The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 August 1988 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 3,1988

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Editorial

A story we don't want to write Milford Emergency Medical personnel were called to the intersection of Emeline and Main Streets at noon yesterday, where they tried, fruitlessly, to save the life of a nine-year-old youth. The Milford youngster died shortly after riding his bicycle into the path of a northbound vehicle. While the above scenario is a fabricated report, The MailJournal reporters fear they may actually find themselves writing such a story if current conditions persist. t . Careless cycling has already resulted in some “near misses and rattled nerves. The Mail-Journal has fielded four calls in the past few weeks from motorists who were concerned about the consequences of riders disregarding the rules of the road. While it’s true that bicyclists are allowed on city streets, there are also several rules they must adhere to. 4 Adults, as well as children, have been avoiding some of these rules. One woman noted that four adults were riding down one local street, extending across the center line. After approaching the group she was merely motioned around. Reports of cyclists riding on both sides of the street, while traveling in the same direction, have also reached the editor’s desk. b Such situations force the driver to the inside of the road, enhancing chances of an incident involving another vehicle. The bike rider also risks the chance of causing a driver to swerve quickly, knocking the fellow rider from the pavement. Bike riders should also be reminded to look both ways before entering a roadway and to signal turns and stops, the same way they would if they were driving an automobile. Such precautions aren’t designed to punish the cyclists, they’re intended to keep the rider safe. Afterall, a death resulting from careless cycling is one story that we don’t want to write. August 6 In 1945, on August 6, the B-29 Enola Gay, piloted by Col. Paul Tibbets, flew to Hiroshima, Japan. It carried the first atom bomb used in war, dropped it on that city of 343,000. Sixty percent of the metropolis was devastated by the bomb. Another was dropped two days later on Nagasaki; the two killed 70,000 people and made another 120,000 homeless, in addition to injuring many others. Japan sued for peace within days. The two atomic bombs proved the psychological and military shock that ended the war. Much has since been written, here and abroad, about the supposed inhumanity of America in using this horrible weapon first. Its use probably saved hundreds of thousands of U.S. and Japanese lives by shortening the war. Any U.S. president who has possessed the means to end the war and who didn’t use it to save lives would have been widely condemned. There was no easy way. • Cooking out? * Americans often cook outdoors, in the American tradition. The charcoal grill has in recent years enjoyed great popularity. And the best grills, at the best price, are American-made. But there is much argument about how and when to cook steaks, or chops, etc. One of the most often asked questions is whether steaks and other meats should be salted-and peppered before grilling. The answer: salt meat after it’s cooked. (Salting before grilling draws out natural juices, which end up in the fire.) And turn steaks only once if possible. On drowning Many drown because sensible precautions are not followed. These safety rules are worth consideration: 1. Don’t swim alone. 2. Use supervised pools. 3. Stay ashore in heavy weather. 4. Keep children out of boats without life-preservers and good swimmers. 5. Teach children to swim early. 6. Wait an hour after eating, before swimming. 7. Use excessive caution when fishing from a boat after dark. 8. Always carry extra life-preservers in boats. 9. If you are deathly afraid of the water, stay away from it.

What others say — A- . . The fine art of boiling frogs . . . As every connoisseur knows 5 , there is a right way and a wrong way to prepare each dish. Take frogs, for instance. Obviously, this is a tricky dish, since frogs are known for their nervousness and jumpiness. Prepared improperly, you could end up with frogs all over your kitchen rather than temptingly arrayed on the platter. This,of course, is to be avoided at all costs. The trick to preparing frogs is not to let them know they are about to be boiled. This prevents last minute panic by the innocent frogs and absolutely assures your success in carrying out your plan. The right utensils are an absolute must in the preparation process. It is important that the frogs feel comfortable in the pot, and this can only be accomplished if the pot is large enough to contain all the frogs you intend to boil, without crowding. Once you have selected the proper bill, pardon the slip, we mean pot, you must fill it with comfortably cool water. Place the frogs in the water and give them ample time to adjust to the new restrictions, correction, environment. When the frogs are resting comfortably, enjoying the freedom they think they have to paddle in their new setting, you may turn on the heat. If you have prepared your frogs properly to this point, they will have little or no idea of your plans for their future. The beauty of this concept is that folks, or frogs, will accept even the unacceptable if they are allowed to adjust to the changes in small doses. You can now begin heating the water in your pot slowly, and gently, so as not to alarm your voters, or frogs. At this point, it may be prudent to put a lid on your pot to prevent wary frogs from leaping out and destroying all your objectives. As the water in the pot begins to heat up, some frogs may evidence concern, but it will be too late for any concerted opposition to your plans. Eventually, the water in your pot will boil, destroying the frogs without a murmur from your victims. The beauty of this method of boiling frogs it that it can be used at every level of government, from local to national, and is a time-proven method used by politicians over the years to push through legislation which might, otherwise, be unpalatable to their constituents. But, of course, we have been talking about frogs, not voters. There really is no connection... ... is there? - JM - WAKARUSA TRIBUNE

