The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 July 1988 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 6,1988

Editorial

The real story This past weekend’s Persian Gulf tragedy seemed to dampen America’s festive birthday plans. The Fourth of July was much quieter than normal — some because of the drought — but the party still went on. > In looking at the event in the gulf, many observers are trying to place blame on either or both sides. The United States throws the blame to the Iranians saying they should not have been flying a commercial flight in that area. * Os course, the Iranians blame the birthday boys for firing at a non-military aircraft. Both sound logical to me. .... But the accusations seem to be childish and unnecessary. What both countries are doing is something fiveyear olds commonly do — rofiicp to flpppnt rriHri^m , Blaming others only seems to soothe the conscience. It’s a never-ending circle. ° But I look at the event as a tragedy, something that was senseless and certainly avoidable. At least it should have been avoidable! At this point, I am tired of hearing speculation concerning where the fault should be placed. Lbelieve this incident needs to be investigated, but morefpcus should be placed on the 290 lives that were innocently lost, k ) \ What bothers W abQUt/all the finger-pointing is the motives behind the accusations. Nobody/wants the finger pointed in his direction. That’s understanda6l&4 • v But when an error is made we 'should be bold enough to accept responsibility for our actions. doesn’t seem to be set up tms way today. \ * We seem to have a guiltyvconscience. Instead of accepting the proper blame, we work so hard to justify our actions. If we accomplish this task, the killing of 290 innocent air passengers is acceptable. » Excuses are ways for the weak and wobbly-kneed people to hide . behind tragedy. The United States should admit its error —if it was \at fault — and accept the consequences. Painful but necessary for growth. The same can be said for the Iranians. Regardless of where the fault falls, this is a most tragic and sad event. The most precious commodity known today is human life, nothing on earth can compare. ) More ink has been given to the reasons for the shooting and who was at blame. That’s sad. The real story should be the lives lost in the episode. — MDW * f j 4f ■ ' Trees and parking? Most of the nation’s shopping centers contain spacious, paved parking lots and most are without shade of any kkd. Trees are felled to make way for the paving machines. V Planning authorities which grant permits for shopping centers should do more to make shopping centers blend harmoniously with the landscape — which means trees and shrubbery. e The trees are also a welcome relief to summer shoppers, whose locked cars don’t generate excessive heat in shade. An attractively landscaped parking lot is „ also good business — it invites customers. The limited expense of tree (jare and trim shouldn’t dissuade mall occupants and planners from designing and building better and more harmonious shopping centers. The added beauty and comfort pays fopitself.

What others say — Tell-tale signs No one needs to be told they are getting older. There are plenty of signs that are self-evident, and mostly ignored as long as possible. Periodically, a list of , tell-tale signs that spell out the aging problem in understandable terms makes the rounds, with editors sharingthe information. r The author is unknown, but certainly must have experienced most of the at one time or another. + „ / You know you’re getting older when: -r The gleam in your eyes is from the sun hitting your bifocals. You feel like the morning after, but haven’t been anywhere the night before. Everything hurts, and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work. Your little black book contains only names ending in “MD”. You get winded playing chess. Your children begin to look middle-aged. You finally reach the top of the ladder and find it leaning against the wrong wall. You join a health club but don’t go. You begin to outlive enthusiasm. You decide to procrastinate, but never get around to it. You are still chasing women, but can’t remember why. Your mind makes contracts your body can’t meet. , You know all the answers, but nobody asks you the questions. You look forward to a dull evening. , You walk with your head held high, getting used to your new trifocals. Your favorite part of the newspaper is “Twenty-five years Ago Today. You turn out the light for economic rather than romantic reasons. You sit in a rocking chair but can’t make it go. Y Your knees buckle and your belt won’t. ‘. \ You regret all those mistakes you made rfsisting temptation. \ .'■ You’re 17 around the neck, 42 around the waist and 96 around the golFcourse. You stoplooking forward to your next birthday. After painting the town red, you have to rest before applying the second coat. Calling long distance wears you out. - You remember today that yesterday was your wedding anniversary. You can’t stand people who are intolerant. The best part of your day is over when the alarm clock goes off. - You burn the midnight oil after 9 p.m. Your back goes out more than you do. Your pacemaker makes the garage door go up when you see a pretty girl go by.^ The little gray-haired lady you help across the street is your wife. The most exercise you get is being a pallbearer for your friends who exercise. ° L ' . . You have too much room in the house and not enough in the medicine chest. You laugh and nod your head at all of the above. j — HENDRICK’S COUNT*GAZETTE

Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jar 1 rett presiding: Speeding — Darek T. Bowen, 18, North Webster, $80; Randy A. Maggart, 18, North Webster, $80; James A. Rabb, no age, Leesburg, $80; Brian L. Richcreek, no age, Syracuse, $80; L. Tranter, no age, Syracuse, $80; Joseph A. Hoy, 16, Syracuse, $80; Richard L: Maresh, 57, Syracuse, SBO. Failure To Yield Right Os Way — David R. Rosenberry, 16, Syracuse, S6O. Disregarding Stop Sign — Chad L. Wallen, 18, Syracuse, S6O. No Lifesaving Devices — Richard J. Anglin, 44, Leesburg, S6O; Christopher P. Cotton, 19, Syracuse, S6O. Run Over Idle Speed In Posted Zone — Bryan K. Smoker, 27, Leesburg, S6O. Expired Registration Plate — John J. Rinker, 56, Syracuse, S6O. False Registration — Tracey W. Minnix, 25, Syracuse, S6O. Expired Plates — Amy D. Bales, 24, Syracuse, S6O; Dallas O. Gross, 24, Syracuse, S6O. No Cycle Endorsement — Patrick T. McDonald, 17, Syracuse, S6O. No Operator’s License — Jose G. Chapa, 18, North Webster, S6O. No Registration Plate — Kenneth R. Brower, 50, North Webster, S6O. Reckless Driving — Jay D. Nicodemus, 18, Syracuse, $143. Illegal Consumption — Chad Ray Freel, no age, Syracuse, $153, K.C.J. 10 days or two days community service. Operating While Intoxicated — David L. Piper, 27, North Webster, $303, driver’s license , restricted 180 days, K.C.J. six days. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Shipley-Hite Glenn R. Shipley, 40, r 2 box 211, Meadow Court, Milford, and Sherri E. Hite, 32, r 2 box 211, Meadow Court, Milford. Ashcraft-Burton Charles V. Ashcraft, 77, 2609 Houston PI., Leesburg, and Lucille Stotler Burton, 74, 2618 Holly PI., Leesburg. Vardaman-Casler Ronald Eugene Vardaman, 22, r 5 box 382A, Syracuse, and Shawn Renee Casler, 24, r 5 box 382A, Syracuse. Arbuckle-Mock Jimmie G. Arbuckle, 50, Ft. Wayne, and Lorraine I. Mock, 52, 301 John St., Syracuse. Denney-McClintick Donald L. Denney, 37, r 1 box 552, Leesburg, and Suzanne McClintick, 38, r 2, Claypool. Marriage Dissolutions The following marriage dissolutions have been granted in Elkhart County Courts: Circuit Court Fields — Jack L. Fields, SR 15, Lot 22, Box 324, Goshen and Cindy M. Fields, address unknown. The couple married June 27, 1981 and separated April 16,1988. Superior 111 Laramore — Judy Laramore, PO Box 493, Milford and Larry Ray Laramore 11, r 2 lot 9, Ulrich

Help for college fees

U S. Senators Dan Quayle and Richard G. Lugar recently joined with Senate colleagues in introducing legislation designed to help families pay for the cost of $1,400 worth of items taken Kosciusko County Police are investigating a number of thefts that were reported during the past week, including $1,400 worth of items stolen from a rural Milford home. Kenneth G. McHenry, r' 2 box 100, Milford, notified police on Thursday, June 30, that $1,400 worth of items were-taken from his garage and office at his home. The theft occurred between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. that day. McHenry told police he and his wife left their home at 7 p.m. and returned at approximately 9:30 p.m. and noticed the window in the overhead garage door had been broken. The couple found that the garage and office had been ransacked. A large number of tools were taken in addition to a typewritter and an AM/FM cassette ratio. Paul Irwin, r 1 box 492, North Webster, reported to police on July 1, that a number of checks were missing from his home. Larry R. Link, 5510 Wald Road, Fort Wayne, notified police that the license plate on his van was stolen while parked at his Barbee Lake Home between 10 p.m. July 3 and 10 am. July 4. A stereo was removed from a boat on the south side of Tippecanoe Lake between June 26 and June 30. Becky Davis, r 2 box 215 D-2, Leesburg, notified police of the theft.

