The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 August 1988 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., August 10,1988

Editorial

Books open many doors With America’s rediscovery of the benefits of a good education, there is once again an interest in reading. This renewed interest may not be fueled by a love of * literature. After all, “competitiveness” is the watchword of the late 20th century and that zeal to compete successfully has found its way into our educational system. Also, it seems that today’s parents, even the well educated ones, fear they saw a bit too much of the Ozzie Nelson family and the Cleaver clan during childhood. Whatever the motivation, the end result can only benefit America’s children. Literacy opens academic, professional and social doors. Knowledge is power and reading is the tool with which we pan for knowledge. Putting power and achievement aside, however, the most vital benefit to reading is that it’s fun. Once the skill is mastered, it is refined by more reading and the books of childhood are some of the world’s finest. One of the pleasures of being a child is believing that all things are possible. This knowledge, when accompanied by a book, opens a window onto a panorama of little houses on the prairie, yellow brick roads and wrinkles in time. Reading expands horizons and involves active thinking, unlike television watching, which is passive and voyeuristic. Think about it, whenever a story based on a book is told on TV or in a movie, people almost always say “it wasn’t as good as the book.” That’s because movies and television perform all functions for the watcher, there’s very little to activate the imagination. The heroes and heroines of books, on the other hand, take on qualities that the reader’s mind assigns them. Often, in a child’s mind, he or-she becomes the protagonist. Thus, an eight-year-old girl with mousy brown hair can become a beautiful dragon-slaying princess (yes, these days the princess can take on the dragon). On film, however, the same story would be told using a beautiful actress, reminding the young reader of what she might not ever be. The characters in books a child loves become friends of the imagination and while they can never, and shouldn’t, take the place of real friends, in an increasingly uncertain world they might provide a little comfort. There are in all, ample reasons for parents and educators to promote Whether it’s in the spirit of fun, academic achievement or competition, handing a child a book is handing them a whole new world to explore. — KW Good things In the present atmosphere, seemingly dominated by bad news of scandal, crime, foreign troubles, etc., many understandably lose sight of the good things around us. Modern times have produced pollution problems, complexities, confusion, depression and mental worry. But modern life also offers many good things. Americans today enjoy an unprecedented choice of foods and products to buy, and more money to buy them with, than ever before. We have available more forms of recreation, entertainment including television, and leisure, than ever before. More important than material things are accepted personal freedoms — to speak, worship and act as one wishes. The many inherited blessings of earlier ages we utilize and benefit from — modern transportation, electricity, the telephone, modern plumbing and engineering, etc. There’s much to be thankful for. Marcos: 5 billion Politicians often claim their salaries are too low. Today many members of Congress claim they can’t make it on $90,000 a year, free travel, $900,000 for office help, free mailing, and other freebies. Even dictators say they have a hard time. Take Ferdinand Marcos, poor soul, deposed ruler of the Philippines. The new regime doesn’t want him back in that country. So he has offered it $5 billion to be allowed to return. That’s probably part of his savings, while he served as President of the Philippines. Not only is Marcos generous, but he obviously was one of the most frugal politicians in history — to have saved that much. What an example for the young (starving) people of the Philippines, to have had such a thrifty leader!

What others say — For your benefit Some people call it “fine-print time,”, others “a waste of space,” and we’re honest when we say it’s an “extra revenue time,” which requires a lot of extra work. Most importantly, it’s that time of year when taxing units — schools, towns, townships, libraries, and counties are required by law to publish their proposed budgets for the coming year. The figures cited in these budgets, including the proposed tax rate, are not final. Each taxing unit conducts special hearings which are open to the public. Each budget — be it school, town, township, library or county — contains the information, ndf only about tax rates, but the date, time and place local hearings will be conducted. Although some public officials may consider these legal publications a “pain” and unnecessary as a waste of the taxpayer’s money, we, in Hendricks County, have seen instances in the past few years where even the current system of checks and balances is inadequate. Public officials have been indicted for improper use of public funds. The requirement to publish these budgets, and other legal notices, is a part of this check and balance system, whose bottom line is accountability. Court v records prove that public officials who think they can beat this system are wrong. , , In addition to the publication of proposed budgets for the coming year, school corporations are publishing their annual reports, showing sources of income and expenditures. These reports are also required by law, which has been targeted for repeal by appropriate school-related lobbies for years. The public is entitled to know how each unit of government, to which taxpayers contribute, plans to spend “their” money in theupcoming year. These budgets, and all legal notices, are published to give the public an opportunity to become better informed about the legal operation of government. We would never advocate a law which mandates each adult citizen to attend these public hearings. However, we will continue to hope and encourage more pubm^participation in this once-called ‘‘experiment’ ’ known as Democracy. l — HENDRICKS COUNTY GAZETTE

