The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 August 1988 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., August 31,1988

Editorial

It's their day Monday belongs to the working people of America. It’s their day. It’s Labor Day. The day set aside each year to honor the working people of America and Canada. Mary is a waitress who serves the public for eight hours a day, six days a week. Labor Day is a salute to her and to the many times she goes above and beyond the call of duty to keep a customer pyJoe pumps gas at a local station for 10 hours a day, seven days a ' week. It’s his day! Sam teaches school. Carefully instructing the boys and girls in his class how to read and write. He is dedicated. He gives extra help to those who need special attention. Labor Day is to honor him. Tammy is a receptionist. She answers the telephone in a cheerful voice and then passes the calls on to others. She smiles as grumpy people walk in the front door and demand to “see the boss! ” She types letters and assists where she can. On Monday she can do what she wants... it’s her day. Cal is a dairy farmer. He’s up before the sun and in the dairy barn early each day in order to milk his cows. And, it’s not a once-a-day job. The cows need to be milked at least once again before the sun goes down. Labor Day is his day, too, but since cows know no holiday he will be in the barn again on Monday. Dairy farming is a 365-day a year job. Sylvia works on the line in a local factory. She spends her day counting parts and must be careful the right number is included with each unit. Is her job important? You bet! Mike is a repairman. Each day he is on the job in a different /location tackling this problem or that problem in order.to get the product he is fixing back in working order. Often he is delayed because parts are hard to get. Labor Day is his day. Sandy runs a cash register at the local grocery store. She’s on her feet eight hours a day for six days each week. She smiles. She helps the customers where she can. Labor Day is her day. Candy is a nurse. She, too, will be working on Monday. Illness knows no holiday. She’ll have a special smile on her face that day, though, because she knows it’s her day. John is a salesman. He supplies businesses all over the county. He’ll be home on Monday because it’s his day. Diane is a typist. She sits at her machine every day for five days a Week and types what others give her. Does she complain? No, it’s hpr job. Labor day is for her. Hiram has a job, too. He has decided he will put in his time but Use will do as little as possible. What the boss doesn’t know won’t hurt him. Hiram, in our opinion, is stealing from his boss. Labor Day is not for him. He’s not a laborer! He’s a thief! . A job well done Both Republicans and Democrats in Kosciusko County were stunned last week by the death of County Commissioner Fred Gilliam. Gilliam died Thursday of an apparent heart attack. He had served as county commissioner for the past 26 years and was seeking re-election on the November ballot. He was unopposed as he was on a number of other ballots, an indication of the good faith the people of the county had in him. A hard working commissioner, Gilliam sought to maintain good county government. He was instrumental in the building of the Justice Building, pushed for the new computer system and was in favor of expanding the county jail. He was an elected official who was totally committed to his job. He was the type of person who did everything he could to improve county government and keep the tax rate as low as possible at the same time. His wife, Marguerite, has decided to seek his seat. She told MJ reporter Kate Wolford this week that, “After 26 years of total commitment, I know how he (Gilliam) felt about things and what he wanted. I would like to see these things carried throu'gh.” When asked what particular projects she would like to see through on her late husband’s behalf, Mrs. Gilliam replied, “He was very concerned on the jail expansion. He was also concerned that something needed to be done on solid" waste control. Those are the main things. ” Mrs. Gilliam cites her husband’s long-time popularity with voters as another reason to carry on in his footsteps. “People seem to feel he was doing a good job. Since I feel a total commitment, I would want to do what I feel he wanted.” She adds, “I would like a chance to fulfill his dreams. There are dreams and wishes he had for the community. He was not only a Warsaw person, he was a county person.” What better tribute could a wife pay to her husband. He did an outstanding job of serving the people and we feel his wife should be the one to carry on in this tradition. We hope the Republican party officials will agree.

