The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 September 1987 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 2,1987

Editorial

It's a time for healing “A school is a building that has four walls... with tomorrow inside. ” — Lon Watters. The heated debate of how to equitably solve the problem in the Wawasee School Corporation is over and we’ve come to a time of healing. There’s been so much said for the five proposed plans — more especially for the three plans — and open, public meetings have provided a forum for everyone who has had a personal point of view in this matter. There has been no paucity of opinions advanced. But, interestingly enough, the sincerity of none of these vocal advocates has been seriously questioned. Each advocate, it would seem, is for the same thing — the best method of giving the best possible education to the sixth, seventh and eighth graders of our school corporation, at a cost we can afford. We have advanced our own point of view for a number of weeks in this space. We, too, were sincere in trying to advance the cause of keeping three individual and separate schools within our three communities. If any reader missed this point, he was not a careful, thoughtful reader. We contended to those who cared to listen, that from this fired crucible of debate would come the very best possible learning opportunity for the young folks who will make up our future generation. Some three-school advocates contended in the days following the Thursday night decision-making, that the school board had its mind made up for a good long time, to either adopt the superintendent’s two-school plan so eloquently advanced, or opt for a second choice of building a new middle school between Syracuse and North Webster, the decision finally adopted. These doubters justified this opinion by the fact that detailed, prepared statements accompanied the motion and its second. Board member Bill Troup was the only dissenter to the motion made by member Curtis Jordan. Troup’s own motion, to have three community schools, reflected the concerted opinion of patrons of his own school district. Troup’s own assertiveness leaves him standing tall in his own school district, even though his motion died for lack of a second. There were enough vitriolic opinions to go around prior to the Thursday night meeting and at the meeting, but this is no time to exploit that. The Thursday night decision probably represented the toughest decision this or any other school board has had to make during the two and one-half decades of school consolidation. The superintendent pledged to make this new plan work for 100 percent of the middle school students, and we applaud him for this. The plan can work ... it must work. This column has never meant to impugn the motives of either the superintendent or the school board. Like we stated at the head of this piece, this is a time for healing, and our advice to anyone who has a concern in these matters is to get behind the new plan, and to give his full support to those whose responsibilities it is to make the plan work for the ultimate betterment of all middle school students. No two people think exactly alike and it takes some married couples a lifetime to find that out. Are county funds going to the dogs? Every taxpayer in Kosciusko county has a ready opinion concerning local taxes, finances and budgets, especially this time of the year when municipal and county budgets are being accepted. It’s no wonder that concerns over the county budget are being expressed freely, some are recorded in this columt?so that all may consider them. <4 ~ One well known female political head questioned recently, “Is this county going to the dogs?” Certainly the dogs, cats and other animals in the county seem to be getting a lot of attention and money spent on them. But, perhaps the problem is not just on the county level. State laws protected animals long before they did family members involved in domestic violence. For years a neighbor could report cruelty to animals and a county humane officer could go out to the residence, press charges and secure the animal. However, police officers have only had the same freedom when dealing with cruelty to family members since a probable cause code was passed in Indiana during the fall of 1985. The county is currently considering a contract with the Kosciusko County Humane Society for $82,000. Many explain that this (humane society contract) is different from the monies given to other organizations as it’s for a contract and services that the county will be benefiting from. Apparently they don’t realize that by law, a contract for services rendered is to be worked up with any organization the county gives money to for expected services. A county organization board member asked a few months ago, “What kind of a county do we live in that would give more money to the dogs than what it does to people in need?” An influential business executive stated, “I suppose county funding has to go in the places where officials receive the largest number of complaints.” Perhaps that statement is truer than most taxpayers realize or want to believe. People tend to think the money is going where the need is the greatest. But, where is the need the greatest? What one may see as the greatest need and what another sees as the greatest need may not be the same. All that can really be related to — the taxpayer — is the facts about those who have started seeking 1988 county funds. During the pre-budget hearings on August 13 it was noted-that the humane society is seeking $82,000, $6,000 more than it received last year; the Cardinal Center is seeking $55,000, a $5,000 increase; and juvenile justice is seeking the same $30,000 figure as last year. The historical society is also-seeking the same amount as last year, $17,000; and the Beaman Home is once again asking for SII,OOO. During the September hearings the county will distribute over $10,000,000 to various county organizations and departments, and county taxpayers are welcome to attend. However, if persons are unable to attend and would still like to have their opinion considered they may call their county council member, as it is the council that approves the final budget. — CJG —! ' , . -I' Peace of mind and inward happiness are life’s greatest reward, regardless of the wealth obtained.

