The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 June 1988 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 8,1988

Editorial

It isn't working A Either local or regional postal officials need to consider the fact that their new hours just aren’t working in many area post offices. They make it almost impossible for a large number of people in the work force to purchase stamps, pick up packages and conduct other business which must be done when the windows are open. Many people work from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. with a 12 noon to 1 p.m. lunch hour. How, then, are they to do business at a postal window that is closed during those hours? Not only is this inconvenient for the work force, it also causes a problem for senior citizens who are at the post office when windows are closed. As eyesights dim with age, seniors often find they have problems opening their postal boxes because many of the lights have been turned off in the work area, cutting the amount of light behind the boxes in many cases to almost nothing. In many post offices the minute the clock strikes at closing time, the windows are shut. No matter, people are still waiting to be served. Too bad, they can come back the next time the windows are open. Os the three Lakeland post offices, Milford’s hours are the most inconvenient. The windows are closed from 12 noon until 2 p.m. weekdays and are only open from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Saturday. Syracuse, on the other hand, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Most people can work a visit to the post office into these hours. North Webster, like Milford, closes in the afternoon, but from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., again more convenient for persons with 12 to 1 lunch hours. We understand the cutback is not local. It was done, we were told, by postal officials from outside of this immediate area. From the differences in the times of the three Lakeland area post offices, we can not help but wonder, however, if the postal officials sat in plush offices throwing darts at times slots on a chart. It’s almost as if they held a drawing to see which post office they were scheduling, then tossed their darts. Where the darts landed set the schedule of whichever post office they had drawn. If she has not already done so, we would hope that Milford Postmaster Nancy Kurzhal and her staff will talk to whomever is responsible for the inconvenient hours and these people will face the fact that the hours in Milford are causing many problems for many people, more so than in the other Lakeland communities where the hours are more convenient for the postal patrons. Nancy's stars It’s disconcerting, at the least, to learn from former White House Chief of Staff Don Regan, that Nancy Reagan holds so much power and influence over President Reagan. That’s because inside accounts label her as vindictive and impulsive. It’s somewhat / amusing, and disturbing, to learn that in wielding her power Nancy puts suchstock in the position of the planets. But the Reagans come from the entertain/nent world of Hollywood, after all, where it’s hard to distinguish reality from romanticism. As far as one can see, no great disaster has resulted from the advice of Mrs. Reagan’S star gazer. One could even argue that thesignal success Mr. Reagan has enjoyed in the past eight years is a pretty fair recommendation for advice from star gazers in timing events. Mr. Reagan is miffed at Regan for tattling on Nancy, as a loyal husband should be. Nancy is furious. But she was furious with Regan much earlier, and helped to get him dismissed. Regan has given Nancy her come-uppance (whatever come-uppance is), and is meanwhile making a potfull of money on his new book, which reveals these tidbits. All of which brings us around to the final half year of Mr. Reagan’s term as chief executive. The president says he has never made a major decision on the basis of the stars. One’hopes this continues. But the timing of many presidential events may still be influenced by the stars’ positions. A former California governor says the Reagans even wanted to hold an official event at ten past midnight some years ago — to get the best from the stars! When one looks at the 1984 election result, when Reagan received 525 elec- . toral votes for president and Walter Mondale I§, one thinks better of astrologers. Walter Mondale’s astrologer obviously got the charts mixed. Or maybe Mondale didn’t know the value of astrologers! J

