The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 March 1989 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed.. March 1.1959

Editorial / Welcome K. C. Walt Disney has Mickey. Min ; e. Donald and a host of characters. Pillsbury has its Doughboy. Each Olympics has its own loveable animalt s). And. Kosciusko County will soon haveK. C. An article elsewhere in this issue tells about the selection of the bushy-tailed park-dweller, the squirrel, as the promotional animated character for this county. He has been named K. C. The county's public relations committee accepted K. C. last Friday. He will not be the sole representational the news article, but. will often appear with a multi-colored ribbon and the words. “The Secret's Out in Indiana ... Kosciusko County.” Unlike his wild friends. K. C. will always be dressed, and he will dress appropriately for the occasion. We feel K. C. will prove helpful to the county after his arrival. And. in a short time he will be loved by youngsters and adults alike. Canal control Some who opposed the treaty turning over control and operation of the Panama Canal to Panama in the year 2000 are suggesting Washington make the departure of dictator Manuel Noriega a condition for implementation of the treaty As a drug merchant and toe ot democracy. Noriega constitutes a serious threat to canal operations and stability in the area. But he would have to remain in power for almost twelve years to be around when and if implementation of the treaty’s control clause takes place President Reagan, before leaving the White House, warned the canal should not be turned over to Panama if Noriega is still in power The motivation for a declaration now lies in the fact that by the end of this year a Panamanian as administrator, however, doesn’t mean control will be in Panamanian hands A majority of the nine-member canal commission will remain Americans until the year 2000. The question some ponder is whether a Panamanian administrator would seek, with Noriega s help, to bypass or downgrade the commission’s role in running the canal. Both president Bush and Secretary of State Baker have stated that the U.S. will abide by its treaties But they won’t be around in the year 2000 and meanwhile a prod in behalf of democracy, and against the drug-dealing Noriega, might strengthen anti-Noriega forces in Panama. In case of doubt, don't bprrow and don’t lend. It s time to make plans for a summer vacation.

What others say — We just pay and pay * J If you are called on to pay your family ’s health insurance'and utility bill each month, don't plan on having too many big nights out on the town. In fact, don't plan on doing much of anything in the winter when your furnace keeps running Utility rates have taken another boost, and some residents were in shock when they received their January statement following NIPSCOs gas rate in- ‘ crease. It will be worse next month because of the February cold weather. Some residents are paying more than S3OO to NIPSCO for electric and gas service each month Some single senior citizens are complaining that they pay about half of their monthly fixed income to NIPSCO. NIPSCO s gas rate was very competitive for many years, but was boosted last fall It may not be out of line now. but the increase sure focuses more attention on NIPSCO s electric rate, which has been too high for many years. A report of the Goshen Community Schools board meeting this week told us something about the cost of health insurance, as if we didn't already know. Goshen taxpayers are picking up most of the tab for the school health insurance which costs $1,052 for a single plan and $2,736 for a family. That puts the familv rate at $52.61 a week Goshen schools opted to try self-insurance a few years ago, thinking that money could be saved It has enjoyed mixed success until last year when claims were $197,000 more than expected So this year the rates climbed substantially to the figures listed above The increased health insurance costs, most of which are paid by the school corporation, that means taxpayers are paying the bill. The extra cost shows up in thejschool budget which is funded by taxpayers So it's safe to say this may boost your property taxes a little next year So what’s the point of all this financial doom and gloom 9 We must either do something to reduce costs, or raise family income If income is raised, that boosts prices of many products and increases the cost of living, which forces another boost in income It’s a vicious circle The soaring cost.of health care is a more serious problem than the soaring utility rates People do have some control over their utility usage, but they often have little control over the cost of health care. People in the health care field are simply inviting federal regulation of the industry Many people simply can’t afford to pay SSO or more a week for health insurance That's about 15 hours of work at minimum wage Doctors and nurses may not be any better off financially than they were a number of years ago They do very well, financially, but they have skills we need But the health*care in hospitals has gotten so complex the cost soars All sorts of new procedures are now in use to improve health care, which we want if we get sick But they're often used with little concern about costs. Often this is the case because insurance pays But who pays the insurance premiums? Right. We do ’ President Bush should appoint a commission to study health care costs. The soaring costs are eating away at the income of senior citizens too. The government bureaucracy and ail its restrictions and paperwork may be part of the highcost problem ' It’s time to take a serious look at soaring health care costs Suppliers of equipment don't need to.charge 10 times more than an item is worth just because it’s for use at a hospital or doctor’s office It's time to shake up the health care industry We don’t want a federal takeover, but that’s just what the health care people are inviting by exhorbitant fees and charges Insurance is being priced out of reach of some people, and we may be faced with a national insurance for everyone, with the government in control. Then the government may tell you which doctor to.see and which hospital to use There really is a limit to what people can pay for utilities and health in surance. Some people think we re already beyond the limit. aWe’re not, but it's time the providers wake up and do something about their costs. Up to this time, we get the impression that the utility and health care providers have little concern about the problem, and simply pass along the higher costs, whatever they happen to be Many people who pay have a real problem, and they’re going to demand that Uncle Sam do something Then we 1) hear the moans and groans about a federal government intervention Now s the time to start avoiding such action The warning is very clear • ~ -THEGOSHEN NEWS

