A faulty clutch and linkage system was blamed for a twovehicle accident at 5:58 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Henry R. Kidd, 30, Ironton, Ohio, was northbound on on West Chicago Avenue, near the SR 13 intersection, when his 1978 Ford rolled backwards and struck a 1984 Chevrolet Camaro, driven by Yvonne M. Huffman, Syracuse, causing up to SI,OOO in damages to both vehicles.

touching coming-of age story; directed by Larry L. Life, assistant professor of theatre. October 29, 30 and 31 — Premiere of a new play about acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) by Fort Wayne resident Greogory Manifold, presented in PIT. The production is in conjunction with AIDS Awareness Week at IPFW; directed by Life. Evening performances are at 8 p.m. There is no reserved seating. For reservations, call 481-6555, Tuesdays through Saturdays of performance weeks. For more information about specific productions, contact the department of theatre at 481-6554.

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z VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED —Peggy Belonger is an active volunteer at the Beaman Home shelter for abused women in Kosciusko County. She is shown as she helps with the clerical duties. The shelter is always in need of volunteers to assist with working with the victims, cataloging donations, speaking to groups, as well as a variety of clerical duties. Anyone wishing to volunteer should call 267-7701. (Photo by Carla Gaff)

Support group is available for Kosciusko County abuse victims

(By CARLA GAFF 1 Staff Writer Domestic violence affects young and old alike. Like a plague it sticks with the victim' for a lifetime unless somewhere, somehow, help is made available. Victims of domestic violence in Kosciusko County need not carry the burden alone any longer. Help is now available through a support group as well as through the Beaman Home shelter. The shelter is currently sponsoring a support group which meets every Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw. Persons need not have been residents at fheshelter in order to attend and babysitting is available. “Persons may call here and ask for additional information if they wish,” commented the interim director, Debbie Austin. Austin went on to explain. “We talk on the phone a lot to women who are unwilling to leave their homes, but may be able to receive assistance through the support group.” The group is a small one that is constantly changing, as victims often get help only while going through a traumatic time and seem to lose interest during peaceful periods

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“A lot of times there’s a great deal of denial going on, especially if the victim is being emotionally or financially abuse stated Austin. “He may cut he. down in order to "keep her lower than himself, or he may withhold finances to the point where she will have very little heat in the house — there is no partnership between them — and a slave-type relationship transpires. ” Persons participating in the support group are put under no pressure to make changes and are simply made to feel and understand that help is available to them The main emphasis is on the primary person being abused and is not in educating them to handle the trauma other family members are going through. Many persons exchange addresses and phone numbers, according to Austin. Basically members of the group are just given encouragement in dealing with their situation. They can be helped in a variety of ways if it’s necessary for them to leave their home. “The group is open to women throughout the county,” said Austin, “and we get women from all of the outlying areas including, Milford, Syracuse and North Webster. Transportation is made available through the county sheriff’s department for those who need it,” she commented. A specific point by point program is not followed by the

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A LISTENING EAR — A listening ear is always available for abused victims and their children who seek shelter at the Beaman Home in Warsaw. The shelter is open to all Kosciusko County abused victims and is free of charge. Board member and volunteer Mary Ann Cox is shown as she chatted with a child'at the shelter. (Photo by Carla Gaff) {

group. A type of group therapy is encouraged. All services through the Beaman Home are free of charge. The Beaman Home is also actively encouraging public education though their speakers bureau and through the training of volunteers. The speakers bureau is available to speak at programs and to clubs and organizations. One need only call the shelter and request a speaker. All speakers are trained through the shelter and with the assistance of the board. "We have recently done a speaking information session with local attorneys and doctors,” stated board treasurer Judy Prichard, “informing them of what is happening, what to look for and how to handle it. ” The shelter is always in need of volunteers. Currently the shelter has 15 active volunteers. “Iwould like to see the number of volunteers doubled,” stated

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Austin. She went on to explain that the shelter is especially in need of volunteers interested in working with children, as kids are affected no matter how young they are. The shelter has periodic training sessions for volunteers at the Prairie View Rest Home, and anyone is welcome to attend Volunteers receive two nights of training, two hours each, plus on the job training. “We talk about the Beaman Home and things that are unique to this particular shelter," explained Austin, “and usually cover the rural aspect, law enforcement help, effects of abuse on children and a question and answer period.” She went on to state, although we are now receiving some financial assistance on the county and state level, we are still in need of donations of every kind.

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