The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 August 1989 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 16,1989

Editorial

Legislators hitting teens where it counts Taking a cruise after a Friday football game or piling into a car after a tough day of school have provided relief for many teens over the years. However, the next time Billy decides to take a day off from school for a joy ride he’ll have future driving privileges to think about. Legislators in Indiana are hitting high school students where it hurts — permitting school administrators to recommend the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles suspend the driver’s license of a student who has been suspended twice, expelled, or who is considered a habitual truant. Such a measure was taken by lawmakers after continual complaints of truancy from the school hierarchy. The Indiana law went into effect July 1 and Rep. George Sangmeister, D-111.,' has introduced a bill that would impose the dropout driver ban nationwide. However, such an occurrence is unlikely, with many suggesting that it would be discriminatory to rural teenagers who don’t have access to public transportation. Locally, the law appears needed. “It’s one of the best things that legislators have done to encourage school attendance,’’ says Wawasee High School principal Nyle Fox, who adds, “I have found, through my experience, that a driver’s license is the most important thing to a 16-year-old.” While the law doesn’t specifically address the student who withdraws, a youth may only withdraw if he is 17 or if he is 16 and has the written consent of a parent or guardian. Thus, if a 16-year-old withdraws from school without consent he can be considered truant and the license could be taken away. While some teens bypass school on certain days in order to work for gas money or to make car payments, this law may give administrators some leverage in keeping lawless students in school. Afterall, with no license there’s no need for gasoline, much less a car. Some administrators suggest that the threat of the new law may be enough to keep students in school; however, Fox expects it to be utilized. “It’ll be used. If people always learned by threats we wouldn’t have jails full of criminals,” the principal reasons. However, Fox agrees that each administrator must weigh a steady hand in implementing the law. Some youths have no desire to learn and can hamper the learning process for an entire classroom. Thus, those seeing their license suspended will likely be those whom the school still has hopes of seeing attain their diplomas. Overcrowding puts burden , on budget Having relocated North Webster kindergarten students to Epworth Forest and rented office space outside the corporation for the new middle school principal, it’s evident that the Wawasee School Corporation is facing a severe problem of overcrowding. While the school board has made such moves to lessen the growing dilemma, skepticism remains among some critics who deem the moves as being too costly. However, alternatives may prove to be even more of a burden on the taxpayer. Wawasee School Superintendent Roger Thornton noted that it would’ve proven more costly to locate middle school Principal Larry DeWeese in the Syracuse or North Webster school buildings than leasing separate space. The school board signed a lease agreement with R.J. Frick for the rental of office space in the Huntington Building, 113 S. Huntington St. The office is 800 square feet, with room for conferences, a secretary and a copier — components that are needed when one considers the tasks involved in starting a middle school. Thornton contended that putting up paneling and various other refurbishings to one of the present rooms at one of the schools would prove more costly than the rental of a separate facility. Although it may be hard to imagine that such remodeling would cost $2,800+ (which is the total amount of rental the school corporation will have paid to Frick through next July), the superintendent and school board carefully considered other options before making their decision. “We are crowded significantly in all areas and our middle school principal needs an office until the new school is built,’’ Thornton insisted. Areas where asbestos removal is taking place also preclude office space, while Thornton noted that the administration did create office space for Dr. Jerry Riffle, compliance officer, by transforming a storage room on the high school grounds. Thornton agreed that it “certainly would not be reasonable to rent office space if we (the schools) had space available’’ and The Mail-Journal has no reason to doubt that prudent decisions were made. The school board seems to have the students’ best interests in mind, which is all we can (and will continue to) ask. The gossip Every community contains its tale tellers, or gossips. They know how much imagination and color to add to the facts. They’re often the center of attention, and wield considerable influence — if over the years they relate more truth than fiction. In many cases town gossips are the best sources of entertainment; if they possess a sense of humor, and combine that with a little spice, they are a relief from boredom. . Entertaining as gossips are, they can ruin reputations and cause mischief. Often those harmed and targeted are those gossips see as having risen above the pack. That, so often, is the cardinal sin. That prize The latest hard-sell among real estate con artisteis the phony award. Millions of cards and letters are being mailed regularly, all over the nation, informing recipients they have won a prize. It’s either a car, diamond, watch, etc. To get it, of course, you must visit a new community. If, one doesn’t buy anything, the prize is likely to be a very inexpensive article, such as a bit of diamond worth maybe a few dollars. Sometimes there’s no prize at all. Prizes “already awarded” are usually not what they seem. Don t rush to collect — unless you hold a winning lottery ticket in a reputable lottery.

