The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 January 1989 — Page 12

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HOWARD "HOP" Haab will be retiring January 13 from school bus driving after 40 years Haab stated that he has driven the same route, Milford-Syracuse Road and Elkhart County Road, all those years. He travels to Wawasee High School three times a day. once in (he morning, again after school and then returns later with the shuttle bus for those students who have sports practice or whatever. He figures that he has traveled over 576.000 miles, and. since he crosses the B&O and Big I Railroads 12 times a day, that makes a total of 86,400 times across the tracks. Haab started driving a school bus in 1948, taking over for the late R. E. Slabaugh. At that time.

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he owned his bus chassis which was a 1948 Chevy and made sl4 a day. .which included gas and repairs. The school corporation now owns the buses, and makes all repairs. He had 48 students back then and now the bus he drives carries 65. Discipline problems were the same then as now. Most are "You’re sitting in my seat." Since not many juniors and seniors ride buses anymore (they have their own cars), he doesn't have many problems. Haab stated that Harry Doty will be taking over his route. ‘ Haab and his wife. Jane, reside on North Main Street in Milford. Following retirement, they will, be spending more time in Florida. He has two children llv- r ing, two children w ho are deceased, and five grandchildren.

He will be honored, along with other retiring drivers and custodians, at the annual bus drivers' and custodial workers' dinner which is held by the school corporation in the spring —o— IN EFFORTS to promote local holiday shopping. Milford merchants had prepared (or months prior to Christinas, to bring townspeople the best possible selection of holiday merchandise. Included in their efforts was a promotion which Included drawings at the participating stores. In most cases, drawings were held Christmas Eve. Merchants and their winners, all from the Milford area, are as follows:

Sharp Hardware — Ann Schafer won a Black and Decker Car Vac P K s Restaurant Specials — Ist prue RussellAßuch. dinner for two. 2nd prue Carol Geiger, free breakfast Jenkins Automotive — Russell Ruch, $23 gift certificate vBonnie Gene's Boutique — Andrea Wcybright, $25 gift cer tificate - . Village Video — Marilyn Powell. 4 free movie rentals Smith's Flower and Gift Shop — Mr and Mrs David Bess, $25 gift certificate Bobi’s Shear Success — Mark Ray, free haircut and style Doll's Decorating Center — Mandv Sawver. a "Becky" doll c» Walter Drugs, Inc. — Darlene Miller. *25 gift certificate -40-= - - DARLENE MILLER of Milford received word on December 29 of the birth of a new great granddaughter born to Dick and Leisha Fincher of Charlotte. N, C The baby was named Logan Taylor. Maternal grandparents are Jon and Sonya Miller of Warsaw and Lee and Sura Jesse of Elkhart. Paternal grandparents are Richard and Jeanne Fincher of Rochester Tills is thes&fourth greatgranddaughter for Darlene In 1988. The first one was born on July 5

to Jerry and Stephanie Beck of Van Buren The baby was named Katie Leann maternal grand parents are Duane and Rosemary Miller nf Ossian and paternal grandi>arents are Mr and Mrs Leroy Beck nf Van Buren On December X twin granddaughters were horn to Jeff and Janda Gautsche of Syracuse. Thev were named Trisha Darlene and Ashlev Alice. Maternal grandparents are Jan and Betty Miller of Goshen and paternal grandparents are Delmar and Donna Gautsche of Coldwater. Mich. MEMBERS OF the Milford PTO will meet in the school at 7 p m. on Monday. Jan. 9. Principal Russ Mikel, and Assistant Principal Cindy Kaiser will inform those parents on the reading adoption process and the structure used for same. e -o— DURING THE story hour held Sunday at the Milford United Methodist Church Rev Ben Whirledge asked the youngsters what was special about the day? d He was expecting someone to tell him It was New Year's Day — the first day of lIIHB. However, this was not the answer he received. After a brief silence his young son. Brian, came forth with the answer, "It's -our birthday." Whirledge was quick to Inform Brian that that was not the answer he wanted. He was seeking an answer that would make the day special for everyone! .. "' n “ HOSTING THEIR family Christmas get-together on Tuesday. Dec. 27. were Virgil and

