The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 December 1987 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed.. December 16,1987

Editorial

It's 3D Week pie Governor’s Task Force to Reduce Drunk Driving has joined with President Reagan and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in declaring the week of December 13-19, as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week (3D Week). The purpose of 3D Week is to combine the forces of schools, businesses, and community organizations to deliver a strong message against drinking and driving. Many organizations participate in 3D Week by planning awareness activities. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 12 noon EST, high schools across the state played the song “Celebrate Sober” over their public address system or on their school radio station. This tape, developed by the Task Force, is intended to help create an awareness among high school students of the tragic problem of teenage drinking and driving. Throughout 3D Week, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Chapters will be conducting candlelight vigils as a memorial to drunk driving victims. MADD is also participating in Project Red Ribbon sponsored by Bally’s Aladdin’s Castle, Inc. Groups will be distributing red ribbons to be placed on car door handles, mirrors, and antennas as a reminder not to drink and drive. In addition, the Indiana State Policy actively participate in this awareness activity by conducting sobriety checkpoints in every State Police district statewide during this awareness period. 3D Week is an important component in the Governor’s Task Force to Reduce Drunk Driving Holiday Campaign. Santa Claus For most American children, Christmas Eve is a magic night unmatched for the rest of the year. How many have tried to stay awake Christmas Eve night, to hear Santa land on the roof? How many have left food by the fireplace? How many have thrilled at the thought of a glimpse of hjm, in red and white? How many millions of letters have gone out to him, childish hopes for wonderful toys and fun? If it can’t last, and it can’t, if it isn’t real life, and it isn’t, it is nevertheless a magic time of joy and excitement and wonderful anticipation for youngsters, and even reward for parents. For young and old the sweet memories never die — and help keep the home a nostalgic, loved centerpiece in our long-agos and memories. That in itself is good reason for the magic legend. Marry later The latest statistics of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company show that U.S. males are continuing to marry later in life. Back in 1970 the average male married at age 23.2. By 1985, the average age had gone up to 25.5. Why this later marriage trend? Is it desirable? Most of the experts see it as a positive trend. They say individuals at an older age are less likely to make mistakes in choosing partners. They say it’s a question of adults marrying or children marrying. The biggest discrepancy in the national averages is between males in the South and those in the Northeast. In the South, 41 percent of all males aged 15 to 24 are married. In the Northeast only 12 percent of such males are married! As a general nile, the more educated people are, the later they marry. Thus the national trend is in the right direction, even if caused in part, as some think, by the greater aggressiveness and manlike behavior of U.S. females. Such a trend, some fear, might reduce the percentage of marriages and increase the number of homosexuals. Living fast? Perhaps the least praiseworthy part of American life is its fast pace. In the U.S. heart attacks, nervous breakdowns and strokes are on the increase. The experts say the reason for this trend is the terrific pace of life we set. A slower pace will add years to one’s life and increase the years in which one earns money. Moreover, by relaxing and learning to live all over again, one often becomes better equipped for his or her profession. Your life We are idealistic enough to feel the human race is on earth for some purpose. And, likewise, we believe every citizen has an obligation to contribute something as he travels the road of life. In some towns, large towns and rural areas, there are many who spend all their time seeking pleasure, self-indulgence and entertainment. Too often money and a good time are the only goals. The happiest people are those who have done something for their fellow man. It never occurs to some that others have sense enough to manage their own affairs. What others say — Farmers are turning the corner Farmers are turning the corner on net farm income and are continuing to strive for improved profitability in meeting the challenge of the “New Order in Agriculture,’’ Illinois Farm Bureau President John White, Jr. told farmer members attending the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago the first of this week. “These aren’t great times, but they’re an improvement over what we had,” White said. “Most farmers I talk to have paid down some of their debts, improved their income and are cautiously optimistic about the future.” Factors affecting financial stability like falling farmland values have begun to end their “bottoming out,” but there are still some “wild card” issues which could impact net farm income in the near future. White cautioned against any changes in the current farm bill. “It’s fair to say that the 1985 farm bill is working and it’s doing essentially what it was designed to do,” he said. White outlined key issues that can become critical for Illinois farmers in the year ahead. The impact of cuts in farm programs and sustaining export growth headed the list. . Other issues included keeping sight of domestic policies which drive international changes and focusing on long-term agricultural policies. The leader of the state’s largest farm organization urged members to start developing the organization’s policy position for the 1990 farm bill. “Givten our current heavy reliance on price support spending, the make-up of the next bill will be extremely important,” White said. -THE FAIRBURY BLADE

