The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 February 1989 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., February 8,1989

Editorial

A time for love Love: N. (a) An intense affection for another person based on familiar or personal ties; (b) based on shared experiences or interests — American Heritage Dictionary. February and Valentine’s Day always bring thoughts of love for those around us. Husbands. Wives. Sweethearts. Mothers. Fathers. But, what about others? Love is also benevolence, sympathy, fellowship, friendship, humanity. Almost everyone knows the Bible verse John 3:16.1 Corinthians 13 is the Love Chapter. And, Jesus said in Matthew 19:19 that we should love our neighbor as ourselves. It is to this latter type of love that this editorial is directed. If we are honest with ourselves, most of»us will admit we are too busy to love as we should. Not me, you say! Billy has had an operation. His parents have no car and need a ride to and from the hospital, but no one has the time (or love) to take them. The emergency medical services need additional EMS, but no one has the time (or love) to join this organization. Service clubs seek additional members to help with the work they do in the several communities, but you haven’t joined any of them because there is no time (love). The seniors are to be honored at a special program at school. Johnny gives you an invitation, but you can’t go because you don’t have the time (love). Betty is selling chili supper, tickets to raise funds to help Sue who has a serious illness. You don’t buy the $1.50 ticket because you don’t have the time (love) to attend the event. I The list is endless, but we feel our point has been made. It’s time the people in the Lakeland area take the time to show a little love for their fellowman. Perhaps a Milford second grader by the name of Cory said it best when he wrote, “Love is thinking of others.’’ About books / .. Only about half of all Americans read books. This causes concern in colleges, among scholars, and in Congress. Today’s new technologies can mislead youngsters into thinking they can depend on TV or computers, that they need not cultivate the habit of reading books. Only through books can a solid foundation of broad knowledge be gained in most fields — though technical innovations can be helpful. Among children, 83 percent of the heavy readers have parents who encourage them to read. Our schools, backed by parents, can’t stress reading comprehension too much. Parents & TV t Parents have a special responsibility in seeing what television children watch. Many have abdicated that responsibility. What concerns many church and other community groups, is the increasingly controversial programming on cable television during daylight and early evening hours. In the past most near-pornographic or promiscuously graphic films have been shown in the wee hours. Degenerate life, violence, sadism, etc. are now sometimes aired early in the evening or during the day. Parents should be aware of this threat and control cable-TV viewing. There is a locking mechanism available for parents who wish to lock out cable. Stay young We all grow older, inevitably; the process can’t be arrested. And yet, in one sense, we can stay young. It takes will power and positive thinking, perhaps luck as far as health is concerned. But most of us can do it There are rules. They include watching one’s diet, so one doesn’t accumulate too much fat. Another is to exercise regularly. We must keep muscles in tone. That also keeps our bodies and movements graceful and agile. Another rule concerns state of mind. We must remind ourselves to remain young in mind, thought and spirit-

What others say — Language will make a difference When the General Assembly passes some kind of lottery legislation (this newspaper does not think there is any doubt but what it will), the language included will make all the difference as to whether or not it is acceptable. To this point, access to information with the lottery bills under consideration is doubtful as far as this newspaper is concerned. Your Indiana General Assembly could possibly restrict far too much information which'Should be available unless the bills as presented are changed considerably. If either the bill presented in the Senate or the Indiana House of Representatives is passed as written, Richard W. Cardwell, attorney for the Hoosier State Press Association, believes the public will have a difficult time finding out what is actually going on and that definitely is opposed to the state’s Open Door laws. In all probability, the bills from the two houses will 'change a lot before passage comes. Still, many Open Door technicalities possibly will be overlooked and not incorporated. Although the bills are modeled after other states, state legislators do point out that “everyone wants a bill that is clean and not controversial."’’ Things which Cardwell, one of the most astute individuals in Indiana concerning legislation, questions are: — A mandate that bidding information be kept confidential. — Allowing the lottery commission to conduct meetings without notices required by the state’s Open Door law — Giving the state’s security division the right to make warrant searches without a warrant. If you know anything about current law, and if you aren’t concerned by those three things which Cardwell questions, then you really have no problem. When a lottery bill is passed (again we believe it will happen in the 1989 General Assembly), the language is the most important thing to be considered We urge you to follow the bill as it goes through the Indiana General Assembly. If you don’t care for the language, then we ask that you call your Representative or Senator and tell him what you believe. ' - - - - CARROLL COUNTY COMET

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Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14, is the time to show a little love!