I K.C. is coming to Kosciusko County. I Iwhof will he look like? I Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court. Judge James Jarrett presiding Speeding — Kenneth Wicker. 23. Milford. $65 Disregarding Stop Sign — Matthew (1. Ringler, no age, Syracuse. S6O Driving While Suspended — Robert Yealy. 44. North Webster, dismissed Check Deception — Toni Leever Kaiser, no age. Milford, dismissed Illegal Consumption — Troy Lamar Thornburg. 18. Syracuse. $203 Illegal Possession — Troy Lamar Thornburg. 18. Syracuse, dismissed Marriage Licenses < The following couples have applied [jH-ma&riage licenses in the office ol Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick Fllhitt-Buelow Roger Allen Elliott. 46. r 1 box 67A. Nappanee, and Janice 'Elaine Buelow. 44. r 2 box 3C. Milford Bartnian-Shearer Robert V Hartman. 18. 624-2 Baltimore. Syracuse, and Paula Lynn Shearer. 16. 624-2 Baltimore. Syracuse McKinstry-I.andrum Thomas L McKinstry. 50. 513 Skyline Dr . Syracuse, and Dorothea II Landrum. 50. North Manchester Haines-Osborn Troy Michael Haines. 21. 1603 Poplar. Winona Lake, and Jean Rene Osborn. 21. PO Box 48. North Webster Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Cir cult Courts: • Metz — Kelly S Metz. RED 21 box 21A. lot 77. Green Acres Trailer Court. Warsaw, and Tim D Metz. Box 215 Addition. Leesburg The couple was mar ried Aug 3. 1985. and separated Jan There is one minor child ’ r (oquillard — Mandie L Co quillard. r 4 box 66. Syracuse, and George W ("oquillard. 11l W Carroll. Syracuse Ihe couple was married Dec 20. 1980. and separated Jan. 15. 1989 There are three minor children Circuit Coue4 The following petitions have tieen filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Judge Richard Sand presiding Area persons booked at jail The following persons were txxjked in tine Kosciusko County Jail on various charges. Israel fcacc Guevara. 23. PO Box 91. Milford, was sentenced to the. county jail for six days by Kosciusko County Court on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated Connie Lynn Mast. 22. r 1. Greenwood Apartments. Leesburg was tiooked at the county jail on a charge of proba tion violation. No bond was" listed Robert Vern Hartman. 18 6242 Baltimore St.. with making a-false report and released on $250 cash bond James Franklin Osborne. 36. s 4 box 44, Milford, was arrested on "a charge of public intoxication and released on $175 cash bond Myron Mark Pamer. 22. r 1 box 189. Milford, was charged with public intoxication and released on $175 cash bond

