The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 50, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 January 1988 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., January 27,1988

Robert Decker speaks to S-W Chajmber about playhouse

(Continued from page 1) decreased. The theater currently seats 285, however, in 60 days 14 seats will be removed in the back * section to build a new lighting and sound booth where it should be. The staff will range from 25 to 30 people. Dr. Earl Rymer, chairman of the theater and English department at Bethel College, Mishawaka, will be the director for all productions. Dr. Rymer has had nine plays and two musicals published. Decker noted Dr. Rymer’s attitude is not “I am the director,” but “We are doing this and we have to work together to make a go of it.” It was noted Dr. Rymer, who is conservative, has already discussed with the owners cleaning up some things in some of the plays. Along with Dr. Rymer comes an agreement with Bethel College for Enchanted Hills Theater, Inc. to offer an intern program this summer. College credit will be offered in four or five different areas and transferable to any university or college. “This opens us up to a whole realm within the college field of good people who are out there, of bringing them in with the understanding that part of what they’re getting for the summer is college credit. There’s a lot of excellent talent in our colleges, sometimes overlooked. We’re excited about re-establishing the in-

Chuck Evans is new youth center director

The Lakeland Youth Center has hired a new director, Chuck Evans. Evans assumed his new position effective January 16 and replaces former Director Christa Francis. Francis resigned effective January 8 to relocate to South Bend in connection with her husband’s employment there. Evans, a 1984 graduate of Manchester College with a degree in physical education and recreation, comes to the youth center from Ligonier where he had been the director of parks and recrea- L tion for the past two years. He also has been the 7th grade basketball coach for West Noble Middle School. Prior to his positions in Ligonier, Evans has coached junior high basketball and high school baseball in Lakeville. He also has served as physical education and recreation director for Intervention, Inc. a juvenile substance abuse

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tern program and building this up to a much higher level than it has been in the past.” Management will be hiring six to seven professional actors for main roles only, a technical director, with a degree in theater arts and a set designer. Decker noted they are trying to bring in top notch personnel, as one of their goals is to make this as professional of a company as possible with what they have to work with. He stated even though in some ways what they have to work with may be limited, it doesn’t mean they won’t do the best professional job they can with what is available. Other Changes A Sunday matinee will be added with a special discount price for Senior Citizens. The idea behind the extra performance was there are people who don’t like to drive at night but want to attend. • Decker noted a change in the tickets and ticket prices. There are two prices, one for Tuesday through Thursday and another for Friday through Sunday. He did* state if a season ticket was purchased for use Tuesday through Thursday but used on a week end, an additional charge would be collected. “We hope to hold the prices there for several years unless New York (on royalties) gets out of line.” The children’s theater postponed for this year, when started,

facility near Plyirtoth. Evans presently resides witnjhis wife, Tari and one-month-oldfeon, Kyle in Ligonier but is contejnplating moving to the Tom Finlinson, 1988 £yC Board President, said “Tire board is very pleased to %e fortunate enough to have gotten Chuck as our new Director We had over 25 applicants for the position and Chuck was our first choice. He has specific related experience, was basically local, and everyone that we have spoken to familiar with Chuck’s past work and programs were highly complimentary of Chuck. He is very personable, energetic and dedicated. Combining those traits with many fresh, new and exciting ideas that Chuck has for programs, we are very enthused and confident that Chuck is going to be well received by our patrons and make a great contribution to

will not only be tor kids to come and see a pay but to learn something while there and be taught what the theater is all about. “Hopefully, at the end of the summer, what they will actually be doing will be doing a Play.” Be A Part Os Community Decker noted the trio is eager to get out and speak to groups and let the public get to know them. “We know that we are outside the area coming in, but we want to become a part of this community.” Once the season opens, the trio will be living in the dorms and at each performance one of the three will be on the floor. “We feel the people there need to know who we are. We want to know if they have questions or suggestions.” He stated they have agreed to make themselves recognizable to the guests; they will be in tails during the performances. “To make it a success, what it boils down to is we need the community support that has been here in the past,’’ commented Decker. “We want your support, but we want it because you are interested in the playhouse and it’s something you want to see stay in this community and you are willing to support it and we want to see you out there. ” Well received by many in attendance was Decker’s comment

the Youth Center and its programs.” The Lakeland Youth Center serves the Lakeland area and the communities of Syracuse, Milford and North Webster. It is a United Way Agency with about 4< percent of its annual operating cost coming from United Way. Primary programs are aimed at youth, grades pre-K through Bth. Recent expansion has also added programs for adults and senior citizens. Finlinson also commented that the strong leadership of the board over the last several years has seen the number of programs and participant more than double. Additionally, thanks to additional funding from McNamara Grants through the United Way, plus additional fund raising by LYC independent of United Way, the Youth Center has been able to make over $30,000 of capital im-

