The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 May 1989 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., May 10,1989

Editorial

Milford needs a larger town hall Ever wonder how they pack all those little fish in the can? People attending the Milford Town Board meetings in the town hall have an idea. They feel like sardines, squashed into tight quarters. Milford Town Board members need to start thinking about putting a plan into action to build a new town hall for the community. It will not happen this year. It may not happen next year. But, at some point in the not too distant future a larger building is needed. News items printed on the front pages of the last two issues of The Mail-Journal prove the town of Milford and Van Buren Township could use a new town-township building, much like the one now occupied by the Town of Syracuse, Turkey Creek Township Trustee and Turkey Creek Township Assessor. Town employees all stated they are getting by with the space they have at the town hall. None, however, denied the fact they need more space. The township records should be kept in a permanent place and not be passed from trustee to trustee. Most people can get by . . . but getting by isn’t always the best. Visitors to the current Milford Town Hall say their first impression is not a good one. “It’s definitely too small for the purpose it’s trying to serve,” said one. “The rooms are entirely too small and cramped and it actually looks more like a walk-in storage closet or a small warehouse,” commented another. The key words in many conversations about the Milford Town Hall seem to be little and small. When asked where the town hall is located, someone said, “It’s the little building behind the flag pole.’ The steps are another topic of conversation. Someone even went so far as to say, “Somebody could get killed walking up the front steps. They are too narrow and too high.” When one MJ reporter visited the building recently, he found the clerk-treasurer’s office cramped and because of limited space, the people working there were forced to spread out maps, associated with numbering the houses in town, all over the floor in order to work with them. Town board meetings held in the town hall usually find someone sitting in front of the door and every time someone shows up late, or wants to speak with someone at the meeting, the person in front of the door has to get up, literally in the middle of the meeting, to answer the door. When a large number of people show up at town board meetings, the meetings (like the one Monday night) are moved to the community building or, when the town hall is used, some people have to wait their turn to get in the meeting room. The community building does give more space to persons attending the meeting, but a move there forces clerk-treasurer Monica Bice to carry the town books, and whatever other papers necessary to conduct the meeting, back and forth, making it inconvenient. We definitely think it’s time for the town board members to begin thinking about building a new town hall; consisting of a room large enough to conduct a public meeting, public restrooms and office space for the clerk-treasurer, the utilities commissioner, the police department, the township trustee and the assessor. Mother's Day The observance of Mother’s Day is a recent one in the United States, beginning only in 1907. Then it was the idea of Miss Anna M. Jarvis, of Philadelphia, that at least once a year sons and daughters should pay tribute to mothers.

Miss Jarvis arranged for a sp< service in one of the Philadelphia churches and suggested white carnations be worn by those > attending. S The observance, on the y second Sunday in 1 1 May, rapidly \ \l||l|l| spread to every part VU . of the United States. Vyllll The fact that it became \ NJI custom in all the states on- \ \ ly four years after it had been \ ' suggested testifies to the \ strong sentiment for such an observance in this country. In later years, the custom of wearing a white carnation Mother’s Day was expanded and those whose mothers were still alive wore red flowers, instead of white.

First observed in the United States,\ 1 Mother’s Day has become an international \ occasion and mothers in every area of the world . ii n < . ii rx

are now honored each year on Mother’s Day. v More than anyone else, the mother who cares for both home and her children is destined to influence the character and future of the country And often this responsibility is combined with a back-bTeaking and steady ordeal of sewing, washing, mending, cleaning, and teaching. It’s to this mother, who dedicates her life to her home, family and children, that the country owes such a debt of gratitude. 1 Thunderstorms Summer weather is generally thought to be pleasant and many assume thunderstorms are mostly noise and fury. However, lightning from thunderstorms in late spring and early summer kill more people than lightning at all other times of the year. There are rules one should follow if caught in a thunderstorm, according to the Weather Bureau. If indoors, one should stay there and avoid contact with electrical equipment, the telephone and plumbing fixtures. If outdoors, one should stop work on metal fences, leave tractors, especially those pulling metal implements, stay away from tall trees, poles and solitary fixtures and seek shelter in low areas away from water, or in buildings. There is a last, grim word of advice. Sometimes one can actually feel the growing intensity of an electrical charge leading to lightning. The hair stands on end or the skin tingles. If you feel these danger signs, the Weather Bureau says, drop to the ground immediately. This is an omen of a nearby, massive electrical charge.

