The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 August 1988 — Page 5

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The following information was obtained from the log of the Syracuse Police and Fire Departments:

AUGUST 17 3:26 a.m. — Received a call from a person who reported a loud noise in a ceiling light 9:10 a.m. — A person called to report some lost keys 1:41 p.m. — Information is requested on a smoke detector 3:48 p.m. — An officer is requested at a location on East Boston Street concerning a possible suspicious person 4:10 p.m. — Property damage accident reported at SR 13 and Pickwick Road 4:49 p.m. — A South Lake

SIO,OOO worth of items are missing from Leesburg home of Robert Bell

The following incident reports were made to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: Police are investigating the theft of over SIO,OOO worth of items from the Robert Bell home, r 1 box 270 D, Leesburg. Bell notified police on August 16, that sometime between the first of the month and that date a large

Grant [ for AIDS program

State Senator John Augsburger (R-Syracuse) announced August 16 that the State Department of Education has received a grant totaling over $212,000 to develop a comprehensive Indiana AIDS education program. The grant was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control in increase awareness of AIDS by Indiana’s school-age youth. Augsburger said the grant will be used for a variety of training and information-gathering activities. A full-time AIDS coordinator will be hired by the department to organize all AIDS education related activities and will work with curriculum specialists to introduce AIDS education efforts to public students through school health programs and classes. “There is a segment of Indiana’s school-age population which tends to be sexually active and likewise one which has a potential for drug abuse,” said Augsburger. “This would put them in the high-risk category for possibly contracting AIDS. But we also have found, through surveys, that the 18 and under population has the highest level of ignorance about AIDS. Obviously, this is a group we need to target for educational purposes.” An AIDS resource manual listing current AIDS education programs, curricula and resources will be disseminated to local schools and three AIDS video cassettes will be available. A statewide survey seeking information on content of local AIDS curricula, local school board AIDS policies and the type of AIDS activities already implemented in all Indiana schools will be conducted to assess the status of AIDS education programs. Augsburger said the talents of local teachers will be utilized in implementing the program through one-day training sessions offered at six regional sites during 1989. The State Board of Health, in conjunction with the department, will develop and produce a series of teacher training modules on the disease. The Indiana General Assembly in 1988 enacted a comprehensive AIDS package that requires each school corporation to incorporate AIDS instruction in its curriculum.

Skateboarders given warning

The Syracuse Police Department has . received numerous complaints about skateboarders on public sidewalks and streets. Complaints include juveniles skateboarding on busy public sidewalks without regard for pedestrians, as well as skateboarding on public streets and interfering with automobile traffic. Effective immediately, anyone creating a traffic hazard on his skateboard on public sidewalks or streets will have it confiscated by the Syracuse Police Department. Parents will have to report to the police station with their child before the skateboard will be released. Police Chief Robert Ziller advised that this policy is not intended to prevent a child from skateboarding on the sidewalk in front of his own house or in his own neighborhood, but is intended to eliminate skateboarding where there is heavy pedestrian and automobile traffic.

Street resident called and reported another vehicle has her vehicle parked in 7:13 p.m. — Received a request to have the fire department stand by when a person bums a wood pile

AUGUST 18 10:15 a.m. — An officer is requested at a location regarding a theft and the person is still there 4:16 p.m. — Received a call from an Oakwood Park resident regarding picking up a stray dog 4:17 p.m. — Received a call from a person reporting a property damage accident on South Harrison 4:33 p.m. — Report received of a water-filled canoe at the beach

number of tools, generators, and air compressor were stolen from ashed. Andrea A. Hile, r 2 box 69, Syracuse, notified authorities Wednesday, Aug. 17, that earlier that morning someone had teepeed’ her yard, soaped windows and poured hand lotion into her swimming pool. She also stated this was done to her neighbor’s home. No damage estimate was available. A1976 Ford pick-up truck, owned by the Leesburg Mill received up to $3,000 damage in an incident at the mill August 23 between 4-5 a.m. Harold Bleile, told authorities a neighbor of the mill was awaken by a noise and saw some subjects put the truck into first gear and let it run into a light pole with a night light. The pole broke off and landed on the truck’s cab, breaking the windshield and denting the cab. The wires to the rest of the night lights were also pulled down. Nothing was discovered missing at the business. Brent Boyer, r 5’ box 112,

Plans set for 108th IDEA convention at French Lick

The agenda is set for the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association Convention at the French Lick Springs Resort August 25-28.