that he has informed the staff the first place to look for needed supplies, other than professional items, will be in Syracuse. He noted he wants to keep the money in the community as much as possible as the local community is supporting the playhouse. He touched briefly on auditions, which will be held in the area around the first part of April. Decker noted the desire to use local talent if possible. Auditions will be conducted in Chicago, Ill.; Indianapolis; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mishawaka, and locally. Discussion Prior to Decker’s talk, those B chamber members present questioned Jeanne Gardiner, president, on the status of rural numbering for the county and town, plus the 911 emergency number. Jerry Rumple of United Telephone stated rural numbering does not have to be implemented before a direct 911 emergency number is implemented. Robert Hampton, Wawasee Property Owners Association executive director, explained how the association had paid for a study for a preliminary plan to update the local system. The next chamber luncheon will be April 20 at 12 noon. Syracuse Fire Chief Jerry Byrd will be the guest speaker.

provements to the center’s building in the last two years. This has included interior remodeling, a new fuel efficient heating system, the addition o.f air conditioning and the repaving of the parking lot. Materials have also been purchased, and contracts let, for the installation of a new, fenced and lighted outdoor basketball court to be installed in the spring. Additional plans for further improvements and expansion are currently under way, contingent upon available funding. The 1988 board of directors consist of Tom Finlinson, president; Garry Ringle, vice president; Bob Booher, treasurer r Margaret Booher, secretary; Bob Williams, immediate past president; and members, Joe and Deb Morehead; Marilyn Finlinson; Karen Ringler; Gary Green; Judy Bowman; and Dana and Cathy Cone.

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ACCIDENT AT STOPLIGHT — A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of SR 15 and Emeline Street in Milford on Monday, Jan. 25. ,~ Dorothy V. Hochstettler, 75, 1831 Wildwood Rd., Toledo, Ohio, driver of the 1985 Dodge Ram van shown on the left, was traveling

From the Syracuse Police log — Thin ice signs needed

The following information was obtained from the log of the Syracuse Police and Fire Depart- i ments: I JANUARY 23 6:55 a.m. — Report of a car fire in Wawasee Heights 9:11 a.m. — Property damage accident reported at Chicago Street and Syra-Web Road 11:44 a.m. — Business reported the smell of plastic or rubber burning 12:17 p.m. — Report received of a man going through the ice at Chinese Gardens 2:18 p.m. — Caller reported having some furniture for a needy family 3:07 p.m. — Request received on how to contact the humane shelter when it is closed / 3:40 p.m. — Received a of a man possibly going through the ice at Johnson’s Bay

Travel course offered

Warsaw Ivy Tech officials announced last week they will initiate a tourism and travel program this spring for individuals interested in positions in the travel industry. The program consists of four classes, one offered each quarter, beginning March 8. An introductory certificate will be awarded to those’ completing the course schedule. “The program has been very successful in South Bend and we’ve been getting calls from Warsaw people for the same course,” said Lori Stasko, coordinator for the program. “We hope to attract those people thinking about a career change, or those contemplating further education. This is a great opportunity for many people.” Tourism and Travel Basics is the first course, to be taught by Candice Wolkins, president of

Burglary of a Seward Township Residence fVVeek” was furnished by the • Kosciusko County Crime Stop- ’ I £ pers Organization: On December 24, a burglary S' was discovered at a residence ID ED Q located near CR 450 W. and CR l| [HQ 6255. The burglary is believed to ’ have occurred at about 6:30 p.m. Items taken included a Sony and a Sears Betamax recorders, a dobra phone answering machine, a Quasar color TV, a Kenmore microwave and two telephones. If you have information concerCrime Stoppers, a non-profit * incident, caU Crime organization involving the police, c t „ nnfirs to ii f ree at the media and the public in the 1 . 800 _ 342 .5T0P. We will pay up to fight against crime,, o , f information leads to anonymity and cash rewards to or indictment Crime persons who furnish information st also ys cash rewards leading to the arres and the fil- felon^ y crimes and the mg of criminal charges of felony offenders and to the cap- J you wiU assigned a code ture of fugitives. number, we will not ask your The following “Crime Os The name. BUSINESS OWNERS! The most sweeping tax changes in history A affect tax returns to be filed this year. We understand the tax laws that relate to small businesses. If there’s ever a time for* H&R Block, it’s now. DON’T FACE THE NEW TAX LAWS ALONE. [MMiwj St. Rd. 13 $., Syracuse (■■l 457-2685 Mon.-Fri., 9 To 3 Sat.