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Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Fishing Without A License — Todd Wilson, no age, Leesburg. S6O. Violation Seatbelt Law — Larry D. Rosenberry, 48. Milford. S2O. Expired Registration — John R. Stookey. 49, Leesburg, S6O. Speeding — June A. Eldridge, 47, Syracuse. $80; Joan M. Slocum, 30. Syracuse, S6O; Patricia Greene. 26, Syracuse, $65; Rita R. Brookins, 18, Milford, S6O; Bernice Harrison, 21, Syracuse, SBO. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick; Gregory-VanNess Gary Gene Gregory, 27, r 2 box 114, North Webster, and Christina Lynne VanNess. 26, r 2 box 114. North Webster. Griffin-Scroggs Richard James Griffin, 20, PO Box 416. Syracuse, and Celeste Lucille Scroggs. 20, r 1 box 883, Cromwell. Argenbright-Robinson Mark G. Argenbright, 38, r 1 box 660, North Webster, and Angela Sue Robinson, 29, r 1 box 660. North Webster. Spitzer-Davenport Edward L. Spitzer, 74, r 1 bpx 183 F, Leesburg, and Geneva P. Davenport. 62. Muncie. Johnson-Wooldridge Phillip E. Johnson, 30. r 1 lot 18. Leesburg, and Michelle M. Wooldridge. 36, r 1 lot 18. Leesburg. Dahl-Harman Tom Elliott Dahl. 29, r 2 box 443 Koher Road, Syracuse, and Marlena Grace Harman, 21. r 2 box 443 Koher Road. Syracuse Hughes-Akers Kerry Lance Hughes, 24, PO Box 724, Syracuse, and Nona Annette Akers, 26, Box 69. Pierceton. Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have fil ed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Cir cuit Courts: Brown — Delbert D. Brown. Syracuse, and Lois E. Brown, 706 Greenhaus Apt. 80, Syracuse. The couple was married Nov. 29, 1941. and separated March 31,1989. Koher — Karen L. Koher. Alley West Apt 2 Crystal Flash Lake Road. North Webster, and Michael M. Koher, address unknown. The couple was married April 26. 1975, and separated Aug. 3-1, 1988. There are two minor children. Circuit Court The following petitions .have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding: Complaint On Foreign Judgement AMCAD, Inc., no address given, versus Bennet Computer Systems. Inc., 400 W. Brooklyn. Syracuse. Petitioner seeks adoption of judgement, $6,037.36, attorney fees equivalent to $2,012 25 and costs. Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior

