The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 March 1988 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 9,1988

Editorial

On drugs The eyes and ears of our readers quite often point to problems within our community that our own reporters overlook in their appointed rounds. This was the case this week when we received a well written and well thought out letter from a4‘Concerned Parent” concerning a drug and alcohol problem within Wawasee High School. Inasmuch as the letter comes from a responsible patron of the school system, and reflects a genuine concern, we feel the letter deserving of printing in our Letters to the Editor column, and deserving of comment. 9 p A close reading of the letter reveals that the author of the letter does more than point an accusing finger at the school and its administration; it asks parents, “How many of you parents have even talked with your children about the drug pressure they live under?” What makes this letter more poignant is the fact that last Thursday a junior student at the high school was thought to have overdosed on drugs and had to be taken to the Goshen Hospital where his stomach was pumped. High school dean of students Myron Dickerson said the student “was in pretty bad shape,” but the report from the hospital has not been forthcoming as yet. We have no way of knowing what the problem is. Thus, it is all the more important to await the hospital report. As a society we cannot close our collective eyes to the fact that drugs are indeed in our schools. To openly deny this would be folly of the worst sort. Drugs are also in the working place and on the streets of our communities. Assistant Principal Donn Kesler states there is a student handbook where the use of drugs and the penalties that apply to such use are clearly spelled out. “We do take disciplinary action in such cases,” Principal Kesler states. And he admits to the fact that the school is getting tougher in its effort to control drugs. Students who drive cars to school, for instance, are not allowed to go to their cars during the day. “The parking lot is strictly off limits,” Kesler states. But things have been done. Just ask Syracuse Junior High Principal John A. Naab. He has the highest praise for the “Just Say No” program instituted by Nancy Reagan and carried out in junior high and elementary classrooms. Like programs are being used in Milford and North Webster. Syracuse Chief of Police Robert Ziller has carried out a Substance Abuse Program, which amounts to lectures before classes 4 through 8 on drugs and the dangers of their use. HI The Lions Clubs of Milford, Syracuse and North Webster are agpushing the QUEST program that trains teachers how to teach and drug abuse programs. Milford Lions Club member Bruce Lamb, one of the real promoters of QUEST, praises this program. All of this is well and good, but the vigilance must go on. We urge our readers to read the Letter to the Editor, and if they have children who are students, to take the matter up with them. You might be surprised what you’d learn about drugs and their prevalence in our schools. A cover-up takes us nowhere; a realization that drugs have pervaded our schools is a first solid step in correcting one of our most urgent social ills today. What others say — John Q. Public's Olympic Lesson John Q. Public got back from the Winter Olympics yesterday . He had a good time, thank you. But he did come back slightly confused. Seems that while Mrs. Public was doing some last minute shopping, John wandered into one of the international coffee shops for a break. Since the place was crowded he took a seat next to a man from the Soviet Union. This was John’s first opportunity to actually talk to someone from a Communist country, so he had plenty of questions for the Russian. And that was where he became confused. “How do you like your visit to the free world? ’’ asked John. “Is same as home,” came the reply. “Live in Russia same as live in your country.” Naturally, John could not believe what he was hearing,’ so he pursued the topic with the Russian visitor, who revealed the fact he had lived for some time as a diplomat in the United States before returning to his home country. How, John wondered, could this man possibly think the two countries could be compared? “Bureaucracy” came the one word reply between bites of rich cream pie. “In Russia, live according to bureaucratic regulations. Same in United States.” John hastily pointed out to the Russian that citizens of the United States live under a constitution which provides a wide range of freedoms. At that point, the Russian caused heads to turn in the coffee house, with a loud burst of Russian laughter. According to the Russian, he also lives under a constitution which provides a broad range of freedoms, including the freedom of religion. But he repeated his previous word, “Bureaucracy”. When John looked at the Russian with a puzzled expression on his face, the visitor enlightened him, much of John’s concern. “What happens when you want to add to your house?” asked the Russian. Without waiting for John’s reply, the visitor pointed out that John would need a permit from the proper department in order to build an addition. “Who collects your taxes?” was the next question. When John tried to tell the Russian that Congress is in charge of such matters, the Russian treated him to another of those startling bursts of laughter. “Is no such thing,” said the man from Moscow. “Internal Revenue Service decides how much tax. Internal Revenue Service makes all tax regulations. Internal Revenue Service collects all money,” John had to admit that he does make his tax payments out to the Internal Revenue Service, but he still was not convinced of the truth of the Russian’s words about bureaucracies. Yes, sir, John Q. Public is one confused man. The Russian, of course, left the coffee house still stifling his laughter about the naive American, All John Q. Public left with was a sense of unease and the word “bureaucracy” ringing in his ears. - -WAKARUSA TRIBUNE

