The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 September 1987 — Page 5

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(Continued from page 4) f He has represented District 13, which includes most of Kosciusko County, Noble and LaGrange Counties and part of DeKalb County. Eartier, former state trooper Bob Meeks of Lagrange announced he would seek the state senate post. All of this could prove most interesting, for the rumor is out that two-term state House member Gregory Mishler of Bremen, plans to move to Lake Wawasee permanently and seek the senate seat being vacated by Augsburger. Don’t be surprised, then, if you hear that Augsburger is asking for a federal appointment as director of the Caribbean Peace Corps. He wants to go for it while Ronald Reagan is still President of the USA. v Augsburger is president of Augsburger’s, Inc., owner/operator of the grocery stores of that name in Syracuse and North Webster, and is a Milford High School graduate with the class of 1952. Mishler is a Milford High School graduate with the class of 1965. or » ■n UH it k I * -W *9 SI WE ASKED for old photos for publication during the recent Syracuse Sesquicentennial Celebration, and we got them — in quantities. We did use a lot of them, but some got pushed aside, really for lack of space and time. We’ve rediscovered two worthy of mention, however, and we show them above. Joel Wilt is standing beside his car in front of the Wilt Novelty Works, located on Medusa Street. His dad founded the industry on South Harrison Street, and when it began to grow, it was moved to Medusa Street. In this photo Joel was in his early 20s, according to Erma Byland, R.R. 4, Box 399, who worked at the factory and supplied us with these photos. In the bottom photo is the main room of the factory, with Mrs. Byland seen in the center left. The company’s main production items were cedar chests, from the largest, 54 inches, to its popular miniature line all of which were marketed nationally. Mrs. Byland said, “My job was to glue the little legs on the small cedar chests.” Joel Wilt became widely known as a high school basketball referee, for his swiftness of decision-making and for his fairness. He was

Police to present Crime Watch The Syracuse Police Department will again be presenting several Crime Watch programs this fall and winter. Chief Robert Ziller will be giving the Crime Watch talks, which consist of a 15-minute tape and several displays of security door and window locks. The entire program lasts from Vi hour to one hour, depending on questions asked from the audience. Ziller advises any group wishing to hear the program to contact his office at 457-5333. Those wishing to have a program presented to his/her group must have a television and video cassette recorder available. Sewer meeting to be held Sept. 4 A special meeting has been called by the Board of Trustees for the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District for Friday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m., in the Syracuse Town Hall. The meeting is to discuss acquisition of assets and interests in real property according to V. Logan Love, secretary. Car fire causes SI,OOO in damages Syracuse Fire Department was called to a car fire at 6:08 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Dairy Queen, SR 13S, Syracuse. Damage to the 1977 Ford automobile, owned by Karen Crager, 4365 E. Shore Dr., Bremen, was SI,OOO. Firemen report the car was sitting at the Dairy Queen parking lot. The owner’s son came out of the establishment after eating and saw the motor compartment on fire. f