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Court news

City Court The following fine has been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Stanley G. Rensberger. 37. Syracuse. S6B County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court. Judge James Jarrette presiding: Speeding — Jeffrey P. Glon, 23, Syracuse. S6O: Troy S Boyer, 19, Leesburg, S6O; Ned V. Yaeger, 35, Leesburg. S6O; Michael P. Lester, 21 JLejtsburg, SBO I)isregarding'stop«>ign — Benjamin C. Reed, Syracuse, S6O; Daniel 17, Syracuse, S6O \ * N. Exceeding 10 mph after sunset. — David A. Maish, 24, SyracuseA S6O I J Operating boat near shorelirpA — John W. Steele, no age_gi<en. Syracuse,s6o Leaving the scene — George R. Northrup, 19, Milford, $153, driver’s license suspended six months Reckless driving — Scott J. Mills, 17, Syracuse, dismissed Check deception — Sherry Poe. no age given. North Webster, dismissed Public intoxication — Gary L. Johnson, 32, North Webster, $153 Illegal possession — Jeff R. Welborn, <lB. Syracuse, $153; Charles R. Losee, 17, Syracuse, $153 Illegal consumption — Steven Ray Miller, 17, Milford, $153 Public indecency — Gary L. Johnson, 32, North Webster. $153 Small Claims The following judgments have been awarded in Small Claims Division,- Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrette presiding: Shrader Warsaw Co., Inc., vs Steve Gordon, Sr. Judgment for plaintiff $201,56 plus costs. Warsaw Community School Corporation vs Randy England. Judgment for plaintiff $158.30 plus costs. Warsaw Community School Corporation vs Betty McCord. Judgment for plaintiff $159 plus costs. Warsaw Community School Corporation vs Carol Polston. Judgment for plaintiff $177.35 plus costs. Warsaw Community School Corporation vs John Higginbotham. Judgment for plaintiff $137.80 plus costs. Warsaw Community School Corporation vs Frank Hale and Priscilla Hale. Judgment for plaintiff S6B plus costs Warsaw Community School Corporation .vs James Dixon and Velvie Dixon. Judgment for plaintiff $312.72 Patrick J. Silveus, M.D vs Theresse J. McDonald. Judgment for plaintiff $425 plus costs. Robert W. Reneker vs Virginia Garza. Judgment for plaintiff $898.57 plus costs. •“ Morris Folk, doing business as Snap-On-Tool vs Dave Conley. Judgment for plaintiff $427 plus costs. Robert W. Reneker vs Timothy L. Trump. Judgment for plaintiff $2,251.59 plus costs. Michael P. Trosper vs Robert W. Reneker. Judgment for plaintiff $2,078 88 plus costs. Fred Hinderer vs James T. Hoover. Judgment for plaintiff $816.34 plus costs. Larry Read, doing business as Reads Castle of Values vs Mike Home. Judgment for plaintiff $567.08 plus costs. Jack W. Worth vs Lloyd P.

Willard. Judgment for plaintiff $720 plus costs. Jill E. Thallemer vs Linda (Johnson) Rife. Judgment for plaintiff $215 plus costs. Frank L. Robison, DVM, vs Jim Dubbs. Judgment for plain-, tiff $94 plus costs. David C. Kolbe vs Craig Marsh. Judgment for plaintiff s2l plus costs. Jay L. Lavender vs John Pritchard, Jr. Judgment for plaintiff $523.99 plus costs. Robert Sanders vs Joseph Littlejohn and Virginia Littlejohn. Judgment for plaintiff $1,066.32. Ford Motor Credit Co., vs Donald P. Hoover. Judgment for plaintiff $4,091.35 plus costs. Ford Motor Credit Co., vs Laura L. Conn. Judgment for plaintiff $2,915.84 plus costs. George Kalich vs White House Computers and Marvin Miller. Judgment for plaintiff $3,000 plus costs. Joe Mater and Associates vs Patricia A. Julian. Judgment for plaintiff $1,463.72 plus costs. Robert Romine vs Paul Blair, Jr. Judgment for plaintiff $875 plus costs. Milo W. Lightfoot vs Claude Wood. Judgment for plaintiff $706 plus costs. Robert W. Reneker vs Norma Compton Robinson. Judgment for plaintiff $2,279.64 plus costs. Robert W. Reneker vs Curtis R. Sawyer and Linda Jo Sawyer. Judgment for plaintiff $1,741.94 plus costs. Robert W. Reneker vs Stephen W. Black. Judgment for plaintiff $885.34 plus costs. Patrick C. Silveus, M.D. vs Carol S. Burns. Judgment for plaintiff $770 plus costs. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Lee-Johnson Carlos David Lee, 28,625 North Countryside Dr., Columbia City, and Jacqueline Suzette Johnson, 22, r 1 box 98A, North Webster. Superior Court The following petition has been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint State Bank of Syracuse vs Grace Swalding, P.O. Box 406, Mancelona, Mich. Plaintiff seeks judgment of $819.11, prejudgment interest, plus costs. Marriage Dissolutions The following couple has filed for a marriage dissolution in Kosciusko Circuit Court: Farinacci — Robert Guy Farinacci, r 1 box 48, Leesburg, and Colleen Mary Farinacci, 5761 Wiley Ave., Indianapolis. The couple was married February 22, 1982, separzfted March 1987. There is one minor child.