wm ‘ Igylg '"Nc Heather Levernier, age nine, left; and Jaime Levernier, age 11, love to read. Both girls won gold medals in the in the Milford Public Library's Summer of Champions reading program by reading at least 75 books during the contest. Jaime is the daughter of Tom and Nancy Levernier of Milford. Heather, also a Milford resident, is the daughter of Tim and Kim Levernier.

Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Failure To Display Expiration Decals — Paul M. Royer, 75, North Webster, S6O. Speeding — Andrew M. Stevenson, 20, Leesburg, $65; William J. Schrader, 20, Syracuse, $80; Linda S. Jaggers, 40, Syracuse, $65. Expired Boat Registration — Berkley W. Duck, 77, Syracuse, S6O;, Douglas C. Parmerlee, 18, Syracuse, S6O. Passenger On Gunwales — Edward J. McCarrick, 32, Syracuse, S6O. Disregarding Stop Sign — David H. Shepherd, 19, North Webster, S6O. Failure To Display Registration On Pontoon — Marjorie Hampton, 61, Syracuse, S6O. >i Operating Motorcycle With Passenger To Ride Gunwales — Ray R. Schuster, 48, Syracuse, S6O. No Registration Plate — Bruce D. Smeester, 29, Syracuse, S6O. No Boat Registration — Leo A. Akins, 37, Syracuse, S6O. Failure To Display Registration Certification — Sandra S. Stump, 38, North Webster, $54. Conversion — Esther Louise Stahly, 57, Syracuse, $353, K.C.J. one-year suspended, one-year probation, 10 days community service; Eric S. Randall, 26, Warsaw, dismissed. Illegal Consumption — Jay Edward Miller, no age, North Webster, $203, K.C.J. 10 days or two days community service. Furnishing A Minor — Kevin Russell Tracey, no age, Leesburg, dismissed. Public Intoxication — David Wayne Arnott, 34, Leesburg, dismissed. Reckless Driving — Mark A. Kisner, no age, North Webster, $153. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Allen-Likens Craig Kevin Allen, 26, PO Box 100, North Webster, and Lynne Ann Likens, 27, PO Box 645, Syracuse. Greer-Greer Melvin G. Greer, 51, r 1 box 6528, Leesburg, and Deanne Greer, 51, r 1 box 6528, Leesburg. The following couples have applied for a marriage license in Elkhart County Court: Clinger-Luangasa Brian Scott Clinger, 21, box 153, South Milford and Khanthavy Luangasa, 22, 15228 CR 28, Goshen Roseberry-Neal Steven Ray Roseberry, 25, 20248 Apt. A, US 6, Milford and Jennifer Dawn Neal, 19, 20248 Apt. A, US 6, Milford Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Hay — Linda Rae Hay, 34 1 /fe N. Shore Dr., Syracuse, and Stephen McMahon Hay, 116 E. Main, Syracuse. The couple was married Sept. 4, 1977, and separated July 25, 1988. There are two minor children. Ashton — Barry E. Ashton, no address given, and Veronica Sue Ashton, r 1 box 675, Leesburg. The couple was married Nov. 25, 1986, and separated July 24,1988. Buelow — Janice E: Buelow, 11