What others say — Think safety on the highway Many familiar sights reappear on the Hoosier landscape during spring. Flowers pop up in all their glory, grass greens up once again, and birds of various splendid colors return. Tractors reappear on Hoosier roadways in large numbers as well. * - If you’re a motorist, hopefully you will view the tractor as a signal that it’s time to take a little extra care when driving on rural roads. The tractor will be moving slowly. Most can’t travel faster than 18-20 miles per hour at best. And many will be pulling wide implements, like disks, chisel plows, or planters. Recognize that the implement which is being pulled will likely extend several feet beyond the outside tire of the tractor. Be alert to the intentions of the tractor driver. Some newer models with cabs are equipped with turn signals, but many older models are not. Many sharp operators will signal their intentions. At any rate, be ready to react as the tractor approaches farm or field entrances. If you’re the person who will be driving the tractor this spring and summer, you can take some steps which will make life easier for your urban friends and neighbors who will be on the roads and highways. First, make sure all flashing lights are working before the season starts. Check all reflectors and lights on implements. By law, towed impleinents pulled by tractors with electric lighting systems are supposed to have lamps, not just reflectors. Any inspect all SMV signs. Are they dirty and fading? If so, consider refurbishing them. New decals can be purchased at most farm supply stores at low cost. Use common sense while on the roadway. Width exemptions apply for farm equipment, but that doesn’t relieve you of responsibility. If more than 3 or more cars back up behind you, you are required by law to let them pass. And you are in violation if the implement you are pulling is so wide that oncoming traffic can’t pass on a two-land road. Apply common sense in deciding what’s best before pulling out on roadways with a tractor. - INDIANA FARM SAFETY COUNCIL

Please watch for farm equipment on area highways.

Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Speeding — Michael Ballenger, 21, Syracuse, $80; Ruth L. Stutzman, 56, North Webster, $65; Jillinda Corson, 18, Syracuse, $65; Bruce A. Mock, 35, Syracuse, $65. Violation Seat Belt — Wade Manges, 21, Milford, S2O; Debbie Templeton, 25, Leesburg, S2O. Failure To Yiela — Tahnee S. Galloway, 17, Leesburg, S6O. No Passing Zone — Brian R. Neibert, 30, Leesburg, S6O. Conversion — Rose Mary Anderson, 32, Syracuse, two counts, one dismissed, other $153, J.T.C. 2 days, K.C.J. 20 days. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Stookey-Godwin Jeffrey Alan Stookey, 25, r 2 box 14, Leesburg, and Marla Rae Godwin, 20, r 2 box 14, Leesburg. Houtz-Simpson Mitchell Richard Houtz, 20, r 2 box 237-2, Leesburg, and Billie Jo Simpson, 18, r 2 box 237-2, Leesburg. Horn-Regenos James Allen Horn, 39, r 1 box 191-B, North Webster, and Mary Lenore Regenos, 32, r 1 box 591, Leesburg. Pulsipha-Simpson Noble Lee Pulsipha, 20, r 2 boxi--232-C, Leesburg, and Bobbie Jo Simpson, 18, r 2 box 61-2A, Leesburg. Schrock-Miller Larry O. Schrock, 22, r 2 box 190, Nappanee, and Rosalie J. Miller, 22, r 2 box 136, Milford. Shortt-Penrod Ronald David Shortt, 26, r 1 box 623-16, Leesburg, and Deanna Lynne Penrod, 23, r 1 box 623-16, Leesburg. Tucker-Clingaman Scott Michael Tucker, 23, r 1 box 189, Apt. 14, Leesburg, and Wende Lenee Clingaman, 4 West Baker, Warsaw. The following couples have filed for a marriage license in the Elkhart County Court: Messick-Mort James Carlyle Messick, 76, 911 N. sth St., Goshen and Mabel Mae Mort, 81, Leisure Living, Apt. 9, Milford County Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding. Complaint Nannie Dingess, no address given, versus The Horizon Group, Inc. (750 W. Sherman Blvd., Suite 311, Muskegon, Mich.) and Marketplace One, c/o Stephen R. Snyder, Resident Agent, 111 Pickwick Place, Syracuse. Petitioner seeks compensation for injuries and damages plus costs. Complaint Richard Maresh, no address given, versus Susan Kellogg, r 2 box 147, Syracuse. Petitioner seeks court to enjoin defendant from erecting a building on specified real estate in violation of Kosciusko County Zoning Ordinance. Small Claims The following judgements have been awarded in Small Claims Division, Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Clifford Estep vs Danny J. Manges. Plaintiff awarded $2,714 plus costs. Classic Car Centre, Inc. vs Kevin M. Pohl. Plaintiff awarded $788.75 plus costs. Sears, Roebuck & Company vs Dan R. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $708.18 plus costs. Sears, Roebuck & Company vs David B. Hunt. Plaintiff awarded $208.57 plus costs. Rainbow Property Management, Inc. vs Michelle Foy. Plaintiff awarded $287.50 plus costs. Judith A. Wallace vs Tom Swartz. Plaintiff awarded $145.98 plus costs. Mike Jackson, d/b/a Mike

