The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 April 1988 — Page 19

r jot □ MM HhM mßw T J|^VMp>-■ lUU,- *«~* I ’ ’4^l>-''^ / - A> IttMMMMMMMM UTS EMPLOYEE HONORED — Steve Rumple, a United Telephone employee in Decatur, has been honored by United’s parent company, United Telecommunications, Inc., for the implementation of a plan that reduced service orders for customers from three days to two hours. For creating the “express desk,” Rumple, right, received the President’s Award from George White; the award includes 75 shares of United Telecom common stock. ? I Rumple is the first United of Indiana employee to win the prestigious award. Criteria for the honor is “exceptional work-related contributions beyond what is expected in fulfilling one’s required job duties and responsibilities. Contributions may consist of an idea, project, service or result accomplished by an individual who demonstrates personal initiative.” The United Telecom operating companies nominate individuals for the award and recipients are selected by the Kansas City, Mo.-based corporation. George L. White, president of United of Indiana, presented the award and stock certificate to Rumple, who is assistant manager of the southern region service bureau. <j Rumple developed and implemented the “express desk” to improve service. Customers ordering U-touch phone service, custom calling features, directory changes or other orders involving software can now have the service within two hours instead of two to three days as in the past. After receiving management approval for his plan, Rumple installed the necessary equipment and arranged for the various departments to work together to make the program succeed. The “express desk” idea has since been adopted in the northern region offices in Plymouth. Employed at United since 1979, Rumple has held various positions, including stints in Franklin and Lawrenceburg. He is a 1976 graduate of Bellmont High School and currently attends Marion College, working toward a bachelor’s degree. Rumple and his wife, Kathleen, have one child, Lindsey, one. His parents are Jerry and Janette Rumple of Syracuse. Jerry Rumple is a Unit community relations manager in the Syracuse, Nappanee, Plymouth and LaGrange areas.

* i .. . s \ . ' . - . ■' a. v \ jrimir --- ~ - . i — '® -till NEW FACE LIFT FOR SYRACUSE BUSINESS — NAPA Auto Parts, located in Wawasee Village, SR 13S, Syracuse, is in the progress of renovating the front of its building. The firm, which has been located in the Wawasee Village for six years, is owned by Dick Witt. His other store, Warsaw Automotive Supply Corp., is located at 812 N. Detroit Street, Warsaw. (Photo by Mike Skevington)

Youth center offers indoor sports

Lakeland Youth Center in Syracuse is offering indoor soccer for youths in grades one through four. Indoor soccer is played in a regulation-sized gymnasium. The rules are very similar to regulation outdoor soccer, but with some variations. If there are enough youths signed up in each community, the games will be held at the participants’ individual schools. If sign-up is limited in each comji '-'W I . WEWI' ■ L i 9" * * I NEW SALES AGENT — Barbara Richardson, Milford, is now associated with Realty WorldHawkins and Associations, 2400 Elkhart Road, Goshen. She is a graduate of Beer School of Real Estate and earned a real estate license through the Indiana Real Estate Commission. Mrs. Richardson will be specializing in real estate marketing and sales. Richardson formerly owned and operated the J.W. DriveInn, Milford, for seven years. She has been a Sunday School and Junior Church teacher for the Christian Church of Milford for the past three years and a volunteer of the Milford Emergency Medical Service for ’ the past seven years. She resides in Milford with her husband, Wayne. They have one daughter, Kathy, who resides in Hendersonville, Tenn., with her husband Brett and two sons. Mrs. Richardson also has two adopted sons, John and Terry, both of Milford. Realty-World, the third largest real estate organization in North America provides a complete line of service for sellers, buyers and investors, ranging from relocation assistance to appraisals.

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munity, all the games will be held at Syracuse. This activity will be held on Saturdays, April 16 through May 14, from 8-11 a.m. The first registration date was Thursday, March 31; the second is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Lakeland Youth Center. Registration will also be taking place on Thursday, April 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the youth center for those youths in grades five through eight, who wish to participate in the game of indoor baseball. The game is not played with a real baseball and is a safe game to play. The rules are similar to regulation baseball with some variations. Indoor baseball, which is played in a regulation sized gymnasium, is played in numerous physical education classes and will be a good way for the little leaguers to get ready for their summer of baseball. The games will be held from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, in the Syracuse Junior High gym, First Source to establish new division First Source Bank, South Bend, announced that it plans to formally establish a Small Business Division at a press conference March 9. The sls-million program will involve not only a financial commitment, but the creation of a small business information center. Recognizing the Michiana area as the fast growing in the Central U.S., the bank will focus the efforts of an experienced lending staff to this endeavor. An active SBA lender for over 20 years, Ist Source is one of the most active in Indiana in SBA guaranteed loans. The bank has received the status of Certified Lender in SBA’s program.