Sobering AdviceTcan save a life JhM

Court news

City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Cary L. Mock, 23, Syracuse, S6B; Fay R. Sellers, 42, Syracuse, S6B; Todd M. Showalter, 18, Syracuse, S6B; Darcy K. Mock, 32, Syracuse. S6B; David H. Gaskin, 37, Syracuse, dismissed <- Violation of seat belt law — Jo Anna Molle, 28, Syracuse, $25 County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Operating Off-The-Road Vehicle W/O registration — Brett D. Harman, 18, Leesburg, S6O. Speeding — Douglas Jones, 22, Leesburg, S6O; Daryle Hill, 18, North Webster, $65; Robert Bauman, 32, Syracuse, $65; Failure To Yield — Jason Blaton, no age given, Syracuse, S6O. Illegal Consumption — Darin Hostetler, 19, Milford, $153. Operating While Intoxicated — Robert Morris, 50, Milford, dismissed, one count, $453 plus drivers license suspended 90 days, Kosciusko County Jail six days, second count; Tony Germonprez, 18, North Webster, dismissed. Reckless Driving. — Gerald Busz, Warsaw, no age given, dismissed; Melissa Tendeziegloski, 17, North Webster, $lO4, Kosciusko County Jail twodays. Public Intoxication — Tony Germonprez. 18, North Webster, dismissed. Violation of Restricted License — Tony Germonprez, 18, North Webster, dismissed. Illegal Possession — Tony Germonprez, 18, North Webster, dismissed. Operating Vehicle-Never Having Reev'd Drivers License — Melissa Tendeziegloski, 17, North Webster, $lO4, plus Kosciusko County Jail, two days. Operating While Suspended — Tona (Wright) Hensley, 26, Leesburg, dismissed. Possession Os Marijuana — Donald Bice Jr., 28, Milford, dismissed. Possession of Paraphernalia — Donald Bice Jr., 28, Milford, $203. Visiting A Common Nuisance — Myron Pamer, 21, Milford, $203. Goshen Division The following fines plus court costs have been levied and paid in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Speeding — David A. Warrick, 20, Syracuse, SSB; William J. Schrader, 20, Syracuse, S6B; Andrew K. Kitson, 16, Syracuse. $56; Lowell D. Culp, 50, Syracuse, $63; Michael A. Cannon, 19, Syracuse, SSB; Jane J. Moore, 17, Syracuse, SSB; Jeffrey J. Duncan, 18, Milford, s7l; Annette E. Wappes, 39, Warsaw, $56; Pete Melendez, 36, Milford, $63 Failure to yield — Ralph R Biller, 77, Milford, SSB False/fictitious registration — Annette E. Wappes, 39, Warsaw $54 Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding. Complaint On Account Complaint Johns Equipment Co. vs Gregory Wheeler and Lana Wheeler, r 10, Columbia City, d/b/a Wheeler and Wheeler; Diamond Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Columbia City; Fred O. Carey Realty Co., Inc., Warsaw; Citizens National Bank of Whitley Co., Columbia City; and Central Supply-Fort Wayne, a division of Central Supply Co., Inc. Plaintiff seeks judgment jointly and severally against Lana Wheeler, Gregory Wheeler, Diamond Mechanical Contractors, Inc. and Wheeler and Wheeler in the amount of $8,120 plus interest at eight percent per annum from March 17,1967 until date of judgment, and for judgment determining the defendants, Central Supply-Fort Wayne, a division of Central Supply Co., Inc. and Citizens National Bank of Whitley Co., have no interest or right to the proceeds owing by the Defendant, Carey, to Wheeler and Wheeler under the contracts between said Defendant Carey and said Defendant Wheeler and Wheeler, and for judgment determining the sinn, due and owing by Defendant Carey to the Defendant Wheeler and Wheeler; for Order requiring Defendant Carey to pay sums owing by it to Defendant Wheeler and Wheeler to

