The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 August 1989 — Page 20

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 2,1989

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JACOB BUCHER turned 100 years old on Monday, July 31. A party was held at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw where he is a resident. Fifteen family members visited him to wish him a happy birthday. Bucher has two children, a daughter and a son, shown here with him: Mrs. Willard (Yvonne) Conn of Leesburg and Wayne Bucher of Milford. He also has four grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Bucher has been a resident of the Milford-Syracuse area all of his life. His wife, Dorothy, resides at Fountainview Nursing Home in Goshen. On Monday, July 24, she fell and broke her collar bone. —o— ■ THE 4-H Awards program was held last Saturday evening in the Warsaw Middle School. Awards were presented lor fashion revue and tenure and the crowning of the king and queen was held. Among the winners in the fashion revue from the Lakeland area were Heather Lamb for con-

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struction in Division I and Rachel Beer for construction in Division 3. Both girls are members of the Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club. Heather won a gift certificate from Curtis Mathes and Rachel won gift certificates from Reneker’s Sport Shop and Kline's. Heather is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Lamb of Milford. Rachel is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Beer of Milford. Both girls are now eligible to participate at the state fair. Lisa Mikel of Milford, a member of Happy Bachelors 4-H Club, was a winner in the construction division and free choice division. She is also eligible to participate in the preliminary dress revue at the state fair on August 12. She received a gift certificate and tiara from Lowery Sewing and Fabric Center. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russ Mikel of r 1 Milford. During the fashion revue, several Junior Leaders narrated the show. Among them was Teresa Musselman, who is also president of the Creative Coeds club

Those from the Lakeland area who were presented tenure awards from Roger Miller of Farm Bureau, Inc., were: seven year members receiving 4-H key rings, Karen Butt, Tricia Gaff, Matt Haab, Celia Impey, Shawn Krull, Monica Lange, Lisa Mikel, Marlene Price, Loretta Schafer, and Tammy Tom. Eight year members receiving a 4-H mug were Brent Beer, Dan Grindle, Toby Harney, Diane Karst, Barbara Leininger, Teresa Musselman, J. W. Stookey, Angie Tom, Christi Tom, Jake Tusing, Annette Wilson, and Brian Wuthrich. Plaques were presented to nine year members Melanie Klotz and Terry Templin. Those in 4-H for 10 years receiving a pen set were Renee Beer, Kris Butt, Tony Davis, Kenny Murphy, David Schafer, and Jeff Stookey. Our congratulations to all the winners. —o— THE PICK-UP point for surplus food in Milford on Thursday, Aug. 10, will be the Lakeland Loving Care Center according to Trustee Marcia Baumgartner This is a change from the Milford Fire Station. Surplus peanut butter, butter and other products will be distributed. Recipients are required to show identification, such as a welfare or food stamp card or a driver’s license. All should take a container in which to carry the food home. —o— THE MILFORD EMS will be holding a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 5. from 6 a m. until 10 a m. in the Milford Community Building. Donations will be accepted —O’SHELLEY SANDERS of Milford was on hand at the Kosciusko County Scholarship Pageant as the reigning “Miss Kosciusko” for 1988. Shelley is the daughter of William and Patricia Sanders.

Besides crowning the 1989 queen, the July 29 pageant at Tippecanoe Valley High School was also a time to bid farewell to the 1988 queen. As “Miss Kosciusko," Shelley won first runner-up honors at the state competition in Michigan City. She also won the talent competition in her preliminary. Shelley sang several songs at Saturday evening’s pageant before leaving the crowd with a song she said expressed heroutlook. The song, "His Eye Is On The Sparrow." brought the crowd to its feet as they said good-by to this talented queen. Shelley in turn thanked friends, family and others for support given during her year as “Miss Kosciusko.” Shelley will return to Texas Women's University where she will finish her senior year as a vocal performance major. She hopes to make a career of performing and noted that her first of-

ficial concert was last Thursday, July 27, at Lakeside Park Syracuse. The new "Miss Kosciusko” is also from Milford and the entire community is proud of her. Heidi Young, daughter of Florence and Link Young of Waubee Lake, won the coveted crown and the scholarship which goes with it. She will represent the area in the “Miss Indiana” contest next June. Heidi was the first runner-up in the “Queen of Lakes” competition earlier this summer and is very talented. She sings, plays the piano, organ and dulcimer. A sophomore at Indiana University, she is working towards a double major in music and business and a minor in speech. She has been accepted at the highly competitive music school on the Bloomington campus. She is a member of the Singing Hoosiers, a group which recently preformed at Carnegie Hall. —O’VIRGIL AND Nancy Zimmer-

