The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 October 1988 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., October 5,1988

Editorial

Some students do care 1 ' With the throwing of beer on members of the Wawasee football team during the bonfire last Thursday night, several students took a giant step backwards and along with it threw a dark shadow on the entire high school. Other students, however, took a giant step forwards. Following the bonfire incident, WHS Principal Ned Speicher said, “It’s unfortunate that a few people have to ruin an event that most of the students were attending to have a good time and to prospirit.” When asked about the future of bonfires at Wawasee High School by MJ reporter Scott Davidson, Speicher stated, “The way that I feel right now, as long as I’m principal at Wawasee there will not be another bonfire sponsored by the school.” Speicher, who would not release the names of the individuals, said they would be punished. According to Wawasee school policy, the minimum punishment that the students are facing is a five-day suspension and five days of Saturday school. The maximum penalty for students who are involved with alcoholic beverages on school property, is expulsion from school. But, what happened this week at WHS shows that many of the . students at the school do care. They are as upset as Mr. Speicher about the happenings at the bonfire. And, 169 of them, along with a number of faculty members, have said so in writing. A letter to the editor appears on the school pages of this issue. It states the fact that the Wawasee bonfire was an extreme example of a few students’ actions. The letter continues, “It is an outrage that a very small percentage of the high school could act so vulgar and ruin the chances of ever having a bonfire again.” The letter also states, “We feel embarrassed because of the poor reflection on our high school and would like to tell the community that the majority of the high school is very upset and does not condone their actions.” Since the rumor mill is hard at work in the Lakeland communities, we feel it is important that our readers know how many of the students reacted to the incident. As long as there is an America, there will be people who try to overstep their freedoms. People who think it is clever to put others down. People who think they are “big” when they do things like this. And, as long as there is an America, there will be those who stand by and watch, some approvingly and some disapprovingly, but remain silent — after all, it’s none of their business. But, thank God, there will be those who take the time, like these 169 students and teachers, to voice their opinion on right and wrong. They are the ones who show they care. They are what’s right with America! They are what’s right with Wawasee High School. They are our future leaders. The United Way United Way drives are now in the news. In giving to the United Way, one knows the charities aided are screened, that local people handle the money, that worthwhile charities are given carefullyallocated shares of funds for the causes they serve. It’s impossible for many busy men and women to decide on the merits of each individual charity drive. Many can remember when we were assaulted on all sides by dozens of campaigns each year. The United Way alleviated that problem. We urge all who are able to make a generous contribution to the United Way. What others say — Newspapers: What you hold in your hands is freedom This is National Newspaper Week. As you read this, consider what you hold in your hands. Not just a copy of a familiar harbinger of news, whether weekly, daily or something in-between. Not just a newspaper that we expect to be delivered at a regular time, a comfortable reference, and such an integral part of our lives that we rarely give it special heed. What you hold in your hands is unique. This, and all the newspapers across the nation, not only brings you information, but also independent opinion. Not what the government wants you to think. But opinions, whose right to be expressed is protected in the fiber of our country, the First Amendment to our Constitution. What you are holding is unique because you not only can read what those in government — national, state or local — do and say, but also what those out of government think and do. t What you hold in your hands is documented proof that we are a nation of divergent voices, all of whom have the right to be heard, whether we agree or not. And that is truly unique compared with the majority of the world. What you are holding is unique, because this newspaper brings you commercial choices — what to feed your family, what to wear, what to enjoy, where to work and live, what to drive, where to go. Compare this uniqueness with other areas of the world where drab lines wait for drab choices, or where suffering lines wait for nourishment that may never come. What you are holding is unique and powerful, because the news, information, facts, opinions, advice, public notices, advertisements, guides and illustrations in your hands help you make your own individual decisions on how to conduct your life — safely, successfully, more fulfilling. What you hold in your hands is unique because this newspaper is a symbol of a distinctly American concept, the idea of a free press — not an end in itself, but a means to maintain our free society through the free flow of information. What you hold in your hands is your ability to disagree — expressed in your freedom to express your ideas in our letters column in a uniquely American dialog. z . As we observe National Newspaper Week, think of those who bring you what you hold in your hands: the reporters, editors, circulation staffs, advertising people, production staff members, who made sure this powerful expression of America comes to you regularly, and is so much a part of your life that too often we take it for granted. What you hold in your hands is freedom. — WEBSTER HAWKINS, PRESIDENT NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION

