The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 September 1989 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 6,1989

Editorial

Speedier penalties in store? Those who habitually violate Indiana’s driving laws may face heavier and speedier penalties if Indiana legislature and the General Assembly support findings by an Interim Study Committee on Public Safety Issues. The committee met at the Statehouse last week to hear testimony on the bureau of motor vehicles record keeping and administrative hearing procedures, including procedures surrounding the suspension of Hoosier licenses. According to State Senator Robert Meeks (R-LaGrange), “The process to suspend a license, as well as reinstate a license, is a little lengthier than it needs to be.” Translation: taxpayers may be digging deeper into their pockets than they need to. More prudent management may provide for speedier paperwork and suspensions of licenses. The BMV is welcoming support from the General Assembly in efforts to make record keeping and administrative hearing procedures more efficient and such help should be granted. In addition, the study committee is considering the merits of a two-tiered system of license suspension which places heavy penalties on those who habitually violate Indiana’s driving laws. “We have many drivers who inadvertently break our driving laws and who do deserve to lose their driver’s licenses for a period of time, but I stress the fact that they are not habitual violators,” said Meeks. “That doesn’t mean they aren’t guilty. However, we do have drivers who make a regular habit of driving while intoxicated and I believe they should be dealt with more severely.” Law-abiding drivers should expect no less. Simple values We live in a fast-moving world in which few are able to retain the simple, fundamental values. The urge to hear dollars is tremendous. The urge to follow the crowd is almost irresistable. The urge to deviate from truth is often powerful. Yet the most respected men and women are those who retain the simple and basic virtues. Simple, straight-forward integrity, and honesty, lead to happiness. Short cuts seldom do. Improve the mind One of the characteristics of American life today is the all-out chase for fun and pleasure. Along with profits, leisure and fun, however, should go some dedication to the mind. Every adult should be making some individual effort to improve the mind — by adding to one’s knowledge, by broadening one’s philosophy, understanding and thinking. What are you doing — in that direction? If doing nothing, you’re falling behind, your mentality and personality retrogressing. The goal of life should not be fun, money and pleasure alone. Life is somewhat empty without knowledge, wisdom, understanding and tolerance.

What others say — The banner yet waves It has been worn threadbare by the rhetoric of politicians, but somehow the American flag, "Old Glory,’’ has never become a cliche. Children have crayoned it on paper with two few stars and too many stripes as their first notion of nationhood. Prisoners of war have secretly fashioned it from scraps and rags as the center of their hope and defiance. Mothers and widows have kept it carefully folded as a reminder of honor and sacrifice. With pomp of arms, Marines raise it over embassies and consulates from Argentina to Zimbabwe. With no ceremony at all, janitors raise it over elementary schools and town halls from Maine to Oregon. Blurred like a hummingbird wing, it flies from the aerial of a speeding pickup truck in western Texas. Still as a painting, it hangs in the humid night air as the national anthem echoes over 40,000 fans at Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium. It is sewn on the uniform of the policeman in an Ohio town. It is printed on the T-shirt of a young woman roller-skating by a California beach. It flutters beside a tombstone in a rural Pennsylvania graveyard because someone remembered. It hangs soaked in the rain on a Wisconsin porch because someone forgot" Tacked to a broken two-by-four in a tornado-devastated lowa trailer park, it says with feisty hope, “We’re still here.” It flies over battleships . . . and over car dealerships. It stands by pulpits ... and hangs over bars. It has been used, and abused, to tout waterbeds and soft ice cream, drugstores and amusement parks. Ask the man on the street what’s in the Constitution and you’ll probably get embarrassing brevity, or silence. But Americans have an intuition about that document, and the focus of that intuition is the flag. It triggers within them the deepest feelings about a place where breadlines, prison camps and tanks in the square are not the general order of things. The flag signals to them a phenomenon of history that protects them from indignities, permits them peace, draws refugees with priceless hope, offers help with boundless heart, and earnestly seeks to correct its own problems. Americans are often nonchalant about their freedom. But yes, the postmistress in the little village may offer up a prayer about her country as she hauls down the flag in the evening. And yes, aging veterans do shed a tear when the flag goes by on Memorial Day. And yes, the baseball fan anxious for the game to start gets a lump in his throat when he turns toward the star-spangled banner to sing, “Oh, say, can you see . . .” Cynics will never understand why their charges of “flag-waving” only bewilder, amuse or insult the average citizen. While Americans know that behind this rectangle of cloth there is blood and great sacrifice, there is also behind it an idea that redefined once and forever the meaning of hope and freedom. Lawyers and justices may debate the act of flagburning as freedom of expression. But a larger point is inarguable; when someone dishonors or desecrates the banner, it deeply offends, because the flag says all that needs to be said about things worth preserving, loving, defending, dying for. -r A READER’S DIGEST EDITORIAL, REPRINTED FROM THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE

The American flag has a meaning of hope and freedom.