Please be careful

Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Seat Belt Violation — Elmer W. Steele, 19, Syracuse, S2O. Expired Boat Registration — Christine S. Stouder, 19, Syracuse, S6O. Speeding — Craig L. Beardslee, 22, Milford, $80; Janette Cone, 19, Milford, $80; Mary K. Zerkel, 40, Syracuse, $65; Catherine A. Napier, 30, Syracuse, SBO. Disregarding Automatic Signal — Joe Kleinknight, 31, Syracuse, S6O. Unreasonable Speed — Dennis A. Schwartz, 30, Milford, dismissed. Speeding After Nightfall — John S. Kozon, 34, Syracuse, S6O. Operating On Expired Plate — Renee M. Bockman, 25, North Webster, S6O. False Registration — Joe L. Kleinknight, 31, Syracuse, S6O. Following Too Closely — Katja Neibert, 16, Syracuse, S6O. No Registration Plate — Jeffery T. Streby, 17, North Webster, S6O. Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sands presiding. Complaint Lyman H. Stuby, r 1, Syracuse, versus C. Alan Rovenstine, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Gerry Moser, Jerry Johnson, H. Smith and Kosciusko County through its Board of Coifimissioners.- Plaintiff seeks/san# to compensate for injuries and expenses plus costs. Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint Stephen M. Hay and Linda L. Hay, 34 , /2 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, versus David H. Stell and Diane B. Stell, 36 North Shore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek establishment of boundary line between properties to determine placement of defendants’ pier. Complaint On Note Credithrift of America, Inc., no address given, versus Daniel Secor, r 2 box 355, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $2,282.65 plus interest and costs. Complaint Wawasee Service Center, versus Kristina D. Landry, c/o Douglas Golden, r 5 box 405, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $445 plus $55 in court costs. Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Ingram — Jack Freeman Ingram, r 2 box 54A, Milford, and Sally Darlene Ingram, lOSM- E. Walnut, Nappapeg. The couple was married May 6, 1972, and separated July 10,1988. There are two minor children. Dunithan — Sandra A. Dunithan, no address given, and Stephen M. Dunithan, r 4, Syracuse. The couple was married June 21,1986, and separated May 30,1988. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Roberts-Stiver Jeffery Charles Roberts, 20, 29489 CR 16W, Elkhart, and Rebecca Leanne Stiver, 19,106 S. Harrison, Syracuse. Ashton-Benefiel Timothy Lee Ashton, 22, r 1 box 643 G, Leesburg, and Ann Marie Benefiel, 24, Elwood. Yagel-Needler James Edward Yagel, 23, r 1 box 345, North Webster, and Pamela Jo Needier, 19, r 1 box 345, North Webster. Medley-Evans Mark Miles Medley, 20, PO Box 175, Milford, and Melissa Ann Evans, 19, r 2 box 16C, Milford. County Court Goshen Division The following fines plus court costs have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division:

