The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 December 1987 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 3®, 1987

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Editorial Goodbye The Lakeland area is saying goodbye to an old friend today (Wednesday, Dec. 30). In what it calls an economic move, the Northern Indiana Public Service Company office in Syracuse will be closing its doors for good at the end of the business day. The office personnel have served the community since the early 1900 s. During that time frame, the office has had only four managers, Roscoe Howard, Noble Myers, Jay Peffley and Robert WeStfall. Westfall and most of the other Syracuse workers will transfer to the Goshen office. NIPSCO has occupied its Main Street, Syracuse, offices since the 19305, and the friendly personnel will be missed by the downtown business community. Patrons will no longer be able to pay their bills there. Bills may now be paid at the State Bank of Syracuse or by mail. NIPSCO has proved itself invaluable to the area, serving the public well. A promise has been made that this service will continue. Many transactions which previously had to be done in person may now be done by telephone. According to Westfall, new service centers have been established. “These centers,” he said, “enable NIPSCO to handle telephone inquiries more efficiently.” Offices in Nappanee, Goshen and Warsaw are being maintained and customers may stop at any office to discuss a NIPSCO related problem. Things just won't be the same State Representative Thames Mauzy announced earlier this week that he will not seek re-election for another term in the state legislature and things just won’t be the same without him there. Mauzy, the dean of Kosciusko County Republicans, is 79 years old and has been elected to serve 11 terms as the representative from the ninth and then the 18th district. Mauzy will be remembered" by the people of the Lakeland area for his countless number of years on the natural resources committee. And, for the help he gave the citizens of Milford in having the stoplight on SR 15 put back up after it was knocked down in an accident and the state decided it wasn’t needed. Angry parents and this newspaper joined in the attempt to have state officials see the need. Mauzy stepped in to help the town and soon the stoplight was back in operation. “I have always taken pride in my relationship with the voters,” he said. “So I could vote for what is best for the people in my area I have tried to to talk with my constituents often to learn how I could best serve them.” All we can say at this time is that when his term is ended he will be missed by Democrats and Republicans alike. Thames Mauzy is the type of politician who has put the voters’ wishes above personal gains. He will be a hard man to replace. Reflections — Looking back on 1987 Another year is ending. Most people will spend some time during the next few days reflecting back on 1987. For some it was a good year. For others, it was a bad year. People were married. Some celebrated special anniversaries. People died. Children were born. There were happy times. There were sad times. Many decisions were made by governing bodies in the Lakeland area. Some were approved by the residents of the area. Others were not. In JANUARY the front pages of The Mail-Journal carried articles on the reorganization of the Wawasee School Board with new members Bill Troup and Curtis Jordan being seated. Bill G. Little was re-elected to serve as the board’s president. The Wawasee High School band returned home from Florida with trophies from Gator Bowl competition. A sudden storm on January 19 caused a snow emergency. On the bright side, the storm saved the Syracuse Winter Carnival which almost had to be cancelled because of the lack of winter weather. FEBRUARY brought an open house at the newly remodeled Syracuse Fire Station and approval of beautification plans from the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. The silver anniversary of The Mail-Journal was observed on February 15. The paper is the result of the consolidation of The Milford Mail and The Syracuse- Wa wasee Journal. Warmer temperatures came our way in MARCH and three ice fishermen had to be rescued from Webster Lake. As March gave way to APRIL, an open house was held at the newly remodeled Milford Library and plans for the Syracuse Street project were finalized by the Milford town board. MAY found the area saddened by the May 4 death of Brett A. Traviolia, 18, Syracuse. He was killed in a traffic accident only a few days prior to graduation. Robert Hootman confessed to the 1984 murder of Barbara Hulley. Hootman is scheduled to be sentenced tomorrow, Dec. 31. Superintendent Roger Thornton proposed two middle schools — Wawasee North and Wawasee South. With JUNE came summer and the Mermaid Festival. North Webster celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1987 with many activities taking place during the Mermaid Festival. Liz Waltz was crowned “Queen of Lakes.” Bob Goebel was named “mayor” of North Webster and Ernie Rogers was named “mayor” of Syracuse. Both positions were sesquicentennial fund raisers with the positions being honorary. The Syracuse Sesquicentennial celebration got JULY off to a good start with a Big Bang Boom in honor of the birth of the nation and the town. Kathie Yoder was crowned queen and parades were featured both on the big lake and down SR 13. AUGUST brought the county fair with Lisa Kaiser of Milford being crowned 4-H Fair Queen. Zach Stookey, also from Milford, won the grand champion barrow honors. - In SEPTEMBER George Bushong was given a Hoosier Centennial Business Award by Lt. Gov. Mutz. Bushong’s Barber Shop has been in operation foi* 122 years in Syracuse. Wawasee High School held its 20th annual homecoming in OCTOBER. Tom Gilbert retired after 36 years of service to the town of Syracuse and the Wawasee sewer project took another step forward. NOVEMBER was the month the site was approved for the new middle school. NIPSCO announced it was closing its Syracuse office and Augsburger’s announced an expansion at the North Webster store. DECEMBER brought Santa Claus and new life for the Enchanted Hills Playhouse. And, Leon Tucker was named Cattleman of the Year in Indiana. What will 1988 bring? Only time will tell. * » » ! i