Meadow Dr., Apt. 214, Milford, and Frank J. Buelow, r 2 box 64, Milford. The couple was married Aug. 31, 1985, and separated July 11,1988. Small Claims The following judgements have been awarded in Small Claims Division, Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Eddie Wright vs Terry L. Cassidy. Plaintiff awarded $706.98 plus costs. Robert Sanders vs Faith Hurley and Jeff D. Hurley. Plaintiff awarded $875 plus costs. Dian Adkins vs Robert J. Schrader and Susan K. Schrader. Plaintiff awarded $728 plus costs. Patrick Silveus, M.D. vs Andrew Shoemaker. Plaintiff awarded $285 plus costs. Patrick Silveus, M.D. vs Sandra Miller. Plaintiff awarded $93 plus costs. Patrick Silveus, M.D. vs Cherie Golden. Plaintiff awarded $3Bl plus costs. Professional Chemical Assigned to Gerald D. Stewart vs American Family Restaurant. Plaintiff awarded $868.36 plus costs. Clevenger’s Lawn and Garden Equipment vs Vern Zartman and Shelly Zartman. Plaintiff awarded $208.34 plus costs. Phyllis Reith vs Connie F. Wilson. Plaintiff awarded $1,767.50 plus costs. Francis Hendey and Marian Hendey vs Roger D. Martin. Plaintiffs awarded S6OO plus costs. Harry L. Hendricks vs Bruce Shepler a.k.a Bruce Heiman. Plaintiff awarded S4BO plus costs. Harry L. Hendricks vs Donna Smith a.k.a Donna Shepler. Plaintiff awarded $673.75 plus costs. Frank Bays vs John Prater. Plaintiff awarded $55.50 plus costs. Dee English and Nancy English vs Robert LaFollette 11. Plaintiff awarded $275 plus costs. Claude Bradley and Leora Bradley vs Mike Miller and Kattie Miller. Plaintiffs awarded $258.99 plus costs. North Webster Construction, Inc. vs Robert Wendt. Plaintiff awarded $3,662.64 plus costs. Otis R. Bowen Center vs Terry L. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,340.74 plus costs. Anthony Hopkins and Leigh Hopkins vs Larry Bartley and Shelley Bartley. Plaintiffs awarded $4,000 plus costs. Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding. Complaint Discover Card Services, Inc.,

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"CRUZIN AROUND ' CUSE"

OAT RAMP, picnic tables, dock, and public restrooms. Yes, the new Hatchery Park is open for the season.

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The DNR reports that the ramp will accomodate two boats being launched at the same time—if the launchers back their trailers up straight to the site. Boaters will be able to use the 25’ courtesy dock which is located near the ramp. The public restrooms will be open 24 hours a day unless vandalism becomes a problem. Picnic tables are available for small groups, however a special use application is requested for groups of over 20 people. This can be obtained at the TriCounty office, and should be filed 30 days or more before the event. —o— NICE TO see ya’. Dr. Jack Clark is back taking care of his patients after a business/pleasure vacation which included taking his medical recertification exams in Seattle and then off to Alaska. An outstanding amateur photographer, Dr. Clark is currently leafing through his photographic momentos of the trip. —o— WOULDN’T YOU know . . . after safely teaching 39 students how to drive in his capacity as driver’s education instructor, Tony Clouse has had only once accident — his own. But, he wasn’t responsible for this one. it seems someone pulled out of an alley and crushed his car’s fender! —o— LAKE POLLUTION is a topic which is of interest to many people in the Syracuse-Wawasee area. The chamber’s bi-monthly luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 17, 12 Noon, at South Shore and a representative from the DNR will be the guest speaker, talking about lake pollution. Anyone interested may attend by making reservations with the chamber (457-5637). Lunch will be buffet and enjoyed in the Surf ’n Turf room. —o—i THE MOTHERS’ Club calendars are ready for the coming year. If you want to know about the school activities scheduled for 1988-1989 or when the local clubs and organizations will meet, this is the calendar for you. Junior Mothers’ Club members are out and about right now distributing/selling their goods. Two top salespersons to contact are Evie Kirkdorfer and Mary Jane Knudsen. —o—

