The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 March 1988 — Page 5

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(Continued from page 4) Colyer, Nancy Roberts, Margfiret S. Fick, Marilou Colyer, Barbara Jean Barton, Susan Madagan, ancF Sheryll Donley. Plaintiff seeks: Count I — determination of Respective rights in regard to real estate; Count II — judgement attorneys’ fees and costs. \ Complaint to Quiet Title of Real Estate Quality Hardwood Products, no address given, versus Margaret Black, et al, no address given. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate. Complaint Edward Newcomer arid Geneva Newcomer, Bobbie Cook and Betty Cook, Donald Newcomer versus Jeffrey Eaves. Plaintiffs seek: Count I — Edward and Geneva Newcomer seek trial by jury, damages plus costs; Count II — Donald Newcomer seeks trial by jury, damages plus costs. Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding : Complaint For Past Due Rent and Damages R. John Handel and Dana L. Krull d/b/a H & K Enterprises, no address given, versus Lisa L. Francis and Shena L. Stephens, no address given. Plaintiffs seek judgement in the sum of $454 plus costs.

Ward receives third district endorsement

Thomas W. Ward, Democratic candidate for Congress, received the endorsement of the Third District Democratic Central Committee at their regular monthly meeting Wednesday night. “I feel honored to once again be endorsed by the local Democratic party to represent the Third District in Congress,” Ward said. “The hard work we put into the 1986 election has gotten us the attention of people all over the nation, but we all know that this campaign will be won or lost by what goes on right here in the district.

Great blizzards of 1888 live on in winter annals

By MERCER CROSS ■ National Geographic News Service A century later, people still talk about the Great Blizzard of 1888, the cataclysmic storm that struck the East Coast from Maine to Maryland, taking more than 400 lives and causing damage that would have totaled billions in today’s dollars. The unpredicted . March blizzard, caused by the draffiatic collision of two massive weather fronts, affected one-fourth of the nation’s population and cut off many of its largest cities, including New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington. One of the first comprehensive reports on the causes and effects of the gigantic storm was published in the original issue of National Geographic magazine in October 1888. Accompanied by colored meteorologicaF charts, the article combined scientific explanation with dramatic accounts of a few of the 200 vessels blown ashore, sunk damaged or abandoned. Because of its size and the ferocity with which the storm hit it, New York City was the center of attention. About 200 people died there alone. Legends of bravery and tragedy started growing before the 30-foot snowdrifts had melted. Usually overlooked, however, is another devastating blizzard that preceded the eastern one by two months in a broad area of the Midwest, laying low thousands of homesteaders. One estimate of the death toll is 109, but others believe that count is low because of the area’s widely scattered population and scant communications. The January 1888 storm is sometimes called the “schoolchildren’s blizzard.” It struck so suddenly that numerous children and their teachers were stranded overnight in bleak schoolhouses in, for example, Nebraska and the Dakota Territory. The midwesterners have their own brand of blizzard legends of heroism and of death by freezing. Many of the stories involve teachers and pupils. "y 457-25*1

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Bowen — Amy M. Bowen, no address given, and Terry Bowen, r 1 box 624 H, Leesburg. The couple was married April 9,1982 and separated March 7,1988. Miller — Bernice E. Miller, r 2 box 194, North Webster, and Robert D. Miller, r 1 box 70C, Milford. The couple was married June 3,1966 and separated Jan. 8, 1988. There is one minor child. Hively — Theresa M. Hively, Main St., Milford, and Lynn E. Hively, Main St., Milford. The couple was married Sept. 25,1976 and separated March 8, 1988. There are three minor children. Sparks — William D. Sparks, r 1 box 570 J, Leesburg, and Lorene Sparks, r 1 box 570 J, Leesburg. The couple Was married Feb. 14, 1973 and separated March 4,1988. City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Patricia A. Leemon, 30, Milford, $63, ordered to attend Defensive Driver’s School Public intoxication — Rose M. Champ, 25, Syracuse, $203, six months in jail suspended on condition defendant abide by all court orders and not commit an alcohol related offense for six

