The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 July 1988 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., July 13,1988

Editorial

It would be good for Syracuse * » ' The Syracuse Chamber-df Commerce is considering an annual week-long festival. This, Ave feel, would be good for the Syracuse community. / The flotilla and other events which take place over the Fourth of July weekend are good for the community and additional events could do nothing but improve on those already in place. A festival would most certainly bring more people to town, giving a real boon to area merchants. Such an event also puts extra dollars into the coffers of area service clubs who sponsor projects and then return funds to the community as they support humanitarian causes. People of the Syracuse area continue to ask for more activities at the Syracuse City Park. The setting at Lakeside Park is perfect for such events and it’s a shame it is not used more for community-wide events. Not that they should over-shadow the beach and picnic area, but the entire facilities should be put to use for the betterment of the whole community. We know such events take time to plan and personnel to put such plans into effect, but we urge the C of C to give this idea serious thought. It would be for the good of the entire community. The cigarette verdict Widespread excitement greeted a recent jury verdict awarding a surviving husband $400,000 from a cigarette manufacturer. Many assumed they could blame their illness, or a loved one’s death, on tobacco companies. These expectations or hopes are likely to be dashed. The jury didn’t find, in the recent New Jersey case, that tobacco companies were to be held liable for the death of a woman who has smoked constantly for many years. The jury merely found that one company’s ads, w'hich claimed cigarettes were “just what the doctor ordered,” were untrue and misleading and thereby subject to damage claims. But this was only one company, and these ads have long ago been discontinued. So it seems unlikely, still, that those who ignore the Surgeon General’s warning that cigarette smoking can kill, and many other warnings, will be able to hold anyone else responsible for the adverse effects of their addiction. If that were true, those who use alcoholic beverages could sue distillers, because alcohol is the root of many illnesses. Individuals must continue to accept responsibility for what they do, especially in the face of clear and multiple warnings of danger involved. a Reaching the Russians American presidents, when they visit X 'Moscow, always seek to carry a message to the Russian people. That was one of the goals of President Reagan on his recent summit mission. As usual, the Russians didn’t allow that to happen. The writer remembers when he went along with Richard Nixon to Moscow years ago, this same goal was very much on everyone’s mind. Nixon made a point of asking in advance whether the Russians would televise his key speech. Only when he got assurances it would be televised was the American party satisfied. Great pains were taken to see that the words spoken would be understood by, and effective with, the average Russian. And the speech was televised, as promised. The problem was that there was no translation into Russian! Mr. Reagan was handled similarly in May. The Russians had indicated they would televise his speech — an address to the students at Moscow University. But by the time Mr. Reagan was ready to deliver that key speech he had alarmed his Russian hosts so much by open gestures to dissidents, the Russians gave him the Deep Six also. • His speech at Moscow University was televised locally only, not aired throughout the Soviet Union. And that was to have been Mr. Reagan’s most influential moment in Russia. It was a major PR failure. The next U.S. president who travels to Moscow, therefore, should get a promise in advance that he will be allowed to speak to all the Russian people on television, and that his speech will be simultaneously translated into Russian as seen on the TV screen. And he should have an assurance the full text of the speech will be printed in the two major party newspapers. Such an assurance is necessary since in this country Russian leaders are thoroughly covered by the independent television networks and newspapers, from day one, throughout all their appearances and utterances, when they visit the U.S. that’s one reason Mikhail Gorbachev pow enjoys such a high popularity rating in this country.

What others say

AIDS, privacy and the public's health

Physicians and public health officials long have worried over whether their first responsibility is to guard an AIDS patient’s privacy or to warn those he could be exposing to the deadly disease when a conflict between these rights cannot be worked out. Now, the American medical Association is taking a reluctant but necessary step toward protecting potential victims from AIDS by urging state governments to begin tracing the sexual contacts of people infected with HIV, the virus that cases AIDS. The AMA says doctors first should try to persuade an infected individual to tell his sexual partners about their risks. If the patient refuses to cooperate, the AMA wants physicians to be able to report the case to local health officials who will then trace and notify the contacts. Such contact tracing is credited with helping to reduce the incidence of other sexually transmitted diseases, particularly syphilis and gonorrhea. Unfortunately, differences between these infections and AIDS may make the strategy less successful with AIDS. _ AIDS contact tracing relies on the patient to be honest and accurate about his relationships over many months; it can take that long after exposure for an HIV test to be positive. Homosexuals and intravenous drug abusers in the highrisk groups may not be able to identify all their contacts and may be unwilling because of fedrs of discrimination. Though treatment is available for syphilis and gonorrhea, AIDS contacts can be offered only testing, counseling — and worry. Public health officials count on counseling to persuade those infected with HIV and their contacts to stop their dangerous behavior. Some studies show many do; others suggest it has little effect. But the AMA is right. Contact tracing has to be done, whatever its limitations, even if it impinges on doctor-patient confidentiality. AIDS is a fatal disease without a cure or a vaccine. Until those are found, it can be stopped Only be preventing its spread. -CHICAGOTRIBUNE