High school students are being hit where it hurts. Administrators may recommend the BMV suspend the driver's license of a student who has problems in school.

Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jar rett presiding: Excess Os 10 MPH After Sunset — Gary L Rodriguez, 38, North Webster, S6O. No Boat Registration — Gene F. Suppelsa, 52, Leesburg, S6O. Speeding — Debora R. Holderman, 30, Syracuse, $65; Raymond M. Schmucker, 29, Syracuse, S6O; Debra L. Loetz, 36, North Webster, S6O; Douglas S. Sweet, 19, Syracuse, S6O; Brett A. Anderson, 19, North Webster, $65; Manuel Salinas, 22, Milford, SBO. Disregarding Automatic Signal — Dorian J. Carpenter, 20, Syracuse, S6O Disregarding Stop Sign — Ralph G. Biller, 44, Milford, S6O No Motorcycle Endorsement — Manuel Salinas, 22, Milford, S6O. Unsafe Movement — John L. Auer, 35, Syracuse, S6O Expired Plates — Manuel » Salinas, 22, Milford, S6O. Operating While Intoxicated — Larry Silva, 30, Syracuse, $353, driver’s license suspended 90 days, K.C.J. six days. Illegal Consumption — Doug A. Page, 20, Syracuse, $153. County Court Goshen Division The following fines have been levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Speeding — Jason L. Fugate, 16, Leesburg, $56; Todd P. Mikel, 19, Milford, $63; Julie K Schmahl, 20, Syracuse, $63 Driving while intoxicated — Kenneth R Brimhall, 32, Syracuse, guilty of operating with blood alcohol <ontent in excess of .10 percent, fined SSOO, S2OO suspended, plus costs, sentenced to 60 days jail, suspended on condition defendant be placed 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, show proof of restitution for injuries arising out of this accident, license suspended for 90 days No chauffeur's license when required — Allen L. Cory, 27, Leesburg, $54 No fuel tax permit — Allen L Cory, 27, Leesburg. $63 City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Public intoxication — Olaf B. Cooper, 22, Syracuse. $133, 180 days in jail imposed, mittimus issued for court costs Operating motor vehicle without ever having obtained a driver’s license — Francisco Aguirre Jr., 21, Milford, sll3 in court costs, defendant not to commit a similar offense for six mon ths Failure to yield right of way—- — V. Eisenhour, 79, Milford, $63 Violation of child Restraint law — Brian D. O’Conner, 25, Milford, $25, $25 suspended, proof shown of restraint Speeding — Paula K Harvey. 27, Milford, $73 Superior Court The following petition has been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court. Judge Robert Burner presiding Complaint To Foreclose Bancplus Mortgage Corpora tion versus Robby A Smith and Kathy A. Smith, Fourth Street, Milford. Petitioner seeks $36, 617.95, foreclosure, interest, at torney fees, costs. Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Fultz — Tina M Fultz, rural route, Syracuse, and Tommy Ray Fultz, Cromwell. The couple was married March 7, 1987, and separated April 1, 1989 There is one minor child McDaniel — Christine L McDaniel, rural route, Milford, and Terry D McDaniel, rural route, Syracuse The couple was married Aug 25, 1984, and separated Nov. 29, 1988 There are three minor children