your Plaintiff for application upon the sums due and owing to your Plaintiff by Wheeler and Wheeler; for the costs of the action and all other relief proper; Small Claims The following judgments have been awarded in Small Claims Division, Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Ford Motor Credit Co. vs Dora M. Clingerman. Judgment for the plaintiff $1,334.73 plus S3O costs. Augsburger’s Super Valu vs Kathy S. Marshall. Judgment for the plaintiff $250 plus $55 costs. Letters to the editor Thanks for time and effort Dear Editor: I am taking this opportunity to extend a special “thank you” for the time, effort and information that you supplied for my seventh grade students last Thursday, Dec. 3. It was a very impressive experience for all of us and I am very glad that The Papers Incorporated is willing to be part of the educational process for these young people. Thanks a lot, Dave Matz Clarifies new law Dear Editor: There appears to be some confusion regarding whether Indiana's new Clean Indoor Air Law applies to hospitals. I would like to clarify this issue on behalf of the Indiana State Medical Association, which supported passage of the law in the last session of the General Assembly. The Clean Indoor Air Law does include hospitals and health facilities in its definition of public buildings. In accordance with the law, both are required to designate non-smoking areas and may designate smoking areas. The State Board of Health is the agency charged with enforcing this law. As a further development in the issue of smoking and health, the ISMA’s House of Delegates recently voted to seek legislation to ban smoking in hospitals and health facilities. I hope this explanation resolves the confusion regarding the new law. Sincerely, John D. MacDougall, MD President Indiana State Medical Association Teachers may be easy prey Dear Editor, December 17, 1987, at 1 in the afternoon at the Wawasee High School auditorium the Wawasee Corp. School board will be deciding the future of one of our finest teachers. Some information has been made public in the newspapers but many questions remain. Mrs. Donna Pollen has been suspended from her teaching job after being accused of immoral conduct. The incident supposedly occurred 10-12 years ago with a boy who is now 24 years old. The charges are just now being made public. Rather than resign she has chosen to get the facts out in the open. In addition to the strain of the protracted preparation for the hearing she has taken two lie detector tests. The newspapers have reported that she has passed her tests but that her accuser did not. This has not, however, prevented the rumors from spreading or caused the charges to be dropped. Unfortunately, in the rush to protect students from abuse by any adults we may be making teachers easy prey to students who have received a poor grade or been disciplined by them. That is why we are counting on the judgment of our administrators and school board members to act rationally and objectively in this situation. We trust Mrs. Pollen with our children and believe that she is innocent. We urge you to attend the school board hearings to support her as well. Hopefully she will soon be back in the classroom to continue the excellent education she has provided our children. Mike and Lee Anne Stewart

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CLISE"

The syracuse-wawa-SEE Rotary Club held its 40th anniversary celebration at Maxwelton Golf Club last Thursday night in what was a most successful ladies’ night observance. The highlight was its speaker — Mark Potuck, who referred to himself simply as “Stosh”, a Pole. He came across as a European DP. e His humorous accent “would simply kill

■ you,” as one listener I observed. It turned out, I Stosh was not an EuroI pean Pole at all, but a I South Bend resident. He kept his listeners ( I rolling in the aisles, aiy I right, but with it he ha|d I an important health I message. He proved to I be a good anniversary I speaker. 1 A GROUP of Syracuse couples made

MARK POTUCK

a weekend of it (Dec. 5 & 6), when they took an Amtrak excursion to Chicago to see the bright lights. And bright lights there were. Chicago has the reputation of being one of the nation’s best decorated cities at Christmastime. It was the second such trip to the Windy City for some of these people. A year ago, someone put together this small group; it was bigger this year, and hopefully it will be bigger as the years progress. Following the two-hour train trip to Chicago, the group was put up at the famous Palmer House. Each couple could, if they liked, go its own way. They regrouped Sunday afternoon for the return trip — all this at a package cost of $l6O per couple! Making the post-Thanksgiving trip were Rex and Karen Heil, Jack and Barbara Heil, Bob and Julie Niles, Roger and Cindy Niles, Larry and Patty Claybaugh, Jerry and Belinda Claybaugh, Bill and Gladys Graff, Dick and Kris Essig, Ron and Nancy Mason, Dave and Janice Wright, Paul and Carla Brewer, Dave and Mary K. Ridings, and Steve and Bobbie Pepperton. <> CHICAGO THIS time of year is inordinately beautiful and well appointed for the holiday season. This writer had occasion to stay for two days at a hotel just off North Michigan Avenue, in an area called the Magnificent Mile. It’s from the Chicago River north. The trees are lighted with a myriad of small lights, each bulb individually attached to a branch of the tree. And the stores are absolutely overflowing with shoppers. We visited a number of stores, including I. Magnin, Gucci, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nieman Marcus, just to name a few, and found merchandise plentiful — and expensive. We’re not advocating buying out of town, but it is interesting to occasionally see how the other half lives. We think the group from here who took the Amtrak to Chicago will agree. IF YOU check the south wail in the waiting room of the Syracuse Dry Cleaners, 108 South Huntington in uptown Syracuse, you’ll see an old paper dry cleaning bag. Owner Warren Benson retrieved the bag from the basement of bis establishment. This type of bag was at one time in popular use. Today, dry cleaners use a seethrough plastic bag. Anyway, printing on the old paper bag reveals the cleaners was once the Syracuse Cleaners and Launderers, which boasted of “Serving Nice People Since 1925.” Its phone number then was 90. Warren and Pat Benson bought the business in October 1974 from Rolland (“Baidie”) Mills, who managed to have his day’s work over by noon, then play golf with his cronies (a.k.a. Geezers) in the afternoon. Today Warren holds forth at the successful business with his son Jim, while Phyllis Fackler and Linda Simona keep the machinery in the back room well oiled. COME JANUARY 1, things are bound to be a little different around the Phil Payne household in North Webster. Eve, the lady of the manor, has resigned her post as North Webster’s town clerk-treasurer, and will not longer be a part of the inner workings of that community’s official family. Her resignation is only a big deal in that Eve has held that position for the past 16 years, something of a record. Eve was honored last Wednesday at a surprise party, which Still has its planners spinning

