The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 July 1989 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 26.1989

Editorial

A chance for seniors to eat and greet

Providing adequate services for the elderly is a challenge to any community. Their social, physical and economic needs are unique, and as people usually out of the wage earning stream, they are less powerful and more likely to be brushed aside. There is a federally sponsored program in the county that helps meet the nutritional and social needs of senior citizens five days a week. The REAL Services Nutrition Program, with county sites in North Webster, Syracuse, Warsaw, Pierceton, Mentone, Winona Lake, Silver Lake and, as of Monday, Milford, serves up a hot, nutritious meal for seniors and provides activities as well. As a federal program, REAL (Resources for Enriching Adult Living) menus meet the nutritional guidelines set by the federal government. These requirements are based on what a person over 60 years of age and on a normal diet would need. The nutrients for each meal comprise one-third of a daily requirement. With the Milford program just getting off the ground and with others throughout the county firmly in place, area seniors should consider enjoying the benefits the program provides. Norma Roose, coordinator of nutrition sites in the county, says, “We have excellent reports on the food.” She also assures that there is no welfare connected with the program. As for the cost of the meals, there is a suggested donation, but actual donations are kept confidential. The money patrons give goes toward more meals. There’s a lot more to the program, however. Meeting is as important as eating. Activities at the sites include monthly blood pressure checks and a shopping service. The first day at the Milford site was highlighted by a Melloaires concert. By taking advantage of all the REAL Services Nutrition Program has to offer, seniors can demonstrate that programs designed to meet their needs work well and are appreciated. They can also enjoy a good meal and a good time. Park board is on the move Hoping to serve public interest, the Syracuse Park Board is moving forward in an attempt to carry out a five-year master plan geared toward the betterment of Lakeland area parks. ... Monday night the board heard concerns about excessive use of Henry Ward Park by fishermen and has made it a point to address those concerns. Such attention has helped area parks grow at an impressive pace, with Lakeside Park seeing a gazebo and outdoor lighting over the past few months and other improvements reaching the construction stage. While residents may complain about use of its parks by fishermen, they are fortunate to be in such a position. Many surrounding towns would surely trade for such problems if it could have such lake side parks. The problem of parking is not insurmountable and the park board is working to find solutions. Residents had expressed an interest in a Friends of the Park (FOP) organization, music in the park programs, and other programs through a survey returned as part of the board’s master plan. Such requests were heard, with an FOP being initiated, music programs planned, and further options being investigated. The park board has started to aggressively challenge for state and federal grants that will help to lessen damage to the taxpayer’s pocketbook and hopes to solicit public input when applying for further grants. Such input is necessary to assure attractive parks and recreational facilities. Currently the park board manages Lakeside Park, Ward Park, Hoy’s Beach, and an B> 2 -acre undeveloped area west of Calvary United Methodist Church. Future plans call for various improvements at the existing parks and development of the undeveloped area into ball diamonds, tennis courts, fitness trails and other facilities. Such development would facilitate softball leagues and other ventures that could bring proceeds back to the park department in the future. The true believer in the merit, or honor system, will accept nothing that he has not earned. Walk This is the time of the year for vacations. The idea is to get away from routine work, to change the pace, and rest. Interestingly, rest is often equated with doing nothing. Many of us think of rest as lying in bed, sleeping long hours and taking little physical exercise. Yet experts advise us to get exercise. For most people, a better vacation would result from reasonable physical exertion. One of the finest forms recommended is simple enough — walking. In Europe people plan and anticipate walking vacations with great care. In the United States, where just about everyone rides everywhere in an automobile, this is not equally fashionable. There are U.S. vacation spots where hiking and walking, amid beautiful scenery, can be found. More Americans should enjoy them.