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PICTURE THIS—The Syracuse-Wawasee poster-maps are ready for pick-up by advertisers and for purchase by the general public. Sally Cotton, president of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber, sponsor of the colorful graphic poster, is pictured holding a framed version of the commemorative poster. All proceeds from the poster map sales are earmarked for purchase of additional Christmas decorations for the town. Purchases may be made at JA Business Service in Pickwick Block, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. until noon. The posters will also be available for sale prior to the free band concert at Lakeside Park on August 30. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Members of the Syracuse Jaycees will handle the poster sales.

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at the Wawasee Spinks Condominiums 5:59 p.m. — An Oakwood Park resident requested to know if there was a tornado touch down in Warsaw AUGUST 19 7:35 a.m. — Received a call from a person who reported finding two male beagles in the Cromwell area 10:40 a.m. — An officer is requested at a business for a shoplifter 6:18 p.m. — Received a report of a kid setting off fireworks 6:59 p.m. — A woman called and reported she burned herself on hot plastic 8:07 p.m. — Received a report of vandalism uptown Syracuse

Syracuse, reported the theft of a stereo and speakers on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The theft occurred between 10 a.m. Aug. 22 and 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday. No value amount was available. James T. Cripe, P.O. Box 503, Milford, reported the theft of the t-tops to his vehicle while parked at his place of employment in North Webster. The thief or thieves caused SIOO damage to the vehicle and the tops were valued at S4OO. A camera and binoculars were reported stolen from a parked vehicle on South Barbee Drive Saturday, Aug. 20. Ray Setlak, r 1 box 163, Pierceton, reported the theft. The items were valued at $l5O. Over S6OO worth of items were stolen from a vehicle at Runaway Bay Condominiums Saturday, Aug. 20. Mark R. Haggard, P.O. Box 1539, Vincennes, told police several vehicles at the condominiums had been broken into. He reported cassette tapes, tape 'case and radar detector were stolen.

IDEA, says this year’s event should be memorable. “Last year’s convention was the most successful in recent years,” said Kovener. “From the response I’ve received so far, this year’s event will be even more ex-

AUGUST2O 2:44 a.m. — Received a report of a vehicle in the ditch north of Royces on Old 13A 10:46 a.m. — A conservation officer requested a marina be called concerning an employee stranded on the lake 5:12 p.m. — Report received of an intoxicated driver 5:50 p.m. — An officer is requested at a business 11:52 p.m. — Received a request to know if there are any accidents, regardingnsubjects are overdue I\ AUGUST 21 2:33 a.m. — Personal injury accident is reported by the South Shore Golf Club 3:16 a.m. — Received a report of a person passed out in a parking lot 9:41 a.m. — Information is requested about loud music 11:01 a.m. — Information is requested on the location of an individual 12:13 p.m. — Received a report of a jet ski causing problems on Lake Wawasee 7:57 p.m. — A person came to the station to report a fight 9:30 p.m. — Report received of kids making loud noises on Benton Street AUGUST 22 1:05 a.m. — A business requested an officer meet with a person there - 7:35 a.m. — An officer is requested at a business for a theft report 7:42 a.m. — Request received to know the name of the boarding house on Boston Street 10:58 a.m. — Received a request for an officer to report an incident from another county 2:47 p.m. — A person came to the station looking for Itrhofficer to report a burglary 6:35 p.m. — Property damage accident is reported on South Harrison Street 11:58 p.m. — Report received of a suspicious person in the area of Runaway Bay Condominium area

