The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 33, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 September 1988 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., September 28,1988

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Editorial

Welcome, Big Wheel Fishers Big Wheel will hold a grand opening at the new Syracuse store this weekend. We welcome this new business to the Lakeland area. New business, and it appears there will be more in the near future, is an indication of a healthy economy. Big Wheel will not only benefit the Syracuse community but the entire greater Lakeland area. Currently there are over 100 persons employed there with that number expected to stabilize at 55-65 in the future. That’s 55-65 jobs that weren’t here a short time ago. New jobs are a big boon for any community and so is new business. 43,700 An insurance company reports that the average number of Americans killed each year in automobile and truck accidents is 43,700. More than half these accidents are alcohol related, it’s said. 4 This is almost as many Americans as lost their lives in the Vietnamese war over a period of many years, and about equal to the fatalities of the Korean War — which were just over 50,000. It’s understandable that we get worked up about an airline accident, or even six dead in a space shot fizzle. But the big problem in America is one of alcohol and driving, and the toll this pursuit exacts each year is a national scandal. Experts say that on holiday weekends, such as our recent Labor Day frolic, . one out of ten drivers on the highways is under the influence of alcohol. And at any time on the highways one of fifty drivers is legally drunk,it’s said. This explains much of the odd behavior seen on our highways. It suggests sober drivers should always be on the alert for the unexpected. Driving defensively, in other words, is the only safe way to drive these days — being always ready to take evasive and preventative action in situations which are the other driver’s doing. Puffers note / A recent study showed that fifty percent of grade D level students in U.S. high schools are habitual cigarette smokers. The same study showed only 7 percent of grade A students are tobacco addicts. Even the dumbest of the dumb can get the message from such disparging figures about cigarette smoking. That’s why there are several movements now in progress in this country to reach children when the are quite young, to warn them about tobacco. Studies show a surprising number of high school students are hooked on tobacco before they teach age fourteen! Thus the effort should be made in grammar school, even in kindergarten. The goal of a smoke-free nation by the year 2000 (now being talked) is a highly-optimistic goal; it’s never possible to get everyone to agree on anything, especially in America. But if by the year 2000 smokers are reduced to five percent, the lives saved, the billions saved in medical costs, the better grades in school and better performance on the job will have added much to the quality of life and saved many lives. , Single parent homes Minority leaders can properly serve their nation and race if they face issues squarely, rather than blaming the government or others for failings. In this connection, the plight of black children comes to mind, Year after year after year we are shown figures revealing that over half the black children in this country live in one-parent homes. Obviously this places many of them at a disadvantage — in education, in job placement, etc. This shockingly high rate continues year after year. Where are the national leaders of the black community who bluntly and candidly address this problem? Where are the bold and courageous political leaders who put it squarely to their constituents that this is one of the main causes of black illiteracy, unemployment and excessive crime? Where are those leaders who tell their audiences much of theblame for the plight of black children today lies with black adults, who haven’t met their moral responsibilities? These adults, instead of leaning on the traditional crutch of blaming others — which some politicians echo also, for votes — must shoulder much of the blame for the disadvantages faced by black youth today. The government can do so much but it can’t teach or enforce moral values. And so long as over half the black children in this nation grow up in one parent homes or even without one parent, these unfortunate children aren’t going to have an equal chance in life.

What others say -7 To keep U.S. market share This year’s drought has focused so muclrattention on grain supplies that, for a time at least, too little attention was said to demand. Markets eventually responded to this oversight, however, Grain prices slid in July and August partly on news of disappointing demands The lesson in this, of course, is that short crops don’t bring higher prices — willing buyers do. A drought may cause momentary panic in markets but longterm improvements in price are only possible if demand from eager buyers remains consistently strong. Also, in the case of a world commodity like grain, the American farmer has to protect his market share when his own supplies are low. There are simply too many other producers around the globe who are also trying to make a sale. Building market share in times of good supplies isn’t enough. You have to hold onto market share in the lean years or someone else will take it from you. These lessons in global marketing have been well learned by American farmers in the past. That’s why there is no irony in this “year of the drought” for American farmers to be pushing hard to make foreign sales. Any good businessman knows you push your product harder in the bd times and reap the benefits when better times return. That’s one of the ideas behind a major marketing effort headed by a group of farm organizations put together under the banner of the U.S. Feed Grains Council. The Feed Grains Council shows customers in other parts of the world how to use high quality feed grains for animal feed and industrial uses. Especially in developing countries, this work means teaching a type of “high tech” agriculture to farmers. Major components of the American food production process are transplanted to populous nations. It’s like bililding small factories overseas that run on a raw product produced in this country. American farmers have learned that it’s not good business just to grow the raw product. You must help peoplfe learn how to use it, maintain its quality and assure delivery no matter what the circumstances. It’s much like marketing any otildT DFOdUCt. ■ Why should U.S. farmers do this work? Because if they don’t, nobody else will Multi-national grain companies can move grain into markets from anywhere. Most don’t care if they are selling American corn or Argentine corn to a buyer anywhere on the globe. It takes American farmers actively involved in the marketing process to build and maintain markets. 4 m -(FARM BUREAU COMMENTARY)