What others say — Victory for animals Two cheers for Avon and Revlon, the cosmetics manufacturers which recently announced they would no longer use animals to test new products. Both companies had been under siege in recent years — indeed, the whole industry has felt the pressure, here and in Europe — to stop using animals and start using computer models, existing safety records and even human volunteers for new formulas and toiletries. It is not widely understood that a significant proportion of the animals killed or injured annually in laboratories are not used for medical research but for product testing: for new deodorants, cosmetics, suntan oils, hair dyes and the like. The Draize test, in which concentrated portions of products are dropped or injected into an animal’s eyes, is considered especially cruel, and has prompted some legislatures in this country and Britain to consider statutory sanctions. Whether such measures are necessary or advisable is a subject for debate; so is the use, some might say the indiscriminate use, of animals for certain varieties of medical research. There can be little doubt, however, that inflicting physical torment and even painful death on creatures in order to test cosmetics is both unnecessary and cruel. The two giants of the industry, Revlon and Avon, have come to that conclusio„. Competitors should now follow their leaders *e™l* DENCE JOURNAL

Milford seniors are shgwn as they lined up on Monday for the opening day of the REAL Meal's site in that community. Both Syracuse and North Webster have successful sites in operation, serving the older citizens of the community.

Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Speeding — Dale Thompson, 59, North Webster, $65; David D. Light, 29, Leesburg, $65; Andy S. Duwituan, 16. Syracuse, $65; Philip J. Lantz. 22, North Webster, $65. Excess 10 M.P.H. After Sunset — Eric Sharp. 21. Milford, S6O; William Whitridge. 19. Leesburg. S6O. Operating Motor Boat After Sunset Without Lights — William Whitridge, 19, Leesburg, S6O. No Registration Plate — Michael Heintzleman. 36. Syracuse, S6O. Unsafe Start — Gary Stuckman, no age, Syracuse. S6O Illegal Consumption — Derek Ryan Smith. 19. Syracuse. $153, 10 days K.C.J. or 2 days community service; Lisa Ann Corl. 19, Milford. $153, 10 days K.C.J. or 2 days community service; Diana Marie Hoover. 19. Milford. $153. 10 days K.C.J. or 2 days community service. Disorderly Conduct — Timothy J. Jansma. 28, Leesburg, $153. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Klinefelter-Evans John Jacob Klinefelter. 28. rural route, Leesburg, and Trinia Sue Evans, 24. rural route, Leesburg. McDaniel-Berkeypile Jack Robin McDaniel. 22. Fourth of July Avenue. Syracuse, and Denise Marie Berkeypile, 20. PO Box. Milford Timke-Mitchell Ronald Duane Timke. 34. rural route, Syracuse, and Cheryl Ann Mitchell, 33, rural route, Syracuse. Hayes-Wagoner James Kirk Hayes. 28. rural route. Leesburg, and Susan Kay Wagoner. 26. PO Box. Leesburg Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Cir-‘ cuit Courts: Galloway — Ronda Laine Galloway, North Webster, and Scott Lee Galloway. North Webster. The couple was married Aug 25, 1984, and June 28, 1989 There is one minor child Moody — Jack S. Moody. RFD; Warsaw, and Laura J Moody. RFD, Leesburg. The couple was married Aug. 11, 1984. and separated July 9. 1989. There are two minor children, j* x Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint William Pauwels and Karen Pauwels, no address given, ver sus Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Michigan, ahd Turtle Bay, Inc., PO Box. Syracuse Petitioner seeks: Count I money consistent with provisions of policy, additional damages. Count II — compensation for losses Complaint Wawasee Service Center ver sus Robert K. Brindle, rural route, Warsaw. Petitioner seeks $275 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint. State Bank of Syracuse versus Scott Rieth, South Bend, and Bet ty J. Field, Millersburg Peti tioner seeks $4,108.99 plus-in-terest 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 Barbara Howard, rural route, Milford. Petitioner seeks $257 plus costs City Court The following fine has been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Failure to yield right of way—- — Kirkdorfer. 68, Syracuse, $55