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Events like the flea market held this year add to the festive spirit at Syracuse and are good for the community. Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Speeding — Tamara J. Reed, 27, Leesburg, $65; Christopher W. Hare, 23, Syracuse, S6O; Marcell D. Rife, 21, Leesburg, $80; Michael P. Lsntx, 23, Milford. No Passenger Restraint In Use — Rodney D. Jessop, 17, Milford, S2O. Minor In Tavern — Tricia S. Shepler, ’,lB, Syracuse, $153, K.C.J. 10 days or two days community service. Check Deception — Kellie D. Pettigrew, no age, Syracuse, dismissed. Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding. Complaint For Breach Os Contract, Breach Os Warranties And Damages D. Ed Prater, no address given, versus Ken Hammond, Milford Motors, Inc. and Country Side Motors, Inc. Petitioner seeks damages, recision of contract, attorney fees, interest and costs on four counts. Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Benson — Cheryl Ann Benson, Syracuse, and James Lee Benson, 531 S. Main, Syracuse. The couple was married June 13,1987, and separated May 23,1988. Petitioner seeks restoration of maiden name. Hernandes — Maria Elena Hernandes, r 5 box 381A, Syracuse, and Simon Hernandes, Jr., r 5 box 381A, Syracuse. The couple was married December 14, 1985, and separated May 4,1988. There are two minor children. Carpenter — Carol Carpenter, no address given, and Gregory Carpenter, r 1 box 281-10, Leesburg. The couple was married Jan. 5, 1974, and separated May 20, 1988. There are two minor children. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Summe-Jenkins Dwayne Anthony Summe, 22, 309 E. Prairie St., Leesburg, and Audrey Maria Jenkins, 22, 309 E. Prairie St., Leesburg. Duncan-Pontius Robert Kyle Duncan, 43, r 1 box 102, Milford, and Carol Marie. Pontius, 36, r 1 box 102, Milford. Holdeman-Rose Todd Allen Holdeman, 25, jr 1 box 257, North Webster, and Sandra K. Rose, 31, r 9 box 81, Warsaw. Ginn-Krull Robbie Lee Ginn, 21, r 1 box 125A, Milford, and Joyce "Krull, 30, PO Box 493, Milford. Ringler-Stewart Douglas Lee Ringler, 33, r 4 box 76C-15, Syracuse, and Samantha Kay Stewart, 29, r 4 box 76C-15, Syracuse. Price-Jordan Mitchell Jay Price, 19, r 2 box 239, Milford, and Shannon Ranae Jordan, 18, r 1 box 70, Milford. Rose-Poehler Jerry Lee Rose, 19, r 2 box 256, Rochester, and Dawn Elaine Poehler, 18, PO Box 19, Leesburg. Warren-Foltz Jeff Allen Warren, 20, box 224, Pierceton, and Victoria Lee Foltz, 18, r 1 box 70F, Milford. The following couple has filed for a marriage license in Elkhart County Court Hawkins-Saul John Wesley Hawkins, 36, 2400 Elkhart Rd., Goshen and Melissa Jayne Saul, 35, 412 S. Lake St., Syracuse City Court Th& following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: i Improper passing — Granon A. Godey, 74, Syracuse, $63

False and fictitious registration — Gregory S. George, Syracuse, SSB County Court Goshen Division The following fines plus court costs have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Speeding — Elaine K. Schmeltz, 29, Syracuse, $63; James L. Hampton, 40, Milford, $63 Failure to yield — John W. Jessop, 25, Milford, $54

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Ziller presents program \ on drugs Syracuse Chief of Police, Bob Ziller, presented a program to the Wawasee Kiwanis Club Saturday morning at Gropp’s in Syracuse. He described the drug problem in this area as well as in the country as a whole. The number one killer of our youth today is alcohol. Next is marijuana followed by cocaine. More than 50 percent of fatalities are alcohol and other drug related. Sixty-eight percent of all homicides are drug related with alcohol being responsible for most of them. The number two killer of our youth is alcohol and related drug suicides. As of 1982, approximately 250,000 deaths were due to alcohol, and the other two, marijuana and cocaine. Industrial losses in that year were estimated to be S6O billion. The total economic loss to our society wps estimated to be in excess of $l2O billion in 1982. Chief Ziller described the efforts the police are making to combat the problem. Most of their effort is being made through schools. Their main effort is not aimed at making arrests, but in educating the young to “JUST SAY NO.”