Hear Ye! _ Hear Ye! On this, the brand new, grand New Year, we extend our i j wishes for peace, i hope and friendship throughout the world. r! y I \ ■ \ i \l| /VI ' Court news

Small Claims The following judgments have been awarded in Small Claims Division, Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Rockhill, Pinnick. Pequignot, Helm & Landis vs Kristina Ogden. Judgment for the plaintiff sl6l plus S3O costs. Roger L. Smith vs Tom Gawthrop. Judgment for the plaintiff $650 plus S3O costs. Otis R. Bowen Center vs Daniel Bowman. Judgment for the plaintiff $649 plus $55 costs. Otis R. Bowen Center vs William D. Cloud. Judgment for the plaintiff $971.90 plus $55 costs. Steven B. Ashton vs Daniel P. Enright. Judgment for the plaintiff $357 plus $32 costs. Patricia J. Williams vs Brad L. Niles. Judgment for the plaintiff $447.96 plus S3O costs. Vickie Hunsberger d/b/a Bruce’s Marathon vs Sharon Joyce. Judgment for the plaintiff $12.61 plus S3O. Vickie Hunsberger d/b/a/ Bruce’s Marathon vs Kenny Fifer. Judgment for plaintiff $492.17 plus S3O costs. First Federal of Wabash vs Dana Schumann. Judgment for the plaintiff $1,359.04 plus S3O costs. Citibank by: James P. Hayes vs Lee F. Andrews. Judgment for the plaintiff $1,041 plus S3O costs. Sean Mast and Lorraine Chamberlin vs Shirley Hall. Judgment for the plaintiff $95 plus S3O costs. John P. Geberin vs Steve Justice. Judgment for the plaintiff $l7O plus S3O costs. County Court Goshen Division The following fines plus court costs have been levied and paid in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Speeding — Susan K. Jones, 33, Warsaw, SSB; Kristi K. Bartow, 26, Syracuse, $63; Shelly J. Harris, 20, North Webster, $56; Randall W. Creamer, 29, Warsaw, $63; James L. Charters, 17, Milford, $63; Frank Leroy Marsh, 36, Syracuse, $63; Alan C. Zerkel, 39, $56 Expired plate — Frank Leroy Marsh, 36, Syracuse, $54 Marriage License The following couples have applied for marriage locenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: STARNER-BALES William L. Starner, 50, r 2, box 196-E, Leesburg, and Jane L* Bales, 50, r 1, box 189, Leesburg. Circuit Court . The following petitions have / been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding: Complaint On Note And i Foreclosure On Security First National Bank of Warsaw vs Samuel L. Popenfoose and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. Plaintiff prays for (a) judgment against the Defendant, Samuel L. Popenfoose and Ann M. Popenfoose, husband and wife, jointly and sieverally, in the sum of $115,000.23, together with unpaid and accrued interest of $45,059.97 to and including November 19, 1987, and with interest thereafter at the rate of $40.17 per day until date of judgment; (b) for all amounts expended by Plaintiff in payment of taxes and assessments assessed against said mortgaged real estate and/or in payment of premiums for fire and other hazard insurance on the improvements on said maortgaged real estate, together with interest thereon at the rate of $12.75 percent per annum on the amount so expended and paid by Plaintiff from date of such expenditure until date of judgment; <c) for all sums expended by the Plaintiff for lien and title searches, examinations therof, and all other reasonable expenses incurred by Plaintiff herein; (d) for Plaintiff’s attorney’s fees herein in the sum of $15,000; (e)for the costs of