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Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint On Note First National Bank of Warsaw versus Jerry W. Myers and Judy E. Myers, r 2 box 58, Syracuse. Petitioner seeks $4,852.62, attorney fees, interest and costs. City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: No safety chains while towing — Jack E. Warren, 48, Syracuse, S7B Speeding — Michael A. Sandifer, 37, Syracuse, S6B; Dianne M. Cooper, 22, Syracuse, SBB Expired license plate — Melonie S. Oswald, 31, Syracuse, $54 County Court Goshen Division The following fines have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Speeding — Tracy L. Nottingham, 18, Syracuse, $67; John A. Cannon, 24, Syracuse, S6B; Elaine M. Korenstra, 16, Syracuse, SSB; Driving while intoxicated — Troy L. Thornburg, 19, Syracuse, fined $1,500, $1,200 suspended, plus costs, sentenced to one year jail, suspended on condition defendant be place on probation for one year, terms are: pay probation user’s fees, submit to alcohol/drug surveillance, use no alcohol or drugs, obtain addictions assessment within 30 days and follow recommendations of ECADAP, defendant's license suspended for 90 days, S2O money order for Governor’s Task Force Fee Driving While license suspended — Steven D. Davidson, 33, Syracuse, amended to no ops in possession, fined $75 plus costs Reckless driving - unreasonable high speed — Sandee G. Mills. 20, Syracuse, fined $25 plus costs New Claims Goshen Division The following new claims have been filed in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division Simpson and McLaughlin, 112 S. Fifth St.. Goshen vs Vicky Lloyd. P.O. Box 382, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $472.50 plus interest and costs. Mishap in parking lot Milford Deputy Marshal Aaron Rovenstine investigated a mishap in Campbell’s IGA parking lot, SR 15, Milford, at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7. P A 1986 Ford Mustang, belonging to Richard Krull, Milford, was parked in the lot when Earl Kiser, Milford, driving a 1973 Buick, was backing out of a parking space and hit Krull's vehicle. Damage was set at up to $1,00016 Krull’s and under S2OO to Kiser’s. Area resident booked at jail The following persons were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on various charges: Bobby Dean Ray, 30, 97 East Shore Dr., Syracuse, was charged with failure to appear and released on $2,000 bond. John David Wright, 18, P.O. Box 56, Milford, was charged with illegal.possession/consumption, and held on $175. Rodney Oldharri Jessop, 18, r 1 box 161A. Milford, was booked on a charge of illegal possession/consumption and released on $175 bond.

‘Just Say No’

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

SNOW IN May? Unheard of, we used to think. Last Saturday’s “blizzard” of -I huge fluffy flakes which quickly covered trees, bushes, ground, vehicles and streets was foretold — but we didn’t believe it until it dumped upon us. Those who were approaching Syracuse on SR 13 during the storm, tell of seeing a “wall of white” which started south of town in the vicinity of Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home. Enough accumulation on the roads was responsible for at least one accident in Wawasee Village that afternoon. IF SPRING ever comes, the uptown flower pots will be planted and tended for the season by the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club. According to Linda Harkleroad, club president, the group elected to take on the project. Using some of the proceeds from last winter's very successful Bell Walk, the club will purchase enough flowering plants to do all the uptown planters, providing a uniform color theme for the town. Club members will also make sure that the plants are watered and weeded (of gum, wrappers and pop cans I). This is a welcome beginning in community commitment and involvement in the progression of the beautification of our town! The merchants have expressed wholehearted approval of the project. —o— THE POST office has repaired and resealed its parking lot. allowing for a smooth entrance. Now, if only the non-handicapped will refrain from using the specially-marked spot next to the entrance... —o— SYRACUSE FOURTH-graders will enjoy a field trip Friday to The Timbers in North | Webster (formerly Clarksville). They will be participating in their annual Pioneer Days, usually held at the school site. This year, Larry Pletcher has arranged with Bob and Deb Pilcher, owners of The Timbers, to have the children bussed in and observe firsthand a pioneer atmosphere —a covered bridge, log cabins, demonstrations of musket-loading, sheep shearing, and candle dipping. This hands-on experience should prove to be quite a learning situation for the children. —o— THE ROTARY Bike-a-Thon had a record turnout Saturday with 85 participants— twice as many as ever before. There were even an additional 19 bikers who were just pedalling along “for the fun of it.” Prizes will be awarded on May 27 at 1 p.m. at the library. —O’GRUZIN' PAST Dr. Wendal Shank’s office is a pleasure these days. The carefully cultivated landscaping is ablaze with the hot pink and lavender blooms of the creeping phlox. Quite striking. —O'CREATIVE TOUCH Studio recently was awarded a long-awaited variance for its new location at the 200 block of North Huntington Street. Ron and Judy Moser have done extensive remodeling on this attractive house and are ready to use it as a photography studio and office. —O—THE TOWN of Syracuse is to be commended for its generous providing of special dumpsters and pickups during this past week of spring cleaning in the town. According to Nancy Pratt, although the process is expensive, she can “see a change in the town over the past few years" as residents have taken advantage of the annual clean-up week. This year residents filled nine large dumpsters, several times to overflowing. Nancy even received several calls requesting an extension to clean-up week. —o— THE HOG roast, conducted by the choir of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, raised a little over SI,OOO towards new choir robes. This tasty and successful event sold out of everything by closing time. —O’SYRACUSE HIGH School alumni should be receiving invitations soon for the annual reunion, scheduled for May 27. Word is. if you don’t hear from the committee in the near future, please contact Susie Mock Tytler at 457-3355. —o— THE FITNESS Firm is going to have to expand its facility if all the rumors of additional restaurants pan out! McDonald's will be ready in June, Pizza Hut plans to be "somewhere” this summer, and there are rumblings about Ponderosa, Taco 8e11... A PUBLIC service reminder: May 10 is the final day for making payments on real estate and personal property taxes. May 15th is the deadline for filing personal property forms for next year.