Jackson Auto Sales vs Joyce A. Queen. Plaintiff awarded $777.30 plus costs. Ron Byrer vs Ned Hooner. Plaintiff awarded $244.30 plus costs. Smith Real Estate vs Rocky Lozano and Deb Lozano. Plaintiff awarded $1,055 plus costs. Gast Fuel & Service, Inc. vs Mary Ann Wood. Plaintiff awarded $49.75 plus costs. First National Bank of Warsaw vs James Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $3,480.81 plus costs. Judy A. Brown vs Terry Skeans. Plaintiff awarded $243 plus costs. Judy A. Brown vs Raymond Marshall. Plaintiff awarded slls plus costs. Judy A. Brown vs Garry Valentine. Plaintiff awarded $92 plus costs. Judy A. Brown vs James A. Sweet. Plaintiff awarded $127 plus costs. Judy A. Brown vs Wanda Sroufe. Plaintiff awarded $lO6 plus costs. Judy A. Brown vs Karl Miller. Plaintiff awarded S9OB plus costs. Judy A. Brown vs Patricia Stanley. Plaintiff awarded $738 plus costs. Wes Miller Insurance vs Tim Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $284 plus costs. Gast Fuel & Service, Inc. vs Claude Wood and Mary Ann Wood, d/b/a Partners Bait & Tackle. Plaintiff awarded $22 plus costs. Gast Fuel & Service, Inc. vs Bobbie Davis. Plaintiff awarded $146.93 plus costs. Gast Fuel & Service, Inc. vs Don Bromley. Plaintiff awarded $90.75 plus costs. Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint Wawasee Service Center, no address given, and Connie R. Lovell, 300 E. Main St., Syracuse. Petitioner seeks $287.60 plus $55 in court costs. City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Improper tires — Michael L. Haifley, 38, Syracuse, $54 Speeding — Terry A. Vanlaningham, 34, Milford, S6B Improper taillights — Amy S. Hochstetler, 21, Syracuse, $79 Disregarding automatic signal — Brian K. Wilson, 16, Milford, $63 City court warrant — Deborah J. Glassburn, 25, Syracuse, dismissed County Court Goshen Division The following fines plus court costs have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division Speeding — Lisa K. Rensberger, 18, Syracuse, SSB; Delores E. Gerber, 45, Syracuse, $63; Kimberly B. Levemier, 35, Milford, $63; Michelle R. Hooley, 23, Syracuse, SSB; Craig S. Hardy, 20, Syracuse, SSB

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"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Margaret Freeman, a Syracuse High School grad, was raised in Syracuse and lived on Wawasee for many years. Her background and talents include community involvement, writing, and travel agency skills. She retired in April from her most recent career, having devoted 20 years to the travel agency business. Margaret started in the business through Menno Travel in Goshen, then helped organize Gulliver’s Travels in Syracuse with Rex Yentes. Gulliver’s, through being bought out, became Warsaw Travel, and currently is known as ABC Travel in Warsaw. A modest woman, Margaret describes herself as “just one of the people from Syracuse” and “one of the few old timers around” who remember such things as unpaved roads and the Syracuse High School.)