Fishers Big Wheel in Syracuse is ready for its grand opening.

Court news

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Hlutke-Harman Charles G. Hlutke, 23, r 5 box 97, Syracuse, and Melinda Ann Harman, 19, r 5 box 97, Syracuse. Nicholson-Eastlund Bret Eugene Nicholson, 26, r 2 box 161, Milford, -and Sheryl Marie Eastlund, 23, PO box 301, North Webster. Wegener-Requejo Scott Allyn Wegener, 21, r 3 box 2508, Syracuse, and Jessica Angelita Requejo, 18, 200 W. North St., Syracuse. Roa-Stapleton Juan Roman Roa, 24, PO Box 620, Milford, and Regina Lee Stapleton, 19, 450 N. Locke, Nappanee. The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in (Elkhart County Court: Davis-Lenfestey William Lee Davis, 25, 356, E. Market, Nappanee and Cawren Danyel Lenfestey, no age given, n 2 box 79, Leesburg Marriage Dissolutions The following marriage dissolution was granted in Elkhart County Court: Superior 111 Barber — Cathy Kay Barber, Meadows Mobile Home Court, Lot 163, Nappanee and Calvin Earl Barber Jr., r 2 box 44P (c/o Fairmont Homes, Nappanee), Leesburg. The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Easely — Richard Easely, Syracuse, and Maxine Easely, Fort Wayne. The couple was married July 4; 1937, and separated June 15,1988. Fiumbaum — Jacqueline Flumbaum, Syracuse, and Michael A. Flumbaum, Syracuse. The couple was married March 25, 1988, and separated Aug. 25,1988. Hendsbee — Jill R. Hendsbee, 349 Street of Dreams, Cromwell, and Lorin M. Hendsbee, PO Box 303, Syracuse. The couple was married June 7, 1986, and separated April 11,1988. Leslie — Bruce J. Leslie, no address given, and Linda M. Leslie, r 3, Leesburg. The couple was married March 12, 1975, and separated Aug. 3, 1987. There is one minor child. . J Small Claims New Claims Goshen Division The following new claims have been filed in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Ron Stuckman, 14655 S. County Line Rd., Syracuse vs Michael Kendall and Brad Kendall, box 185 C. Plaintiff seeks $529.23 plus interest and costs. Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding. Complaint For Damages Richard Achey, r 3, 20 Whites Ave., Leesburg, versus Feather Lite Trailers of lowa, Inc., and Milford Motors, r 1 box 161 A, Milford. Plaintiff seeks: Count I — $20,799.28 from each defendant plus costs; Count II — $20,799.28 from each defendant plus costs. Complaint Douglas Rickey, no address given, versus Feather Lite Trailers of lowa, Inc., and Milford Motors, r 1 box 161A, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $11,600 plus damages, attorney fees and costs. Complaint For Breach Os Contract Patona Bay, Inc., Leesburg, versus John James, Sr., Richmond; John James, Jr., Columbus, Ohio; and Proprietary Computer Systems, Columbus, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks performance of contract and $25,000 in damages or $37,500 and punitive and exemplary damages in the sum of $50,000 plus costs. Complaint For Damages Tonya Shuler b/n/f Jack Shuler and Jack Shuler versus Chad L. Jones and Linda Jones, r 5 box 148, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks amounts to Compensate for losses plus all other proper relief. Superior Court The following petitions have