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It Happened ... in Syracuse

10 YEARS AGO, APRIL 5,1978 A new law office opened this week in Syracuse by James R. Howard, J.D., located in Wawasee Village. Howard, a 1963 graduate of Syracuse High School, is engaging in the general practice of law. He has most recently been affiliated with a Fort Wayne law firm, which dealt in estate work and general practice. He was with that firm six months. Niki Pawlicki, realtor with Todd Realty for the past two years, has received word from the Indiana Real Estate Commission that she has successfully completed the examination for real estate broker. A small, but enthusiastic group of Syracuse merchants finalized the plans for a Flotilla promotion of the Fourth of July week end last night. Linda Crow, Star Store, Flotilla committee, reported a carnival with tent uptown should be held Friday and Saturday, June 30 and July 1. The flotilla parade on Lake Wawasee is set for Sunday, July 2, and merchants thought the Monday after would not be a good day to hold a special promotion. The Enchanted Hills Playhouse Theatre-Guild will present its annual spring style show, “Spring of ’7B”, Thursday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse. A new service is being offered at Wawasee High School and two other area high schools. It is called job placement service and is being provided through the vocational department. The man who has been in charge of getting this program going is Richard M. Wysong, formerly with the state board of vocational and technical education. Nell and Gary Webb, new

April 16 through May 14. Fit Kid Aerobics (exercise class) will be offered to boys and girls, ages five to 12. This aerobics class develops the youths’ fitness, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular system. This class is not only for the fitness of youths, but is also fun and rewarding. The aerobics class will be held on Mondays and Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., from April 12 to May 19 at the Lakeland Youth Center; Tari Evans will be the instructor. Lakeland Youth Center is a United Way Agency.

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owners of 1 the Main Channel Marina are planning an open house. They owned and operated the Wawasee Motel for a number of years, and sold it to Dave and Carolyn Smith when they purchased the marina this past November. 20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 3,1968 Open installation for the 1968-69 officers of Syracuse Chapter Number 283 Order of the Eastern Star, was held Saturday, March 30 in the Masonic Hall at Syracuse. Mrs. Clem Lisor and James Michael, the retiring matron and patron opened the meeting and greeted the guests. Installed were: Worthy matron — Mrs. Robert Murray; Worthy patron — Gerald Cramar; Associate matron — Mrs. James Michael; Associate patron — James Michael; Secretary — Mrs. Rebecca Kitson} Treasurer — Mrs. Frank Bates; Conductress — Miss Lindal Caldwell; Associate conductress — Mrs. Cherrie Caldwell; Chaplain — Mrs. Doris O’Haven; Marshal — Mrs. Wallace Clark; Organist — Mrs. Clem Lisor; Adah — Mrs. Patrick Bornman; Ruth — Mrs. Max Kleinknight; Esther — Miss Marie Cramar; Martha — Miss Linda Broekers; Electa — Mrs. Walter Knisely; Warden — Mrs. James Kitson; Sentinal — Mrs. John Craw; and Soloist — Mrs. Jack Darr. John C. Adams Number 278 Women’s Relief Corps of Syracuse, met Monday night for its regular meeting in the Legion Hall. Mrs. John Craw, president, presided at the meeting which she opened in regular form. Mrs. Forrest Ott, Syracuse, entertained recently for Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ott and family, Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Tom

Burglaries in Warsaw and Silver Lake

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

Public Auction Located 1 Mile East Os The U.S. 6 And S.R. 5 Intersection At Ligonier, Indiana, Then North ’/s Mile On C.R. 750 W, On Saturday, April 9,1988 Beginning At 10:00 A.M. TRACTOR — FARM MACHINERY — MISCELLANEOUS — TRAVEL TRAILER — LAWN TRACTOR — GUN — CYCLE — CLOCK COLLECTION — ANTIQUES — HOUSEHOLD Terms: Cash Not Responsible For Accidents Lunch By Sparta United Church Os Christ Mrs. Waldo (Shirley) Miller, Owner Auctioneers: Grogg-Bachman LaGrange, Ind. 219-463-3182

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Speaker, Cromwell; William McGill, Jesse Botts, Millersburg; and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ott and daughter, Wawaka. Members of the Wawasee Warriors Drum and Bugle Corps of Syracuse, attended “Fantasy in Brass” in the Chicago Civic Opera House last week. A highlight of the program was the presentation of the flag of Chicago to the Velvet Knights from Buena Vista, Calif. Mrs. Mae Rinker, Syracuse, left this morning for two weeks vacation in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gilbert and family and Mrs. Georgia Buster, all of Syracuse, visited at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, and with Carl Petty and son James, near Milford on Sunday. 30 YEARS AGO, APRIL 3,1958 Mrs. Orval Snobarger, Chairman in Turkey Creek Township for the Cancer Society, and her husband, attended a kick-off dinner at the Westminster Hotel, Winona Lake, Monday evening for the Cancer fund now in force. Materials were given to all drive chairmen for the current campaign. Bill Hess was appointed chief of the Syracuse Fire Department by the town board members at the regular meeting of the board Tuesday night. Duane Kline has been made captain of the emergency squad, a post held by Hess until his appointment as chief. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ruch have announced that they are building a new shop in Wawasee Village next to the Wawasee Lumber Company where Mr. . Ruch will conduct his lawn mower service. In addition, the Ruch’s will add garden supplies and flowers, both cut and potted.