S NUMBER three guest writer for Cruzin’, it was awesome just to fill in for

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Jeanne Gardiner. But to follow Chris Jones and Terry Griffith, that’s overwhelming. It’s too late now to get a replacement, so with a big, deep breath, here goes! —O—FOL —WHAT is it? s lt stands for Friends of the Library, an organization of volunteers interested in the support of public libraries. Such groups are active throughout the United States. Friends of the Library in our community was started a year ago by a group who wanted to show support for our Syracuse-Turkey Creek Library and who wanted to promote use of the library. Presently, the membership is about 60. There are many ways members may share in the support of the library from joining and paying annual dues to contributing of time in addition to financial backing by making themselves available for volunteer jobs as needed by the librarian. Such jobs could involve filing in the library, cleaning books, helping in the children’s program, or delivering books to those unable to get to the library. Other opportunities would be to offer time and talents to the annual book sale, with the newsletter, or with library publicity. Businesses and organizations can show their enthusiasm and support by a membership and financial support. Friends is a non-profit organization. All funds accumulated are funneled back to the library for whatever use the library board thinks is most beneficial. Funds could be used to purchase special collections, computer equipment, or art work. And with renovation in the near future, the library will be able to provide even better service to the community and be a continual source of pride and joy to all. Looking forward to that time, Friends likes to think that they will have been helpful in that future achievement. Friends is not a demanding organization and members need give only what time fits in with their own schedules. There is one annual meeting in April to inform the ghbup of progress and to make suggestions and plans for the following year. Annual fees are $1 for students and senior citizens; $5 for individuals; $lO for families; S2O for civic organizations; $25 for business and professional; SSO for industry; SIOO for patron; and SI,OOO for benefactor (lifetime). Carol Swartzendruber is serving as president for this second year of Friends of the Library. Philip Fawley is vice president; JoAnn Robinson, secretary; and George Bushong, treasurer. Members at large on the board are James Hartshorne, Nancy Glon and Margaret Freeman. Committee chairmen are Norma Rush, publicity; Jan Baumgartner, volunteers; Gloria Eyer, newsletter; Helen Alfrey and Shirley Bobeck, annual book sale; and Billie Rigdon, historical pictures. Membership is open to anyone wanting to join. Applications and additional information are available at the library. Used Book Sale For several years during Side Walk Days the library has held a used book sale. Last year Friends of the Library took over the three-day event. Again this year, friends will conduct the sale to be held Thursday and Friday, July 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will be held in the former Vincent’s Restaurant (once Foo and Faye’s) in Wawasee Village. It will be inside the building with plenty of room to browse and with protection from any adverse weather. The books for this fund raiser are from the library “weed outs” in the adult and children’s sections plus donations from the community. Donations of hardbacks and paperbacks also magazines such as Readers Digests and Geographies will be accepted at the Library. Anyone needing help in delivering donations may contact the library and arrangements will be made. Shirley Bobeck and Helen Alfrey are cochairing this event. WORD HAS been received among friends here that Carl and Velma Penn, former Syracuse residents, are observing their 50th this month. They are now living at 1559 Glengarry Drive, Palm Harbor, Fla., 33563. Greetings and best wishes to them! ANOTHER COUPLE from the area has