Speeding — Rodney C. Scott, 41, North Webster, $56; Lori L. Chalk, 23, Milford, $56; Travis L. Reiff, 21, North Webster, SSB; Marion L. Lantz, 55, North Webster, $63; Jeanette M. Gaskins, 29, Syracuse, dismissed by the deputy prosecuting attorney; John L. Haugh, Jr., 32, Milford, SSB; Amy J. Wilson, 21, Syracuse, $63 Driving while suspended — Sean R. Mock, 21, Syracuse, dismissed by the deputy prosecuting attorney Failure to respond — Gerald L. Scott, Syracuse, dismissed by the deputy prosecuting attorney No operator’s license in possession — Wallace Pebley, 34, Syracuse, $1 The following marriage dissolutions were granted in Elkhart County Courts: Superior 111 Weise — Connie Sue Weise, 1103 S. Main St., Goshen and Charles Earl Weise, c/o Commodore Homes, Syracuse. The couple married Dec. 22, 1986 and separated Sept. 15, 1987. The wife’s former surname of Bowen was restored. New Claims Goshen Division R.M. Long, assignee of Goshen Hospital, c/o Frank Chamberlain, r 4 box 281, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks SB3 plus costs and interest; assingee of Family Fare vs Pamela K. Myers, c/o Frank Chamberlain, r 4 box 281, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $89.85 plus costs and interest; assignee of.Grand Leader vs Pamela K. Myers, c/o Frank Chamberlain, r 4 box 281, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $100.77 plus costs and interest; assingee of Dr. Steven M. Yoder vs Priscilla Frances Sicks, r 4 box 83, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks sll7 pltfS costs and interest; assignee of Goshen Hospital vs Priscilla Frances Sicks, r 4 box 83, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $509.70 plus costs and interest. Meadowlark Cars vs Robert Good and Donna Good, r 3 box 225-A, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,583 plus costs and interest. NIPSCO, c/o James W. Kolbus, 118 N. Main St., Goshen, vs Raymond McNeil, 312 1 /z N. Harrison St., Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $386.44 plus costs and interest. Snaps off NIPSCO poles Roger D. Liggett, 27, 31 Salmon, Mahomet, 111., was turning into the back of Campbell’s IGA, Milford, on Sunday at 4 p.m. when the trailer he was pulling snagged a cable line. The line snapped two NIPSCO poles off. Liggett stated he had been doing the same thing for two years and never touched a line before. People on the block stated that NIPSCO workers had been working on the cable and the line had been sagging down lower than it had previously. Damage was listed at up to $2,500 to the poles. The trim on the house located on the corner of Emeline and West streets, owned by the denHartog family, received under S2OO when the poles fell on it and pulled loose a junction box causing them to be without power for a time. The semi is owned by JM Jones Company, 2611 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, 111.

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"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

T LONG last, Four Coins Company of South Bend tells us that the Syracuse- . Wawasee Chamber’s

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poster/maps will be delivered Saturday, Aug. 6, and will be available for pickup by advertisers and for purchase by others beginning Monday, Aug. 8, at J A Business Service in Pickwick Place. The chamber will be selling these collector’s items with all proceeds earmarked for the new Christmas decorations for Syracuse. —o— PIZZA HUT has a strategy of watching McDonald’s research closely and then making good use of their choices of locations. Pizza Hut has been scouting the Syracuse community lately — in fact, they are making use of two local realtors. NO commitment as yet, but watch McDonald’s and you’ll know. WE UNDERSTAND that the local VFW is looking at the possibility of moving their headquarters to the former Vincent’s Restaurant on SR 13. —o— A NEW group is being formed in Syracuse called The Friends of the Park. These Friends will play a leading role in promoting and developing the local park system. You may recalLthat Town Board President Jim Hughes, in a recent meeting, offered to write the first SIOO check on his personal account when the group is ready to take action. One of the first projects being planned is a “Music in the Park Series,” sponsored by local corporations. This is a direct result of input from residents in the Troyer and Associates survey in behalf of the park board. Anyone interested in learning more about Friends of the Park may contact park board members: Jerry Claybaugh, Linda Neff, Shelly Hart, or Kip Schumm. SYRACUSE SIDEWALK sales are coming August 11-13 and we understand that the uptown merchants have plans to make a festive showing — including Bales Deli providing outdoor tables for eating and the State Bank of Syracuse being accessible to their customers by serving from an umbrella table outside the front door of the main office. All retailers will have super end of the season bargains! RED D MART is planning to expand again. The busy gas station and store is going to provide space for dining in. Very enterprising folks, here.