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Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Speeding — Dawn M. Coy, 20, Syracuse, $80; David Delafuente, 30, Milford, SBO. Expired License Plates — Brenda L. Greuter, 21, Milford, S6O. No Trailer Plate — Billy A. Gibson, 26, North Webster, $53. Disregarding Stop Sign — Seth W. McMillan, 22, Leesburg, S6O. Driving Left Os Center — Joshua A. Morris, 15, Syracuse, not guilty. Operating While Intoxicated — Scott W. Shoemaker, 19, Leesburg, $353, driver’s license suspended 90 days, K.C.J. six days. Public Intoxication — Howard Moore, no age, Syracuse, $153. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Myers-Perrino Christopher A. Myers, 30, PO Box 694, Syracuse, and Leslie Anne Perrino, 29, PO Box 694, Syracuse. Marriage Dissolutions The following couple have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Johnson — Hazel Lorraine Johnson, r 3 Flowing Well Drive, Leesburg, and Stephen Karlton Johnson, r 3 Flowing Well Drive, Leesburg. The couple was married March 7,1987, and separated Sept. 22,1988. Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint Wawasee Service Centerversus Steve Sturgill, PO Box 735, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $275 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Wawasee Service Center versus Ronelle D. Maggert, 707 Pittsburg St., Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $215 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Becky S. Johnson, r 2 box 176, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $417.82 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Bales Butcher Shop versus Jerry Gans, r 4 box 34, lot 67, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $402.37 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Bales Butcher Shop versus Jacalyn A. Norris, r 1 box 978, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $399.97 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint On Written Loan Agreement • First Federal of Wabash, PO Box 188, Syracuse, versus Violet Birky, PO Box 251, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $3,947.88 plus interest and costs. / Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding: Complaint On Account Midwest Collection Service, Inc. versus Christopher Riga and Angela Riga, r 5 box 970, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $104.97 plus costs. Complaint For Damages Elstrod Motors, no address given, versus Dennis J. Dan, r 1 box 6AI, Syracuse, and Denise Mast, r 5 box 475, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks interest at rate of

8 percept per annum from Nov. 10,1987 to date of judgement. City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Violation of seat belt law — Ricky L. Goodpastor, 23, Syracuse, $25 Expired plate — David W. Perry, 38, Syracuse, $54 No motorcycle endorsement on license — Kenneth H. Hall, 24, Syracuse, $54 County Court Goshen Division The following fines plus court costs have been levied and paid in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Speeding — Charles S. Plumer, 58, Syracuse, $63;, Charlotte A. Rader, 39, Syracuse, $56; Larry E. Brown, 41, Syracuse, SSB; Tammie J. 'fhompson, 31, Syracuse, $56. Operating vehicle without a license — Angelia D. Grandstaff, 29, Syracuse, dismissed by the deputy prosecuting attorney. Small Claims Goshen Division The following judgements have been awarded in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Dallas N. Gall vs Pat Leksich. Plaintiff awarded $486 plus costs. R.M. Long vs Ruth Shirley. Plaintiff awarded $364.80 plus costs; vs John K. Johnson and Donna B. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $337.49 plus costs; vs Kenneth E. Kemp and Jamie E. Kemp. Plaintiff awarded $842.82 plus costs; vs Terry Don Lands. Plaintiff awarded $721.37 plus costs; vs Raymond Mellon Taylor. Plaintiff awarded $867.18 plus costs; vs Curtis J. Ediginton. Plaintiff awarded $lB6. 98 plus costs; vs Adeline Garza. Plaintiff awarded $227.52 plus costs; vs Wayne Yontz. Plaintiff awarded $7,551.57 plus costs and attorney’s fees. Midway Mobile Home Park vs Ken Kerkav. Plaintiff awarded S6O plus costs. Concord World Travel & Tours, Inc., vs Boone Enterprises, Tina Secora, Jessie Harvey and Patrick F. O’Leary. Plaintiff awarded $429.03 plus costs. Paul Henderson vs Barb Pritchett. Plaintiff awarded $195 plus costs. Thurman R. Weaver and Elnora K. Weaver vs Jeff Stoup, Performance Electric. Plaintiff awarded $l5O plus costs. Soviet paper supports hostage MOSCOW - A Soviet newspaper published an emotional outpouring of support recently for Terry Anderson, the hostage held longest in Lebanon, urging him to be strong and assuring him his captors would be punished. THE MAIL-JOURNAL (U.S.P.S. 3258-4000) Published by the Mall-Journal every Wednesday and entered as Second Class matter at the Post Oftlce at Syracuse, Indiana 46567. Second class postage paid at 103 E. Main Street, Syracuse, Indiana 46567 and at additional entry offices. Subscription: $17.50 per year In Kosciusko County; $23.50 outside county. POSTMASTERS: Send change of ad dress forms to The Mall-Journal, P.O. Box 188, Milford, Indiana 46542

