The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 September 1988 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 7,1988

Editorial

. Is unsettling move imminent? They say that “home is where the heart is,” but Wawasee High School supporters won’t accept that as reasoning should School Board member David Carey make a second move from his new Papakeechie Lake home to the Warsaw school district. While Carey may move wherever he chooses, unfortunately, he can’t take his title with him. Wawasee School Board members must live within the school district they govern, a premise that may force Carey to relinquish his post should a second move take place. Carey, who moved to his Cromwell address one month ago, refuses to comment about a rumored move to Warsaw, stating that he may “possibly” move within the year. However, “possibly” doesn’t help the Milford, Syracuse, and North Webster voters who placed him in office in January of 1987. If Carey should decide to resign after the November election, the voters would be forced to accept a replacement on the school board who is chosen by the remaining board members. Such an epoch would deny voters a right they should have. Carey, who has three years remaining on his term, says that he “hesitates to comment” about the possibility of resigning from his board position —a situation that would allow the voters to choose a replacement. “I should be able to know something here shortly,” he told a Mail-Journal reporter. Hopefully he will know that “something” soon, otherwise voters may be forced to abide by the decisions of a hand-picked successor. The school board is accountable to the voting public, thus, if the option is available, that public should be allotted the opportunity to choose who finalizes decisions that involve its children and neighbors’ children. If Carey plans to remaiiLon the peaceful shores of Papakeechie Lake all will remain calm. However, if he decides to make a trek to Warsaw shortly after the election, the voice of the public won’t be as peaceful and ripples may be felt throughout the school board. Carey says he knows he, can’t dodge the issue (of moving) much longer. Fact is, he may have already done that. Showing the way New York State is showing the way in providing for a college education for its lowest income students. The legislature passed this spring, and Governor Mario Cuomo signed this month, a two-pronged bill to provide grants for college and funds to aid students considered at risk of failure in high school. By the time the program is in full operation five years from now, the New York State Department of Education expects to be sending 94,000 low income youngsters to college each year. The first students will be sent to college in 1989. Though there was opposition in the legislature in Albany, the purpose of this new program — to enable students of the nation’s lowest income families to attend college — is the American dream. Other states are likely to follow the New York example. How much money states can afford to spend on such programswill vary. What should be kept in mind is that college education repays donors, often several times over, in increased earnings and taxes. Thus higher education is a good investment. One of these years, one suspects, every state will have such a program. And these programs, in addition to federal aid programs and the many private scholarship funds (there are hundreds) should make a college education available to just about every boy or girl with the necessary learning ability and desire. Bumper Stickers The latest fad in driving is the bumper sticker. One can find just about any clever or unclever statement plastered on sofneone’s back bumper. The statements are often purposely outrageous as: “Nuke the whales!” Some are religious. Some are vulgar. Most are so-so and silly. Mobile graffiti is usually harmless. Yet some give and take has developed. For example, one trucker carries a sticker which insists “Jesus is bored” rather than “born.” One won’t get into that, except to suggest we refrain from bumper sticker answers to bumper stickers. There could be no end to it! Gun time c It’s appropriate to recall, at the beginning of the hunting season, that sportsmen are killed every year by carelessness with firearms. Hunters trip and shoot the hunter ahead, some shoot themselves while crossing fences. Others are shot by “unloaded” weapons in cars. Some are shot by triggerhappy hunters mistaking them for game. Safety with firearms can’t be stressed too much>as the expanded population and more leisure time and money send more and mor&hunters into the fields, the danger of accidents increases.

What others say — M/e regret the loss of the Else family We are sorry to announce the loss of one of our community’s most valuable families. Mr. and Mrs. Someone Else have moved away. The vacancy left will be difficult to fill. The Elses have been with us for many years, and they have always done far more than their share of community service. Whenever there was a job to do or a meeting to attend, their name was on everyone’s lips. “Let Someone Else do it!” When there was money to be given for a cause, Mr. and Mrs. Else were thought to be the biggest pledgers. “Let Someone Else make up the difference,” was often heard. And they were looked to for inspiration as well as results. “Someone Else will bring new people in.” The Elses are wonderful people, but of course they are only human, and they could only spread themselves so far and so thin. Many a night I sat up and talked with Someone and heard him wish aloud for more help. He and his wife did the best they could, but they knew it was impossible to accomplish all that was expected of them. We have to face the fact that there were just not enough Someone Elses to go around. And now the Elses are gone. What are we going to do? They have left us a wonderful example to follow, but who will follow it? Who is going to do the things Someone Else did? -CARDINAL CENTER, INC. NEWSLETTER

I l/ 3 * OJgW, HR j Is Carey moving soon?

Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Speeding — Charles Pryor, 29, North Webster, S6O; Justin Desomer, 16, Leesburg, $80; Patricia Caldwell, 54, Leesburg, $65; Mark E. Lackey, 25, Leesburg, $80; Kerry F. Kiser, 24, Leesburg, $65; Robert Maish, 63, Leesburg, S6O. Operating Off-Road Vehicle On County Road — Brian L. Kelly, 21, Leesburg, S6O. Seat Belt Violation — Sandra Roehm, 52, Syracuse, S2O; Earl L. Kiser, 24, Milford, S2O. Operating While Intoxicated — Howard E. Grant, 111, 26, Leesburg, $303, driver’s license suspended 90 days, K.C.J. six days; James W. Poe, 26, North Webster, $353, driver’s license suspended 90 days, K.C.J. six days. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: , n-tft’ Pena-Eyer ’ ’ Jesse Richard Pena, 23, 305 W. First St., Milford, and Karen Elizabeth Eyer, 22, 124 W. Pearl, Syracuse. Johnson-Booher Bradley Dean Johnson, 25, PO Box 15, Leesburg, and Jennifer Sue Booher, 25, PO Box 15, Leesburg. Cormican-Gooding Roger E. Cromican, 38, PO Box 362, North Webster, and Jeanette Nadine Gooding, 43, r 1 box 663, North Webster. The following couples have filed for a marriage license in Elkhart County Court: Ritchie-Gall Kurt Regan Ritchie, 27, Bethany Seminar, Oakbrook, 111. and Amy Suzanne Gall, 24,19417 So. Co. Line Rd., Milford Marriage Dissolution The following couple has filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Heyse — Vincent R. Heyse, r 5 box 97G, Syracuse, and Sandy Heyse, r 5 box 97G, Syracuse. The couple was married Aug. 17,1984, and separated Aug. 16,1985. The following marriage dissolutions were granted in Elkhart County Courts: Circuit Court Husf —Sherry L. Huff, 54686 CR 19, lot 186, Bristol and Mickey L. Huff, address unknown. The couple married November 19, 1983 and separated July 31,1987. Superior 111 J Frazine — Randall Lee Frazine, 913% S. Main St., Goshen and Cheryl Lynn Frazine, box 616 D, Leesburg. The couple married August 14, 1982 and separated February 15,1988. The husband was awarded custodj\of one minor child. Antrobus — Spencer C. Antrobus, r 5 box 459, Syracuse and Mary K. Antrobus, 1711 S. Washington, Marion. The couple married in July of 1964 and separated in April of 1988. New Claims Goshen Division R.M. Long, assignee of Family Fare, vs Adelina Garza, r 2 box 48 C, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $227.52 plus costs and interest. David Paul Redding vs Debra Jean Hurley, r 1 box 157-V, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $140.98 plus costs and interest.

Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding. Complaint On Contract Chrysler First Financial Service Corporation of Indiana, Inc. versus Scott Kelly, r 1 box 230 AA, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $734.40 plus costs. Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint Upon Account Collection Bureau of Warsaw versus Amos M. Hale c/o ChoreTime, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $349.20 plus costs. City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Expired driver’s license — Charlene M. Garber, 26, Syracuse, $54 No motorcycle endorsement on license — Michael D. Wooten, 31, Syracuse, $73 No registration plate — Michael D. Wooten, 31, Syracuse, $54 Disregarding automatic signal — Ricky A. Burger, 20, Syracuse, $63 No vehicle registration — James S. Crowe, 32, Milford, $54 Violation of child restraint law — Tami M. Flowers, 2 Syracuse, $25 suspended, Speeding — Charlene M. Garber, 26, Syracuse, $73 County Court Goshen Division The following fines plus court costs have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Speeding — Robert L. Bell, 37, Leesburg, SSB Expired registration plate — Bridget J. Sloan, 29, Leesburg, $54; Ronald A. Boniphant, 32, Milford, $54 Expired 21-day temporary registration — James K. Long, 20, North Webster, $54 Equalizer and wallet stolen Kosciusko County Police are looking into the thefts of a stereo equalizer and wallet from the Lakeland area. Marcella Rehborg, r 5, Syracuse, reported to police on September 5, that between 1-3 p.m. that day a stereo equalizer was taken from her parked 1957 Pontiac. Alvin Walbesser, r 1 box 22, Milford, notified police Friday, Sept. 2, that between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on August 10, someone had taken his wallet from the hood of his truck while it was parked in his driveway. The wallet contained a number of personal papers and an undisclosed amount of cash.