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ELCOME HOME, Appenzellers! From Disneyland, Calif, to Boston, Mass., the

Appenzeller clan — Harry and sons, Jan and Pat — were on the road with the Great American Race. Crewing for Dr. Robert Fuson of Warsaw and his 1912 LaFrance firetruck, the Appenzellers left California on June 22 and finished the cross-country trek in their antique vehicle on July 3. Jan had been responsible for getting the truck mechanically sound for the race while Pat did any necessary bodywork to bring it up to snuff. Pat was the official driver, Lester Dean, Kansas City, was navigator, with Dr. Fuson and Harry and Jan taking turns as riders for the 12-day run. The LaFrance firetruck was one of eight entries in the “Brass Class,” of which five finished the race. Os 120 total race entries, 90 completed the course. The LaFrance was the only entry that has been in all six of the annual races. While the racers travelled a special route, their “rescue/repair” crews were not allowed to follow the same path, traversing interstates instead and regrouping at a prearranged evening site. Should an entry not make the scheduled stop, a race-related pickup truck (“sweep” vehicle) would retrace the route and pick up the “survivors” of any breakdown, bring them to town and then the process of identifying and solving the problem before daybreak would begin. Jan worked several nights under these circumstances — and used some parts from the spare engine that they carried for just such a need, in particular the carburetor. On one occasion, the firetruck had a carburetor problem just outside of Reno — and a motorist came by, stopped and offered help. He just happened to be a member of an antique car club and had a; friend back in Reno who had a shop with carburetor parts that could be used. Although the “racers” drove 4,500 miles across country, because of the different routes the support vehicles had to take, Jan and Harry drove a total of 7,500 miles. They were accompanied by Dave Vanella, Florida, another member of the team. THE CLASS of 1958 will hold it’s 30th reunion August 5, 6 and 7. Fred and Elinor Avery, Syracuse, are organizing the activities and ask that any questions be directed to them. They’re certain that everyone has been -Notified . . . however, please don’t be miffed if missed, just call them. The schedule for the reunion is: Friday, Aug. 5 — get (re)acquainted party at The Frog; Saturday, Aug. 6 — dinner at Maxwelton’s Maxie’s; and Sunday, Aug. 7 — a carry-in picnic at Syracuse’s Lakeside Park. ALL SESQUICENTENNIAL commemorative books have been gathered up from distribution points and will only be available at The Papers Incorporated offices. Issues will be donated to Wawasee High School, the Syracuse Middle School and Junior High, and to the Syracuse Public Library.

THE POST office works in mysterious ways . . . Syracuse postmaster Tony Rudasics has been temporarily reassigned as “officer in charge” of the Goshen Post Office, filling the vacancy left when postmaster John Stith retired July 1. In the meantime, Tom Seaton, postmaster from Shipshewana, is filling in at the Syracuse office for the two-three month period. —o— ANNUAL FUNDRAISER. It had been reported that anyone attempting to drive through Oakwood Park on the Fourth of July was charged a fee for the privilege. According to Oakwood Center personnel, the cars were stopped and asked for a donation — all proceeds are earmarked for neighborhood improvements. -o- | UNKNOWN HERO sought. The EMS was called to the Enchanted Hills area last Thursday. When they arrived, they found an 11-year-old boy performing CPR on a two-year-old who had apparently drowned. The victim was released from a South Bend hospital Saturday and the Syracuse EMS is attempting to locate the youngster who saved the child in order to celebrate and recognize his efforts. If you have information, please contact Jerry Byrd at 457-4100. —o— A “COOL” poll. We all managed the recent long spell of 100 degrees in one way or another, but thought some input from you might be interesting. Just how did you stay cool while the world around you shriveled and dried up? Let’s hear from you. \ -oONLY THE shows are hot at the Enchanted Hills Playhouse! The fans keep the “fans” cool — and the evening breezes have been an extra blessing this season. Don’t miss out on the culture and entertainment that Syracuse offers in the summer at the old barn by Enchanted Hills — you’ll keep your cool while the theater troupe turns on its sizzling talent! j BYLAND’S “BEAUTIFYING.” The showcases are pulled away from the walls, drapes are over furniture, the walls are partly patched and partly painted — but good things are coming from all of this. Byland Jewelers on Main Street is in the process of an “internal facelift’” with’new paint, wallpaper, carpeting — and a new workbench for owner, Fred Byland. The redecorating is being coordinated by Gerry Byland, working with the talents of Becky Doll of Doll’s Decorating, Milford. The new color scheme will blend berry with greys and should prove a delightful but dignified background for showing off jewelry. THE BEAUTIFICATION continues with the recent removal us the Chamber of Commerce’s name strip from its sign south of town by Butler Signs. The paint was peeling and becoming unreadable. The Butler skills will restore it to its original beauty and legibility. AN UNIDENTIFIED source tells us that Bill Hess said at the regular Town Board meeting that he had to pick up his daughter at the airport the evening scheduled for the special park master plan presentation and that he would attend if he returned to’ town in time. According to (Continued on page 5)