Nancy Zimmerman, r 3. Milford In. attendance were their six children and spouses and the Zimmermans' 12 grandchildren Mark and Becky Km el. Crystal. Heather. Bryan and Clayton. Hutchinson. Kan.: David and Jane Hess. Joshua and Stephanie. Milford; Ed and Beverly Polson. Eddie and Gary. Bremen: Danny and Vicki Sharp. Virgil and Hollie. Milford: Mike and Patti Emel. Fort Wayne: and John and Kim Zimmerman. Bradley and Benji. Milford. As a Christmas gift from their family. Virgil and Nancy were presented with a special family quilt The quilt, using the theme of "There Is beauty all around when there's love al home." features each of the six children's homes and something significant about each family member with Virgil and Nancy's home (complete with the bells on the front door and the wagon wheel .In front) displayed in the center. —o_ LAST THURSDAY. Dec 29. Donn and Mary Kesler. Milford, traveled so Riley Children's Hospital In Indianapolis to visit Bonnie Ramer, six-year old daughter of Steve and LuAnne Ramer. New Paris, who under went heart surgery that morning Prior to going to Riley, the Keslers slopped over in Carmel to visit with their daughter and son-in-law. Diane and Rick Collins. Quite unexpectedly us they were proceeding down a hallway of the hospital, Donn and Mary met up with Dr. David A Cory,

From the Syracuse Police log —

Cars reported drag racing down Milford-Syracuse Road

From the SyracuKe Police log I* u weekly feature which preaenta a sampling of the incidenta the officers from the Syracuse Fire Department and Syracuse Police Department are called upon Io deal with: TUESDAY, DEC. 27 Police received a call during the early morning houra from a parent who reported him aon mlaa ing from the bowling alley. An officer waa aent- to search, however, aix minutea later the parent called and reported (he aon waa home. A complaint waa received from a South Main Street reaidenf of trucka parking in-an alley The police department waa notified and the buaineaa manager of the achool corporation waa contacted to talk to the ownera of the vehlclea. The vehiclea belonged to the conatruction workera at the achool. The diapatcher received a citizen’a band radio report of a kid on akia being pulled by a vchi de on John and North Streeta The officer on duty went to check on the report but waa unable to locate anything He continued to check the area.

Road conditions cause of many area accidents

Steve Miller, Br box 3 Ulrich Drive. Milford, wax involved in a one-car accident on Dec 30 on CH 1350 N, west rd CH 400 W. in Jeffcr son Township near Nappanee Miller lost control of the 1977 Olds that he was operating and left the roadway striking a NIPSCO pole Damage to Miller's vehicle was estimated at up to 12,500 On Friday, Dec 30. at 8:30 am, a one-vehicle accident occurred on CR-350N, west of SH 15. in Plain Township Dean Grove, 33, r 7 198-3, Warsaw, told police that he lost control of his auto on the slick road causing him to leave the roadway and strike a mail box There was no estimate given xm the amount of damage that Grove's 1979 (3>evy sustain ed in the mishap Three persons received minor injuries in a twb-car collision on Thursday. Dec 29, at 8:01 pm rm CR ON, east of CRSOOE. in Tip pecanoe Township near lz*sburg Steven S Baker. 17, r 2 box 446. Iz’estmrg. was west bound on CH ON when he lost control of bis vehicle on the icy roadway and collided with a car being driven by Kickie M Moore. 28, 802 State St . South Whitley Damage to the 1969 Rambler that Baker wax driving was estimated

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staff member of Riley's radiology department Dr. Cory, who was really taken by surprise to see some familiar faces from "home." took the visitors «m a tour of the facility < making them promise not Io tell his mother. Arlene Cory, that his office was In a bit nf disarray that particular day! l. Donn and Mary also had the nice experience of visiting the Ronald McDonald House. During that afternoon, the Keslers had the opportunity to meet members of the' Indiana University basketball team who were visiting with the young pa tients and presenting them with autographed pennants Donn was able toget several autographs lor his son in-law. Rick (a real IU fan) —o RESIDENTS AT Lakeland Loving t are Center in Milford celebrating birthdays this month are: Charles Bock. January 5; Lula Eirhart. January 14; Verp Cooper, January 24: and Leona Kehr. January 27 IN HONOR of the 2lsl birthday of their oldest daughter. Criss, Ron and Gloria Baumgartner entertained ala special dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Others In attendance were her grandmother, Della Baumgartner, and Criss' good friend. Shawn Anderson, who was also honored for her 21st birthday (December 23 While eating dinner at an area