Burglaries in the Warsaw and Silver Lake areas are the Crimes of the Week. On March 24, burglaries were discovered at Ehmen Contracting and Engineering in Warsaw and at the Wabash Valley Manufacturing Company near Silver Lake. In both cases, entry was made by backing a truck through an overhead door. Once inside, ■Hie intruders removed quantities of copper pipe and assorted copper fittings and also steel tubing. If you have information concerning this incident, call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-342-STOP. We will pay up to SI,OOO 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 a code number; we will not ask your name.

The new shop will be called the Garden Center. Tim Motts of the Wawasee Airport reported this week that there are five flight students now training at the airport. Dick Denzel, who started lessons 10 March, Lyle Kell and Mrs. Motts are about ready to solo. Dick Howard and Mrs. Charles Lott have a few more lessons with the instructor before they will be ready to solo. City postal delivery has been authorized for Syracuse by the U.S. Post Office Department. This information was given to the Town Board Tuesday night by Postmaster Ernest Bushong. The first requirement for city delivery is the proper numbering of houses making provisions for vacant lots where home could be erected. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Curry of Columbia City spent Sunday afternoon and evening at the Frank Searfoss home. 50 YEARS AGO, APRIL 1,1938 The improvements and enlargement of the Maxwelton Golf Course Club House in nearing completion and will be ready for the official opening of the golfing season, sometime next month.

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Wed., April 6,1988 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Mrs. Mae Kindig was hostess Monday evening to the Ladies of the Round Table. After the business session Mrs. Kindig, very entertainingly discussed Indiana authors. Nita Kline gave a sketch of the life of James Whitcomb Riley and read several of his poems. Refreshments were served by the hostess. M.E. Rapp has installed new floor cases and greatly enlarged his stock of gents furnishings and ladies hosiery. The entire front part of the building is now being occupied by the store and the Walter Kegg barber shop has

SATURDAY APRIL 30, 1988 /jUU"’ 9:00 A.M. A* - COMPLETE LIQUIDATION - *PRIME COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE *NEW MOWERS *USED MOWERS *ROTOTILLERS *CHAIN SAWS *WEED EATERS *SCOTTS FERTILIZER *NEW LAWN & GARDEN TOOLS *CEMENT PRODUCTS *BXIO STORAGE BARN *MOWER PARTS *ORTHO PRODUCTS *lB H.P. CUB CADET LAWN TRACTOR Located at Rural Route #3 Highway 13 South SYRACUSE, INDIANA ■' ' A' Auction Note: Due to health reasons and retirement, the Shafers have commissioned us to sell at auction the real and personal assets of Village Green Lawn & Garden, Inc. This exceptionally located property along Highway 13 South, contains .59 acres with a lot size of 100x250. The building contains 1808 square feet on a slab and has natural gas heat. There is a 4" well and septic system on the property and the building is situated on the lot so addition to it is very feasible. Included inside the building also are restroom facilities, a sxß office, 12x19' work repair area and a 36x36' showroom. There are two insulated windows 7'/2xs' and a 7'x7' overhead door on the back portion. The subject property would lend itself well to Real Estate, Insurance, or any type of business office or any other type retail business setting. For private showing prior to the Auction contact the Auction Co. at 219-483-3199. Terms Os Auction: TERMS: $7,500 down payment, day of Auction. Balance to be on or before May 31, 1988. TAXES: Sellers to pay 1987 Real Estate taxes and Assessments due and payable in 1988. Purchasers first tax obligation to begin in May of 1989. POSSESSION: Day of Closing. Important Information; Lot size: 100x250 Acreage: .59 acre Zoning: Commercial Annual Property Tax: $535.20 Year Constructed: 1975 TERMS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY: Cash or check with proper I.D. For a detailed Auction Brochure call or write the auction company. Orris D. And Sherrie K. Shafer d/b/a Village Green Lawn & Garden, Inc.

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moved to the rear of the building. Three large storage buildings housing 106 stored boats for the past winter has kept Manager Wales Macy of the Slip and his force of men busy the past winter getting boats in shape for the coming summer lake season. R.C. McFarren has leaded the O.K. Oil Station and Garage located on South Harrison Street to the K.E. Oil Company of Warsaw. The lessees, in turn have subleased it to Bert Cripe and Son who are now in possession and ready to take care of general garage work and dispense Golf gasoline and oils.

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