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Kaluza-Kaluza Stephen J. Kaluza, 38, rural route, Syracuse, and Patti L. Kaluza, 33, Fort Wayne. Morales-Beer Adolfo Morales, 25, New Mexico, and Lana Kay Beer, 23, rural route, Milford. Sorensen-Hostetler Jeffrey Lynn Sorensen, 24, rural route, Milford, and Karen Sue Hostetler, 26, rural route, Milford. Rozow-Beer Stephen Rozow, 111, 20, rural route, North Webster, and Heidi R Beer, 21, Camelot Drive, Milford. Blosser-Mullins Charles Edward Blosser, 19, rural route, Warsaw, and Paula Mullins, 18, rural route. Syracuse. Farber-Dugan Floyd Francis Farber, 35, rural route, Leesburg, and Debra Ann Dugan, 38, rural route, Leesburg. Area residents booked at jail The following persons were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail during the past week on various charges: Pamela Kay McWhirt, 22, P.O. Box 101, Cromwell, was booked on charges of illegal possession of narcotic drugs and no operator's license. Bond was to be set by Kosciusko Superior Court. Garrett Stephen Leckrone, 20, P.O. Box 477, North Webster, was held on SI,OOO bond after being charged with check deception. Mary Lou Barley. 28. r 3 lot 22. Leesburg, was sentenced by Kosciusko County Court to 10 days in the county jail on a conversioncharge. Francisco ’’Paco" Delafuente. 26, r 3 box 265, Syracuse, was charged with contempt of court. He was held without bond. Larry Douglas Lindstrom, 25, 200 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, was charged with battery and held on $250 bond. Dixie Colleen Swick. 29. 401 E. Boston Street. Syracuse, was booked on a charge of failure to appear. She was held on $5,000 bond. Stewart Dee Hively, 27, r 1 box 243A, Leesburg, was booked on a charge of driving a vehicle while hisblicense was suspended. Bond was set at $225, Terry Allen Popenfoose, 26, r 2 box 515, Syracuse, was charged with driving while suspended and possession of marijuana. He was released bn $250 bond. Ends congressional career Former House Speaker Jim Wright said he will not try to win back the seat he is resigning in the face of ethics charges and end his 35-year congressional career. Canada's new coins TORONTO — The Bank of Canada stopped issuing dollar bills in the latest step of a program to phase in the 11-sided, gold-colored “loonie” coin. The Royal Canadian Mint has 240 million of the new $1 coins already in circulation

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NOTHER SIDEWALK Sale has come and gone in Syracuse and like in past years, this year's was bet-

ter for the merchants than last. Wawasee Village was full of bargain shoppers on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, as was uptown Syracuse. Marise Smith, owner of Marise’s Ladies' and Children's Apparel reported having a better Saturday in sales than in previous years which “has never happened before.” Other store owners also reported higher sales, but each had varying days of high sales. —O'LAST WEEK this column made mention of the possibility of another grocery store coming to town, due to a lengthy survey several persons participated in, via phone. Well, we found out who conducted the survey. Augsburger’s employees. According to John B. Augsburger, this survey is, in fact, done every year to get community input about the store’s service and community needs. The employees call 200 people in the area each year. The results were just received this week. Augsburger said it is a long survey with lots of questions, so the report of the 30 minute phone conversation was not an exaggeration. “It does take about a half hour as stated.” —o— LOOK FOR a new business to open up in the near future on SR 13S. Dan VanLue is leasing a building owned and built by Tom McClain near the 13 Center. According to VanLue he will be opening up an undisclosed franchise. A sign naming that , franchise will go up next week. He did state, however, that the franchise is along the line of the type of product he has dealt with in the past. —o— A PICTURE and item appeared in Cruzin on August 2 about the unsightly condition of property owned by Eive-D-Boise on SR 13S brought a letter from Mark and Nancy Dunithan who stated that property was only purchased by Five-D-Boise about two months ago. The owners have plans made to clean up the area, they just haven't been carried out yet. The letter also notes that the house there is sitting on blocks and a block foundation. —o— s' APPROXIMATELY 100 new jobs will be available in Syracuse once the construction is completed at Rinker Built Boat Co., on West Chicago Street. A 54,000 square-foot building is under construction on the west portion of the company’s property. Kim Sloccum, general manager, stated this expansion is for the construction of larger cruisers. The company is coming out with a new 30-foot which will be one of the new boats built in this building. This expansion will increase the company's capacity by 25 percent. Currently workers are working on the foundation with the steel to arrive later this week. Sloccum noted construction should be completed and the building open for production by Thanksgiving. —o— THE RUMOR about the Lilly Estate being sold is still, just that —a rumor. A large number of vehicles were seen in that vicinity over the weekend. The 25th Louie’s Open was held Sunday at Wawasee Golf Club. Rick Baker, who is operating the club this year, noted approximately 120 persons participated in the Open, and parking overflowed the golf club's parking facilities. Pier II Restaurant provided a smorgasbord meal for all participants. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Haie, former owners of Louie’s Rar and Grill, were able to attend this year’s event. The Hares now reside in Florida. THE SYRACUSE Fire Department is planning a pork chop roast on Saturday, Aug. 19 The event will begin at 11 am, and continue until all pork chops are sold out Carry-outs will be available or those who wish can eat at the fire station. Proceeds from the event will be used by the department for equipment items.