fc'. /I. a V-'‘ March 7-11 is Newspapers in Education Week. The theme this year is F * I * S * T — Fascinating Indiana State Tidbits — celebrating 150 years of "Hoosierism." Reading The Mail-Journal in the above photo is North Webster seventh grader Kelly Bowman. Court news

Elkhart County Court Goshen Division The following fines plus court costs have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Speeding — Donald M. Kauffman, 19, Syracuse, $56; Paul B. Hacker, 40, Syracuse, $63; Richard Brungardt, 39, Syracuse, SSB No mobile home wide-load permit — Bob R. Schisler, 32, Syracuse, S6B Driving while intoxicated — Leta K. Addair, 24, Syracuse, $225 plus costs, one year in jail suspended on the condition the defendant be on probation for one year, follow standard probation terms, pay user’s fees, obtain an ECADAP assessment within 30 days and follow recommendations, submit to drug/alcohol surveillance, use no alcohol, driver’s license suspended 90 days City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Violation of seat belt law — Claydine E. Smith, 31, Syracuse, $25 Speeding — Claydine E. Smith, 30, Syracuse, $63; Sharroh L. Lantz, 43, Syracuse, $63; Debra J. Hurley, 32, Milford, $73 Failure to yield right of way—- — A. Savage, 27, Syracuse, SSB Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint For A Deficiency Balance Upon A Retail Installment Contract And Security Agreement Liberty Bank and Trust Company (f/d/b/a Counting House Bank) 120 South Lake St., Warsaw, versus John T. Umbaugh and Debra A. Umbaugh, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks judgement in the sum of $836.83 plus interest, attorney fees in the sum of SSOO, and costs. Small Claims The following judgements have been awarded in Small Claims Division , Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Morris Folk d/b/a Snap On Tools vs Michael Lemler. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $226.78 plus costs. Beauchamp and McSpadden, Strayer Insurance vs Phillip Compson. Judgement or plaintiff in the sum of sl3l plus costs. Steven B. Ashton, D. 0., vs John Prater, Jr. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $715 plus costs. Steven B. Ashton, D. 0., vs Charles Whisman. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $485 plus costs. Beauchamp Insurance vs E. Donald Conley.. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $148.67 plus costs. Jack Mikel vs Frank Marsh. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $285 plus costs. Desmond Jackson vs Steve Neeley. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $141.80 plus costs. Whitmet, Inc. vs Military Engineering, Inc. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $967.92 plus costs. Patrick SilveuS, M.D., vs Tripy Dazey. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $95 plus costs. Patrick Silveus, M.D., vs Billy J. Gable. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of S7O plus costs. Patrick Silveus, M.D., vs Kay Stafford. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $77 plus costs. L. Investments vs Betty McCard. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $526.50 plus costs. Dennis Adams, d/b/a, vs Phil Hobbs, d/b/a. Judgement for

plaintiff in the sum of $267.69 plus costs. Russell Hart vs Brian Scrivens and Carol Scrivens. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of SI2OO plus costs. Dennis Bender vs Mike Rehbarg. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $323.95 plus costs. Lawyers Investment Corporation vs Vern and Shelly Zartman. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of SB3O plus costs. Lallie Spradlin vs John Spangle. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $375 plus costs. Conn Surface vs Donald Caverly and Margie Caverly. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of S7BO plus costs. F.I. Saemann Real Estate vs Jo Ellen Howard. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of $635 plus costs. F.I. Saemann Real Estate vs Harold D. Blankenship. Judgement for plaintiff in the sum of S2OOO plus costs. Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolution? in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Christner — Evelyn Christner, no address given, and Wayne Christner, no address given. The couple was married Jan. 7, 1982 and separated Feb. 20,1988. Bell — Karen Bell, no address given, and Robert Bell, r 1 box 270-D, Leesburg. The couple was married Dec. 29, 1973 and separated Jan. 29,1988. There are three minor children. Marriage License The following couple has applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: CHIVELL-JEFFERSON Kevin Lansing Chiveil, 24, P.O. Box 561, Milford, and Juanita Sue Jefferson, 28, P.O. Box 561, ' Milford. Robert Meeks announces committee Robert L. Meeks, Republican candidate for the District 13 Indiana Senate seat in the upcoming 1988 primary election, recently announced his county campaign committee for LaGrange, DeKalb, Kosciusko, and Noble counties. Deb Lambright and Rick Gregg of LaGrange County will serve as co-chairpersons; Randy Fry of LaGrange will serve as treasurer; Al Rovenstein of Kosciusko County is assistant treasurer; Phil Yunker of Howe is finance chairman; Barbara Drake of LaGrange is secretary of the committee; Jayne Kobiela and Hertha H. Moran of Garrett are coordinators for the Fairfield, Richland, Keyser, and Butler Townships of DeKalb County; Samie Brown of Warsaw is coordinator for Kosciusko County; and John T. Deßrular is coordinator for Noble County.