This was not the first time that Ward has been endorsed by his party. In 1986, Third District chose to back him as their standard-bearer in the primary. Ward emerged from that primary as the party’s nominee, easily defeating four other candidates with over 50 percent of the vote. “This is an encouraging upbeat campaign,” said Kosciusko County Democratic Chairman Leroy Miller. “Tho&e in Kosciusko County who were a little unsure about the candidate

In Nebraska, one of the bestremembered heroines was a teen-age teacher named Minnie May Freeman. When the wind ripped a hole in the roof of her sod schoolhouse at Ord, she herded her 16 charges, frostbitten but safe, to her nearby boarding house. Lois May Royce, a teacher at Plainview, Neb., wasn’t so fortunate. Attempting to lead her three small pupils 200 yards to her dwelling, she got lost in the blinding snow. The three children died. Both of Miss Royce’s frozen feet had to be amputated, and one arm was permanently disabled. In New York City, perhaps the most famous blizzard victim was Roscoe Conkling, lawyer, former US senator and prospective presidential candidate. Unable to get a taxicab, the 58-year-old Conkling set out on foot from his Wall Street office for his club on 25th Street. It took him three hours to shoulder his way through the drifts. Arriving at the club, he crashed exhausted to the floor of its entrance. As a result of his ordeal, he developed pneumonia and mastoiditis and died the next month. Both of the immense storms caught large sections of the United States unawares. Both followed mild weather, leaving people unprepared for the sudden, violent change. More than 30 years would pass before commercial radio would broadcast storm warnings. “I don’t know that we would have automatically predicted the blizzard of ’BB any better,” says Murray Mitchell of McLean, Va., a retired climatologist for the federal government. Even modern forecasters, with vastly more sophisticated equipment, occasionally can be fooled, he admits. Many of the places affected by the 1888 storms have recorded deeper show, colder winds and lower temperatures. But what made both of those blizzards historic was the intense combina-

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months, attend 12 substance abuse classes while on probation pay user’s fees, six months probation; Gale W. Stahl, 25, Syracuse, $153, plea bargain, six months in jail suspended, one year reporting probation, follow terms of Koala Center New Claims Goshen Division The following new claim has been filed in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: R. M. Long, assignee of Fairhaven Physicians, Goshen General Hospital, and Dr. Jeffrey Bouldan vs Kyle E. Atkinson, 72298 SR 13, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,165.91 plus interest and costs. Elkhart County Court Goshen Division The following fines plus court costs have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Speeding — Peggy G. Harmann, Leesburg, $63; Joseph L. Burr, Syracuse, SSB; Lisa M. Beer, Milford, $56; Robert D. White, North Webster, $56; Todd P. Mikel, Milford, $63; Dale A. Rogers, Syracuse, $63; Clark J. Hostetler, Milford*s63; Walter E. Miller, Syracuse, $63; Donald L. Johnson,Syracuse, $62 Expired temporary plate — Delaine Suzanne Harris, Syracuse, $48.50 Disregarding auto signal — Delaine Suzanne Harris, Syracuse, $52.50

the last time have now had their minds changed.” “For another 47 votes, we can have a congressman who cares about Kosciusko County,” he adWard, 39, is an attorney from Starke County. He announced in January his decision to run again for Congress in Indiana’s Third District. In 1986, Ward was narrowly defeated in his bid to unseat Rep. John Hiler (R-IN) after a lengthy recount. The razor-thin victory margin of just 47 votes made it the closest congressional race in the nation.