Court news

County Court The following persons have paid “fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court. Judge James Jarrett presiding: Speeding — Lula Heidenreich, no age. Leesburg. $65: Sheila Miller. 17. Syracuse, $65. False Registration — Brian Kelly. 22, Leesburg. S6O. No Seatbelt — Debbie A. Pearson. 25. Leesburg. S2O. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Walls-Holloway Robert Leon Walls, Jr.. 27, r 6 box 164. Syracuse, and Candiese Kay Holloway. 37, r 6 box 164. Syracuse Cox-Butler William Alien Cox. 25. r 2 lot 15. North Webster, and Melissa Ann Butler. 24. r 2 lot 15, North Webster Bartels-Graff Daniel Edward Bartels. 22. PO Box 443. Syracuse, and Michelle Renee Graff. 20. PO Box 443, Syracuse. Rigsby-Marly Keith Brian Rigsby. 27. r 1 box 595-80. Sawmill Lake Road. Leesburg, and Tonya Sue Marly. 24. r 1 box 595-B. Sawmill Lake Road, Leesburg Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Coon — Teresa J Coon, Leesburg, and Dan L Coon, r 1box 194 C, Leesburg The couple was married Nov 3, 1984. and separated Dec 29. 1988 There are two minor children. Wagaman —-‘Gene E Wagaman. Minnesota, and Janice J. Wagaman. Leesburg The couple was married Jan 3. 1964. and separated Dec 31. 1988 Walker — Vickie L. Walker, r 1 box 195, North Webster, and Christopher G Walker, r 1 box 123 F. Milford The couple was married Aug. 9, 1975, and separated Feb 28, 1987 There is one minor child Norman — Brian Paul Norman. r 9 box 1638, Warsaw, and Melissa Rae Norman, r 5 box 426. Syracuse The couple was married July 6, 1985, and separated Nov 11 1988

Area residents booked at jail

The following persons were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on various charged Lisa C Weber. 30. 219 North Lake St.. Syracuse, was booked on a charge of non-sufficient funds for checks ;fnd held on SSOO bond John Fredrick Tooker. 42. r 1. Leesburg, was charged with driv-’ ing under the influence, public intoxication, and indecent exposure He was released on $450 Sellers employee hit on the head rMilford Town Marshal David Hobbs is investigating an incident which took place at Seller's in Milford at 5:30 a m last Friday. James R Burke. 41. was opening the plant and while going from one building to another was hit on the head Burke managed to return to his office where other employees found him unconscious at his desk They called the Milford Emergency Medical Service and the Milford Police Department at 7:58a.m. Burke was taken to the' Kosciusko Community Hospital where he was treated and released

Stevens — Jenny Leann Stevens, Syracuse, and Andrew Stevens, Jr., Syracuse. The couple was married Oct. 6, 1984, and separated Jan. 1, 1988 There are two minor children. Norris — David P. Norris, r 1 box 978, North Webster, and Jacalyn A. Norris, New Hampshire The couple was married July 15.1978, and separated Sept. 29.1988. Salter — Penny Salter, r 3 Whites Ave.. «7. Leesburg, and Steven Salter, r 3 Whites Ave., *7. Leesburg. The couple was married Sept. 10. 1983. and separated „ Jan. 18. 1989 There are two minor children 'ill Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Judge Richard Sand presiding Complaint For Damages Ruby McCulloch, r 2 box 78, Syracuse, versus Town of Syracuse, c/o Mark L. Tatman, clerk-treasurer. 500 E. Huntington. Syracuse. Petitioner seeks: Count I — compensation for injuries sustained plus costs; Count II — $2,135.69 plus costs. City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court; Expired plate — Mary E. Yoder. 35. Syracuse, $54 Disregarding an official traffic control device — Terry A Popenfoose. 22, Syracuse, $63 Speeding — James E. Best, 28. Syracuse. S6B: Paris S. Miller. 29. Milford. $63 County Court Goshen Division The following fines have been levied and paid in Elkhart County Court. Goshen Division: Speeding — Harold D Schrock. ” 59: Syracuse, dismissed by the deputy prosecuting attorney; Stanley H Hoopingarner. 61, Syracuse. SSB; Gary L. Weaver. 28, Syracuse, $56: Michael A. Wood. 41. Syracuse, SSB: George L. Hinsdale. 58'. North Webster. SSB; Gaynor R. Worden. 45. Syracuse. SSB. Jason H. Ladd, 20. Syracuse. $63; Leroy A. Greene. 17, Syracuse, SSB; John A Price, 49, Syracuse, SSB; Deborah G. Armbruster, 27. Svracuse. $56