Syracuse adopts $ 2.93 tax levy

I By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer While costs allocated within the Syracuse Park Department budget for the construction of a retaining wall drew some opposition from residents at the town’s final budget meeting Tuesday night, the matter was eventually accepted by a vote of the town council members. Drawing the most discussion from the floor, the park budget was eventually adopted, although it was the only department that failed to receive unanimous support from the council. The clerktreasurer and street department budgets were adopted with minor revisions while the civil defense, emergency medical service, fire, and police department budgets were accepted as presented. The proposed budget, to be advertised and read at a public hearing preceding the regular council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, is estimated at $1,282,073, with $794,859 to be raised by the tax rate of $2.93 per SIOO assessed valuation. It was figured on the net assessed valuation of $27,024,955. The budget denotes a 16.7 percent increase over the budget adopted for 1989. Contesting a $25,000 figure placed in the park budget for park improvements, some Syracuse residents argued that there were other “more pressing” needs in town. “I can’t see spending $25,000 extra on the parks when we have so much else to be done. There’s a lot more important things around here than a seawall,” said resident Ron Sharp. Board members Barbara Carwile and Carl Myrick agreed that the allocation for improvements was too high, as Carwile stated, “We’re building the parks for people other than Syracuse. I know they're bringing money into the area but how much?” Resident Margaret Nichols suggested that those people using the parks that are not Syracuse residents pay a fee. The park improvement allocation accounted for a $17,500 increase over 1989 and raised the total park budget to $57,510, which is a $21,414 increase over 1989 One park board member pointed out that the park department “is still less than five percent of the total town budget,” while council president Jim Hughes noted that past years have shown “minimal increases” in the park budget. After further discussion, Myrick made a motion to cut $17,500 from the park budget, while the motion was seconded by Carwile it failed 3-2 in a vote. An ensuing motion by council member Carol Koble called for the council to accept the budget as presented and was passed, with Carwile and Myrick casting dissenting votes. The police budget, submitted by Bob Ziller, town marshal, called for an $18,650 < 8.1 percent) increase over 1989. The proposed total of $249,010 was approved with no discussion. The civil defense, fire and EMS budgets were also unanimously accepted as presented The civil defense was the only department seeing no increase, with a budget of $2,000 matching this year’s total. The EMS budget calls for a $7,600 increase (22.49 percent) over last year’s total of $33,800 A 14 28 percent increase was approved for the fire department, with $19,042 added to the 1989

man, r 2, Milford, returned July 20 from a trip out west which was highlighted by such sights as the mountains, desert, and the redwoods in California. The Zimmermans stopped in Denver, Colo., to visit with their cousins, the Lowell Miller family. They also made a special stop in Kansas to visit with their daughter, Becky and her family. During the weekend of June 23 and 24, Virgil and Nancy attended the 35th reunion of Elkhart High School’s class of 1954. On Friday, June 23, 75 classmates enjoyed a buffet meal and a time of visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Gruber. On Saturday night, a dinner was held in Elcona Country Club with 148 attending. Music for the dance held later in the evening was provided by a 1950 s band. During a short “fun” meeting, prizes were awarded with Nancy receiving the prize for the most grandchildren (12) —a yo-yo tape and yo-yo by the Smothers 'brothers. ,

budget Os $133,345. After discussion, the council decided to omit a SIO,OOO allocation from the clerk-treasurer’s budget that would fund a parttime building inspector. Sharp had advised the board that it could request such inspection services from the county and the board agreed that such a measure would be more economically feasible.

Shirley Rock denied clemency

Clemency has been denied to Shirley Estinger Rock by Governor Evan Bayh. Rock, a former New Paris resident, will be eligible to petition for parole in 1992 following 20 years of imprisonment. Governor Bayh noted in a statement that, “unlike many cases in which clemency is granted, there is no support for early release of Mrs. Rock by the victim’s family, the prosecutor, or the local sheriff. In addition, although there is a significant group of sincere supporters of Mrs. Rock throughout the state, there appears to be an equally large number of opponents to her release. “This fact alone is not dispositive, but community sentiment must be considered, especially when the case is as complex and as difficult as this one. “I am mindful of the fact that the parole board has made a favorable recommendation, although not without dissent. Nevertheless, I must consider the case objectively on its merits at this point in time for the ultimate responsibility for the decision rests with me, at least until 1992 when Mrs. Rock becomes eligible for discretionary parole. I conclude that Mrs. Rock’s petition for clemency should be denied.” Her release on parole would not require action by the governor and can be granted by the parole board. Clemency is outside the usual parole system. She was convicted in October 1972 in Elkhart Superior Court to life in prison, in the poisoning death of her husband, David Eugene Rock, on May 25,1972. An autopsy revealed he died from arsenic poisoning. She was 24 at the time

■ SPUDS ■M A C KE N r BMJML f 4 t . ■■■ ™ ’ ft B()l \|> f-'OR NORWAY — Christer Tungard. center, did not return to Norway empty handed this summer. Kimberlee, left, and Christie Carmichael recently departed for Norway with Christer where they will be guests of the Tungard family for two weeks. Christie, 21, has completed two years of college and was employed four months at the Prince Kuhio Resort in Kauai. Hawaii. She will continue to pursue her interest toward a career in hospitality and tourism this fall. Kimberlee, 18, will be a senior at Wawasee High School this fall where she is a member of the National Honor Society, \ arsits Singers, tennis and cross country teams. Christie and Kimberlee are the daughters of Ron and Dianne Carmichael, r 1, Leesburg (Photo by Mitchell Stinson > \ .