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tion of those three elements. One expert has written that hydrologists would describe the 1888 eastern blizzard as a ‘‘4oo-year storm,” a meteorological event of such magnitude that it could be expected to occur on the average of once every four centuries. Others have called it a “100-year storm.” The same terms would apply to the western blizzard. That doesn’t necessarily mean we’re due for a repeat performance. “Weather comes in clusters,” Mitchell says. “It’s not uncommon to find two extreme events coming within a few days or weeks or years of each other.” The Great Blizzard of the East bequeathed some lasting benefits. An unknown number of New Yorkers found themselves stranded aboard windblown elevated trains. Their plight helped lead to the construction of subways there and in other cities. Telephone and telegraph poles toppled like tenpins during the eastern howler, cutting off President Cleveland and everybody else in the nation’s capital from outside communication. As a result, many cables have since been buried underground. Forever etched on the memories of survivors, both 1888 blizzards inspired the organization of blizzard clubs for the purpose of swapping reminiscences. After gathering regularly since 1927, the New York City group ceased meeting in 1973. On January 12, at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, the January 12th 1888 Blizzard Club, organized in 1940, held its final meeting. With all its survivors gone, it depends on their descendants and history buffs for its sparse annual attendance. But devotees aren’t giving up. One descendant says she hopes the meetings will continue under a new name: the 1949 Blizzard Club. That was the winter of another dandy storm, one worthy of its own reminiscences.

Il OK RUNNING FOR REPRESENTATIVE — Dale Mock of North Webster is seeking the Republican state representative seat in District 18. This district includes Scott, Jefferson, Van Buren, Turkey Creek, Prairie, Plain, Tippecanoe, Wayne, Washington and Monroe Townships in Kosciusko County and four adjoining townships in Noble County, Sparta, York, Noble and Washington. Mock, who along with his identical twin brother, Dean Mock of Elkhart, comprise the “Mock Twins Orchestra,” a popular band in the northern Indiana area. Dale Mock, 58, resides on the family “Centennial” farm at North Webster where he was born and raised. He is a graduate of North Webster High School and has courses in real estate at IUSB. He is self-employed as a building contractor, licensed real estate broker and has a strong interest and background in agriculture. He is a Methodist, a 30-year member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and the Elkhart Musicians Association and served five years as president and secretary-treasurer of that organization. Mock was married to Joan Kline who died in 1974. He has one married son who is a television film producer in Madison, Wis. Chris Koher, Jr., of Syracuse, has been named chairman of Mock’s election committee. Mock will serve as his own treasurer and Jean Koher will serve as public relations and coordinator. Campaign headquarters are located at the Cjiris Koher Insurance Agency, 619 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

By JULIE BOWER Q — My son is disabled and works in a sheltered workshop. They think they’ve found a competitive job for him that he can handle. Will he lose his Social Security check if he works in a competitive job? A — If he works at a substantial level beyond his nine-month trial work period, his checks will probably end. He will probably have an extended period of time (3 years) during which he can have his checks reinstated without a new disability application or serving a waiting period. You really should talk to the Social Security office as there are many incentives for your son to work they can tell you about. Q — I’m hiring a lady to clean house every week. Will I have to pay Social Security taxes on her pay? A — If you pay her more than SSO in a calendar quarter, you must withhold Social Security tax from her pay and match that amount. You submit the reports to Internal Revenue Service.

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Mishler reports 1988 session was a success

Although the 1988 session of the Indiana General Assembly was short on days, it was long on accomplishments, State Representative Gregory E. Mishler (RSyracuse) said recently. Among the top issues this session were: Workers’ compensation — Senate Bill 402 increases workers’ compensation benefits for temporary total disabilities by 55 percent over the next three years. Permanent partial impairment benefits will be increased by approximately 60 percent over the same period of time. AIDS — Senate Bill 9 gives Indiana a plan for dealing with the deadly disease by providing for premarital education and voluntary testing statewide. Anyone who has contact with blood or body fluids will also be required to participate in educational programs. Under the new law, state and county government will share the cost in detaining uncooperative AIDS carriers. The state will pay for those detained in state facilities, while county

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Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization involving the police, the media and the public in the fight against crime, offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and filing of criminal charges against felony offenders and to the capture of fugitives. The following “Crime of the Week” was furnishedby the Kosciusko County Crime Stoppers organization: J • f ’>