Dr., Milford. The couple married Aug. 20,1983 and separated Nov. 28, 1987. The wife was awarded custody of one minor cthld, and the husband will pay support. Small Claims The following judgements have been awarded in Small Claims Division, Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: David Kurt vs Bethany Jones. Plaintiff awarded SI,OOO 5 plus costs. Peter and Treasa Sideris vs Tim Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,288.25 plus costs. Martha J. Rabb vs Robert Jones Stephanie Jones. Plaintiff awarded $345.48 plus costs. Timothy J. Rich vs Dan New. Plaintiff awarded S4OO plus costs. Don Dickerhoff vs Eldon Burgess, d/b/a Burgess Trucking. Plaintiff awarded $966.69 plus costs. Earl Snell vs Thelma J. Little. Plaintiff awarded, SI,OOO plus costs. / Kevin DenlingejK d/b/a Rainbow Property Management, Inc. vs Sherri Baker and Tim Jarrell. Plaintiff awarded $1,310 plus costs. Otis R. Bowen Center vs Dale Kirkdoffer. Plaintiff awarded $982.17 plus costs. Russell Bertram vs Richard Shipley. Plaintiff awarded $455.57 plus costs. Creative Touch Studios vs Vickie Ebbler. Plaintiff awarded $275 plus costs. Diana Kado vs Jack Cutler. Plaintiff awarded SBQ2 plus costs. Daye’s Place Auto Sales vs Donaid W- Duff. Plaintiff awarded $l,BBl plus costs. Jeff Biltz vs Dynasty, Inc. and John Russell. Plaintiff awarded $2,964.01 plus costs. Kenneth Wovley vs Arthur E. Clark. Plaintiff awarded $1,240 plus costs. County Court Goshen Division The following fines plus court costs have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Expired license plate — Brent D. Cork 20, Milford, $54 Speeding — Delores A. Kropf, 32, Syracuse, SSB; Sheila I. Bowen, 46, North Webster, $63; Jeffrey A. Schmahl, 21, Syracuse, $56; Alyson J. Method, 22, .Syracuse, $56; Kathaleen M. Jetmore, 58, Syracuse, $63; Jimmie L. White, 50, Syracuse, SSB Driving |while intoxicated — Mifchael E. Byrd, 37, Syracuse, $250, sentenced 180 days jail, suspended on condition that the defendent be placed on probation for six months, driver’s license suspended 90 days with credit for any administrative suspension imposed; Charles J. Clemens, 31, North Webster, $350, sentenced one year jail, with all except 14 days suspended, remainder suspended on condition that the defendent be placed on probation - for one year, driver’s license suspended one year, to receive good time credit Contributing to delinquency of a minor — Anthony T. Sullivan, 25, Leesburg, $250, sentenced one year jail, with all except 10 days or 60 hours community service suspended, remainder suspended on condition that the defendent be placed on probation one year No financial responsibility — Charles J. Clemens, 31, North Webster, dismissed by the State

college. The legislation, called “The College Savings Bond Act of 1988,” makes interest accrued on U.S. Savings Bonds tax free if it is used to pay for college — including tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies. In introducing the legislation, Quayle said, “The cost of higher education has increased dramatically over the last decade .. . Clearly, families need help to ensure that a higher education does not become a luxury for the rich only.” Indiana Senior Senator Richard G. Lugar joined Quayle in stressing the need for this important legislation. Said Lugar, “Congress must continue to formulate effective ways to keep college affordable. It’s increasingly clear that education is the key tp remaining competitive with other countries.”

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"CRUZIN _ AROUND 'CUSE"

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ET’S HEAR IT for our Wawasee High School marching band! Under the * - leadership of David

Blackwell, this outstanding group of Youngsters competed at the South Bend Ethnic Festival — and returned home with five of the six award trophies available. We’re proud of our kids!!! > —o— THEN THERE’RE a few who, bored and undirected, mess up public property — as happened recently When the old school monument uptown was defaced with orange fluorescent paint. Whomever is responsible should have the job “of restoring the monument, and then find responsible positions within the community helping with -the ongoing project of/; clean-up and beautification. Perhaps they need to know that this is their community, too. We all have to live with what we make of this town we call home. —o— FOR A long time, Helen Alfrey has stumped for special parking places for the handicapped/ We are pleased to note that AugsbOrger’s im-V mediately responded by painting a handicapped symbol on a parking spot right outside the front door several years ago. 4 -°- Now we find that Hook Drugs has also invested in this symbol and provides convenient parking as well as a ramp for. handicapped customers. We could use one or two specified spots in the uptown area . . . It’s a slow process, Helen, but you are being heard. —o— BIG BLOWOUT at the Hubartts. Dina and ■"Gerald were preparing to shoot off some home fireworks for the kids. The first one was lit — and it inadvertently lit off the entire batch, resulting in a rapid-fire “grand finale’’. The kids loved it and kept demanding a repeat performance! A hard act to follow. —o— HOW’S THIS for an ad? “Free Kittens, housebroken, gentle, pretty, will do light mousekeeping.” Love it! —o — ACCORDING TO Bob Troutman, the local Scout Cabin board has opening's for people who are interested in keeping this community building up-to-snuff and operating as a meeting place for not only our Scouting groups, but for the variety of other groups who like to use it a$ a meeting location, for dance practices and so 'forth. Every club or organization who makes use of the Scout Cabin should appoint an active representative to the board. It is in the interest of all users to give something in return. Joan Kline about attending the next Scout Cabih board meeting. 457-3672. —o— J . THE FOURTH of July may be over, but the Celebration ’BB activities in the SyracuseWawasee community have just begun. Coming