JANUARY 24 12:08 a.m. — Information is requested on a woodburner 12:12 a.m. — Received a report of flashing blue lights on North Huntington Street near the water tower 12:53 a.m. — Fire department is requested at a chimney fire on Syra-Web Road south of CR 1000 N 6:38 a.m. — Report received of a theft 4:39 p.m. — Conservation officer requested the chamber or someone be contacted for the thin ice signs 6:06 p.m. — Subject came to the station for a police officer concerning a property damage accident 7:59 p.m. — Call received from a person on the Lake Association regarding the thin ice signs JANUARY 25 7:15 a.m. — Officer is re-

ABC Travel Specialist, Warsaw. _ Wolkins will also teach the final three courses in the program. Other courses include an introduction to Domestic and International Reservations for Air, Land Travel, and Hotel Accomodations.. The first class begins March 8, and will continue through May 17. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, from 6 p.m. until 8:45. Most classes will be held at Ivy Tech’s Warsaw facility, 109 N. Buffalo Street. Courses later in the program will be held at ABC Travel, 3300 E. Center Street, Warsaw. Ivy Tech plans on mailing brochures to area businesses in hopes of finding prospective students. The courses in this program may be used as electives for the small business program.

north on SR 15 and failed to stop at the light. She struck a 1979 Oldsmobile, driven by Vickie Stanley, 209 Williams St., Milford. Hochstettler declined medical treatment. Stanley was transported to Goshen Hospital by Milford EMS. She was treated for chest and hip contusions and neck strain and released. (Photo by Linda Musselman)

quested, concerning a burglary 10:22 a.m. — Officer requested a person be called concerning a property damage accident north x>f a business - 12:59 p.m. — Officer is requested to meet a person at a business concerning personal Brown unharmed in fall through thin ice A 72-year-old Syracuse resident and his grandson were unharmed after falling through thin ice on Lake Wawasee at approximately 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Eugene Brown, r 2 CR 75, and his grandson, 11-year-old Brian Brown, were ice fishing about 50 feet off the shore from the Chinese Tea Gardens when ice broke under them, causing them to fall into eight feet of water. Brian, who was only submerged to his waist, was able to crawl from the water and call for help for his grandfather, who went under the surface. Three young men who were fishing nearby heard his pleas and were able to pull the elder Brown from the water. Both Eugene and'Brian were released after being -treated by Syracuse Emergency Medical Service personnel. The three men who made the rescue, Tim Corl, Dave Staton, and Jim Price, are all residents of Bremen. Goshen Hospital to hold sibling preparation class Goshen Hospital is sponsoring a monthly sibling preparation class for children ages two-eight years of age. Having a new brother or sister is an exciting experience for a child, but one which may also be a little overwhelming at times. By participating in this class, your child will have a better understanding of the changes that take place before and after the birth of a new baby. Any parent who wishes to attend the class with her child is welcome to do so. It is requested that at least one parent attend with children under three. It is best to attend during thfe mother’s last three months of pregnancy. The class will include a film and discussion about newborns and what it’s like to have a new baby at home; a tour of the hospital nursery and post-partum areas; a “practice session” on how to hold and diaper a baby (each child should bring a doll or stuffed animal with them to the class to practice on); a “birthday party” for the new baby (light refreshments will be served); and a take home “surprise bag”, and certificate for each child. Class size is limited and preregistration is required. For class dates and time and to preregister contact the education department, Goshen Hospital, at 533-2141, ext. 1104. There is a fee.

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items being taken from a house 2:25 p.m. — Street department reported the street light is not working at Rose Lane and North Shore Drive 4:07 p.m. — Call received from a person who called yesterday to report he did get the signs up at Johnson’s Bay JANUARY 26 8:32 a.m. •— Report received of a vehicle in the ditch on SR 13 north of North Webster 9:53 a.m. — Call received for information on using a room in the building 12:52 a.m. — A person came to the fire station to pick up a fire extinguisher 3:04 p.m. — An officer is requested for a report for insurance purposes 3:09 p.m. — Woman called to report she. lost her purse when it fell off of her car 4:25 p.m. — Report received of a property damage accident in the\ounty 5:30 p.m. — Received a request for the location of a road Slippery road causes accident Slippery road conditions contributed to a one-driver accident that caused considerable damage to three other vehicles at 8:32 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Joan D. Burger, 22, Goshen, was traveling north on SR 15 when she lost control of te 1983 Pontiac she was driving and left the left side of the roadway, north of CR 1150 N. Burger’s vehicle struck a fence and three vehicles at Milford Motors, SR 15, before coming to a stop. No one was injured. The Burger vehicle suffered up to SI,OOO damage, while three other automobiles, including a 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1984 Ford Tempo, and 1987 Chevrolet Corsica, each suffered similar damages. Ben Franklin sale to G.L. Perry appears imminent Although the final transaction has not occurred, a G.L. Perry Inc. representative in Elkhart said yesterday, Jan. 26, that if all goes well this week there could be a closing on the sale of the Syracuse Ben Franklin Store to G. L. Perfy Inc., Elkhart, on Saturday, Jan. 30. The buyer, G.L. Perry Inc. has agreed to purchase from Portage Variety Inc., Melrose Park 111., its interests in the leases, supplies, furniture, fixtures and equipment of Ben Franklin stores in both Syracuse and Winamac. The buyer’s offer includes paying 60 percent of the retail value of inventory of merchandise in both stores. The Syracuse store, on Pickwick Drive, has been closed for over a week and it appears that an inventory of merchandise is in progress.