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Complaint Carl Brandon, no address given, versus Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals and Dan Richards, administrator Petitioner seeks denial of request for variances to be overturned Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior • Court. Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint Wells Restaurant Corporation, no address given, versus Leroy Vera. Rosegarden Apartments. «2. Syracuse Petitioner seeks $263,99 plus $55 in court costs Complaint WawasOe Service Center versus Melissa Johnson, r 2 box 1924A. Syracuse Petitioner seeks $230 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Wawasee Service Center versfis Melanie McNeill; r 1 box 181. North Webster Petitioner seeks $230 plus $55 in court costs Complaint , lIY Spreckman & Sons. Inc., no address given, versus Gene Boyer <1 b a Boyer Jewelry,. PO Box 302, North Webster. Petitioner seeks $16,921.28. interest and costs on each of two separate epunts. Complaint Campbell's IGA. Inc . Milford, versus Deborah Richards, r 5 box 123 H. Syracuse Petitioner seeks $1.(124 17 plus costs City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court Speeding — Sean R Butt. 18. Syracuse.s6B No fuel tax permit — Gerald A Blatt. 42. Milford. S7B Violation of child restraint law — Tamara K Green. 23. Syracuse. $25. $25 suspended County Court Goshen Division The following fines have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court. Goshen Division: Speeding — Angela K Riga. 23. Syracuse. SSB; Katheryn L Hunley. 43. Syracuse The following couple has applied for marriage licenses in Elkhart County Court. Goshen Division Daub-Mvers Michael Howard Daub. 27. 2524 .Northway Ave . Ft Wayne and Tina Lou Myers, .25, 15896 CR 6. Syracuse Cindy Marie Graeber. 22, South Lake Street, Syracuse, was charged with driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and released on $350 cash bond Stoney Edward Gawthrop, 18. r 2 box 386. Cromwell, was ar rested on a charge of violation of a restricted license He was released on $250 bond t Gumball machine missing Syracuse Police are investigating four thefts which occurred during the past week Wally Young, owner of Dangles. 101 W Main St . Syracuse, notified police at 12:13 am. Sunday Feb 26. of the theft of a gumball machine The machine valued at $25. had an undetermined amount of cash inside A thief or- thieves took cash, cigarettes and liquor after breaking into the American Legion Post 223. early Saturday. Feb 25. Jeanne Dahl.Tarfender, notified police of the break in and theft at 2: .34 p m A window was broken to gain entry lister R Stanly. Syracuse, reported the theft of cash, jewelry and othePitems from his home on Wednesday. Feb 22. at 10 '6 p m The theft occurred sometime during the past several days A purse was stolen from a car while parked on Baltimore Street. Syracuse Mary Stafford. Syracuse, reported the theft at 7:soam Tuesday. Feb 21 The theft occurred Monday evening

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

HE NORTHEAST Indiana Jaycees’ social was a resounding success with ap- - proximately 150 members

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attending the recent event hosted by the Syracuse Jaycees at the American Legion. State and’ National Jaycee presidents were special guests. —o— WHO'S IN charge here? That's the question that keeps coming up as people see the dam gates open and realize that the person responsible for the Syracuse dam is out of town. However, the responsibility for checking lake levels has been delegated to the town board liaison to the dam committee _ Barbara Carwile. All is well with our world. —o— THE OL' switcheroo seems to be in progress at Augsburger's what with managers being moved about — and up. Ron Schwartz, former Syracuse manager, has been given responsibility as manager of the new Goshen store and his Syracuse replacement is Bob Goble, formerly assistant manager of the North Webster store Then, we have Steve Dixon, formerly of the Syracuse store, moving to the North Webster store as its assistant manager; and Don Arkett becoming assistant manager of the Syracuse store. (Are you following all this?) We wish each and every one success in his new endeavor! -o- , DANCE-DANCE-Dance! There's going to be a St Patrick's Day dance at the American Legion on Saturday. March 18, hosted by the Women of Today (formerly Milford Jayceettes), and with proceeds earmarked for needy families in the community. According to Kim'Conrad, the St. Paddy's Day dance will include dance contests with prizes for such specialties as the twist, hoola hoop, and limbo (ya' hear that, Scoop?). DJ's Matt and Marshall Minnick of Syracuse will play 60s and 70s "oldies" from 9 p.m. until la.m. There's even speculation about a "wearin' of the green" contest for those who come decked out in the proper color of the day. Munchies and prizes will be provided. —o— SPEAKING OF green . . . Maxwelton Golf . Club has a new greenskeeper. Tony Staley, a native of Warsaw, will assume his new responsibilities on March 6. A 1978 graduate of Michigan State Turfgrass Management School and current past-president of the Hoosier Turfgrass Association. Tony has worked as gieenskeeper for the past eight years at South Shore Golf Club and River Bend Golf Club. Fort Wayne Ton\. his wife Carol, and two daughters, age 6 and 2. will be relocating in Syracuse in the near future. The Maxwelton Men's Golf Association's spring welcome is. scheduled for March 9 and Tony plans' to be on hand to meet and greet members Boh and Rena Carlson, owners of Maxwelton (ioll Club, are "really thrilled and feel fortunate to have someone of Tony's caliber and talent." —O—- . LOCAL ATHLETES do quite well The Lakeland Christian Academy's girls' basketball team wound up runner-up in the Indiana Christian Athletic Association state tournament recently The team is made up of Andrea Curry. Jenni Reeve. Lisa Lightly. Kris Doran. Rachelle Plaster, Kristine Gunsolley. Jill Connley, Jen nifer Ellis. Traci Biller, and Jessica DeYoung And. Wawasee's gymnasts have moved to an 8-1 season, thanks to Angela Kistler. Ann Pohl. Barb Signorelli, and Brit Stoller. —O—"THE CAT In The Hat s creator. Dr Seuss (Theodore Seuss Geisel) celebrates his 85th birthday on March 2 —o— ALMOST READY . . . just a brief delay while the flooring contractor makes some terra/o adjustments. and the Syracuse School's remodeling will be complete. —<» WHAT HAPPENED to the R in "Pacer "'’ Some of us thought that the letter simply had dropped off the sign, but a question put trt manager Bob Carmichael brought us the reap answer -S Pacer Gas Stations, headquartered in South Bend have undergone a management change. Five of the stations isolated themselves from the rest and restrtictured as Pacemart. Our local station is one of the five. The only visible change was the removal of the ' R " from the Pacer signboard. A new sign will be installed any day now" and Pace'ri will become officially a Pacemart station The same good service provided by Bob and Betty Carmichael will still be there