What others say — Librarians refuse FBI enlistment Like an ardent suitor who has gone too far too fast, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has received a well-warranted rebuff from the American Library Association The FBl’s offense is its effort to outwit alleged foreign espionage agents gathering intelligence from American libraries by asking librarians for information about the kind of persons using their facilities and what books they read. In particular, the FBI wants to know about people who “sound foreign” and who might be preying upon unsuspecting librarians to gather scientific information. . r But Judith Krug, director of the American Library Association srOffice for Intellectual Freedom, has responded with this rousing reassurance for the public: “It’s nobody’s business what you read or view or listen to in the library but yours. If I were a library patron I would be highly concerned that a lawenforcement officer is walking into an institution that I fully believed was private and confidential in terms of my use, and asking to monitor someone.” But the FBI is apparently adamant that it will not be deterred from what it sees as its responsibility to stay one step ahead of foreign agents, and is not swayed by public concerns about invasion of privacy. FBI assistant director for public and congressional affairs, Milt Ahlerich, asserts: “We think we have the appropriate sensitivity to be able to carry out these investigations.” Surely it is not asking too much of an FBI agent discreetly to follow a suspect into a library and note for himself what books are taken. Certainly it would be a cerebral challenge that could even be enlightening. - COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. GAZETTE TELEGRAPH

* * | * Charlene Hefty works in the assessors office in Syracuse. Labor Day is for her I

Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko * County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Disregarding Stop Sign — Marvin Whitacre, 18, Leesburg, S6O; Christopher A. Myers, 30, Syracuse, S6O. Speeding — Lynn Kolberg, 35, Syracuse, $65; Chris Albright, 19, Syracuse, $80; Jeffery Carey, 17, North Webster, $65; Martin Stookey, 39, Milford, $80; Ted D. Harrel, 25, Leesburg, S6O. Expired Plate — Michael Lawrence, 17, North Webster, S6O. False Registration — Michael J. Lambert, 27, Leesburg, S6O; Jane Shepherd, 38, North Webster, S6O. No Cycle Endorsement — Michael J. Lambert, 27, Leesburg, S6O. Failure To Yield — Michael Neteret, 19, Syracuse, S6O. Littering — Rodney W. Hendricks, 34, North Webster, $153. Operating Without Driver’s License — Tristan J. Mort, 36, Syracuse, S6O. Sale Os Minnows Without Bait Dealer’s License — Judy E. Myers, 34, Syracuse, $lO4. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the ■ office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Abrams-Green Alan S. Abrams, 30, PO Box 412, Syracuse, and Kelly Jean Green, 21, r 1 box 120A, Milford. Bowen-Preston Raymond Kenneth Bowen, 29, r 3 box 288, Syracuse, and Janet Lee Preston, 36, r 3 box 288, Syracuse. Whisman-Coffey Michael Wayne Whisman, 24, r 4 box 371A7, Syracuse, and Vickie Lynn Coffey, 30, r 4 box 371A, Syracuse. Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Cain — Sandra C. Cain, r 1 box 289A, Syracuse, and Richard D. Cain, Jr., Florida. The couple was married May 31, 1973, and separated Aug. 5,1988. There are two minor children. The following marriage dissolutions were granted in Elkhart County Courts: Circuit Court Rodgerson — Sandra K. Rodgerson, 303 E. Hudson St., Nappanee and Randell G. Rodgerson, 116 E. Main St., Syracuse. The couple married June 22, 1974 and separated Aug. 1, 1987. The wife was awarded custody of two minor children, 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: Judy Ann Brown vs Larry L. Roberts. Plaintiff awarded $459 plus costs. Rabb Soft Water Company, Inc. vs Phillip Helmuth and Deb Helmuth. Plaintiff awarded costs. Enchanted Hills Community Association vs Lafey Armontrout. Plaintiff awarded $100.17 plus costs. Russell Bertram d/b/a RussRoger Electric, Inc. vs Herman Ginther. Plaintiff awarded $264.22 plus costs. Mike Jackson of Jackson Auto Sales vs June Lowry. Plaintiff awarded $370 plus costs. Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm & Landis vs Sherry E. Lozano. Plaintiff awarded $375.50 plus costs. Tom Berry Music Company vs Ellen Jagger. Plaintiff awarded $437 plus costs. John P. Geberin vs Melissa Tackett. Plaintiff awarded $2lO plus costs.