County Court Goshen Division The following fines have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Speeding — James E. Evans, 48, Syracuse. SSB; Tammy M. Kitson, 30, Syracuse, SSB; Connie J. Spitler. 47. Syracuse. SSB; GlenE. Miller. 29, Syracuse, $56; Theresa L. Krizman, 24, Syracuse, $63; Kay L. Andrews, 40, North Webster. $63; Joseph J. Dewitt. 23, Syracuse, SSB; Wilma M Plotner, 57, Syracuse, $56 No valid license in possession — Mark V. Coy, 24, North Webster. $153 New Claims Goshen Division The following new claims have been filed in Elkhart County Court. Goshen Division: The Papers, Inc., P.O. Box 188, Milford vs Amos Miller, d/b/a A and S RV Services. 398 S. Jackson St.. Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $152.87 plus interest and costs; vs Peter Looy, d/b/a Looy's Custom Paint and Body Shop, 56864 CR 35. Middlebury. Plaintiff seeks $185.27 plus interest and costs. Amanda Christner, 130 N. Main St., Goshen vs Cindy Brock, 72833 CR 29, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $690 plus interest and costs. Marriage Licenses The following couple has applied for a marriage license in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Miller-Steffen Niles Charles Miller. 19. 708 E. Reynolds, Apt. B, Goshen and Kristi Lynn Steffen, 21, 14986 CR 48, Syracuse Two thefts investigated by Milford police A little boy's bike was stolen from the front yard of the house of Barbra Howard, on the corner of Section and Elm streets in Milford. The bike was taken between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21. Howard reported the bike was black and white with foam tires. One pedal was missing. The approximate value of the bike'was estimated at SSO. Deputy John E. Miller responded to the call. Although Miller reported checking the apartments, neighborhood and alley, nothing was found. Homer Hamilton of Warsaw was the victim of an early morning theft at the Waubee RV Trailer Park on Sunday, July 23. Hamilton stated that his children had left the campgrounds at 2:30 a m. A short time later his dog started barking and Hamilton said he thought his children had returned to get something that they had forgotten so he did not check. He stated that it sounded like a small car, and it was very loud At 5:30 am., he got up Jo go fishing and noticed he was missing a tackle box, radar detector and micro eye, new rod and reel and sls in change. The items were valued at $250, SIOO, and S3O respectively. The items were located in Hamilton’s van, which he reported was unlocked. Miller responded to the call and after a thorough check of the area, he took Hamilton's statement.

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EADING OFF this year’s Elkhart County 4-H Fair Parade Sunday was none other than Steve Bartow

and his daughter, Sirena. The Bartows are Syracuse residents. Steve is the Elkhart County Fair Board President. SEEN ON a button; The more you complain the longer God lets you live. MERL SMITH is once again joining the coffee shop bunch at the Syracuse Case. Meri was released from the Goshen Hospital late last week after having gall bladder surgery on Thursday, July 13. He's doing great. PLANS ARE being formulated for the annual Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame Banquet. This year the banquet will be held in Syracuse on Monday, Aug. 28. THE SYRACUSE Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service made a total of 87 emergency runs between June 20 and July 18. A report on the number of runs was given by Fire Chief Jerry Byrd during the July 18, Syracuse Town Council meeting. There were a total of 13 fire calls, three in the town limits and 10 in the township. The EMS had a total of 52 emergency calls, 25 in the town limits and 27 in the township. They also had seven transport calls. Fire Chief Byrd made eight courtesy calls and First Assistant Chief Joe Anderson made one courtesy call. Both the fire department and EMS responded to 15 personal injury accidents. TOM AND Mary Jane McClain of Syracuse have been the host recently for three artists. On July 20. Stuart Fink of Cincinnati, Ohio, was a guest in their home. Fink, who does sculpture work, has done major pieces for the City of Toledo. Most of Fink’s work is commissioned by cities and he recently turned down offers in Dayton because he was so busy. If you have ever been in the McClain home, you have seen several sculptures and drawings by this 51-year-old artist. In mid-May, the McClain’s were hosts to ~ Stephan and Jain Dolan from Berkeley, Calif. Stephan contributes to art in Oakland, San Francisco, and the Berkeley areas. Jain works in nearly every medium of the arts, except for sculpture. Works from the Dolans can also be seen in the McClain home. Mary Jane was one of the first ones to commission a piece of Jain's work, an acrylic piece, for Tom. LOCAL MINISTER Dick Bunnel and his wife, Helen, returned home July 22 following a week at Lake Junaluska, N.C. Bunnel, pastor at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, attended a United Methodist conference on “equipping the whole people of God for the ministry.” The conference theme was based on Ephesians 4. He noted there was a lot of inspiring music and the key speaker was Dr. Peter Marshall, son of Peter and Kathryn Marshall. The elder Marshall is remembered as being the chaplain for the United States Senate for a number of years, while his wife is the author of several books. The Bunnels were able to get in some sightseeing. During a half-day of free time, they journeyed 30 miles to neighboring Ashville. There they toured the old Biltmore Estate. The estate is on 125,000 acres of land and the home has 250 rooms. —o— DON’T FORGET the Larry Ford Jazz Quartet performance at Lakeside Park will be at 7 p.m., Thursday. This is one hour earlier than the past two Music in The Park performances. Also performing that evening will be Shelley Sanders, Milford, who was runner-up in the “Miss Indiana” Pageant. Shelley will start the evening’s performance by singing the National Anthem. She will perform several of the numbers that she recently performed at the pageant to close the evening’s event. This concert will be preceded by members of Gamma Sigma Sorority serving their famous elephant ears from 6-9 p.m. The jazz band has been performing the traditional Duke Ellington style jazz music in and around the Fort Wayne area for a number of years.