THE STAR-SPANGLED Banner officially became our national anthem on March 3, 1931, when a bill adopting it was created by the Senate and signed the same day by President Herbert Hoover. CUSTOMER SERVICE plus. Charlotte Wells tells of the occasion when a customer (his name sounded familiar — Metcalf — but she didn't know him) finished his evening meal at Gropp's and then couldn't find his coat, which contained his car keys He was running a tight schedule as he planned to attend a Wawasee High School musical event immediately after dinner. Charlotte handed him her car keys and told him to enjoy his evening and return the car when he was finished. When he returned, he discovered that his coat had been hanging on the coat rack all along — he had simply overlooked it in his rush and distress. THE LAKELAND Youth Center is working hard to become a “community building" with activities going on during the day and evening hours for people of.all ages. Pam Howett, LYC director, commends her outstanding board of directors for pulling together towards a community goal. So far the YC has expanded classes for spring, with a Tuesday and Thursday morning "limbercise" class (involving movement of joints and muscles without aerobics). Making the point of looking for new ideas for classes, Pam says. “Have facility — make offer as to new ideas for its use.” The YC would like to offer classes in baton, judo, bridge (for senior citizens), cake decorating, holiday arts and crafts for kids, a chess club, and flower arranging. The only holdup thus far is finding instructors. The classes are normally for a fee and the YC works on a 50-50 split with instructors. —o— YA' GOTTA start somewhere. And that's what we did when listing the local businesses in which parents and offspring work together. But, we found out very quickly from individuals and their friends that we left some businesses out! The phone kept ringing and we were stopped at every turn white visiting about town. So, to update our list: CORRECTION: Sportsmans Center — Clem's son Kenneth Lisor American Industries — Ev Ganz and sons David & Dale Liberty's Shoe Repair. Cleaners & Leather Shop — Mike and Pat and children Tina, Andy. Sarah and Beth Three Flags — Jack Oswald, son Byron and daughter Jill Syracuse Dry Cleaners — Warren Benson and son Jim Sunoco Station — Hub Wilkinson and son Brian Rinker Boats — John and Beverly and daughter Lori Egolf Image Group — Jim Plummer and Jim & "Angie (son & daughter-in-law) and daughter Deborah Country Home Floral — Jayne and Rich Timmons, and son Rich We're compiling quite a history of family businesses!!! Keep the information coming, IF YOU'RE really bored this winter, you might get your hands on a book entitled, "Fold a Banana, and 146 Other Things to Do When You're Bored.” —o— A CIRCUS coming to town? If the Syracuse Jaycees have anything to do with it — YES. They are looking into bringing a circus to Syracuse (luring Flotilla weekend in early July. More later. —o—- — SOLAR eclipse will occur on March 7. A partial eclipse of the sun will begin at 11:17 a m. EST. reach its greatest eclipse at 1 07 p.m , and end at 2:58 p.m. „ ...... -JOG LAST WEEK'S front page item regarding Oakwood Park said the park was developed initially in the 1890 s by the United Brethren Church. According to information received, this is incorrect. The Site on which Oakwood Park sits was known as Conkling or Conklin Hill, the former home of Bill Conkling and his wife Prior to this it •was known as Duck Point Conkling Hill wa- acquired by the Indiana Conference of the Evangelical Association in 1893 and the land in that area has belonged to the church ever since The Evangelical Church joined the United Brethren Church and then merged with the Methodist Church in 1968 to form the I nited Methodist denomination. The park is now owned and operated by the North Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. i Continued on page 5)