The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 August 1989 — Page 5

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INHERITANCE ALMOST FOURTEEN MILLION — Estates which were closed in our county during 1988 were valued at $13,961,449. Three-hundred and forty-eight beneficiaries shared this wealth. They received inheritances ranging from sl6 to $3,000,000. According to court records 85 estates were closed during 1988. Deducted from the almost $14,000,000 were expenses listed at $1,195,237. Among these were funeral and medical costs, attorneys’ fees, taxes, and other incidentals in closing the estates. According to the records, 30 percent of the expenditures of those estates that could be checked went for funeral expenses. Those checked did not include the 10 percent of the funerals which were prepaid. Funeral costs varied from a high of more than $8,300 to a low of $650. One funeral home garnered 37 percent of the business, second highest accounts for 21 percent, third 16 percent, and fourth 13 percent. Attorneys received 22 percent of the cost of closing the estates. One law firm managed to get 24 percent of the business, second highest was 21 percent, and third 20 percent. Legal fees varied with the top amount being $16,000. Not all inheritances went to relatives. The Republican Party received SSOO from one estate. Other organizations benefitted, including churches. —o— BUILDING PROGRAMS IN JULY — Industrial and business ex pansion was evident in July. In Plain Township, Biomet received a permit to build a $250,000 addition. In Prairie, Explorer Van SIO,OOO for office space. In Turkey Creek: Tom McClain Real Estate Sales, $50,000 and Tranter Graphics, $79,000. In Wayne Township: Quality Stores, $90,000 and Sterling Construction, (apartments) $2,800,000. A total of 145 building permits were issued valued at $6,281,218. —o— MEDICARE — It is well to watch your mail for information from Medicare. I received a notice that Medicare had credited my account for a doctor and lab bill. I had never heard of the doctor nor had I been to see one. I called Medicare. For some reason the persons at Medicare knew the name of the doctor and asked if I had had a certain test. I had not. I was directed to return the statement with a notation that I had not received treatment. The notice I received was not from a doctor who practices in Kosciusko County. —o— DISALLOW ALL CHURCH SERVICES - Tne Syracuse Park Board recently passed a motion to disallow all church services of any denomination on park property. The motion was made after it was reported a group had been holding prayer meetings in Lakeside Park. —o— BELLS WILL RING — Bells will ring on Sept. 17 about 4 p.m. to commemorate the 202nd anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. The event is being staged by the Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, Washington, D.C. Bells are to be rung for 202 seconds. Theme is “Bells Across America.” —o—- - • IF YOU WERE A PARENT, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? By all indications the drug problem is a major concern for parents. But what do you do when you find one of your children has a drug problem and you send him (her) to a drug rehabilitation center? He (she) comes home cured. Do you put him (her) back in the school to be exposed to the same problem again? The answer should be NO. But private schools are expensive. A voucher system should be initiated. A parent should be able to request a voucher for the cost of sending his child to a private school that in all probability would be drug-free. The funds for the voucher would be taken from the public school, where the child was enrolled at the time of the drug problem. This would have a twofold advantage: It would give the parent an alternate choice and provide the public school with the incentive to “clean up its act.”

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Kosciusko County Republican —

Hall of Fame banquet held

I By DEB PATTERSON Susan Myrick, Syracuse; Max Weller, Silver Lake; and Indianapolis Mayor William H. Hudnut 111, were inducted into the Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame Monday evening. The annual Hall of Fame Dinner was held in South Shore Golf Club with approximately 180 persons attending. Mayor Hudnut was the guest speaker who spoke on what it takes to have a good solid unified party. He also noted the importance of all persons and their contributions to a good government. The guest speaker was introduced by J. D. Geiger, county Republican Chairman. The Hall of Fame, which was started in 1976, is away to show appreciation to those who have made outstanding contributions to good government. Presentations for this year’s recipients were made by Geiger, Charlene Knispel and Jean Northener. Susan Myrick Mrs. Myrick has been precinct committeewoman for over 20

SUSAN MYRICK years, active in her church, the American Legion Auxiliary, and advisory member for the township trustee and Republican Women’s Club. Mrs. Knispel

STONE’S TRACE INFORMATION PRESENTED — Dr. Floyd F. Warren, veterinarian from Ligonier, gave the program to the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club meeting Tuesday noon, Aug. 29. Dr. Warren described the restored building at the intersection of US 33 and SR 5, three miles south of Ligonier. Originally a tavern from the 1830 s to the 1860 s, it then became a barn, shed, etc., gradually becoming very deteriorated. In the early 60s, the building was acquired by Graydon and Helen Blue of Ligonier. They and several others got together and restored the building in 1963. The building is now a museum and, yearly, a “Stone’s Trace Pioneer ( rafts I estival is held on the grounds. The old meaning of the word ’trace’ is to follow a trail, tracks or footprints. The festival is promoted as a "step back into history,” by the Stone’s Trace Historical Society, offering a large, varied array of trades and crafts which were practiced by our forebearers to produce the necessities and the few luxuries in their lives. The 16th annual festival will be held this year on Sept. 9-10. Many crafts will be demonstrated, such as soap making, chair caning, and candle making. There will also be entertainment, from fiddlin' to folk music. Pioneer food and concessions will be available. Pictured are Dr. Floyd F. Warren, left, and Mike Zielinski, the program chairman for the day. (Photo by Lewis Immel)

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noted she is ever ready to accept any responsibility, be it family, community, work or the party. “She comes from a family deeply committed to serving their community . . her husband is a town council member, father and brother actively served on the school board, a service oriented store in Syracuse and she is the first deputy in the Turkey Creek Township Assessors Office,” commented Mrs. Knispel. Mrs. Myrick is a life-time resident of Syracuse. During the presentation it was noted that voting is the highest privilege to Mrs. Myrick, no matter what par-