this action and with the total sum of judgment herein to bear and accrue interest at the rate allowed by law from and after the date of judgment is rendered, and to become payable w/o relief from valuation and appraisement laws; (f) that the Court determine the priorities of the liens, claims, and interests of the Defendants and the Plaintiff in and upon said real estate and equipment; (g) that the aforesaid real estate mortgage and Security Agreement of the Plaintiff be be foreclosed, that the equity of redemption of the Defendants and each of them be foreclosed and forever barred and that said real estate and equipment be ordered sold by the Sheriff of Kosciusko County to satisfy said judgment herein; and (h> for all other relief proper in the premises. Complaint For Partition And To Quiet Title First National Bank of Warsaw, as Trustee of The Warren E. Hygema Inter Vivos Trust, created under Indenture and Trust Agreement, dated June 15, 1978 vs Ruth E. Hygema, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Guy E. Hygema, deceased; Rex Inc., Warsaw Trucking Co. Inc; Small Business Administration, an agency of The United States of America; Counting House Bank; Warsaw, Indiana; Lake City Bank; Chicago Tube and Iron Company; United States of America; Kosciusko County, Indiana; and Treasurer of Kosciusko County. Plaintiff prays (1) that the parties be adjudged the owners of the above described real estate according to their respective shares and interests above stated, that a commissioner be appointed by this court to make sale of said real estate and that the real estate be sold and the proceeds be distributed according to the interests of the parties as so adjudged by the court, (2) that the defendents, Small Business Administration ; Counting House Bank; Lake City Bank; Chicago Tube and Iron Company; United States of America; Kosciusko County , Indiana; and Treasurer of Kosciusko County, Inc. be required to prove and show liens each may have, if any, on any part of said real estate, and, if any is shown, that such be declared a lien on the interest of the defendent, Ruth E. Hygema, individually and as Personal Representative of the estate of Guy E. Hygema, deceased and paid from such defendant’s share of the proceeds from the sale of said real estate, (3) that the Court allow a reasonable fee for Plaintiff’s Counsel to be included as part of the cost of this action, (4) that any and all claims of the defendant, Warsaw Trucking Co., Inc., as to any right in title or interest in the real estate described as Tract 111 above, be declared null and void and that the title of the Plaintiff, as to an undivided one-half, and the defendants, Ruth E. Hygema, as to the other undivided one-half, be quited and forever set at rest against any and all claims of the said defendant, Warsaw Trucking Co., Inc.; (5) that all of the afore-said purported conveyances by the defen(Continued on page 5)

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"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

Augsburger & Super Valu W FUTURE SITE: RETAL SHOPPNG CENTER FEATURNG A2l ACRES DEVELOPMENT . 200000 SO. FT. - SUP® MARKET DEPARTMENT STORE - PHARMACY RESTAURANT - RETAL - SERVICE DEVELOPED BY: 1-610-396-4950 CLCoQBQASfiI CONSTRUCTION MF COMPANY INC. 246 S. RIVER AVE.. HOLLAND Mt 49423 4 IS l A J OW IT can be told. Word has been out for some time that Augsburger’s Super Valu, a well known retail grocery outlet in Syracuse and North Webster, has had its eye on expansion into other fruitful territories. And so, just recently, a large sign went up announcing a’ new 21-acre development and shopping center, located just a mile east of the Goshen Holiday Inn on US 33, considered a real growth area. The sign, shown above, claims it will be a 200,000 square foot development — and that sounds like a big one! — with a department store, pharmacy, restaurant, and other retail and services included. The developer is A. C. Geenen of Holland, Mich. No price tag has been put on the project, nor is there a ground-breaking time set. “So many details are yet to be worked out,’’ says Jim Evans, son-in-law of owner John B. Augsburger and general manager of the two-store enterprise. The original Syracuse store, in Wawasee Village, underwent a number of expansions before it became what it is today. The newest of the two, the North Webster store, is presently undergoing a doubling in size. During the past week a house south of the store was razed. Evans says actual work on that project won’t begin until spring, but notes the new store will include a restaurant and bank. Cost of that undertaking: $1.2 million. Augsburger also has his state senate seat to keep him busy. He joined his father, the late John F. Augsburger, in the grocery business in Milford when he got out of Indiana University. It was a small store on SR 15 in Milford, which was begun by young John’s grandmother, the late Grace Bird. THIS IS the time of year when people are scrounging around for resolutions they can pin to the wall with an aim to keeping them through the year, 1988. Sometimes we keep them, sometimes we don’t. Like the fellow says, “Resolutions, like promises, are made to be broken.” Don’t know about that, but it does give us time to reflect a bit on things we can consider for another year in order to better the quality of our life. We did a little “leg work” on this subject, and usually hear the retort, “Is this for the paper?” “Sure, what do you think?” At that stark moment — when the rubber meets the road, as the kids say we usually get something like “forget it!” We did get a few, however, and we’re submitting them herewith. We have an idea this small list will stimulate others to think along the same line, either for themselves or for their friends. And if we do have some submitted, we’ll gladly carry them over another week. How’s this for starters? In 1988, JACK OSWALD resolves to polish his fire truck in between his missionary trips to Florida. "Missionary trips to Florida!” We like that. How about a tax-free trip to the Sunshine State with Uncle Sam picking up the tab! “ALZHEIMER ED” vows to quit referring to the lady of his life as “Old what’s her name”. And we can see good reason why. With women’s lib, and all that blather, those of the opposite sex are getting up on their hind legs. They’re saying, “We ain’t going to take it any longer.” Swim coach TIM CALDWELL resolves to make this year’s team the best ever. And we believe you can, too, Tim. We’ve been hearing about your aquatic exploits with a fine bunch of young swimmers. Believing it cost him the Mayor’s race, BUD SMITH resolves not to sabotage pickup trucks in the Beacon parking lot anymore. Our Bud wouldn’t do that, now would you, Bud? Bud ... Bud?