Jp |§l| s g®*' ' r V*/ ';/■;» v r^v> V ■ - - - IKW Ji BkfMH 9L. JL fi (i | " JL.Jr» ■ j HARD AT WORK — The Syracuse Lions sponsored a fish fry this past weekend in conjunction with the 4th of July holiday. Russ Erwin, is shown as he keeps a steady eye on the fish. (Photo by Jennifer Woodward)

Letter to the editor

w Dear Editor: We are disappointed and embarrassed, all at the same time. Disappointed at those members of the Syracuse Town Board who, having made a commitment to their president to attend a special meeting to hear the results of the community survey done by Troyer and Associates in behalf of the park board, didn’t appear; and embarrassed for Board President Jim Hughes, the lonely board member at that meeting, who had to face representatives of local businesses and organizations, interested in pursuing park and town beautification, and tell them that the presentation would be made to him and Elgie Tatman, stand-in town clerk. Town Board members Carol Koble and Kenny Johnson were on vacation and on business, respectively, and were not expected — however, Bill Hess and Carl

Disappointed and embarrased

Myrick were. It is sad when the community takes the time to fill out surveys and add personal comments, showing support of a project, that their elected representatives to the town don’t find it important enough to listen to the results! The Park’s Master Plan was created “by the people” through ■ surveys and is now in the hands of state officials to be critiqued as pan of the process of obtaining matching grants. The purpose of the presentation to the town board members was to obtain their “blessings” and cooperation as this type of long-range project can enhance the perception and esthetic value of a town and raise the level of pride of it’s citizenry. While the major funding will be through matching grants, some town funding would be helpful and a maintenance budget established to allow for keeping up tlte additional park

up are family games in Syracuse Lakeside Park, ice creantsociai, music in the park, square dancing . ./hang on to your schedule of activities and • join in the fun! If you need another schedule, call by the “Chamber Annex” at JA Business Service in Pickwick Block. —o—- * BILL BEEMER, chairman of Syracuse’s Celebration ’BB, is inviting local groups to consider continuing their involvement on an annual basis, filling the Flotilla week with festivities and food, while at the same time taking advantage of the occasion to create a super fundraiser for their club or organization. It’s a win-win situation! —o— THE ROAD run drew quite a crowd this year. Tony Clouse, race director, had his hands full, as didJris wife, Connie, daughter, Amy; and the wonderful assortment of volunteers who turned out early Saturday morning to keep track of everything., > The addition of the 3.3 mile walk allowed greater participation from the community and surround. Walkers of all ages made the trek, each at his/her own pace. All received ribbons for their walks. We noted an old friend’s name on the list — Don Kime, retired minister, erstwhile writer and gagster, and naturalist (he probably had his binoculars with him, checking out the birds). —o— SPEAKING OF Pickwick Block, let’s hear about a pet peeve|!of Marge Troutman’s (Pickwick Insurance). Actually, this “peeve” is of a life threatening potential. We are asked to remind drivers that the pedestrian has the right of way, Regardless of whether the light tells the driver to “go”. Having traversed the uptown pedestrian crossings myself, the “rup ’em down” theory seems to prevail on many occasions. On the other hand, when in the driver’s seat, that old impatient feeling does take over! Let’s all remember that a person walking has the right of way— it’s the law. On the rational side, a driver" is protected by his/her machine —a pedestrian is not. ’Nuff said. ' -°- THEY REPRESENT us? How do you feel about the fact that two of our town board members agreed to attend a special presentation meeting by Troyer and Associates on the Park’s Master Plan (created from the community * survey input), then simply didn’t show up? . , —o— Board President Jim Hughes was embarrassed by their absence and attempted to call them from the meeting. Carl Myrick "wasn’t interested” in attending, and Bill Hess was' not home (he had another commitment but neglected the courtesy call to his board president). The other two board members, Koble and Johnson, were out of town and not expected. The absence of the two who had committed to attending was an insult to those interested business persons and local organization representatives who cared enough about the future of our parks and recreational facilities to make time to attend. Without a board quorum, no decisions could be made. t .

improvements in the long term. It ~is our hope -that those “disinterested” town board members will take a serious look at what their constituents have said they want. Sijicerely, Representatives from local businesses and organizations who did attend William M. Beemer Beemer Enterprises Chamber Beautification Chairman Sally Cotton Cotton & Cotton Insurance S-W Chamber of Commerce Betty Appenzeller Harkless Foundation James E. Caskey Harkless Foundation Jim Evans Augsburger’s Supervalu Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club