citing.” Kovener is editor and publisher of “The Crothersville Times.” The convention gets started August 25 with a meeting of the Indiana Democratic State Central Committee and a fish fry at Patoka Lake. The annual state committee golf outing is set for August 26, as is a luncheon panel discussion entitled “Women Voters Decide Elections.” Taking part in the discussion will be State Representative and Indiana Democratic Party Vice Chair Earline Rogers of Gary; Julia Wickes, wife of US Senate candidate Jack Wickes; Susan Bayh, wife of Secretary of State Evan Bayh; Judy O’Bannon, wife of State Senator Frank O’Bannon; and Washington, D C., pollster Bill Hamilton. The dinner speakers on the 26th are US Senate candidate Jack Wickes and Indiana Ninth District Congressman Lee Hamilton. The “Smoke-Filled Room” returns by popular demand this year at 10 p.m., with various Indiana Democrats and journalists discussing a wide variety of issues. On August 27, the storytelling session in the morning will feature former Senator Vance Hartke, former Secretary of State Larry Conrad, Pat Traub of the “Indianapolis Star” and others. The luncheon speaker will be Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Evan Bayh. A panel discussion entitled “New Directions — Where Should Indiana be Headed?” will be held in the afternoon and will feature Evan Bayh, Frank O’Bannon, Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Mary Pettersen, Attorney General candidate John Rumple, and Jack Wickes' Another afternoon panel discussion entitled “Does the Media Control Our Political Process?” features Beth Ellerbrock of WTVW in Evansville, Mike Ahem of WISH in Indianapolis, Lawrence “Bo” Conner of the “Indianapolis Star,” Indiana Democratic Party Chair John Livengood, and others. The dinner speaker on the 27th is Mike Ahem. The Indiana Democratic State Central Committee will host an open house and brunch at midnight.

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Jontz-Ward dinner brings out Democratic faithfuls

By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer

At the first annual JontzWard dinner on Monday, Aug. 22, the participants toasted the accomplishments of the Democratic candidates present and also dined on a little “roasted Quayle.” The main speaker for the fundraising evening, Congressman Tim Penny of the First District of Minnesota, exhorted the many Democrats assemmed to “never give up,” and cited his own example of winning his district after 90 years of the GOP as the dominant party. He also had high praise for fellow Congressman Jim Jontz, who represents the Fifth District in Washington. Penny pointed out that Jontz had an excellent roll call record, only missing two votes in two years. He stated that he knew .Jontz to be a good congressman /as he has served with him on the House Education, Agriculture, and Labor Committees. The Minnesota congressman also said that both he and Jontz were among the 64 congressmen who turned down their pay hikes. Penny, like many other speakers that evening, reminded his audience that Tom Ward, who seeks the Third District Congressional seat, was defeated by only 47 votes in the 1986 election. “Send Jim Jontz back,” Penny asked, “and send us Tom Ward, we need him.” The national political arena was also a major topic of Penny’s address. He called for an end to the eight-year GOP occupation of the White House and said that the party must accept responsibility for “rural America depression,” budget deficit, trade gap and other negative economy trends. He stressed that-Dukakis and -Bentson are qualified candidates. He praised their recent trip through the Heartland of this country and commended Bentson as “a stable and mature candidate.” However, he described Dan Quayle as “untested and untried” and said that although Quayle was chosen for his “assumed appeal, tg baby boomers,” the group needed more to go on. “We’re pretty sophisticated and we’re not party line,” Penny said, linking himself to the powerful boomers. Calling his peer group well-educated and hard-working he added that the same age was not important, but the same direction was. “The more you look at the senator, the less you see,” he stated.

Area residents booked

The following persons were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: William Grant Baldridge, 19,

Attempted abduction investigated

Ap attempted abduction of two children from the Syracuse area is being investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Police were notified on August 12 by the children’s parent of the attempt that was made in front of their home that morning. The children told authorities that a man asked them if they wanted some suckers and gumballs and to get into the car. The children said no, upsetting the man who then told them to get into the car. The children ran into their home. The children described the man as having gray hair, medium length hair and wearing metal glasses. He was driving a full size green car.

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FIRST ANNUAL JONTZ-WARD DINNER — These Democrats served up high praise for one another at the First Annual Jontz-Ward Dinner on Monday, Aug. 22. From left they are Fifth District Congressman Jim Jontz, 18th District Representative Candidate H. Dale Tucker, 13th District State Senate Candidate Dennis J. Sprunger, Third District Congressional Candidate Tom Ward, County Democratic Chairman Leroy Miller and Minnesota First District Congressman Tim Penny. Penny was the featured speaker for the evening. (Photo by Kate Wolford)