considered one of the best referees in the area. WHAT SPARKED the wide interest in the Syracuse Republican town caucus last Thursday night, which drew 72 party faithfuls to a posted meeting in the town hall? Some think it was because there was a contest for clerk-treasurer where Sharon Batesla defeated Darlene Hane, and for town board member from Ward 5 where incumbent Joe Morganthaler defeated Jerry Claybaugh. It was a paper ballot, and the results in either case were not made known. Jennifer Lewis chose not to seek reelection as clerk-treasurer. Bill Hess was chosen to seek reelection as town trustee in Ward 4, Carol Koble in Ward 3, and in the case of Wards 1 and 2, incumbents Jim Hughes and Cart Myrick, respectively, are not up for reelection. Susan Myrick, city GOP secretary, says there has been increasing interest in local political affairs in recent years. Other GOP city officers are: Betty Dust, city chairman; “Bud” Smith, vice chairman; and Charlene Knispel, treasurer. ON FRIDAY night Syracuse Democrats held a caucus at the Scout Cabin, at which 22 faithfuls were in attendance. City Democratic chairman Jack Elam said they elected Kenneth Johnson to run for the town board from Ward 5, to oppose Joe Morganthaler, and accountant Mark Tatman for clerk-treasurer to oppose Sharon Batesla. These two were filed on Monday morning, and herein lies a rub. Republicans claim the Democrats were “illegal,” in that they did not post their intended meeting in three public places and did not file their candidates properly. Jack Elam, Democratic chairman, claims it “ain’t so,” that the posting was done according to law. On Monday morning Leßoy Miller, Democratic county chairman, filed the Democratic city slate with the Syracuse clerktreasurer. So, the town’s political fires are burning, although they aren’t flaming out. MOST PEOPLE have little or no idea what a job it is to reassess the real estate in Turkey Creek Township. Township assessor Charlene Knispel claims there are 12,000 individual parcels of real estate and her team of six workers is in the field at the present time, measuring and taking pertinent data on real estate parcels that will be examined and filed Mrs. Knispel said they have until the first of the year to finish their work in the town of Syracuse, and until December 31, 1986 to finish their work in the township. Taxpayers will pay taxes on these new filings in 1990, she said. ABSOLUTELY SURPRISED was Patty Claybaugh Tuesday morning when Steve Ward of Sue’s Creations presented her with a group of heart-shaped colorful balloons, with Happy Anniversary on several of them, as she ate breakfast with others of her daily gathering at the Syracuse Case. She and Larry Claybaugh, the former athletic star at Goshen High School and retired NIPSCO lineman, have been married 4t years. FOLLOWING THE eventful school board meeting at the high school auditorium last Thursday night, west-bound traffic was held up due to an auto accident half way between Milford and Syracuse. Someone remarked, in a stab at surrealism, “that has to be a fire at either Bill Little’s house, or at The Mail-Journal plant, or the elementary and junior high school” at Milford. Thankfully, it was neither, but the irony was not lost.

Ml 11 1 I : ‘ I® mBL "■ ■ $ ** - I O I - M i WAWASEE KIWANIS TAKES STATE HONORS — Wawasee Kiwanis Club received four honors at the Kiwanis Indiana District Convention recently in French Lick. The delegates brought home the Outstanding Club Flag Award for the 1985-1986 year, distinguished secretary’s award; Quality Award; and Annual Single Service Award. This is the second time the Wawasee Kiwanis Club has held the Outstanding Club Flag award and Was chosen from the more than 20 Kiwanis Clubs hi Indiana, having been the first club to win the honor six years ago, and thus having the first name on the flag. Not only was Wawasee “Number One Club” in Indiana, but the distinguished secretary’s award was won by Terry McDonald, club secretary. The Quality Award was received as sponsor of the Wawasee Key Club in the Wawasee High School. Much of the credit for the award whs given to Pam Pletcher, advisor, and the officers of the Key Club. The Annual Single Service Award was won for the annual chib report in the Emerald Section (clubs with 35 to 49 members). —' - Shown in the photo are Herschel Wells, president, assisting McDonald in holding the cherished flag.