Morris Folk d/b/a Snap On Tools vs Phillip Shafer. Plaintiff awarded $362.80 plus costs. Cain vs Joseph Danello. Plaintiff awarded $361.12 plus costs. Virginia Cain vs Brenda Elliot. Plaintiff awarded $361.12 plus costs. Pierceton Elementary School vs Eddie Craft and Patti Craft. Plaintiff awarded $49.72 plus costs. Pierceton Elementary School vs Barry Sapp and Carolyn Sapp. Plaintiff awarded $93.45 plus costs. Pierceton Elementary School vs Butch Berlin and Ann Berlin. Plaintiff awarded $21.66 plus costs. Pierceton Elementary School vs Marion G. Carpenter and Debra Carpenter. Plaintiff awarded $49.59 plus costs. Pierceton Elementary School vs William Walser and Lois Walser. Plaintiff awarded $26.90 plus costs. Robert D. Heaton vs Nancy Owens. Plaintiff awarded $868.50 plus costs. Pierceton Elementary School vs John Fitzpatrick and Bonnie Fitzpatrick. Plaintiff awarded $48.61 plus costs. Pierceton Elementary School vs Maria Isabel Ceballos. Plaintiff awarded $98.19 plus costs. Pierceton Elementary School vs Julie Ream. Plaintiff awarded $62.21 plus costs. Pierceton Elementary School vs Robert Smith and Sandra Smith. Plaintiff awarded $26.11 plus costs. Pierceton Elementary School vs Steve Wunder and Linda Wunder. Plaintiff awarded $24.59 plus costs. Shamrock Mobile Home Park vs Sherry Hackworth. Plaintiff awarded $395 plus costs. Lavender Law Offices vs Robert A. Hutcherson and Dawn Hutcherson. Plaintiff awarded $1,775.06 plus costs. Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint On Note Credithrift of America, Inc. versus John K. Coffey, r 3, Pierceton, and Vickie L. Coffey, r 6 box 498, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,689.51 plus interest and costs. Complaints Wawasee Service Center versus Yong Hui Harbes, 12 La Point Dr., Milford. Plaintiff seeks $275 plus $55 in court costs. Wawasee Service Center versus Mark D. Wolfe, r 1 box 91, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $220.04 plus $55 in court costs. Wawasee Service Center versus Gaynor R. Worden, r 1 box 31, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $243.50 plus $55 in court costs. City Court The following fine has been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Brian W. Thornton, 20, Syracuse, S6B County Court Goshen Division The following fines plus court (Continued on page 5)

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HANGING LIGHT BULBS in crosswalk lights is a pror cess that most people never

give a thought to. We caught two state highway department workers high upon a ladder removing the old and replacing with new bulbs. They told us that these bulbs have an expected life span of 8,000 hours. Someone actually keeps track of lightbulbs in crossing and traffic lights! On the left in the photo is Fred Letro and on the right is Richard Ambrosen. THE COFFEE shop crew reports that the Democrat in their midst keeps the Quayle backing to “only” 99percent! THE LAKELAND Youth Center is the recipient of a SSOO grant from the Harkless Foundation, according to YC board member, Marilyn Finlinson. She noted that the funds will probably go towards building improvements, such as insulation in the attic to help keep heating costs down. Finlinson pointed out some major improvements already completed at the YC — new parking lots, basketball courts with lines painted — and told of a new project planned, that of outdoor lights with coin-operated timers. A welcome addition to those who enjoy basketball, but don’t have daylight hours available to play! PAM HOWATT will assume duties on September 1 as Lakeland Youth Center Director, replacing Chuck Evans who is the new gym teacher at Syracuse Elementary. Pam is currently a Child Care Resource Specialist with the DuPage, 111. YWCA. She and her husband, Robert, are looking forward to moving to the Syracuse community from Wheaton, 111. as it will be “homecoming” for him. Bob will be an asset to the community as well with his EMS and firefighting experience. A VERY special reminder now that the United Way Drive is beginning .. . There are 23 agencies in Kosciusko County which draw upon these funds; BUT you can insure that your donations return to the community by specifying where you want the money to go (eg. the Lakeland Day Care Center, Lakeland Youth Center). Simply list the name on your donor’s card. - « . THE MIER car just may return “home” to the Syracuse museum. Bill Beemer has received the first SI,OOO donation towards the $25,000 needed to bring the Harkless-built car to the community from it’s Reno location. WHAT ARE all the huge pipes doing lying