'Enjoy Our Community' is holiday decorating theme

Residents and businesses of Kosciusko County are invited to be a part of “Enjoy Our Community.” The Kosciusko County Convention 4 Visitors Bureau, the Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, and the Warsaw Community Development Corporation are working together to create a listing of beautifully decorated exteriors of homes and businesses to be viewed by individuals and families. A listing of sites to be viewed will be printed next week in ’the PAPER’ and The Mail-Journal.

as to how it was kept a secret Among the near-28 guests were town employees, town board members, past board members, and of coarse Eve and Phil and daughter Sherry. IF YOU haven’t completed your Christmas shopping yet and are not sure what to buy, why not give that someone a collector’s edition of the Syracuse Sesquicentennial. There will never be another book like this published. “Together We Made It Work!” is a compiling of the planning stages, events and pictures. The book was compiled and published by The Papers Incorporated. The book can be purchased at Augsburger’s, Ben Franklin, Hooks, Thornburg Drugs, Red-D-Mart, Bales Butcher Shop, Lake City Bank, First Federal Savings and Loan, State Bank of Syracuse, Marise’s Ladies Apparel, and the Syracuse and Milford offices of The MailJouynal. It’s well worth the $7.50 plus tax. NOW, TAKE a look at the large tree in the Pickwick Block and tell us what you think of it! It looked a little tough at first, inasmuch as the Jaycees who did the decorating went as far as they could by standing on the ground. Needless to say, the top had no lights and looked a little dead. Pickwick Block merchants provided the bulbs, cord and other objects needed, but the responsibility of seeing the job through fell on Carol Wallace of J A Business Services. She credits Mike Tallon of Michael Tallon CPA, a Pickwick Block business, and Leonard Kline with seeing the decorating job through. The tree is being lighted 24 hours a day, and lends a real holiday atmosphere to the downtown business area. THANKS TO the observing eye of Miriam Byrd of the Greenhaus. Apartments, we finally identified the Rotarian marked “unknown” in the 1950 photo of Rotarians we ran last week. Mrs. Byrd says she is “positive” the fellow is Ned Harley, who worked with his father Ray in the Harley and Foster Star Store in downtown Syracuse. “Ned ran around with Dale Sprague, and I knew him well,” Mrs. Byrd said. Mrs. Byrd is a 1932 graduate of Syracuse High School and has a crystal clear memory, and we’re willing to take her word for it. We frequently get help from Dale Sprague on matters like this, but he failed us on this one. Dale lives at 8781 Dewey Drive, Garden Grove, Calif., and is a M-J subscriber. 808 WATT, the Wawasee Kiwanis Club member who heads up the Needy Family Project, is excited about the response his project has had this year. He said 30 food baskets were given out a year ago, to needy families in the Syracuse area, and he hopes to do as well or better this year. Club members have been giving canned food for some time now, as they come to regular meetings, bat beyond that, they are collecting money for use in purchasing drug prescriptions where this is the item in need. Watt said club members and many of their wives will meet at the Lakeland Youth Center on Tuesday, Dec. 22, to make up baskets. SYRACUSE FIREMEN elected new officers at their meeting last Wednesday evening, with the new officers taking over their respective duties immediately following the meeting. Leading the new volunteer department are the following individuals: Jerry Byrd, chief (pending approval of the Syracuse Town Board); Joe Anderson, first assistant; Scott Wallace, second assistant; Ron Pollock, captain; Cliff Wogoman, lieutenant; Brian Simmons, second lieutenant; and Ed Batesla, secretary. LEW IMMEL finds himself shopping for a new car, inasmuch as his 1986 Pontiac Phoenix caught afire in an unusual accident in South Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Immel were in South Bend attending the funeral of Mrs. Immel’s brother, Lyman Stucky, when smoke coming from under the hood turned into a full blown fire. JEANNE GARDINER, in charge of marketing at the State Bank of Syracuse, is home from a three-week vacation with her husband Duane, looking well tanned. They spent a week with sons Rennie Orr and Michael Gardiner at Corpus Christi, then went to two islands off the shores of Honduras — Goanaja and Roatan — where they did a fair share of snorkeling and other water sports.

Everyone is encouraged to take an evening drive around the county and discover the pride and spirit of Kosciusko County residents and businesses shown through their holiday decorating. To be listed, the resident or business needs to contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau/Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce office at 267-6311 or the Warsaw Community Development Corporation at 267-6419 and identify their location to beMewed and a brief description of their decorations.

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