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Letters to the editor

Judge Boric will rule constitutionally Dear Editor: Many Democrats have strongly criticized Judge Bork’s nomination. These Democrats want judges who will continue ruling the liberal agenda into law. Judge Bork believes judges should interpret the Constitution the way the Founding Fathers intended, not reading into it their own personal beliefs or adding “new rights” never intended by those who drafted it. According to the Constitution, Article 111, Section I, federal judges have only the right to handle cases arising under the Constitution and to hold office while on good behavior. Judges ruling what they believe public social policies should be into law, don’t arise under the Constitution, or acting in good behavior. Congress also had Constitutional (impeachment) power over federal judges. Government and the majority of the people can become unjust, immoral, which would cause society changes. This is why our Founding Fathers didn’t want a democracy They wanted stability, in order to preserve liberty and justice. Therefore, they limited government and the majority, by the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. If liberal federal judges were consistent, wouldn't they rule having the Declaration of Independence in public schools unconstitutional since it recognizes a Creator, and that we have unalienable rights? One Democratic US Senator stated Bork’s America would be one of back-alley abortions, segregation and censorship. Another one stated it would set progress back 40 years. Apparently killing millions of unborns, homosexuals gaining rights, curtailing Christianity, encouraging the lack of morals and values, resulting in epidemics of teenage pregnancies, drinking, drugs, pornography, homosexuality, AIDS, divorces, one-parent families, the Democrats call progress. The social programs, including murder, rape, child abuse and molesting are costing our nation more than S2OO billion a year and are shattering millions of lives. Excessive social problems and immorality will lead to losing our liberties, just as Communism would. We will need everincreasing taxes and everincreasing laws to try to solve or control ever-increasing social problems. Chauncey L. Bennett Appreciates Milford's hospitality Dear Editor: It has been awhile since we were in Milford while going to two hydroplane races in Michigan and in Illinois. We went back home to Atlanta, Ga., and then left immediately for Virginia to see my son and granddaughter, who is leaving for the University of New Hampshire College. I’m so sorry this letter is so long overdue. We would like to thank you for your wonderful kindness and the hospitality you, your wife, Della, Becky and the other fine people of Milford showed us. Indeed, your sign entering Milford means what it says. Everyone at Barth and in the town were gracious and kind to us. I certainly enjoyed reading your paper’s sesquicentennial anniversary issue. It was excellent, and I especially enjoyed reading about your trip to Calgory, Baniff and Victoria —• the exact trip we plan to take this time next year. The local newspaper in Atlanta should take some tips from your fine paper. I write short horticulturerelated articles for the Garden Club of Georgia State magazine

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and also, for the Georgia Journal. My last one was “Plants in the Bible,” which was very interesting to research. I’m the state horticulture chairman and teach flower show schools nation-wide. My late husband was a fantastic person. What he did with his disability was unbelievable. He lost both hands in the war, two months after we were married. With his determination, he was able to do anything. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Army and gave a speech on “What the American Flag Really Means.” I’ve thought of sending his speech to the Reader’s Digest. Best wishes to you, Della, Becky and the others we met in Milford. Please know your friendliness and interest in us made our trip something special. We just received all new cushions from Barth for our motor home — we are quite pleased. Gena Moran Atlanta, Ga. Boards should be allowed to function Dear Editor: I am a Milford resident, but not a part of the “Citizens for Quality Education.” I have been appalled by the attack on the school board members and the school administration officials. I believe duly-elected school board and town board members, who have access to factual information and state guidelines, should be allowed to function without being harassed bv the same people who elected them — most of whom would refuse to serve on any board. I recently approached a young man about running in the coming town election. He jokingly replied, “I’d sooner be mad at the town board than have people mad at me." I appreciated his sense of humor and his honesty, and I still believe he would make a good town board member. I could write a whole page explaining why I favor one centrally-located middle school for all the corporation junior high students (two would be better except for the cost). Those who agree are already aware of the advantages to the students and those who disagree will never change their minds. So why bother? I have three grandchildren who have attended Milford School since Mr. Little began to serve on the school board. During that time, the Milford School has had the best of everything, and I wish to publicly thank Mr. Little for his efforts on behalf of the Milford students Fay Hollar Thanks for school issue editorials Dear Editor: Thank you, Arch Baumgartner, for the editorials on the middle school issue. You brought the hard facts to the public. It’s too bad that more people from the three communities who agreed with you and the CIQ committee did not get involved. Also, thank you Bill Troup for representing the people who elected you. We appreciate your effort to keep the middle schools in the towns where they belong. Please continue to represent the people and keep a watchful eye on the board and administration. Thanks again, Don Bucher