Area persons booked at jail

The following persons have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on various charges: William Joseph Smith, 32, r 1 box 6178, Leesburg, was booked on five charges of non-sufficient funds, checks, and held on a total of $9,000 bond. Jack Tracy, 71, r 1 box 109, Syracuse, was charged with assault and battery/simple assault and released on $250 bond. Adelina Garza, 40, r 3 box 48C, Milford, was charged with contempt of court and released on $3,000 bond. Jerry Dean Carr, 46, r 1 box 643 C, Leesburg, was arrested on charges of no support and releas-

around in fields? Sources tell us that they are part of the town’s sewer expansion project. —o— THE EHP Guild sent the 1988 cast off with Sunday brunch at the home of Doug and Judy Schmahl on Ogden Island on August 21. Members of the Enchanted Hills Playhouse Guild carried in covered dishes and Judy reports “a wonderful array of food”. Seventy-five cast and guild members enjoyed the “farewell performance” together. IT WAS noted that EHP’s airconditioning fund has over $4,000 in donations at this time. Plans are to get the project started when the final curtain falls on “Butterflies are Free” — last show of the 1988 season. —o— SENIOR CITIZENS Day on the Dixie, North Webster’s paddle boat, is one week from today. Dixie owner, Greg Van Pelt; is offering special prices and picnic lunches for all seniors. SPEAKING OF paddle boats ... we could sure use a tour boat of some kind on Wawasee (a pontoon would do)! There is so much history to share and so many lovely sites to view. Most visitors don’t have any idea of what they’re looking at and would have a considerable more respect for the area if it’s history were known. JEFF SHIELDS is my hero! Working as a checkout person at Augsburger’s after school, Jeff found the gold bracelet, that had dropped to the floor during a shopping trip, and turned it in to the office. In this era of seemingly highlighting the negative actions of teens, it warms this writer’s heart to share some good news. Congratulations to his parents, Dave and Nancy Shields! —o— GOLF OUTING coming up for members of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce on September 28. Ernie Rogers and Terry Skaggs have been putting their heads together to prepare for the chamber’s first annual membership outing, which will be played at South Shore. Members will be invited to participate in a golfdinner package, golf only, or dinner only. Sounds like a good way to get to know each other better! SYRACUSE’S FIRST political forum will be held at the Wawasee High School auditorium with a tentative date of Saturday, Oct. 22. This is a cooperative venture of the Syracuse Jaycees and Wawasee High School and will feature Congressman John Hiler and Candidate Tom Ward. The public is invited to this free forum. The forum will use a closed format, with» each candidate having a list of questions or topics to be addressed, followed by a brief questioning from the floor. If anyone would like to have a particular question or topic addressed, / that can be accomplished by contacting a Jaycee member or sending the information to Syracuse Jaycees, P.O. Box 73, Syracuse, Ind. 46567 prior to September 30. Questions will be solicited by the Jaycees from educators, businesses and community leaders in preparing a well-rounded set of topics for the forum. -JOG

ed on $3,000 bond. Steven Howard Kiser, 37, 113 East Shore Driv< Syracuse, was booked on a charge of theft and released on $5,000 bond. Troy W. Giant, 27, r 3 box 470, Syracuse, was charged with four counts of non-sufficient funds, checks, and released on $4,000 bond. Dennis Jay Darr, 39,701E. Pittsburgh St., Syracuse, was booked on a conversion charge and released on $250 bond. Gene Junior England, 27, r 1 box 146, Milford, was booked on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, public intoxication and driving while suspended. He was released on $450 bond.

John Clevland Edwards, 26, r 1 box 265 G, Leesburg, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and released on $450 bond. Cassettes stolen The theft of 31 cassette tapes and two plastic cassette cases were reported stolen by Kathy M. Lantz, Syracuse, from her unlocked 1986 Renault Alliance. The theft occurred between noon and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, while the car was parked at Concord Mall, Elkhart. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Ptl. Ronald L. Robinson set"the loss at more than S3OO.