cash bond Fabian Henry Hudson, 33, North Webster, was charged with driving under the influence. No bond amount was listed Herbert Eugene Timmons. 62. 301 E. Prairie St.. Leesburg, was charged with assault and battery/simple assault and released on $250 cash bond Chris was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and held on $225 cash bond.

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"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

NE YEAR later, the drainage ditch located on the southeast side of the in- - tersections of Huntington

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and Chicago Streets is still filled with water (fed by a slowly flowing garden hose) and debris. To date, the problem has been examined by the local street and water department and the state highway department; however, nothing has been resolved and the business owners must continue to haul out the debris and wonder about the potential health hazards. CONTACT YOUR representatives! It appears that Governor Evan Bayh’s choice to head the Department of Natural Resources is Patrick R. Ralston, currently superintendent of the Terre Haute Park Department. Ralston, while not confirming the appointment, stated that he would examine each of the department's divisions to determine how costs can be reduced without reducing the level of services, and that he “would take a long, hard look, but it would take a while to get the agency back on track.” Current DNR director. Jim Ridenour, is in the running also. Most of us know Jim as a man who is dedicated to preserving the lakes areas and one who has a special place in his heart for Lake Wawasee, in particular. TODAY, FEB. 8 is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. There are 40 days until Easter Sunday (not counting Sundays). This special day, named for the use of ashes in ceremonial penance, will be celebrated by the many area churches. —o— DETOUR, FOR sure. This column reported that Pickwick Road, near Chinese Gardens, would be closed in the near future for culvert replacement. The bids are let and the date is set for April and May of this year. This could cause some problems for our vacationers and service businesses along the route and so, once again, a letter will be sent to the state highway department from the chamber of commerce, requesting that they reschedule the road work until a slower traffic time of year for our lakes area. This worked well for the Huntington Street dam bridge and for the Pickwick Road bridge near the Shrimp Boat — both of which had originally been scheduled for work during our high season, and both of which were rescheduled for after Labor Day once the highway department was made aware of our predicament. —o - £ LOST AND Found Department. A white knit cap and a pair of gold fleece work gloves were found by a Syracuse Jaycee while checking out the park after the Winter Carnival on January 28. If your ears and hands are cold and you think these might be yours, call Jerry Wright at 856-4387 after 6 p.m. a TWO "HOOSIERS” share a birthday anniversary on February 12. One is Thaddeus Kosciusko, the Polish patriot who was awarded what is now Kosciusko County in appreciation for serving in our revolt against British rule; and the other is Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president. —o— TRANTER GRAPHICS' sign reads. "Congratulations to all Tranter Graphic employees for winning the 'Supplier of the Year Award!’ ” According to Tammy (Tranter) Tindle, this is the sixth year in a row that Tranter Graphics has won the award, which is determined through salesmen (who deal with the 1,400 suppliers across the country) rating their suppliers on a scale of 1-100 on a questionnaire. Tranter Graphics scored 98 percent ... . and the company has. for the second year in a row, awarded all employees with a half-day off as a thank you —o— THE GRASSY Creek ('loggers and fun go hand in hand. The group of dancers recently attended the weekly western WBTU night at the Goshen Holiday Inn and performed a couple of numbers "just for the fun of it." They were so popular that WBTU has invited them back, in costume, to perform. The impromptu dancers included Dan and Linda Stuckman, Dan. Jr. and Ingrid Stuckman. Brian Bowser, Carmel Burns, Nancee Feaster, Sharon and John Stuckman. and Dorie Hostetler. -oYOU’LL HAVE to go a long way to match Jack Matney — to find him. even. The affable former car salesmam is now working for the government as a toll taker. He started his new job at the Middlebury Exit of the Tollroad on February 1. « L1 . ' A REMINDER to local service clubs and organizations as we begin the slide into spring and summer. The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce continues to offer its services as a coordinating unit for keeping track of activities and doings in an attempt to avoid duplication of