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

EALL HAS fell. Syracuse is rapidly becoming a colorful setting with all the trees beginning to show off their yellow, orange or rust leaves. The sunshine sparkles and highlights the colors — even grey skies seem to enhance the scene. The frantic summer pace is calming and people have time to chat with each other once more. A nice time of year. “GOOD JOB, Colleen Schwalm” was the message on the Lakeland Youth Center’s marquee recently. Colleen has just completed her third year of teaching the daytime aerobics class. If one can trust appearances, the program has certainly benefited the teacher — and we’re certain the same can be said for her students. The YC marquee, in an additional message, welcomed back Kim Conrad as the evening program aerobics instructor. Kim had taken some time off to raise her two young ones. Whatever free time Syracuse area residents may have, there is an aerobics instructor waiting to help them get and stay fit at the Lakeland Youth Center! [ \ OCTOBER 15 is the date set by the Syracuse Jaycees for sponsoring and chaperoning a teen dance from 6-9 p.m. at the Youth Center. Two. Jaycees are donating their special talents as DJ’s. Roger Shipley and Mike Murray will be taking requests and “spinning platters” (that’s an old term) so that local teens can enjoy an evening out. The above-mentioned project is one reason that the local Jaycees were awarded a trophy last Saturday at the Regional Jaycees Awards Banquet. Their trophy was for achieving number 3 status (out of 21 clubs in the northern region of Indiana), and the number 3 status came from the Syracuse Jaycees’ community and public service. —o— BOUQUETS AND cheers to Rich Timmons of Country Home Floral Shoppe for coming through for the Wawasee High School Student Council during their attempted fundraiser prior to homecoming last weekend. The student council had ordered 400 yellow carnation corsages which they planned to sell to raise “Warrior spirit” and money; however mid-week came and sales were very slow when a call to Rich got his creative juices going. He started calling local businesses and taking orders for the corsages, winding up with 31 businesses involved in supporting the fundraiser. The businesses received not only the flowers on Homecoming Friday, but a healthy dose of community spirit and pride as well, as employees proudly wore the green and gold WHS colors. The local student council received approximately $415 from the project to be used for school activities. Sixty carnations were left over, valued at $99, and were handed out to alumni who attended the homecoming game with Warsaw. We feel that those alumni would have been pleased to have paid the $1.65 each to wear the school colors and support the student council at the same time — perhaps next year? Speaking of next year, Rich and volunteer committee member, Sylvia Gargett, are already planning a similar fundraiser. They are open to suggestions and help from the community, however. —o— REMEMBER WHEN Syracuse had its own travel agency, Gulliver’s Travels? The agency was operated out of Pickwick Block and managed by Rex Yentes. Mike Skevington, Yentes’ brother-in-law, and Margaret Freeman were his business associates. His wife, Ann, worked across the street at the State Bank of Syracuse. The Yentes have kept their hands in the travel business. Rex has taught the business and run tours in St. Louis and in Florida. Now we learn that they will be crossing the Atlantic and heading for England where Rex has accepted a new position with an airline and will run the office.