HAPPY 20TH anniversary to Village Plumbing and Heating! They will be celebrating with an open house Thursday through Saturday, May 18-20, at their Wawasee Village location. Kim L. Hartman, manager; Royal O. (Jeff) Jeffries, Jr.; Raymond (Butch) Barker, Deb Hobbs; and Cindy Pritchard are looking forward to showing off what they term a “new dimension” to the business — The Bath Shoppe. Customers will find complete bathroom displays, as well as individual displays. Included are sinks, faucets, softeners, pumps, disposals, heating equipment, bath accessories, and more. Refreshments and daily door prizes are an added incentive to share in both the anniversary and the “new look” of Village Plumbing and Heating. f ex. a ' -Xz Ax’ A* - I* MW ( M < Twa! Jr / I ’OU Deb Hobbs, Village Plumbing and Heating bookkeeper, is shown as she tidies up one of the colorful bathroom displays for the open house. HERE’S A positive poem, donated by a Skate Bank of Syracuse customer after reading about the upcoming name change. “Friends that now bank at Syracuse, Have everything to gain and nothing to lose. All transactions will be fair and just, Only one change — it’s now Ameritrust.” THE SYRACUSE PTO’s “pizza bash” was a welcome change from its annual fish fry. The switch was an attempt to keep costs down so that more families might participate in the fundraiser, and that premise appears to have been successful. A nice joint venture between a new Syracuse business and the PTO. —o—- — ARE proud to announce the 32nd twogeneration family business for Syracuse’s unique listing. Smith-Walbridge Camps. Merl and Greg Smith. Every time we “discover” another business, we wonder how in the world it could have ever been overlooked the first time ’round! Most, like Smith-Walbridge, have been a part of Syracuse for many years. FEELING “UP in the air?” Perhaps you would enjoy the hang gliding spectacular at Nags Head, NC. Scheduled for May 12-14, its purpose is to promote hang gliding for fun. And there’s no mistake that it’s held at the location of the Wright Brothers first successful flight from the dunes. If gliders don't thrill, how about attending the hot air balloon stampede that same week in Walla Walla. Wash. LADDERS ARE up, and boards are down. There are signs of activity going on at the building located north of the Liquor Locker. THIS IS the first year that Wawasee High School graduating seniors have held their prom away from the gym and from Syracuse proper. They made the decision to be fully catered at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne. Reports of the event, held last Saturday, are upbeat and positive that this was a good move — although some elders are sighing about the lack of actual participation by the students through decorating and planning which, in the past, has developed camaraderie. The times they are a’changing. Our congratulations to Julee Fischer and Eric Stookey, who were named Wawasee’s prom queen and king. THE FLOTILLA road run committee met with run organizer Tony Clouse Monday evening to set strategy. This will be the first year that the Retail Merchant Division of the S-W Chamber has sponsored the run. (Continued on page 5)