The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 39, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 November 1987 — Page 13
Crose wins contest
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Anita Jo Crose won North Webster’s Winter Carnival’s liar’s writing contest. The Anderson resident won a snowmobile, compliments of Yamaha and Reed’s Castle of Value. The presentation was made Saturday, Nov. 7, as one of the final events of the North Webster Sesquicentennial. Below is her winning lie.) By ANITA CROSE Grades Teacher North Anderson fletnentaij Anderson, Indiana Once upon a time, my family and I decided to take a snowmobile trip across the upper part of Alaska. We chartered an A/A Alaskan airline plane and loaded our sleds, and headed for Nome. Once we landed, and the ramp was down, we rode our sleds off the plane and headed North. Knowing we had a long ride ahead of us we equipped our sleds with a small tag-a-long box that held our provisions. Now my son, Jed, who is 13M> loves Oreo cookies and milk, so we packed some of them, I love donuts and coffee so we packed a supply of that, but my husband loves biscuits and honey and we packed a big supply of that — because he’s bigger than we are. And off we went. We had a good long ride, the ice was smooth and we made excellent time. It was about mid afternoon and we decided to stop for a bite to eat. We made a small camp, broke out our provisions, andhadhmch. Now my son, Jed. was in charge of repacking the tag-a-long provisions boxes. But, being a boy, who would much rather ride a snowmobile than repack a box; repacked the provisions in a rather slap-dash manner. The lids on the provisions boxes were not as securely fastened as they should have been. And we were off, across the Alaskan snow. As we rode farther
Humanly speaking —
Helping a friend through the death of a spouse
|By SUSAN BURKE, M.P.A. I Bowen Center Therapist One of the more difficult and awkward situations for persons to work with, is helping a friend through the loss by death of a spouse, a child or a parent. It is often difficult to know what to do and to know when the survivor’s reaction is normal sadness or when the person needs professional help. Attachments come from a need for security and safety so when death occurs there is intense anxiety and a strong emotional protest. Frequently the survivor will deny the death — “It can’t be true.” This is’ the first stage of mourning. To help people through this stage we can encourage them to accept the reality of Ae loss, even though this is intensely painful. Keep the survivor focused on the death for the first two or three days and use the word “dead” as soon as possible after the death. Help guide them through death processes such as the funeral arrangements and the sorting out of belongings. Make them as comfortable as possible and offer follow-ups, sum as support groups, or initiating contacts with friends. The second stage of mourning is numbness where the survivor says he/she just “doesn’t feel anything”. At this point someone can help them talk about the loss. Be patient listener. After this stage the survivor will probably feel a deep yearning, or intense anger toward the person who died. He/she needs to admit feelings directed at the deceased and recognize both positive and negative thoughts towards the loved one. They need to know it’s okay to be angry, to feel betrayed, to long to see the loved one and to feel lonely. At this pint the survivor will probably feel disorganized and begin to despair. Helplessness and anxiety at this time may lead with withdrawal. It is important that he/she be allowed to be sad and cry and that the survivor be provided time to grieve. Give reminders that this is natural and okay. Steps must be taken before too long to begin managing on his/her own. Help can be given for the learning of new skills needed to function, i.e., writing notes, paying bills, doing laundry or making small repairs to develop a sense of competence and decision making. The final stage is the most significant and probably the most difficult to achieve. This is the final goodbye to the deceased in which the survivor must Specializing In House Wiring And Emergency Repair - New Or Old •Industrial Maintenance *Commercial And /ELECTA[C? Residential Wiring ‘■’WHB9W' ,Mai ' l,enioce Agreements • Jot) Bids 24 HOW FwYNrBKMcaHMs REPAIR Ove ED A Cal CCRinCF stHviu: EDLEAMOM 448 PARKWAY OR . SYRACUSE. IN 48567
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SNOWMOBILE WINNER — Anita Jo Crose, pictured on the snowmobile, won the winter vehicle during a recent promotion through North Webster’s Reeds Castle of Value and Yamaha. Pictured with Crose are Larry Reed, left, and Jim Arnold, right, representing Yamaha. Crose won the snowmobile during North Webster’s winter carnival and in the liars writing contest. She claimed her prize last weekend at Reed’s.
and farther North the ice became much rougher and the tag-a-long trailer sleds began to bounce around over the rough moguls, the lid slipped, and out popped a cookie on the ice. Then the honey jar tipped and soon we had a fine trickle of honey as well as those cookies leaving an enticing trail behind us. I happened to glance back over my shoulder and much to my surprise I saw a Bear cub. Right behind Baby Bear, came Mama Bear. And where you see Baby Bear and Mama Bear you will usually see Papa Bear — and I did. There was Papa Bear , arid many of his Bear Buddies.