Letters to the editor o 1! 1 I

January is blood donor month

Dear Editor: The month of January has been designated as National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. The American Red Cross would like to take this opportunity to thank those individuals of Kosciusko

Mayoral candidate, JERRY CLAYBAUGH resolves to start campaigning in 1988 for the honorary office in 2037. What a campaign that man Jerry put on. And we believe he’ll go after the mayor’s seat in 2037 — and he’ll probably win| y License Branch employee, JOELLA JOHNSON resolves to ride her exercise bike more and not use it as a clothes rack. That’s what those handlebars and crossbars are for, aren’t they, Joella? Just as long as they don’t get caught in the sprocket! JACK VANDERFORD vows to keep an open mind and vote for the best candidate —a Republican. He may get that chance, to even vote for himself now that THAMES MAUZY, the county’s state representative in the legislature for 22 years, has announced that he will not seek re-election. Jack has reportedly had his eye on that chair for some time. But that, too, has passed and his interest has waned. “No way,” is the way Jack tells it today. LU. fan DOROTHY WAGNER resolves to cheer for Purdue if they change their colors to cream and crimson. My, my, what will BOBBY KNIGHT say? Vote-getter, Mayor ERNIE ROGERS, resolves to kiss more babies in 1988 if they are of the feminine gender and over age 18. We have a hunch JULIE will have something to say about this, and it’ll be exactly what Ernie thinks it will be! Democrat JACK ELAM resolves to support GARY HART only if Donna Rice is his running mate. Down, Jack. JIM (Leisure Pools) CONDER, after remodeling his offices, vows to take up dry walling as a second job. Don’t bet the rent on that. GERRY SWARTZ resolves to “buckle up for safety” when riding with Warren on icy roads. And Warren an ex-cop, too. There’s something to be learned from this: Do as I say and not as I do. SANDI WAPPES and BETTY BULTEMEIER recently opened their Village Boutique in Wawasee Village south of Syracuse and have had a flurry of success that pleasantly surprised them. Gosh, if we can do this, maybe we should think of expanding, they said. With recent word of a new shopping center going in a mile east of Goshen’s Holiday Inn (where Augsburger’s Super Valu will be an “anchor” store), the two entrepreneurs have their eye on a second store in that location. Their New Year’s Resolution is in abeyance — to go or not to go! 0 _o ~ SPEAKING OF the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotarians, here’s an attendance record that will be difficult to equal. Jay Peffley will set a 25-year perfect attendance record early next year. Quite a traveler, Jay has done make-up meetings in a large number of states and several foreign countries. You gotta pry this out of Jay, yet he’s proud of the record. WHEN LYMAN Stucky was laid to rest at South Bend recently, a young relative made the comment that Heaven will be a better place now that Lyman is there. As nice a tribute as anyone can receive. Lyman was the brother of Gwendolyn (Mrs, Lewis) Immel and James C. Stucky, both well known in the Syracuse community. Lyman grew up here, graduated from Syracuse High School and worked in the area for years. The youth who made the above statement was drawing on his memory of Lyman as a friendly, extroverted person that he certainly was. RIC SCHAEKEL, well known realtor in charge of Century 21 Beaty Realtors in the Village, says his life is scheduled on a 12-year cycle. He coached high school basketball for 12 years, and now has been in the real estate business 12 years. “It’s time for a change,” he says. And so he’s changing jobs. As of January 4 he will be employed by Jerry Daniels, a resident of near Marineland Gardens, and owner of Custom Services. Custom Services is a schoolrelated fund-raising business, and a successful one at that. Ric will have a seven-county area in northern Indiana, with the job allowing him to be home each night. Trouble with the real estate business, he says, is that he’s busiest in the summer when his wife Margaret, a bookkeeper at he Syracuse Junior High School, is off work. “I’m as excited about this job change as I was when I got my first coaching job,” Schaekel says. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Sandi Beaty (No relation to the Huntington Beatys) will man (man?) Century 21 here, and Ric says she has all the talent and virtues to handle the job smoothly and well. HAPPY NEW YEAR from aU of us to all of you!

County who unselfishly donate blood. These people are often regarded as “quiet heroes.” These quiet heroes know thousands of American lives are dependent upon the nations’s blood supply. Realizing that need, they take the time to do

their part and donate blood. The only reward they receive is the self-satisfaction they have knowing they have helped another human being...possibly saving a life. (Continued on page 5)