Penny felt that the controversy about Quayle’s military service was a side issue, but some good natured Quayle-carving took place throughout the evening. H. Dale Tucker, former mayor of Warsaw and a candidate for 18th District Representative said, “I want you all to know that I am a veteran. ’ ’ Tucker added that he had served in the Army Air Corp. Tom Ward, Third District Congressional candidate, emphasized the fact that he is a veteran, but had l|ttle to say about Quayle. When asked what he is most concerned about for his district and this country he said that Vietnam vets are an important group to him as are the senior citizens. Calling himself a product of the American Dream, the Starke County attorney said that, “The goal has to be to get the family farmer over the hump.” In addition to vowing to help the family farmer, Ward said he’d like to bring small town values to Washington. “They (small town folk) look after their neighbors, show respect for their neighbor’s property and have good family values. That’s what I’d like to bring to Washington.” Jim Jontz, who is up for his second term as Fifth District Congressman, also stayed away from Quayle’s military record, but did

SR 15, Leesburg, was charged with battery and criminal recklessness. He was released on ssoobond.Elizabeth Jan Zubritsky, 32,618 Baltimore St., Apt. 3, Syracuse, was charged with driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. She was released on $350 bond.

Lisa Ann Henson, 28, r 1 box 214, Milford, was arrested for noh-sufficient funds for checks arid released on SSOO bond. tyfarilyn Sue Leemon, 27, 116 North Main St,, Milford, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and released on $350 bond.

Jeffery Austin Smith, 28, r 2 box 567, Syracuse, was booked oh charges of possession of marijuana and released on $250 bond. Robert Junior Castle, 26, 101 Harrison St., Leesburg, was charged with public intoxication and released on $l7O bond. Michael Wayne Stahley, 24,400 South Maple Street, Syracuse, was arrested on a charge of possession of marijuana. He was released on $250 bond.

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joke that “I was not born in a log cabin, but we moved into one as soon as we could afford it.” Quayle’s origins, as well as his current financial status, are not humble. During an interview, Jontz expressed concern over the welfare of senior citizens; especially the the health care costs they face. He has recently been named to the Select Committee on Aging. Like Ward, he said he is in-

Augsburger backs Quayle

State Senator John Augsburger (R-Syracuse) announced on August 17 his support of United States Senator Dan Quayle (RIndiana) in his election for vice president of the United States.

“Obviously, I’m elated that a citizen of northern Indiana has been selected to join George Bush in his quest for the presidency, but more importantly, I believe that Dan Quayle is more than qualified to fill the second highest elected office in the nation. I have known Dan Quayle for a number of years. We started campaigning together in 1976. Since then, he has developed into a very knowledgeable and skillful leader,” Augsburger stated. Augsburger explained that Quayle’s expertise in both foreign and domestic policy-making will make him a valuable advisor to George Bush. “From his experience on the Senate Armed Forces Committee, he will bring a vast amount of knowledge concerning national defense that will enable the United States to continue to pursue peace through strength,” Augsburger stated. “On the domestic side, Dan Quayle has helped create programs such as the Job Training Partnership Act which, nationally, has put thousands of people back to work, as well as served as the model for the Indiana Job Training Partnership Act. Not only has he helped to create new jobs, but has been a supporter of legislation that will balance international trade to help preserve

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terested in the family farmer. Jontz pointed out that he was the only Hoosier on the Agriculture Committee and said, “I want to continue representing the family farmer on the Ag Committee.” Jontz said that the Trade Bill is an important law that he supported, and plans to help implement. “We do need to be vigilant in the implementation of the Trade Bill,” he stated. “The job isn’t over when we pass the bill.”

American jobs,” Augsburger added. In addition, Augsburger explained that Quayle could continue the conservative, familyoriented leadership that the United States has become accustomed to during the Reagan Administration. “I believe that George Bush was on the right track when he picked Dan Quayle i as his running mate. Quayle is sensitive to the issues that affect us all and I believe he should be our next vice president,” Augsburger concluded.

Seek applicants for Civil Defense

'Applications for the Syracuse Civil Defense are being accepted by the Syracuse Police Department, with forms available at both the police and fire departments. Members of the civil defense are volunteers who help the police and fire departments in the everit of an emergency in Turkey Creek Township or the Town of Syracuse. In previous years, the civil defense has also assisted with parking for major events, such as: graduation, Fourth of July fireworks, and bicycle safety programs. Although service is voluntary and without pay, members serve a vital purpose in promoting safety in Syracuse and are provided free uniforms after three months. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

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