withdraw emotional energy from the deceased and learn to reinvest it in another relationship. He/she may feel this is dishonoring the deceased ’by reinvesting. There may also be fear of risking the pain of loss again. He/she needs to realize that there are other people who need to be loved, and loving them does not mean loving the deceased any less. They must be gradually encouraged to form new relationships which friends can support by serving as a “bridge” between them and others. Mourning takes a significant amount of time but can be successfully completed. How does one know if a person is “stuck” in the grieving process, or is having an abnormal reaction to a death? If the survivor cannot speak of the deceased without experiencing intense grief; if a relatively
Nipsco sets date far special meeting
Northern Indiana Public Service Company set December 8 as the special shareholders meeting date for voting on a proposal to restructure into a holding company. The company sent proxy materials to all shareholders describing the proposal last Tuesday, Nov. 3. 'Hie shareholder meeting will be at 10 a.m., in the Century Center, South Bend. Under the holding company proposal, NIPSCO common shareholders would exchange their shares for common shares of the new holding company on a one-for-one basis. If approved by a majority of common shares at the special meeting, NIPSCO would become the wholly-owned subsidiary of the holding company, NIPSCO Industries, Inc.
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That passel of Bears were gobbling up those cookies, and honey, and by now biscuits too, and were really picking up speed as they chased us. We knew we were in deep trouble. We turned up the throttle on our snowmobiles and were really flying over the ice and snow. But the faster we rode, the bumpier the ice became and a greater cookie, biscuit and honey trail we were leaving. The more the bears ate the faster they ran. They seemed to be closing the distance between us quickly. We were afraid. Suddenly, up ahead, we saw a
minor event triggers an intense grief reaction; if the survivor is unwilling to make any changes or put away most of the deceased’s possessions; if the survivor develops physical symptoms of the deceased which caused the death; if the survivor makes a radical lifestyle change, becomes extremely withdrawn or has a compulsion to imitate the deceased; if the survivor become suicidal or develops an extreme fear of illness or death; or if the survivor avoids anything to do with the funeral and pot death activities, he or she needs professional help. If you are experiencing problems in resolving the death of a loved one or know someone who is having difficulty, call the Bowen Center, 1-800-342-5653 or 267-7169. The well trained, caring staff is available, as close as your telephone.
The preferred and preference stock and all debt of NIPSCO would not be affected by the exchange of common shares. NIPSCO’s board of directors adopted the plan of exchanged for the holding company on September 22 and said the restructuring would be beneficial because it would more clearly separate NIPSCO’s utility and non-utility businesses, facilitate the enhancement of shareholders' assets and improve capital allocation and managerial accountability among regulated and nonregulated energy businesses. If approved, NIPSCO’s gas and electric operations would continue to be regulated by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
strip of water with land on the other side. If only we could reach it we might be safe. If we could jump our sleds onto the ice at the edge, the weight of the sleds would hopefully break the ice off in chunks and we could float on those ice floes to the other side. With that plan in mind, we cranked up our sled full blast and headed toward the ice at the water’s edge. The bears seemingly sensed that we were about to get away and put on a last minute burst of speed. There was the edge, up went the sled, thump to the ice and... we were lucky. The ice broke away in a huge chunk and we were floating safely toward the other shore. The bears were enraged! They let out a terrifying roar, and decided to make a final effort to catch us. They came to the water’s edge at a dead run and each bear gave a mighty dive, a tremendous straight out dive. Fore paws extended straight out, and back paws straight back. A straight out, flat, go for it dive. They hit the icy water in their straight out dive and promptly froze stiff. As we looked back, we saw such a sight, all those bears floating, frozen stiff, straight out in the water. We were so lucky to be alive and escape the bears, that we gave thanks, and decided to name that strip of water in honor of those frozen bears. Now this tale is true. I swear it is, because you can look on any map, and find this strip of water between Alaska and Russia not to far from Nome. This strip we named in honor of those Bears, frozen and floating straight out in that icy water. What’s the name you say? ? ? The “Bearing Straight”. What else? JOINS STAFF — Mary Jane Cox has joined the staff of Lewis and Christen Office Supply Co., 119 E. Center St., Warsaw, as an account executive. Cox is a 1980 graduate of Wawasee High School. She received a bachelor of arts degree from Purdue University majoring in fine arts. A few of her exhibitions include a one woman show in West Lafayette, and an international exhibit touring Germany. After completing one year towards a masters degree, she entered the field of interior design. Recently she has been a sales representative for L.M. Berry and Co. Among her community activities are Syracuse Jaycess and Warsaw Chamber of Commerce. Lewis and Christen Office Supply Co. specializes in quality furniture and office systems, as well as interior design services for the office and home. Cox resides in Syracuse.'" Sunee Kittle arrested for theft of checks Sunee Kittle, Waterloo, formerly of the Lakeland area, was arrested last week on a probation violation charge and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Charges are pending against the woman in Auburn for cashing approximately $7,000 worth of stolen checks. The checks were taken out of a home in the North Webster area. ’
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RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP — Dee Ann K. Hibschman, a Purdue University School of Agriculture junior, receives a SI,OBO Milk Marketing, Inc., scholarship from Don Schriver, right, Strongsville, Ohio, the organization’s director of member relations and public affairs. Merle D. Cunningham, left, professor of animal sciences and Hibschman's adviser, helped with the selection and presentation. Hibschman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Hibschman, 71957 CR 35, Syracuse, is a 1985 graduate of Fairfield High School and is majoring in animal production. She is president of the Indiana Junior Holstein Association and vice president of the Purdue Dairy Club. < Photo courtesy of Purdue University!