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SYRACUSE SCHOOL’S expansion is coming along nicely as is the development of Big Wheel north of town. THE PHILLIPS 66 has added a very attractive and helpful canopy over the gas pumps. More beautification! THE JAWS fund has accumulated approximately sl,Boo-$2,000 towards the required $12,000 to replace existing equipment. If the fund rises to $18,500, the Syracuse Fire Department will be able to expand rescue capabilities by adding air bags and rams to their equipment purchases. Any donations may be taken/sent to the special account set up at State Bank of Syracuse. WE HAVE hurt feelings because the recent listing of Syracuse residents who race at the New Paris Speedway didn’t list Kent Matney, son of Jack and Barbara Matney. (That’s because Kent now lives in New Paris, Barb!)

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JANET ELAM will be starting her 20th year with the Wawasee School Corporation this month. Janet serves as the bookkeeper. During this time, she reared son, Joe and daughter Beth, got them through college and married off — but is still working on getting husband, Jack, straightened out. Congratulations, Janet! WAWASEE’S PAT Huber, office lab head at Wawasee, will be assuming some of the vocational and adult education duties that were handled previously by Dick Wysong who left the school corporation to work in the private sector. Her responsibilities will include Wawasee, Fairfield, and West Noble schools. Pat is well respected by parents, students and the business community. Her organizational skills and willingness to accept challenges will stand her in good stead in her additional duties. -o- < I NOSTALSIA TIME. Barb Tully brought in the very first issue of The Wawasee Tennis Club’s “Newsnetter,” a newsletter created to communicate with the year-old club’s membership in 1975. The club played on the old Wawasee High School courts at designated days and times and was formed by a group of people who had just finished taking an adult education course in the basics of tennis, given by then WHS tennis coach, Don Scholer. Some of us are still meeting on a weekly basis to sharpen our skills and work off some “desk fat.” t My favorite quote from this issue of Newsnetter is by Mavis Vanderveer, “I didn’t invent the double fault... I just perfected it!” FISH STORIES are abounding since the lake levels have dropped. Seems some “big ones” are starting to surface just to cool off and are making eyeballs pop at their sizes! -JOG

—o— CONSTRUCTION WORKERS at the Syracuse School project are working extra hard to meet the August 23 deadline of having two of the classrooms completed and ready to use. George Myers, job foreman for Simerman Construction, Fort Wayne, commented workers are “trying very hard” to meet that first deadline. Myers noted there were a couple of snags that put workers behind schedule, however, with the partial delivery Friday morning of the steel joists, work can proceed. Construction of the rest of the building is ahead of schedule. THE SYRACUSE Town Board has signed a contract with Ron Harris, 437 North Huntington ..§tre§t, tp clean the town hall. Harris will be paid SSOO per month for one yeati DELLA B. recently received a letter from Jerry Rensberger, a retired Ohio educator and

former summer resident of Lake Wawasee. In it he stated, “Again, I just would like to say thank you for taking a little time with me today. My daughters have enjoyed the travelog booklets as I did so much. “Your husband really was a very special person and even so to people who never knew him, but would associate his themes, joy, expressions, stories and editorials through his unique way of writing. He was truly gifted. “My cousin, Boyce Rensberger, and his many years with the New York Times, reached thousands with his viewpoints, but on the other hand, with Arch, there was a downhome color or that something so special as his time was near the people he loved most. I had one dream upon the completion of reading his travelogs and that was to make a trip with you and Arch. His trips, your trips, would come home so close to the whole Lakeland area and through a manner of journalism, second to none. “Well, I can’t take this October USSR trip with Arch, but will make it with Dr. James Bishop, professor at Manchester College and author. I hope some of your enthusiasm will spirit me as I travel along as an assistant.” The two men have teamed their social studies resources into a 16-day sight-seeing and historical tour of the USSR. The tour departs October 16 from Dayton, Ohio. The itinerary will include an abundance in free time for shopping and sight-seeing. Planned tours will take in a day at the Country Clare castle in old Shannon town, and going behind the Kremlin walls. In Moscow, all the highlights will be covered from the Red ’ Square, Pioneer Palace, Lenin Mausoleum, Pushkin, to a night of Soviet entertainment and much more. If anyone is interested in going on the tour, they can contact Rensberger at 115 Riverside Drive, Loudonville, Ohio 44842.