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"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

I HERE ARE a whole lot of ’ changes going on. Several businesses are remodeling, • renovating and innovating . . . Check out the Red-D-Mart in the Village. They are adding self-serve pumps and sprucing up the parking area. The Village Dairy Queen is going all out with its inside remodeling. This business is a consistent award-winner from the national office. The Johnsons’ business passes many stringent examinations regularly and comes up a winner! Congratulations. WELCOME HOME. Terry Miller has returned to Syracuse after 15 years of living in Florida. The son of Bud and Alice Miller, he attended Florida State University and the American College of Switzerland before becoming involved in hotel and restaurant management. Locally, he is remembered as an organist for Grace Lutheran Church, and a waiter for many years at Foo and Fayes. WHERE WERE you when the first dog went up in space in Sputnik 9 on this day 27 years ago? SIGNS OF Spring! It’s official . . . not one robin, but a “whole tree full” was seen last week ... this is on the authority of Darlene Peck. HAPPY 75TH birthday to Mildred Nicolai. She celebrated with friends at an open house on Sunday, Feb. 28. Among those who visited were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miller, Elkhart; Mr. and Mrs. Luther LeCount, Elkhart; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller, Elkhart; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hodgson, Goshen; Goldie Sumpter, Warsaw; Blance Miller, North Webster; Mr. and Mrs. Milo Miller, Etna Green; Hazel Clingaman, Peru; and her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Deb Nicolai, from Virginia. QUOTE OF the week. If youth is a gift of nature and middle age is a work of art, I’m somewhere between “The Blue Lagoon” and “On Golden Pond.” IT RAISES the admiration level. Charlene Knispel is held in high regard in these parts anyway, but her decision to not run for state office based on the upcoming work load brought on by reassessment and the fact that she had already made a commitment to fulfill the position of Turkey Creek assessor makes her even more special. How many politicians put their current responsibilities in such perspective? When you’re ready, Charlene, we’re behind you all the way! LISTEN TO what they say, and look at how they vote, act, respond. We’re talking about those people who wish to hold public office. If you want to be pi overly represented, it is important that you know who you are voting for — and important that you VOTE. 7 - 0PILCHER’S UPTOWN discount store is expanding. According to Bob Pilcher, every day additional shipments of shoes are received. His mom, Goldie, has her hands full and is delighted with the growth-and promotion of her special niche. AMBULANCE NO. 6 where are you? If you see our local ambulance quietly cruising around the countryside, it’s not lost. The No. 6 vehicle recently had a new engine installed and must be driven gently for quite a few miles to break it in. INVETERATE GOLFER, Terry Skaggs, has already played his season opener — 9 holes at the old Stonehenge. Although the temperature was in the 40’s, the course was blessed with some “hardwater hazards” — patches of frozen snow on the green. They played through. THANKS TO TL Jackson, the Winter Carnival sleigh has found a temporary home in his barn. It will be in good company, alongside the old Spinks Hotel switchboard which was donated by Don Byrd to the Sesqui museum. jmi I i ■ ' B NEITHER RAIN nor snow ... Carroll L. Koble was presented with a gold pin and a service award letter by the post office for his over 35 years of service with the post office and government service. Koble became a postal clerk in 1957 and a rural carrier in 1970. He currently serves route 3. Ruby Bell (r 5 carrier) baked a cake to help celebrate the occasion. TWENTY YEARS in business. Byland Jewelers was started in 1968 by Fred and Gerry Byland. The original store was in the Pickwick