WEDNESDAY. DEC. 2H The diapatcher received numcroua calla regarding road condltlona from Syracuae lo varloua locationa, Including to Waraaw -and Fort Wayne. The diapatcher advlaed that fhc roada were allck and ice covered and ilial the salt trucka were out. TIIUKSDAY. DE< .211 ' peraon wanting copies of mapa of the Syracuse and Lake Wawasce arena was told the dispatcher could supply the need cd copies. The fire chief wax sent lo In veatlgate the smoke at Boston and' Main Streets. He reported everything was aMghl FKIDAY. DEC.IIO The dispatcher was.unablc to give a caller the phone number for Samaritans On Standby, after If wax requexted. The caller stated he would call Saint An drew's United Methodist Church for the number, which is the location for the St >S office SATUHDAY, DEC. 31 Kosciusko County Police were notified by the dispatcher after a person called and reported there were two cars drag racing down the Syracuse-Milford Hoad The firedepartment received a

at up to 12,50 b and the 1983 Ford that Moore was operating sus tained up to 85,000 in estimated damage Debbie Young. South Whitley, was the other person ' slightly injured in the accident , A one car accident occurred at 11:14 pm on Dec 27 on Old Hoad 30. east of CH 350E. near War saw Michelle H Morris, 18, r 1 box 34, Syracuse, told police that she was east bound on Old Hoad 300 when she slowed for a turning vehicle and then lost control of her vehicle and slid into a guard rail Damage to the 1986 Escort that Morris was driving .was up to 85,000 On Tuesday. f>ec 27, a -car semi accident occurredat top m on SR 15, south of CH BiXiN, in Plain Township near l<eesburg. Noele M Kauffman. 25. r 2 box 353, Pierceton, told police that she was northbound on SR 15 when a southbound semi struck the front of her car but did not stop after the mishap Damage to the 1987 Nissan being operatettby Kauffman was estimated at upto 81.000 A two-car accident occurred on Dee.' 27 at 7:56 p m on SR 13. south of CR 800 N, in Tippecanoe Township near North Webster Kathv A Pence. 31. P<) Box 403

restaurant, the Baumgartner party just happened to meet up with Glen (Pete' and Marilyn Wuthrich, r 2. Milford, whn were enjoying a meal out with some of their family who were in town for the holidays The Wuthrich party included Rex and Beth Wuthrich, and their two children. Amanda and Jordan. Jupiter. Fla. :&fn Wuthrich, Sterling, Ryan Wuthrich. Poughkeepsie. N.Y. The W'uthrichs' oldest son. Rich, and his wife, Amy. had left Milford earlier that day to return to their home in Elk Grove Village. 11l —o— MASTER SGT. James Rummel along with his wife, the former Pam Treesh, and youngest son, Shawn, will be leaving on Tuesday, Jan. 19, for Okinawa, Japan. A 1964 graduate of Milford High School. Master Sgt Rummel has served with United States Marine Corps for 20 years. He will be stationed at Camp Co.urtney in Okinawa for the next three years. Shawn Rummel, who has the distinction of being born in England, will be graduating from high school In Japan this spring. The? Rummels, who most recently resided at Camp Le Jeune. N.C., have been spending the past few weeks visiting with Pam's mother. Jean Treesh. and their other two sons. Jim and Jason Rummel, all of whom reside in Milford

call from Elkhart County Sheriff's Department requesting the department assist at a per sonal injury accident at US tl and CH 2D. The dispatcher was also notified one minute later by a person who came to the station to report the accident. Elkhart ourity also asked the Syracuse dispatcher to contact a local wrecker company for two wreckers at the scene Bicycles that were reported stolen, were found 11 minutes ■later by the caller. ' MUNDAY. JAN. I Police were called In the early morning hours to a location In town where a fight was about to occur for the third time. A person came to the dlspat cher s office and reported that the crossing arm. on the north side of the Huntington Street crossing, was malfunctioning CSX was notified of the problem A toll free number was given to a caller who requested Informa tlon about the foggy weather con dltions MONDAY. JAN. 2 An officer was sent to a local business after a suspicious per son was reported in a vehicle there

Koher Hoad, was northbound on SH 13 when she lost control of her auto on the slushy roadway and slid into the southbound lane where she collided with a car be inn driven bv Hay L Hoberts. 17, r 1 box 477, North Webster Damage to both the 1981 Ford that Pence was operating and the 1976 Jeep that Hoberts was driv ing was estimated at up to $5,000 Danny J. Schaffer, 21,r 1 box 95, Warsaw, was involved in a one car accident on Dec. 27 at 10 a m. on CH 650E in Tippecanoe Township near Warsaw Schaffer was southbound on CH 650E, south of CH ftOON.-when he lost control 'pf "his vehicle on the slushy road causing him to leave the roadway and hit a pole .Damage to the 1974 Dodge being driven by Schaffer was estimated at up to $2,500 Area residents booked at jail The following persons were booked on various charges mthe Kosciusko County Jail during the past week • James Edward McGonigal, 37, r 2 box 466, Syracuse, was charg ed with driving while intoxicated He was later released on $350 bond . Handy frtiane Strieby. 37. r 5 box 211. Syracuse, was charged with driving with a suspended license He was later released on $225 bond