It’s reported the Couple’s grandchildren are really enjoying the prize! TEMPORARILY STAYING with Bill E. Little of South Main Street as they await the selling of their home in Anderson are Bill’s son-in-law and daughter, Clark and Judy Jones, and their two children, Andy, 9, and Katie, 7. After working 12 years at the Anderson Herald Bulletin, Clark is now employed at Chore-Time in Milford. Judy, who did substitute teaching while living in Anderson, notes her family is enjoying living here because of the nearby swimming areas, adding that it’s also nice to be closer to her father. She also says they hope to relocate in the immediate area “because of the good school system.” In just a few weeks, the Jones’ children will be enrolling at Milford School where Andy will be a fourth grader and Katie will be in grade two. —o—

Funds for engineering, legal and architectural services were also cut from $4,000 to $2,000, with the council adopting the amended budget of $359,800, an increase of 12.4 percent ($41,700) over 1989. The street department budget was also amended, with the proposed 1990 commissioner’s wage cut from $11,125 to sll,lOO and funds for laborers cut from $115,460 to $98,518. The total budget called for a 9.2 percent in-

On June 6 the Indiana Parole Board voted 4-1 to recommend clemency, after a number of her supporters asked Governor Bayh to reconsider Orr’s decision. She had been recommended for clemency in 1988 but the board’s recommendation was overruled by Governor Robert Orr on the last day he was in office. Clemency was also recommended in 1985 but the board reversed its decision. “I can appreciate why Governor Orr struggled with this petition for so long. It is clearly one of the most difficult clemency petitions a governor could face with strong arguments advanced both in support of and in opposition to favorable consideration by this office," said Gov. Bayh “I take no joy in concluding that no additional factors have emerged to lead me to believe that Governor Orr’s decision was wrong. Accordingly, I am denying Shirley Rock’s petition for clemency. He noted in a statement that he was aware of the fact that Rock has a good record as an inmate in the Department of Correction. He is also aware that she has many supporters who believe she should not serve her presumptive sentence and that she should be reintegrated into society immediately. “As Governor of the State of Indiana, however, and as the person with ultimate responsibility for this decision, I must consider many other factors. First and foremost is the heinous, premeditated nature of the' crime. David Rock suffered over three weeks while Shirley Rock slowly and methodically fed him ant poison, all the while "professing concern for his well-being. Mrs. Rock had been involved in a long-term extra-marital affair at

TWO MHS graduates were recently honored by R. R. Donnelley’s in Warsaw for having been employed there for 25 years. Tom Holderread is a journeyman and resides near Milford with his wife and daughter. Jim Mock was raised in the New Salem area and now resides in the Warsaw area with his wife and son. He is a journeyman retoucher. LAST WEEK we ran a photo of a sign advertising a “Pond for sale” and suggested that Waubee Lake may be on the auction block next. While we made our remarks in jest, some took the item as a serious poke at the land being sold. The pond and farm is being sold by the Don Beer family and in no way did we mean to cause them embarassment or anger. The writers of this column apologize for any discomfort this has caused the Beers, as we value them as a viable part of the Milford community.

crease ($27,693) over the 1989 total of $298,260 and was unanimously accepted. Purchase Truck In other business, the council approved the purchase of a 1989 GMC truck for the street department at a cost of $13,470 and a typewriter at a cost of $270 for the fire department. Funds for both items will be taken from the 1989 budget.

the time. “Immediately following the murder, Mrs. Rock attempted to claim the life insurance benefits of her deceased husband. She later confessed to the crime saying that her religious beliefs forbade her from simply divorcing her husband with whom she had significant irreconcilable differences. Indeed, at one point Mrs. Rock actually talked her husband out of seeking a divorce, opting instead to kill him.” He further states that Mrs. Rock was sentenced under the old code statutes. In 1972 when her sentencing took place the legislative policy of the state was clear. “There was no discretionary parole for murderers. It was not until 1979 after the new code was adopted that ameliorative discretionary parole came into existence,” noted Gov. Bayh. Because of the new code she will now become eligible for discretionary parole after serving 20 years, even though she received a life sentence. The governor also stated that had she been sentenced to a maximum of 60 years under the new statutes, she could not be eligible for parole until 30 years had been served. "Even if she did not receive the maximum sentence of 60 years, but rather the presumptive sentence of 40 years, she still would not be eligible for parole until she had served 20 years of her sentence. “Clearly, it was the intent of the legislature in 1972 that a murderer not receive parole. Even if one considers the amelioration in 1979, the legislative presumption remains clear: A murderer should serve between 20 and 30 years in prison.”