events, such as several chicken barbecues scheduled for the Same weekend. Some organizations are already scheduling their Memorial Day activities — so plan ahead and avoid confusion by calling the chamber with your plans. KIDS WILL love this. The first and oldest public school in American. The Boston Latin School, was opened on February 13,1635. NUMBERING THE homes and businesses within the corporate limits of Syracuse is just the first step towards being prepared to become part of the county’s proposed emergency number system (911). The work continues, with surveyor Ron Weaver numbering properties on a city map, and plans in progress to let property owners know their new addresses so that they will have time to comply with the next step — installing their address numbers, so that the Post Office can deliver mail to the newly accepted street addresses (no more in-town rural routes!). Once each property has the numbers in place, and information is fed into the master computer. Syracuse will be ready to go on-line to offer emergency services in a timely manner. Sounds simple, but the whole process takes a masterful coordination effort with people and time frame. At this writing, the county sheriff’s department expects its equipment in September. Working backwards to prepare to be ready for that date, makes it imperative that we NOW be thinking of how it should all be made to come together. Towards that end, the Syracuse Town Board, police chief, fire chief, township trustee, postmaster, Jake associations, local chamber, ' and the county sheriff are working together. REMEMBER YOUR Sweetheart. Next Tuesday. Feb. 14, is Valentine's Day — one of the most widely observed unofficial holidays, and' which is now an occasion for exchange of gifts and cards. —o— GOOD LUCK to Augsburger’s and State Bank of Syracuse, who are celebrating their grand re-opening and grand opening, respectively. at their combined location in North Webster this week. —O—INVASION OF the Pizza People. Word has it that Noble Romans is looking for a Syracuse location. —o— JIM AND DONNA Conder have returned to their Leisure Pools and Spas business after investing time at a pool seminar in Chicago, some fun time in Arizona and Las Vegas, and proudly watching their son. Jeff, graduate from Navy boot camp at San Diego. The return of the Conders brought the return of the SNOW and winter weather. Next year, we're going to have to coordinate their travels with the scheduling of the Winter Carnival! -JOG

THERE ARE nine organizations who have scheduled bass tournaments this summer with the Syracuse Police Department. These groups will be launching their boats from Henry Ward Park. Starting April 15. throughout September 24, bass fishermen will be in the community. These fishermen are expected to bring in between 50-150 boats at any one time. Syracuse Police Chief Robert Ziller has asked organizations sponsoring a bass tournament contact his office with the date and number of boats participating. This allows the police department to arrange for adequate parking facilities and eliminate congestion at the boat ramp site. Dates scheduled are: April 15. Rusty Hook; May 6, Michigan Bass Club; May 13-1,4, Indiana Bass Federation; June 11, National Bass Anglers Association; June 17-18, Indiana Bass Federation; July 23, Kendallville Bassmasters; July 30, H & O Bass Club; September 2. Auburn Bassmasters; and September 24, Tri-County Bassmasters. AMONG THE more than 880 companies exhibiting at the 1989 Winter SA/Showcase of Specialty Advertising Association International, was Tranter Graphics, Inc.. Syracuse. Jim Tranter represented the local firm. The event was January 23-27. in Dallas. Texas. There was over 2,100 booths displaying many of the more than 15,000 types of articles available for use as advertising specialties These advertising specialties are useful items with an advertiser’s name or message imprinted on and distributed without obligation to the recipient. As the marketplace for the specialty advertising industry, the showcase offers registrants exposure to these products, education sessions and awards and recognition for craftsmanship and graphic arts. ■-- f "Continued on page 5)