Their performance will be in the new gazebo at the park. This will be the third concert in the Music in The Park series sponsored by the SyracuseWawasee Park Foundation. This particular concert is being underwritten by the foundation and The State Bank of Syracuse. WHILE ON the topic of music in the park, mark your calendars that next Thursday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m., the Lakes Area Symphonic Band will perform its first concert. THE 264TH Coast Artillery, World War 11, will hold a reunion August 19 and 20 at Wells Inn, Sistersville, W.Va. Many veterans from Kosciusko County served in the 264th Coast Artillery at Dutch Harbor*in the Aleutian Islands. All 264th members, their wives or guests are urged to attend this reunion. For more information, persons may write to Ray Buhrt, r 4 box 358-A, Syracuse, Ind. 46567, or phone Ray at 457-2412. I IT’S SAID she leaves you rolling on the floor with laughter, or you laugh so hard you cry. These comments are about Crazy Carol from Sarasota, Fla. To find out if this is true, plan to attend an evening of zany adult entertainment and dancing on Saturday, Aug. 5, in the Wawasee American legion Post 223. The show will be from 8-11 p.m., with all proceeds going towards bringing the Mier car back home to Syracuse. Because of the friendship between Jim Butt and Crazy Carol, local residents will be able to see and hear the “best known club entertainer all over Florida.” To get tickets to this evening of laughter, contact Jim, Bill Beemer or Bill Xanders. —o— A COMMITTEE has been formed to start up the Sea Scout Explorer Troop again in the Syracuse area. This group is open to anyone between the ages of 14 and 21. The Explorer Sea Scout is part of the Boy Scouts of American program. Serving on the committee are Bob Troutman, Alan Tehan, Mike Tallon, Jerry Claybaugh, and Jerry Ganshorn. The club is being sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club. Watch for more information on the group before it starts this fall. —o— HE’S BEEN seen in Syracuse, this time other than at South Shore Golf Course. We’re talking about teen heart-throb Rob Lowe. It seems the film star has been in a local fast food restaurant several times for breakfast. He was also noticed in a local drug store as recently as Monday. —o— THERE WAS a good turnout for Richard Keitel’s piano concert at the Enchanted Hills Playhouse July 18. Keitel is this summer's musical director at the playhouse. He chose a sonata and ballade by Mozart, appropriate as the play that week was “Amadeus,” based on Mozart’s life. He then played the "Five Preludes” from Opus 16 by Alexander Scriabin, a Russian composer. Those chosen preludes introduced the audience to the stirring works of the composer, who had a reputation for “expressing his innermost thoughts and feelings” through his music. The finale of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” was a grand performance by Keitel, whose own work as a concert pianist was nearly perfect. An appreciative audience gave a standing ovation, resulting in an encore of Keitel's favorite composer, Rachmaninoff. —O'CAKE CLASSICS, recently opened in the Village, is a unique business making personalized cakes for every occasion, run by Lisa Yoder Lisa brings 11 years experience to her bakery as a decorator. Her cakes are baked to order, and can be "custom made” from a customer’s personal wishes, creating an original-design from ideas given, such as hobbies. She will also use pictures, and says she can make “just about anything." The bakery also sells muffins, rolls, cookies, etc., everything but doughnuts, and some partysupplies. It’s open Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m.-l p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. —o—(Continued on page 5)