been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Bruce Avery, r 2 box 392-11 C, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $267.77plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Penny Baker, r 1 box 149, Warner Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $646.83 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Kenneth S. Bolles, r 3 box 153, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $435.28 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Steve E. Campbell, r 1 box 318, Kimmell. Plaintiff seeks $242.84 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Vickie S. Ebbeler, S. Jackson M-Dee Acres, Apt. 5, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $237.65 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Troy W. Giant, r 1 box 300, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $215.87 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Debra McDonald, PO Box 64, Shamrock Meadows, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $475 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Joyce LeMaster, 512 Branch St., Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $403.21 plus $55 in court costs. , Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Mark D. Nei, PO Box 424, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $606.87 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint ■* Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Stephen W. Rachel, r 3, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $703.50 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Lisa Weber, r 4 box 66, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,564.15 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Gaynor R. Worden, r 1 box 31, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $285.20 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Larry L. Lakins, no address given, versus Owen Cobbum d/b/a Water World, PO Box 493, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks: Count I — recision of contract; Count II — damages in accordance with violation of Indiana Deceptive Consumer Act. Complaint Liberty Bank & Trust Company, 120 S. Lake St., Warsaw, versus Jeffrey A. Beezley and Jan Beezley, RFD 3 Box 720, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,026.27, attorney fees in the sum of SSOO, interest and costs. City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Violation of seat belt law — Jack D. Latour, 21, Syracuse, SSO Failure to have valid fishing license — James L. Charters, 18, Milford, $lO4, 10 days in jail suspended Aluminum recycling The Syracuse Civil Defense will be collecting aluminum for recycling on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop off any contributions at the Civil Defense Building on Dolan Drive.

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ANCY “APPLESEED” GLON spent her day off Monday,Sept. 26, entertaining and teaching the

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children of her daughter Jackie’s first grade class at New Paris Elementary. As part of her enthusiastic daughter’s creative celebration of Johnny Appleseed’s birthday on the 26th, Nancy, a former art teacher in the Lakeland Community School System, was enticed to wrap scratchy burlap around her body and perch a dented cooking pot upon her head to bring to life the Appleseed saga. To help get the first graders into the mood, Jackie taught her class printmaking, using carved apples; baked biscuits which were flattened and spread with cinnamon and sugar, then topped with an apple slice; and showed a video of Johnny Appleseed’s life. The grand finale was the afternoon appear ance of Johnny nee Nancy who brought Dixie cups filled with dirt and some apple seeds so that each student could sprout his/her own apple tree. HURRICANE GILBERT added some terrifying experiences to the vacationing Jayne (Poynter) Gall and her husband, Jim, during their recent stay in Jamaica. Both returned unscathed, according to her mother, Lucille Poynter. GET YOUR ears lowered and help add income to the Lakeland Day Care Center at the same time during The Added Touch’s all day cutathon on Saturday, Oct. 1. See Anita Wooten to get involved in this worthy cause. INTERNAL BEAUTIFICATION was recently completed when the Lutheran Church replastered and redecorated its narthex. The Main Street church is headed by Rev. Richard Dunning. A LESSON in church terminology. Narthex —a vestibule leading to the nave of a church. Nave — the part of a church between the rear wall and the chancel. Chancel — the part of a church in which is located the altar, or communion table, pulpit, and lectern. BIG DOINGS at Big Wheel this weekend as the new retailer-on-the-block holds its ribbon cutting ceremony and opens its doors to the public! ERNIE ROGERS reports a good turnout for the chamber’s first annual membership golf outing at South Shore, with 22 golfers signed up by Tuesday— the day before the event. Twentyone members will attend the dinner immediately following the Florida scramble outing. .LOOKING FOR a safe, fun place for your kids to celebrate Halloween? The Vinegar Bend Halloween Carnival Benefit will be held on October 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. The information assures us that “all children are sure to enjoy an evening Os wholesome entertainment! Parents will also enjoy a nostalgic feeling of when Halloween parties were fun and safe! ” \ Area businesses, organizations and individuals are donating funds, prizes, candy and discounts to help keep that tradition alive for our children. One of the highlights of this year’s show will star Jack Alexander, Master Magician, and a production by the Young Children’s Theater. There is a small admissions charge for children, and adults are admitted free — all children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 453-4998 or >SB-9736. Proceeds from this event will go to the Kosciusko County Juvenile Shelter. THE 1988 crop walk will take place in Warsaw on October 16. Sponsored by Church World Service, Hie walk is 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). The funds.raised will be used to feed the needy. Twenty-five percent of the monies will remain in Kosciusko County and be administered by the Combined Community Services. The Emergency Food Pantry program, sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association, will be one of the local recipients. The other 75 percent will be distributed nationally and internationally by Church World Service. As there are no administrative costs, all monies raised will go directly toward feeding the needy. Those interested in participating in the CROP Walk as a walker or a sponsor may call Arlie Waggy at 658-4951 or Steve Sharp at 457-3891.-FOOD AGAIN is the goal when the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship canvasses door-to-door on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Members will be collecting food for the Syracuse Food Pantry. Items that are especially needed are canned meat, tuna, stew, baked beans, dry milk, cereal,