WHILE ON the topic of fund raisers, the Wawasee Kiwanis will be having a chicken barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 2. The event will be held at the American Legion. Watch for further information. HERE'S A new twist to Sidewalk Sales. When contacting Thornburg Drugs about how sidewalk sales went for the store, a reporter was told: “According to Tim Kroh, we sold quite a bit of square footage. Fidler’s are coming in to provide more.” WAWASEE HIGH School football fans should take special note that Wawasee will participate in the football jamboree at Foreman Field in Goshen this Friday night. The game will start at 7:30 p.m. Wawasee will be meeting Concord in the second quarter and Jimtown in the third. WATCH FOR further information about yet another new business coming to Syracuse. ANOTHER ENJOYABLE evening was spent at the Lakeside Park by townspeople Thursday night, Aug. 10, entertained by both men’s and women’s barbershop quartets. Dressed in the barber-style striped shirts, Derby hats, bow ties, suspenders and shirt-sleeve garters, were the men, called “The Last Resort ” The women, “The Right Arrangement,” looked beautiful in peach outfits. Harmony was good and both groups interjected their songs with “jokes.” The Park Foundation sold ice cream with many different kinds of toppings to create sundaes. The evening was a bit cooler and-it got dark earlier. Could it be that the “good ole summertime” is coming to an end? By the 31st, all of the lights will be in place and there will be a dedication ceremony of the lights and the gazebo. —o— JOHN AND Shirley Connolly of Lake Street were happy to have a five-week visit from daughter, Susan, and little grandson, Lucas, who is 13-months old. They are residents of Bellflower, Calif. Susan’s husband, Mark Reiff, had to fly back to California early to return to work, but was able to visit here for a time, also. Susan is an elementary school teacher, and Mark is the head strength coach at California State. Long Beach. —o—--808 AND Lucille Searfoss had a gathering of 29 family members over the weekend at their Kale Island home. Everyone’s coming in to see Sherry, their daughter, and her family — husband, Tony Norris, and daughters, Amy, 12, and Jennifer, 16. They're visiting for several weeks from Gig Harbor, Wash. “NICE STUFF” is the name of a new gift store on the curve of SR 13 in Wawasee Village. More than just nice, it’s a very unique store, selling a combination of old and new stuff, with lots of brass, nautical and oriental gifts, plus antiques. Patrick Adams, owner, said he wants to expand later, hopefully by the holidays, as he will have lots of Christmas decor His plans for expansion are to take over the addition in the back where Cake Classics has been, for they are going out of business. v PLAN ON attending the carnival at Miller’s Merry Manor on Saturday, Aug. 19, in the parking lot. One of the main attractions will be the dunk tank. Some of the “targets” will be David Schmahl, Jerry Claybaugh, Police Chief Ziller. Rex Rymers, and Chad Smyth — be surprised at who else you'll find willing to be dunked. Also, several prominent local citizens (unbeknownst to them at this time) will be thrown in jail for the Jailathon caper. Residents themselves will signal the day's carnival by releasing helium balloons at 11 a m. Real events begin at 1 p.m. and end at 8 p.m , with the Grassy Creek Cloggers entertaining at 3 p.m , and Ronald McDonald at 6:30 p.m A BBQ chicken and rib' dinner will be served from 4 p.m. on through the evening. Also available will be corn-on-the-cob. cake or pie. mini-elephant ears, and pop. There will be tables set up under a tent for eating, but the food will also be available on a drive-through basis. Carnival games will run all day with prizes. Clowns, (Continued on page 5)