Block, then moved across the street to what is now Interiors by Design; moving to their present location of 107 East Main Street in September, 1976. Congratulations Fred and Gerry! LONG-DISTANCE mail? The Chamber Newsletters were dropped in the outside “Local” mailbox at the post office two weeks ago this Friday. The contents of the box were inadvertently bagged and shipped to the South Bend post office and are still trickling back to town at this writing. -JOG MEMBERS OF the Indiana House of Representatives and Senate know how to treat one of their retiring members. Last Monday they surprised Rep. Thames Mauzy of Warsaw, who is bowing out after 22 years representing Kosciusko County, with a special celebration. Some 60 colleagues stepped to the microphone to “speak some kind words” on Mauzy’s behalf, according to his own testimony, and presented him with an autographed resolution which was passed without a dissenting vote. He was also presented with a speaker’s microphone. Mauzy said this week, “I’ve had enough of it; it’s time to call it quits.” But he would not say who he is supporting as his successor. Rep. Mauzy will be 80 November 13. One of the four possible candidates waiting in the wings to succeed Mauzy is J. D. Geiger, public information officer at the Cardinal Learning Center, who will be 59 September 7. JACK VANDERFORD received a call the other night from his old engineer friend and neighbor, J. Ben Wilson, from his home in Holmes Beach, Fla., chiding Jack about his coming to the state of milk and honey where the sun shines all the time. Wilson, a veteran around Lake Wawasee, has a son, Tom, who is a doctor in nearby Bradenton. SHELLEY HART admits to owning a “mutt” of questionable character. On Thursday morning she found herself calling the dog by a much less complimentary name. She groped around her East Pearl Street home for her eyeglasses only to find them crushed beyond recognition. “They’re new, and I just paid $175 for them,” she lamented. What this tells you about the dog’s rights and privileges around the Hart home is anyone’s g UeSS - ... ''. " I WHAT DO you think are the chances of four local couples, inveterate landlubbers, spending 10 days together on a 55-foot scowl on the Caribbean, and returning home good friends? ✓ ■ We give them “E” for effort, as they used to say in WW II days. Ted and Marge Rogers, Bill and Barb Beemer, Ernie and Julie Rogers and Bob and Sandy McNary plan to pick up their little craft at St. Martin’s Island in the Caribbean on March 18, navigating from island to island for the length of their vacation. They plan to spend their days aboard ship, eating and sleeping aboard, but going ashore at least once a day “for a good meal.” All four men claim a little nautical experience, but not all that much. We’ll see. —o— I WHO YOU won’t see ... No one was more surprised than Tom Tuttle (South Shore Golf Club) when he was sitting in the stands at the Daytona, Fla., race track with Chris Schenkel. Tom looked around and saw his brother, Dick, of Indianapolis sitting about six seats behind him — this in a crowd of some 170,000 spectators! A NOTE from Cho-Cho (“Pete”) Savage from Broodbeach, Australia, just south of Brisbane, included a colorful brochure heralding World Expo 88 coming to Brisbane April 30-October 30. Pete reports weather “down under” at 80 and 90 degrees: He hopes to return to this area sometime in June. A SHOPPING center “war” seems to be shaping up on US 33 east of Goshen where two developers are announcing imminent plans. During the past week Patron-Winters Development of Miami, Fla., revealed plans for a development on the east side of US 33. •* a , Some time ago a Holland, Mich., firm announced similar plans for a shopping center on the west side of US 33. In that instance, the developer had captured the attention of Augsburger’s Super-Valu of Syracuse and North Webster. * ‘We’re still interested in that market, ’ ’ said Jim Evans, who is in his sixth year as Augsburger’s point man, in a conversation this week. There was a sign (since removed) that the west side tract was the “future home” of Augsburger’s Goshen store. We’ll just have to await developments, to see which developer “chickens out.” Meanwhile, Augsburger’s is going ahead with the $1.2-$1.4 million remodeling of the North Webster store, as planned. SHAME ON those S-W Rotary Club , members. When the club’s sheriff asked the question during a February meeting, about what important day it was in Rotary annals, no one knew. They had to be told it was the 83rd anniversary of the founding of Rotary International. Bet they won’t forget that next time around.