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Thank you for editorials Dear Editor: Thank you for your recent editorials concerning the Middle School issue. An editorial by definition is, “an article in a publication expressing the opinion of its editors or publishers”. Your editorials did just that. They stated your opinions on the complex and controversial subject. The editorials stimulated readers interest and caused one to ask, why. As a member of the Citizens for Quality Education Committee, I appreciated your interest in the issue. I realize your sincere concern for our community and its students and want you to know that it has not gone unnoticed. I regret that you and the Milford community were publicly chastised by some board members because we took a stance opposing the two school proposal. The inappropriate accusations of a “media blitz” and lack of community support in Milford did nothing to “mend fences and get the communities back together.” Our School Board has made the decision. Although we may not agree with the proposal, we must all commit ourselves to making it work. I encourage patrons from all three communities to attend school board meetings and keep abreast of the Middle School plan as it unfolds. It is our responsibility as taxpayers and parents to make sure that all students in all schools receive a “quality education.” Sincerely, Dr. Bruce Lamb Proposal was open ended Dear Editor: The first thing I would like to do is commend Bill Troup for his courage at the August 27 school board meeting. He was the only one, I believe, who was truthfully surprised at the outcome. Even though the other board members said they didn’t discuss anything beforehand, Mr. Jordan gave the motion for consideration from a prepared, written statement. Mr. Carey seconded the motion and then read a statement which echoed Mr. Jordan’s statement almost word for word. Mr. Carey also made some other

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remarks about a paper lining his bird cage that proved to be very shallow in thought. When Mr. Little voted yes for the proposal, he left the impression Milford was going to suffer financially and educationally because it bucked the "supreme” authority. The proposal that was passed was very open-ended. It gave no cap on the number of students this new school would hold. As for the location, it’s being planned to be built in an “appropriate” location. Let me give you an idea about what could happen. After an “appropriate” location can’t be found between Syracuse and North Webster, the school will be built on land the corporation owns behind the high school in Syracuse. North Webster will then be bused to this new school in Syracuse. In the next few years after the administration sees Milford is educationally beaten into the ground, it will let out with a big “I told you so,” and will bus Milford students to the new school. With the attitude of the present administration, this could become a reality in a few short years. I believe the only way to prevent this tragedy is to have a complete house cleaning at the administration building. At election time, voters should be reminded as to how their board members voted on this proposal. Maybe the board members and the administration would like to put something in writing to prove me wrong and to assure everyone this idea won’t become a reality. Jim Beer Doesn't agree with decision Dear Editor: I am writing in regards to the recent arbitrary decision of the Wawasee Community School Board to build a new middle school between Syracuse and North Webster. While I’ do not agree with the decision and the approach taken, I assume the patrons and taxpayers of the corporation will learn to live with it. I know they will pay for it over the next 20 years. The most logical and feasible plan, economically, would be to build the schools where they are needed and when they are needed. This should be accomplished at the lowest possible cost now and in the future. Mr. Troup presented this concept and never so much as had a second. The decision to build a new

school out in the country with no municipal support such as fire, police, EMS and utilities and all of the students having to be bused from distant points of the corporation is, no doubt, the most expensive way to go now and in the years to come. You are burdening the taxpayers with a huge additional debt that will not be paid off for years. It is ironic that in the bicentennial year of our constitution the fundamental principles of representative governing bodies were so blatantly disregarded. The action of the board throughout this controversy and particularly, the night of the decision, leave a lot to be desired. I thought this board gained these offices by election, not coronation. It appears a lot of decisions were already made by the administration and board and then related to us peasants (voters and taxpayers) as this is the way it is to be, regardless of our wishes. If anyone tried to disagree, the board publicly attempted to embarrass and humiliate those people. Unfortunately, this condescending manner appeared to originate from the top. A great number of people in all areas disagreed. The board chose only to attack Mr. Baumgartner, which I found to be contemptible. Maybe this was the case because he is a larger target than most, but he is entitled to his opinion just as the rest of us are supposed to be. Mr. Little’s remarks about Milford getting cheated are ridiculous. Quality education is the result of proper curriculum and dedicated teachers, not huge edifices and monuments dedicated to the board and adininistration and strapped to the backs of the taxpayers. The CQE devoted countless hours to formulate its alternate proposal with board community support. It attempted to represent the taxpayers’ and parents' interests. Its efforts were never even acknowledged. Why doesn’t the board put this building program on a referendum with all the options listed and see what the voters and taxpayers favor? The board was elected by the people. Why don’t you try to represent us and not the administration? John Perry (EDITOR’S NOTE: John Perry is owner of Walter’s Drug Store and the Lakeland Loving Care Center in Milford.)

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