County police look into three accidents
Kosciusko County Police investigated three accidents in the Lake Wawasee area between Saturday. Oct. 31, and Monday, Nov. 2. There were minor injuries in two of the accidents. Chris L. Betz. 24, 829 Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, was taken to Goshen Hospital by Syracuse Emergency Medical Service following a one vehicle accident Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6:34 p.m. at King Arthur s Trail and Sir Lancelot Drive in Enchanted Hills. Betz complained of pain to his head. Kosciusko County Police report Betz was westbound on King Arthur Trail and went to slow down for a curve when the brakes failed io catch and the 1330 Plymouth went off the road and traveled across a field, stopping in a creek. Damage to the vehicle, owned by Capitol Motors, US 27. Geneva, was listed at $2,500 to the front end. Scott Gardner. 17, r 5 box 135, Syracuse, declined treatment for minor bleeding to the lower arm area following an accident on Old 13A, 2,000 feet south of CR 1250 N Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1:25 a.m. Gardner was cited for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. County police report Gardner was southbound on Old Road 13A and bent down to get a cigarette causing his car to go off the road.
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Gardner swerved to miss hitting a tree, however, his vehicle did hit the tree broadside. Damage to the 1973 Pontiac was estimated up to SI,OOO. Complete details on an accident Monday, Nov. 2, at 8:30a.m. on Old Road 13A, 1,000 feet south of Old Road 8, are not available. It is known that Keith E. Strauss, 21, r 5 box 106, Syracuse, as driving a 1975 International northbound on Old Road 13A when a collision occurred with a 1983 Oldsmobile driven by Pamela S. Gabbard, 35. no town given. The Gabbard driven vehicle was southbound on Old Road 13A. Strauss was driving a vehicle registered to Moore and Moore Excavating r 3 box 276. Syracuse, in which a trailer was damaged. The Gabbard Oldsmobile suffered damage to the rear left side. Metal wagon wheels stolen Jim P. Glaze, r 3 box 54, Syracuse, reported to Kosciusko County Police that between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 29, four metal wagon wheels were taken from beside his garage door. The wheels were noticed missing at 8 p.m. that evening after he returned from work. The value of the wheels is unknown.
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Local farmers hit with higher potash prices
(By GLEN LONG Staff Writer On August 20, the U.S. Department of Commerce imposed preliminary duties ranging up to 85 percent on potash coming into the country from Canada. These duties were based on charges that Canadian producers had “dumped” potash on the U.S. market Terry Hoover, at the Milford Branch of Farm Bureau Co-op, said the price area farmers must pay for potash to apply to their fields has increased $35 per ton. This is the $35 Canadian potash companies have added to their price to cover part of the cost of the duty. Hoover said the price at noon on Nov. 9 was $136.10 per ton and that one ton will cover about 10 acres. He added that potash sales
Syracuse Fire Department responds to six fires
The Syracuse Fire Department responded to six fires during the past week, four of the fires caused by burning leaves or trash. The firemen were called to a field fire Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 10:40 a.m., on CR 1000 N. Fire officials report the fire was started from trash burning. There was no damage. A trash burner being upset caused a leaf fire and damage to a pickup truck on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The fire department was called to the Lakeland Animal Clinic, SR 13S, Syracuse, at 11:21 a.m. Fire officials report a trash barrel was upset catching the leaves on fire and spreading to a pickup truck, catching it on fire. It was reported to the fire department that trash had not been burnt in the barrel since 5 p.m. Tuesday. Damage! was estimated at $2,000 to the truck. A fire alarm at the Wawasee Spink’s Condominiums was received at 9:52 a m. Thursday.
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are down somewhat as some farmers appear to be waiting to see if the duty, which is now preliminary, will be fin* tired by the scheduled finalization date of Jan. 8,1988. Hoover stated that he hopes the duty will be removed as a result of strong lobbying efforts by Indiana Plant Food Association and American Farm Bureau, Inc. as they join various grain associations, farmer groups, the USDA and fertilizer people throughout the United States. He added that he believes about 15 percent of the nation’s potash comes from Carlsbad, New Mexico and the rest from Canada. If Indiana farmers apply 728,333 tons of potash in 1988 as was reported to have been used in Indiana in 1986, the initial $35 per ton increase would cost Hoosier fanners about $25.4 million.
Nov. 5. No fire was found after firemen responded to the alarm. Sharon McKibben called the fire department at 11 p.m. Wednesday to report a tree fire on Pine Road on the east side of Lake Wawasee. Firemen report sparks from burning leaves caught the tree on fire. There was no damage to property. Firemen responded to a garage fire at the Richard Conroy residence r 2 box 513, Syracuse, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Damage was estimated at SIOO. Officials report the owner had been burning leaves and was carrying the leaves on a blanket. It’s believed some of the hot leaves had been left on the blanket when placing it in the garage. The fire caught a dresser and boat cushions on fire. Damage was estimated at SSOO to a Ford Bronco owned by Richard Morris, r 1 box 2E, Syracuse, in a fire Sunday.
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