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“GRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

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FOR ANYONE who drives south of Syracuse on SR 13, it’s difficult not to notice what’s going on at the Calvary United Methodist Church. That congregation has been on the move for a good long while. One proof of this is its membership roll. According to church secretary Barbara McClintic, her latest figures reveal that 386 attend that church on a regular basis, to make up its swelling roll. The new addition on the north has been a long time in the planning stage, and is being erected at a cost of approximately $436,000. Ira C. Mast and Son, Inc., of Elkhart, is the general contractor, and Richard Neff of Syracuse is doing the stone work. The 9,000 square foot structure is two stories and will include a large fellowship hall that will seat 200 at tables, according to Mrs. McClintic. A large kitchen is being added, eleven classrooms, eight of them upstairs, an office and rest rooms. Plans call for moving into the new structure by Thanksgiving. The cornerstone will be laid on Sunday, Sept. 13. With the swelling enrollment, there’s talk of having two services each Sunday. Rev. David C. Maish is the church’s pastor. CHARLES AND Dorothy Lehman of 56 East Shore Drive had as guests last week Mrs. Lehman’sjbrother, Robert Hollar, and his wife Jean, oflerre Haute, Indiana The Hollar family were New Paris residents, with Bob graduating from New Paris High School in 1937. He had an impressive high school career as a basketball player, a sport he carried over into a profession. He graduated from Manchester College, then spent a year on the LU. campus at Bloomington. He returned to New Paris as basketball coach from 1947 through 1950, when he went to Indiana State University to work on the coaching staff for football and basketball. Hollar retired in 1984 as associate dean of the school of health, physical education, recreation and as professor of physical education. The Hollars continue to make their home in Terre Haute, but enjoy returning to this area, especially New Paris, to visit old friends. MORE FROM our friend John Sudlow: “Glad Vawter Park is still on the map. The cottage on page 11 (Aug. 19 issue) was built by John Vawter. The second owner was Dr. Oren Neal, then his son James and his wife Mildred, and it is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Yoder, Pier 498. “The building was a starter for the Vawter Park post office, with a slot in the back door to receive mail.” SEQUEL TO our cat story in this space last week, wherein Bill Fisher rescued a stranded cat from the metal canopy at Bales Butcher Shop in uptown Syracuse. Bill has the cat at his lawn and garden shop in the Village, and has given the friendly cat the name of “Paws,” for its five toes on each paw. Bill said he would give the animal to anyone who claims it. Bill’s first thought was to give the cat to the local animal pound, but obviously acceded to his wife Marsha’s veto. “OH, HOW we wish we were going with Bill and Ginny Xanders,” we heard someone say.

”• * * V-W « * V" ▼ V * V X ~w~ ' 90 DAYS TIL LIONS , SELL CHRISTMAS TREES . . . ■ > » > , ii h n 9 EARLY BIRDS — We’ve always known members of the Syracuse Lions Club were workers in the community, and early birds to boot. They have their club sign up between the town hail and fire station, posted on the south side that their annual broom sale will be from September 23 to October 17. Monies received from that endeavor go back into projects for the benefit of the community. But get this: Also on the sign we are informed that there are only 90 days left until the club holds its annual Christmas tree sale!

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MASON AT WORK — Harold Rummer of Cromwell is the mason at work on the east (front) wall of the new addition of the Calvary United Methodist Church south of Syracuse, laying it up in beautiful Indiana limestone. Rummer said the entire masonry job would take about six weeks.

Bill and Ginny, residents of Medusa Street, Syracuse, are planning to leave for a month-long trip to the Far East, come November 2. They will fly out of the country from San Francisco on a 14-hour flight to Hong Kong. Their loose-knit itinerary will take them to Singapore where they want to stop by the fabled Raffles Hotel, to Bangkok, Thailand, then on a long flight southward to Sydney, Australia. Coming home they will stop by Aukland, capital of the New Zealand North Island, and home via the Hawaiian Islands. The Xanderses have done some wide and varied overseas traveling, and Ginny plans to take a portable typewriter along to keep a close record of their journey. FUNERAL SERVICES were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, for Lawrence E. Yeater of New Paris. While Larry might not be widely known in the area, he was very well known among the area’s farm population. For years he was editor and publisher of the well known Farmers’ Exchange published at New Paris, a position now held by his son Stephen. Yeater was a very active New Paris citizen. His career in newspapering is almost unique. At eight years of age he worked in a printing shop at Taylor University at Upland, and at 13 he learned to operate a complicated Linotype linecasting machine. When he graduated from New Paris High School he joined his father, Waldo E. Yeater, now 102 years of age, at the Farmers' Exchange, founded originally at Nappanee. Yeater became business manager of the paper in 1940, became editor and publisher in 1961, served as editor until 1976, and continued as publisher until the time of his death August 27, 1987. JOHN B. AUGSBURGER, local grocer and state senator, dropped a bombshell early this week when he announced he would not seeO reelection to that office. He is completing his third four-year term, and his father, the late John F. Augsburger, held that office two terms before that. Sen. John laughingly said, “20 years of Augsburgers is enough.” (Continued on page 5)