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A “JAWS” fundraiser coming up. Members from the Syracuse Fire Department and EMS were discovered “trimming costs” at Bales Butcher Shop the other night. Darrell Bales offered the chops at cost if the cook would help out by trimming the fat off the meat. The Pork Chop Barbecue will be Saturday, Aug. 13, starting at 11 a.m. in the fire station. Parents are encouraged to take their children as the Kosciusko County Firemen’s Association’s “Save A Life Trailer” will be there. Jerry Byrd, Syracuse Fire Chief, said the two-story trailer was built by the county firemen to teach kids the proper way of getting out of a burning home. The “Save A Life Trailer,” simulates a burning home with smoke and smoke alarms. Over 2,500 kids went through the home during the Kosciusko County Fair last week. Shown in the photo preparing the pork chops are Bales; Ed Batesla, fire department secretary/treasurer; Chuck Miller, fireman; and Chris Anderson, employee at Bales Butcher Shop. —o— FAIR IS fair. Here’s a note that will please owners of lake homes — Sgt. Martin Landreth, Indiana Conservation Officer, has stated that rafts and piers on lakes are private property. That the owners’ can assume control as well as the liability for them. Owners have the right to prohibit individuals from using them. THE START of something big. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m. That’s the magic date and time of the beginning of Syracuse’s “Music in the Park” series. The Fort Wayne Community Band will be present to fill the air with wonderous sounds and we hope that everyone who responded favorably to this activity on the park department’s survey will be on hand to show that they welcome the positive response to their requests.

Four local companies have split the cost for this event and will be a part of the financing of next year’s six musical events in Lakeside Park, along with others. We see this support as a positive move on the part of local business and industry to address the cultural needs of their community. Hooray! —o— A MAGIC birthdate. Born on 8/8/88 and weighing in at 8 pounds, 8 ounces, Kevin Christopher became the sth child of Brad and Peggy Schuldt of Culver. ■ v Peggy is the daughter of Joe and Ethel Hughes of Syracuse. Brothers and sisters at home are Ruth, Allison, Brian, and Cassie. Kevin is the eighth grandchild of the Hughes’ .. . and when Ethel went shopping for a new outfit for her grandson, not paying attention to prices, the one selected cost $8.00! —o— AND THEN there’s the poster/maps that have been promised for the past several months . . . The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce took delivery of these beautiful commemorative maps last Friday — and then found that the sponsor’s name was misprinted as the “Syracuse Chamber”. After years of working to create unified business community, the officers and directors of the Chamber decided that this was not acceptable and so are waiting for 4 Coins company to provide stickers which will correct the situation. The chamber reserves the right to return the entire lot should the corrective stickers not be acceptable. Sorry, folks, this has not been fun for your chamber representatives, either. —o—ar . •, •h’/

UNIQUE MAILBOXES. This porker mailbox was spotted at the home of Joe Baker on South SR 13. We wonder if he is making some kind of statement to the postal service? Seems that there’s a herd of piggies in the area — others have been spotted around Syracuse.

WHEN YOU reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field to gather the gleanings of your harvest . . . leave them for the poor. — Leviticus 19:9,10. The Kosciusko County Food Bank, located at Combined Community Service in Warsaw, accepts the overproduction of local farmers and residential gardens. The surplus garden produce is distributed to area families throughout the year. According to Joan Cusick, CCS director, gleaning is actually an age-old process, as referred to in the biblical verse above. Locally, CCS, the Beaman Home, Bowen Center an the Salvation Army attain food from the foodbank. Anyone may contribute by bringing in surplus produce or by calling CCS and requesting that a group come out to glean. —o— THE PAVING has begun on SR 13! The road has been paved on the southbound lane just south of Harkless Drive — and the crew has been sweeping the streets uptown in preparation for the move north, scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday. It sure will feel strange to drive in a straight line again on SR 13! —o — BIG WHEEL is scheduled for completion September 24. The 45,000 square foot store north of town is 85 percent completed exterior wise at this time. Good news for employees and shopper. —o—--JOG