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WINDOW DRESSING. Have you noticed the colorful and well-appointed display window at Bill Fetters’ business, Clippers, on SR 13 south? During the summer, the windows were festive with sailboat sails, beach balls and so forth — very fitting for the season. Currently, some of Bill’s hand-picked antiques are on display. Perhaps this special talent can be tapped to help arrange displays when the new museum is ready??? , . _ ~ ' ... _ —

MISSING LETTERS can trip one up. Like in the following “donation” from Mary Lib Fosbrink: A large crow listened attentively to the candidate’s speech, but had to be brought under control by police when it became unruly at one point. DEER SEASON opens October 8 and, according to Ed Bogart of Fish ’n Fun Resort on Syracuse Lake, he has made the proper arrangements with the state to operate a deer check-in for hunters after they bag the big one — complete 'with scales to weigh ’em in and a camera for capturing the proud moment. THE ENTIRE county is a buzz since the announcement by the FDIC and Indiana Department of Financial Institutions that Liberty Bank & Trust (formerly Counting House Bank) had been closed. Many customers were wondering just how safe their money was but were being reminded that their deposits were insured up to SIOO,OOO by the FDIC. The bank was closed on Monday, Oct. 3, and reopened the following day under new ownership, Trustcorp. Liberty Bank and Trust was the 169th bank failure in the country. A VERY PROUD mother of Wawasee’s Homecoming Queen, Heather DeSomer, is “floating” around State Bank of Syracuse these days. Ann Cavender, Heather’s mom, has been accepting congratulations from well-wishers as she works as the bank’s new accounts representative. It’s easy to see how Heather got so pretty! —o— SYRACUSE JAYCEE president Mike Flumbaum announced today that the club’s fundraising coupon book has been reduced in price. According to Flumbaum, there are still over 60 coupons which are valid — 75 percent of which are good through the end of the year. Using just one coupon from the book can pay for the entire coupon book — and help the Jaycees raise money for local projects. The coupon books are available through any Jaycee member, State Bank of Syracuse, and Syracuse Printing. -JOG —o— WE MADE a mistake last week regarding the owners of Fitness Form, Syracuse. We should have stated that Tony and Randi Siri, owners of the Fitness Form, Cromwell, merged their business with Shipshape, Inc., owners, Tracy and Kristy Bartow. X SPEAKING OF Fitness Form, the grand opening has been delayed. Due to some minor problems in the remodeling of the building; open- : ing of the center has been scheduled for Mohday, Oct. 10. —o— SYRACUSE IS growing. Construction is underway in the Syracuse* Industrial Park on Brooklyn Street for an offiqe and warehouse for USA Diversified Products of Ligonier. Diversified Products is the manufacturer of cabinetry hardware and various other items that are sent across the United States. Paul Davis, owner, stated the 100 feet by 150 feet of warehouse will include 3,200 square-foot of office space. Along with the new building comes 22 jobs. Persons within the company will be transferred. Davis noted that more jobs will be added and there are plans to expand the* building site in the future. Completion of the warehouse at 600 W. Brooklyn St., is slated for December. The lot was sold to the Ligonier firm by Seller’s Manufacturing, Milford. —o— LOOK FOR an uptown Syracuse business to change hands the first of the year. Sorry that is all we can tell you at this time. —o — ( OFFICIALS WERE surprised and pleased at the large turnout this past weekend for the grand opening at Big Wheel. Parking spaces were hard to find on Saturday and it has been said around town that traffic was lined up for some distance waiting to get in.

I One Syracuse resident said she saw people lined up and waiting to get in one-half hour before opening on Saturday. ! — — *o“” DEALER PLATES and why are people allowed to drive with them was a recent topic of i discussion at the Syracuse Case when mention (Continued on page 5) - y ’ „ , „ /