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"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

BRRRR. The Lions Club sign is announcing that there are only 90 days until their Christmas trees will be on sale — that seems to intensify the nip in the air these days! SYRACUSE’S NEW Christmas decorations are *’coming along”, according to the chamber committee of Kip Schumm, Mike Talion, Bill Beemer and Jeanne Gardiner. After selecting items to be added to the existing decorations, several local companies were approached as to whether they could be made in town. As a result, Dave Butler will design and screenprint 20 customized banners for the season and Don Strauss of Colbin Tool will create the brackets with which to attach them to the poles. —o— THE ENCHANTED HILLS Playhouse Guild will provide an opportunity for you to get rid of some of your “treasures.” A garage sale is being organized to help raise funds towards providing an air-conditioned environment for the 1989 Playhouse season. The EHP air-conditioning fund thermometer stands at $5,000 to-date. This particular thermometer “drops” with each donation to express a “coolness” factor. BIG WHEEL update. According to Mark Hubbs, manager, the store administrators are in the process of getting shelves stocked, and hiring for full and part-time positions. Opening date is set for the end of this month. FOUND — A WHS Class of 1951 ring. This turned up when Pam Howatt, the new Youth Center director, was cleaning out her new desk at the center. The owner will have it returned by calling her at 457-3055 and describing the item. JACK, AND Barbara Matney spent an unusual vacation at Vandallia, Ohio, recently where Jack competed with “shootists” from across the USA at the American Grand Trap Shoot. Carlos and Susie Williams of North Webster joined them for several days. Carlos and Jack have participated in several competitions together. After observing several events, Barb and Susie dedicated their time to “sitting around the pool with the other wives”. LOTS OF activity at the Crow Roofing property. Survey markers are in place, and a request for a storm sewer has been made to the Town Board.

Area residents fender benders

The following accidents were investigated by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department last week: On Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 5:10 p.m., a 1983 Plymouth Reliant, driven by Phillip A. Fields, 17,700 Lincolnway West Lt. 1, Ligonier, was traveling south on CR 850E, one mile south of CR 900 N, North Webster, and was going around a curve when the car motor died causing Fields to loose control of the steering. The vehicle left the road, hit a bank of dirt and stones, and flipped on its side. Fields and a passenger were unhurt. His car received up to $5,000 in damages. A two-vehicle accident happened at 7:44 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. Theresa J. Goshert, 26, 3100 Frontage Rd., No. 58, Warsaw, driving a 1984 Honda 2S, was attempting to pass a 1979 Chevrolet, driven by Derek A. Morris, 16, r 6 box 237, Warsaw, as Morris was attempting a left hand turn. Both cars received up to SI,OOO damage. Leslie Tracy, 16, was struck by a southbound 1986 Chevrolet van, driven by Sally L. Cripe, 39, r 3 box 473, Syracuse, when she ran out in front of the van. She complained of pain to her hip/upper leg. The accident occurred on SR 13, 100 feet north of Ist Street, North Webster, at 7:34 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 1. Tracy stated she looked both ways before attempting to cross the road but didn’t see the oncoming vehicle. A 1987 Plymouth, driven by Elaine V. Mynhier, 57, 18808 CR 46, New Paris, was traveling east on CR 1150 N, one-fourth mile south of Milford. She stopped for a stop sign but did not see an approaching 1983 Pontiac, driven by Georgia E. Baker, 64, Box 365, Milford. Mynhier’s auto, which is owned by Bonnie Vail, CR 46, New Paris, then struck the Baker auto. Each auto received up to SI,OOO damage. The accident happened at 4:50 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1. Lynette R. Hartman, 16, r 2 box 215, Leesburg, was backing out from a driveway when she was struck by a 1982 Ford truck, driven by Robert Likens, 52, r 1, North Webster, who was traveling east on CR 650 N, IMz miles west of CR 500E, near North Webster. Damages were up to $5,000,tp Hartman’s auto, up to

HELPING JERRY’S Kids. The Syracuse Jaycees “hit the streets” Saturday to help raise money for muscular dystrophy. They spent several hours wading through traffic at local intersections seeking donations for this worthy cause. Their endeavors brought in $440.00. The Jaycees “thank the town very much for their help,” according to president, Mike Flumbaum. WITH SO many trees dead or dying as a result of this summer’s drought, Arbor Day has a new significance. Fall is usually a good time to plant trees. With over 3,500 people in town, if each of us would plant one small tree, we’d have a forest to watch grow through the years! THE EVER active Syracuse Jaycees are looking for some more “doer-type” people to add to their membership. Those interested may find out what the Jaycees are all about at their regularly-scheduled meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeland Eagles building. As a special community service, voter registration will be available at the meeting. IF YOU lived in the same house since 1921, with a new front door being the only structural change made since the day you moved in; and if you collected art objects avidly and placed them on shelves, and added shelving, and added art objects, until you could scarcely move around in your home, you would be in a similar situation to what the Syracuse Public Library is facing today. The library, established in 1902, built its present structure on Math Street in 1921. The front entrance was remodelled in 1961. The library serves a population of 6,587, according to 1980 census figures — and this population triples in the summer months. The book shelves are overcrowded as are the rooms they are lined up in, leaving scarcely enough space for a table or some chairs for quiet reading or studying. A constant “weeding’’* of books is a must to provide books requested by patrons and still have shelf space for them. A great deal of public-use equipment (e.g. readerprinter, VCR/TV) are “closet items” for want of space. From the cramped confines, our library staff perform masterfully, providing current material and personal assistance. Our children’s library is active with story hours and reading encouragement programs. Plans are being made to expand the existing building, creating space for leisure reading areas, a community meeting room, and Syracuse’s first museum. The finished product will be a heavily frequented resource and source of pride to Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township. -4- JOG