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and other main dish items. These should be in good condition and recently purchased. Hie Pantry currently has in stock an excess of peanut butter, dry beans, and macaroni and cheese. BEA EPPERT brought in a commemorative “Pickwick Premiere Program” dated May 22, 1937, which is sure to stir up sonie memories among Syracuse residents. This is a souvenir book which was published to celebrate the opening of the Pickwick Theatre. It lists the “Theatre Personnel” as William L. Pracht, manager; Theodore Powell, projectionist; Margaret Wolf, cashier; Duane Bauer, usher; Robert Hinderer, usher; and Charles LeCount, usher. The book lists ads from C.W. Howard Heating and Plumbing, installers of the airconditioning system at the new theater; Syracuse Electric Company, the electrical contractors for the Pickwick Block; Holsum Bread (courtesy of W.E. Long, we’re certain); The Tavern Hotel,! Matt Katzer, proprietor; Wogoman’s Gift Shop; Ecklebarger Beauty Shop; the Sargent Hotel and Case; Henry Beer, florist and landscape architect; The State Bank of Syracuse; The South Shore Inn; Thornburg Drug Company; the Pickwick Cocktail Lounge and Playroom; Pickwick Soda and Snack Bar; Auer’s Service Station; The Spink-Wawasee Hotel and Country Club; Wawasee Boat Service; , Johnson’s Hotel; and Wawasee Realty Service Company, A.L. Miller, manager. A letter from Governor M. Clifford Townsend states that “Today marks the beginning of a new era in the economic and civic life of the northern Indiana lake region. The opening of the Pickwick Theatre and the Business Block in Syracuse, the Gateway City to the northern Indiana lake region, is the first step of a series of progressive strides that are being taken to make this great commonwealth the recreational center of the nation...” A section entitled “Progress springs from effective leadership’’ lists the 1937 leaders of Syracuse — Warren T. Colwell, president, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce; William G. Connolly, president, Syracuse Town Board; Ernest Bucholz, secretary-treasurer, Syracuse Town Board; Matt Katzer, president, Syracuse Lions Club; Fieldon Sharp, member, Syracuse Town Board; and Francis Grissom, member, Syracuse Town Board. We hope that this welLpreserved booklet finds a home in the planned Syracuse museum where all can find a glimpse of times past. —o— THIS COLUMN began with Nancy Glon, and We’d like to share another of her talents with you as seen in the following: The assignment is a research paper on the ’ subject of primitive pioneer tools. All the resources have been exhausted so, quite naturally, the local library is the object of the next bit of searching. However, materials are so limited that the librarian is only able to offer the lending service available. The materials will be here soon, within a day or so, from another library but they are not available today. Apologetically, the librarian explains that there just isn’t room to keep everything on hand. Sorry. Oh, well, might as well sit down and read for a while. Perhaps the stack of books on the library table can be moved to — where? The window sill? No, it’s already stacked with several piles of books. An old and intriguing object leans against the wall behind the table. Again, the librarian points out that this is part of a group of Indian artifacts donated to be put on display but, as is easily observed, there is no place to put such items. There are several hundred such things available, but until there’s a place, there just isn’t any space. Sorry. Now, the real search begins. If the material were here, where would it be squeezed in? And where can the information be found? What about a videotape on the subject? Now there’s an idea! Oh, right, no place to put that either. Stop and think for a moment: imagine a library with access to your given subject readily available — with videotapes included. On. every wall there are shelves of books divided into easily-reached sections. Chairs and tables are placed in well-lighted areas to make reading easy and research a pleasure. Through those doors over there is a real museum! Display cases beckon the interested. Under one glass there are photographs of Syracuse and Turkey Creek as they were in years past. There are private collections on a variety of subjects from Indian relics to coins to Civil War treasures. It’s not Stuffed and crammed and stashed or jammed. Just keep imagining. With help, your imagery is about to become a reality. , -0_ _ -JOGSHIPSHAPE, INC., Syracuse, has been sold and the new owners merged with Fitness Firm, Cromwell. Both sites will be closed later today (Wednesday) and reopen next Monday at a new location, as Fitness Firm. (Continued on page 5)