moved again. Col. (RET.) James Myers and wife, Nancy, have sold their home in Waynesville, N.C., where they have lived since his retirement, and are now enjoying a home in Post Falls, Idaho, overlooking Lake Coeur d’Alene. It is a beautiful area and Jim says it reminds them of Bavaria where they lived during some of his European tours. Jim is the son of Kathryn and the late Noble Myers; his wife is the daughter of the late Frank and Ardena (Cory) Golden. Jim is a 1944 graduate of Syracuse High School. He graduated from university of Maryland and has a master’s degree in African affairs from a Washington, D.C., university. With the U.S. Army he completed three tours of duty in Europe, one in Korea, one in Vietnam and spent two years on the Congo with intelligence. Jim and Nancy have three children: James, Jr. also an Army man stationed presently at Ft. Lewis, Wash.; Lisa, living in Arlington, Va.; and Kurt in Yerington, Nev. FOR ANYONE who wishes they had room for a garden, it really doesn’t take that much space. Seeing is believing and to prove that Larry and Patty Claybaugh have the garden to see.® Using the yard-square bed system, they built these beds across the broadside of their lot line in back of the house and carefully planted, labelling everything, a variety of salad greens and vegetables plus beans and peas and squash. It is convenient to care for, close to the sprinkler and other garden tools. When the first planting of lettuce was several inches high some hungry rabbits feasted on it. But with the second planting Larry covered the beds with an almost invisible wire netting so Peter Rabbit was out of luck. Since then the garden has flourished. It has to be a gardener’s delight and it certainly is fun to watch. WHAT A grand opening of the season was Memorial Day weekend. The lakes were crowded, with homeowners and guests; the boat landings were packed; and the weather couldn’t have been better. The Wawasee Yacht Club had a good opening. Bob Troutman said the pier was in and many of the Lightnings and E Scows were at their moorings. And they had five races during the three days with Keith Swihart being the likely winner. The E Scows have become popular again and this yacht club has 25 or 30 in its fleet which is one of the largest in the area and perhaps in the country, Bob said. 808 AND Rose Willits, long time residents in the Wawasee Yacht Club area, have sold their home and are now living in Arizona. But to be sure of a foothold at the lake, they have a condo at Harborside we are told. SOUNDS OF Hope, a choir founded and directed by Varner Chance, will be assembling soon at Oakwood Park for a few days of practice before leaving June 18 for the 17th Annual Concert Tour in Europe. Mr. Chance is a well-known musical director in the area and formerly on the staff at Wawasee High School. Each year choir members are chosen by auditions, and applicants come from many states. This is true for both the choir and orchestral members. Two Wawasee students are in the choir this year and they are Michelle Wagoner and Christa Sincroft. The group numbers 63 including all personnel. And Mr. Chance says that they all have a job to do. Sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, their tour depends on invitations from Rotary Clubs in England and Europe. During its 17 years, the choir has been invited for return visits in many of the towns and cities where it performs. And in some towns families provide housing for the group. Asked if the choir might consider going to Russia in the future. Mr. Chance replied, “Only if invited,” which is standard procedure of course. Each tour ends with a concert at Wawasee High School and this will be June 28. For tickets, see Jerry Riffle, Mr. Chance suggested. * DID YOU know that to “shoot” a fireworks program as large as the Big Bam Boom display the following must happen?: 1. Enthusiastic donors (fireworks lovers) to support the program monetarily. 2. Secure by contract a respectable company to supply the fireworks, a. The company MUST furnish a varied display of shells, b. The correct size of mortars to fire the shells. Shells are measured by 3 inch, 4 inch, up to 24 inches which is the diameter of the shell. (The 24 inch mortar looks like a gigantic indestructable trash can). c. The fuses and the general over-all condition of the shells must be in perfect condition. The un-exploded shell is a threat until properly disposed, d. Experienced personnel shoot the fireworks. The potential danger involved requires the utmost in proper preparations, e. The company must furnish adequate insurance coverage, f. All licenses involved — state, local, federal — must be secured. 3. To shoot the fireworks on the lake, barges must be maintained annually. Each year (this is our third year) repairs are required because of the tremendous impact on the deck. We have learned from experience how to re-inforce the decks and pontoons (tubes) to be more durable. 4. Griffith’s Wawasee Marina has graciously stored the barges and also allows us to use their “island” to load the mortars in “quiet” waters instead of trying to load on a busy lake. Griffith’s contribution is necessary, appreciated and done efficiently each year. THANK YOU GRIFFITH’S MARINA! ! (Continued on page 5)