Inattention causes three accidents Driver inattention contributed to three accidents in Syracuse last Friday, March 18, through Monday, March 21. Calvin L. Carr, 33, Syracuse, and Debra K. Karr, Syracuse, were attempting to back their automobiles from the parking lot at Syracuse Rubber, Sycamore Street, when they collided at 3:09 p.m. Monday. Up to SI,OOO damage was caused to the 1987 Chevrolet Lebaron driven by Carr, while the Karr vehicle, a 1979 Ford Fairmont suffered up to $2,500 in damages. Vicki L. Coffey, 30, Syracuse, was traveling north on Huntington Street when she attempted a left turn onto Pearl Street and struck a NIPSCO pole on the southwest corner. Up to SI,OOO damage was caused Coffey’s 1983 Oldsmobile Ferenza while the pole received no damage. The accident occurred at 6:14 a.m. Saturday. Up to SI,OOO damage was caused to two vehicles in a collision on Medusa Street at 3:16 p.m. Friday. Gloria J. Mumau, 31, Syracuse, attempted to pass a 1984 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Colleen A. Schawalm, 34, Syracuse, when Schawalm attempted a left hand turn into a driveway, colliding with Mumau’s 1984 Ford Escort.

government will carry the cost of detention in county facilities. Highways — This new law provides nearly S3OO million for highway projects across Indiana. The funds will be raised through bonding over a period of four years. The gasoline tax will also be raised by one cent per gallon to pay for the bonds and to continue the pay-as-you-use system Indiana currently practices. Money from the tax increase will not be used for maintenance purposes — only to pay for new construction and major reconstruction. Local measured service — A three-year ban was imposed on Indiana Bell’s local measured service proposal. The law allows the current testing to be continued until its completion, then residents in the test area will go back to the flat-rate billing system. Mishler said although the legislature spent a good deal of time on the major issues, local concerns were not ignored. “I am pleased that we were

The burglary of a marina is our Crime of the Week. On the morning of Dec. 3, a burglary was reported at the Patona Bay Boat Service located on Tippecanoe Lake. Entry was made by breaking out a window. Once inside, the intruders removed a Sharp electric cash register which contained a quantity of money and vending machine keys. This register was recently found near Warsaw. If you have information concerning this incident, call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-342-STOP. We will pay up to SIOOO if your information leads to an arrest or indictment. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards on other felony crimes and the capture of fugitives. When you call, you will.be, assigned, • £ number; we will not ask your name.

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able to make progress in the areas of LMS, AIDS, highways and workers’ compensation,” said Mishler. “But in addition to those issues, we also addressed as many local matters that will benefit the people of the individualdistricts.” Mishler was successful in shepherding the following bills through the legislative process: Hunting licenses — House bill 1095, authored by Mishler, allows the Department of Natural Resources to issue duplicate hunting, trapping or fishing licenses at half the price of the original license. This saves sportsmen needless expense in the case of a lost license. Economic improvement districts — House Bill 1097, authored by Mishler, allows a county, city or town to establish an economic improvement district if a petition to do so is received by the local unit of government. Real property within the district would be sub-

" b & rs i / IHhHi ?°»ESS I I NEW SALES LINE FOR LOCAL CONTRACTOR — Jack Arnott, Sharon Metal Buildings, left, and Tom Jackson, T. L. Jackson Construction Inc. of Syracuse, are shown as they attended the annual sales meeting of Sharon Metal Buildings on March 11 and 12 in West Middlesex, Pa. T. L. Jackson Construction Inc. is the Sharon Metal Building authorized builder m Kosciusko, Noble and the southern portion of Elkhart counties. Sharon Metal Buildings manufactures quality.preengineered metal buildings for commercial, industrial and agricultural use and is located in West Middlesex, Pa.

ject to benefit assessments to be paid to an economic improvement board established by a local ordinance. Anabolic steroids — Senate bill 415, sponsored by Mishler, makes it a felony to deliver, possess, or use anabolic steroids to enhance athletic performance without a medical necessity. Hometown grants — Senate bill 23, co-sponsored by Mishler, creates the Hometown Indiana Grant Program. This law allows municipalities to obtain grants from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for community parks and recreation areas, as well as for the historic preservation of real estate and community forestry. Timber buyers — Senate bill 22, co-sponsored by Mishler, makes numerous changes in the law regulating timber buyers. The new law authorizes cash or certificates of deposit in lieu of security bonds and increases the fee for registration certificates.

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