$2,500 to a garage owned by Walter Crutcher, and up to $2,500 to Liken’s truck. Hartman complained of pain to elbow/lower arm/hand. A passenger in Hartman’s car, Darby McNeal, 16, r 2 box 347, Leesburg, received minor bleeding to her face. The accident happened on Friday, Sept. 2, at 4:10 p.m. Three people received minor injuries when two vehicles collided on SR 13, north of South Barbee Dr., North Webster. Kimberly S. Reiff, 24, 3414 W. 14th, Midlothian, 111., was traveling north on SR 13 when she missed a turn. She pulled off the roadway and back on and attempted to back up when a 1988 Pontiac, driven by John B. Lowe 11, 32,428 S. Washington St., Warsaw, came over the hill, was blinded by a northbound vehicle, and failed to see the motorhome. Treated and released at Kosciusko Community Hospital were Krystine N. Hovanes, three, 15933 Long, Oak Forest, 111., for minor bleeding to her head, a passenger in the motorhome, and Debra Lowe, 31, r 2 box 43, Warsaw, who complained of pain to the head, and Lisa Rodriguez, 24, 4200 Dakota Ave., Nashville, Tenn., who complained of pain to her back, both passengers in the Lowe vehicle. All were wearing seat belts. Reiff’s Chevrolet motorhome, which is owned by Don T. Schultz, 85 Willco Dr., Lockport, ID., received up to SIO,OOO in damage and Lowe’s auto, which is owned by New Life Christian Church, PO Box 1625, Warsaw, received up to $5,000. The accident happened at 10:11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2. A rear-end coDision occurred on CR 700E and CR 400 N, one mile west of North Webster, on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 5:15 p.m. A 1987 Mercury, driven by Genevieve G. Green, 64, 208 Railroad St., Westville, was northbound on CR 700E and was in the process of making a left turn when she was struck from behind by a 1980 Chevrolet, driven by Ronald K. Pearson, 49, r 1 box 281 H, Leesburg. There was no damage to Pearson’s auto while Green’s auto received up to SI,OOO in damage. Wet pavement caused a driver to lose control and cross into the other lane where he was struck by a second vehicle. Michael W.

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Blackford, 42, 1902 Robin Dr., Warsaw, was headed south on SR 15 when he lost control and was struck by a 1982 Plymouth, driven by Janie Gonzales, 36, r 1 box 7, Milford, who was traveling north. She complained of pain to her back. Blackford’s auto received up to $2,500 in damage and Gonzales’ auto received up to $5,000. The accident happened at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. At 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 4, a 1987 Chevrolet truck, driven by David W. Jessie, 25, r 1 box 158, Cromwell, was northbound on SR 13, near Shock Lake Road, North Webster, and didn’t see a 1985 Honda, driven by Darrin R. Hollensbe, 16,4700 W. Burton Dr., Muncie, who was passing on the top of hiD until the last moment. Jessie swerved off the road, hit a sign and tried to get back on the road but couldn’t. No damage estimate to either vehicle or a highway sign owned by the State of Indiana was given. A fence owned by Richard Kistler, r 2 box 1798, North Webster, received up to S2OO when it was struck by a car, driven by Laurie M. Record, 15, 10436 S. 350E, Fairmont. She received cuts to her legs and arms and a passenger, Jodie A. Watson, 11525 S. 500E, Fairmont, also received cuts. The incident happened at 9:14 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4, on CR 750E, south of Effie Mae St., North Webster. Record’s auto received up to $2,500 in damages. Two vehicles receive $3,500 in damages A two-vehicle coDision yesterday, Tuesday, at 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of SR 15 and Emeline Street, Milford, resulted in $3,500 damage. Dorothy M. Mast, 22, Milford, was southbound on SR 15 and turned left on Emeline in front of Max Eisenhour, 53, Goshen. Damage to Mast’s 1984 Chevrolet was set at SI,OOO with Eisenhour’s 1988 Ford receiving $2,500 in damage. Milford Deputy Marshal Aaron Rovenstine investigated.