Five accidents in Elkhart County

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated five accidents in Goshen involving area residents and the booking of another. They are: On Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 10:12 am., a turning accident resulted '\n damage to a car and truck at CRs 17 and 30. Russell Shartzer, 22, r 6, Syracuse, was headed east on CR 30 and was attempting to turn left onto CR 17 when his truck collided with a passing auto driven by Kenneth Hall, 26, 23130 SR 4, Lakeville. According to reports, both drivers were headed east and “road closed” signs were posted on CR 30 east of the intersection. Hall’s 1986 Dodge and Shartzer’s 1988 Ford F-150 truck both received over $1,500 in damages. No one was hurt or cited. A 1987 Plymouth van received more than $1,500 damages when the driver, Debra Collier, 31, r 1, Leesburg, drove from the Judd’s Drug Store parking lot at Pike Street and Chicago Avenue and collided with a 1987 Dodge, driven by Carmen Kenaga, 48, 23926 Balboa Court, Elkhart. Her vehicle also received over $1,500 in darfjilgfes.

ty is declared and if a person is not registered, she will see to it immediately that they are registered. Max Weller Weller, who has been a resident of Silver Lake for 26 years, is a graduate of Burket High School, and U.S. Army Veteran. He has served as precinct committeeman,, co-chairman of the Republican Fish Fry, spent 16 years on the Seward Township Advisory Board, nine years as a reserve officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and one the Silver Lake Police Department for 4>/4 years.

The accident occurred Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 12:30 p.m. No one was hurt or cited. Robert Beer, r 2, Milford, drove, from a private drive onto Greene Road, 300 feet south of US 33, Goshen, and his pickup truck col-' lided with a car driven by Traig Foltz, 19, 61108 CR 17, Goshen. He was driving a 1985 Ford south on Greene Road. Beer’s truck received more than S2OO in damages and Foltz’s auto received more than $1,500 in damage. Slo one was hurt or cited. A vehicle received more than SI,OOO in damage after it struck a sign post. Randall J. Murphy, 29, Syracuse, was driving west on US 20 at CR 33 in Jefferson Township and swerved to miss a light green Chevrolet pickup truck turning into his lane of traffic at 10:03 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. 0 According to Sheriff’s Cpl. Michael Books, the other driver did not stop following the accident. Disregarding a no left turn sign was the cause of' a Syracuse driver colliding with another. Londa L. Mishler, 23, 71903 CR 33, Syracuse, attempted a left turn Monday, Aug. 28, at Main Street and Plymouth Avenue in Goshen when her 1982 Buick Century collided with an oncoming 1988 Chevrolet 1500 truck operated by Robert D. Plotner, 78, 702 W. Walnut St., Nappanee. No was injured. The Syracuse driver was cited for disregarding a no left turn sign.

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Geiger, who introduced Weller, stated Weller is a past president of the Silver Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, past board member of the Kosciusko County Soil and Water, Farm and Home Administration board, and Farm Bureau Co-Op Board of Directors. He was a state convention delegate and recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash award. Myrick and Weller both received plaques from the committee as well as a gold key lapel pin from Mayor Hudnut. Past inductees into the Hall of Fame were also noted and recognized.

Ptl. Jane Huff set damage at more than $3,500. The Goshen ambulance was called but was not needed. Booked In Jail A Milford resident was taken into custody in Elkhart County by Indiana State Police early Thursday, Aug. 24, and charged with driving while intoxicated. Patrick J. Speicher, 25, box 123-C, Milford, was booked into the county jail, posted bond and was released.

Burglary at video store

Crime Stoppers, a nonprofit organization involving the police, the media and the public in the fight against crime, offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against felony offenders and to the capture of fugitives. . ... The following ''Crime of the Week” was furnished by the Kosciusko County Crime" Stoppers organization;

Wed., August 30,1989 —THE MAIL-JOURNAL

■%* Ml mt . /tM ' / mgr i Dr* \ I Mhm \ * Am * mi M K - GUEST SPEAKER — The Honorable William H. Hudnut 111, Mayor of Indianapolis, was guest speaker at the Annual Hall of Fame Dinner for Kosciusko County Republicans. Approximately 180 persons attended the event which was held in the South Shore Golf Club. Shown in the photo are Dan Heiser, clerk of the Indiana Supreme Court; Barbara Eastlund, county vice chairman for the Republican Party; and Mayor Hudnut. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

A business burglary in Syracuse is our Crime of the Week. On the morning of Aug. 21,1989, a burglary was reported at Jack’s Village Video located on SR 13 in Syracuse. After entry was made, the following items were taken: three Quasar VCRs, a Quasar camcorder, two Solidex video rewinders, and several video tapes. These items are valued at over $3,000. If you have information concerning this incident, call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-342-STOP. We will pay up to SI,OOO if your information leads to an arrest or indictment. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards on other felony grimes and the capture of fugitives. When you call ? you will be assigned a code number; we will not ask your name.

Airport security U.S. airlines will be required to install new bomb-detection devices at domestic and overseas airports considered high risks for terrorism, Transportation Secretary Samuel K. Skinner announced. NELSON'S OOLDBI MO PORT-A-PIT CHICKEN Enchanted Hills Fire Station Saturday, Sept. 2 10 A.M. Till Sold Out $3.00 Per Half BAKE SALE YARD SALE E.H.C.A. Patrol Fund

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