Court news

City Court The following fine has been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Charles K. Garber, 34, Syracuse, S6B Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Virginia Hackleman, rural route, Syracuse. Petitioner seeks $330.89 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Gary L. Hapner, P.O. Box. Syracuse. Petitioner seeks $306.01 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Lorin M. Hendsbee, P.O. Box, Syracuse. Petitioner seeks $733.80 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Tracy Menninger, P.O. Box, Milford. Petitioner seeks $878.69 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Tammy S' Northrup, rural route, North Webster. Petitioner seeks $217.43 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Lee Ostrom, rural route, Syracuse. Petitioner seeks $338.60 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Randy D. Strieby, rural route, Syracuse. Petitioner seeks $228.05 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Donna J. Wallace, rural route, Syracuse. Petitioner seeks $290 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Karen M, Bodkin, P.O. Box, North Webster. Petitioner seeks $460 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Collection Bureau of Warsaw versus Joe D. Crace, P.O. Box. Syracuse. Petitioner seeks $3,116.95 plus costs. Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding: Complaint Trustcorp Bank versus Mark C Schambers, rural route, Leesburg. Petitioner seeks $7,501.78 plus costs. County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrett presiding: Violation Seatbelt Law — Ned A. Hunsberger, 21, Milford. S2O. Expired Boating Registration — Robert C. Altum, 56, Syracuse. S6O. No Operator's License — Albert J. Heaton, 28, Pierceton, S6O. Operating While Intoxicated — Jeffrey C. Boyd, n't) age. Syracuse, $353, driver’s flicense suspended 90 days, K.C.J six days; Lori A. Wildman, 26, North Webster, $353, driver’s license suspended 90 days, K.C.J. six days. Furnishing Alcohol To Minor —

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Kevin John Gregory, 21, Syracuse, $203, K.C.J. 60 days suspended, one year probation, K.C.J. 10 days. Illegal Consumption — Jason Mathew Kramer, 28, Leesburg, $203, K.C.J. 60 days, modify K.C.J. 20 days. Possession Os Marijuana — Jeffery John Croy, 22, North Webster, $153, Loretta Lee Lawson, 31, Syracuse, $203; Richard W. Colvin, 22, Syracuse, $203. Public Intoxication — Jesus O. Pena, Jr., 21, Milford, $153, K.C.J. 180 days suspended, one year probation. Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Berkey pile — Nancy J. Berkeypile, rural route, Milford, and Charles E. Berkeypile, rural route. Milford. The couple was married Aug. 31, 1988, and separated March 15, 1989. Petitioner seeks restoration of former name. Chilcutt — Shana L. Chilcutt, Harkless Drive, Syracuse, and Donald E. Chilcutt, SR 13S, Syracuse. The couple was married Nov 9, 1985, and separated Aug. 7,1989. There are two minor children. Hoffman — Carla Sue Hoffman, rural route, Leesburg, and John Gasgill Hoffman, rural route, Leesburg. The couple was married Oct. 23, 1983, and separated Aug. 24,1989. Marriage Licenses The following couples have ap plied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Nicholson-Sack Jeffrey W. Nicholson, 32, rural route, Warsaw, and Paula Jeanne Sac, 37, rural route, Leesburg. Swanson-Hainge Greg Ailer Swanson, 34, CR 600 W, Warsaw, and Teresa Joanne Hainge, 39, P.O. Box, Milford. Vandenandel-Hendricks Cedrick Henry Vandenandel, 26, San Diego, Calif., and Valeria Inez Hendricks, 28, rural route, Milford. Ryan-Larson Dean Aldan Ryan, 50, rural route. Milford, and Beverly Alice Larson, 49, rural route, Syracuse. Erb-Jaggers Larry Cecil Erb, 21, P.O. Box, Syracuse, and Christine M. Jaggers, 21, P.O. Box, Syracuse. Murphy-Sutherlin Kenneth Eugene Murphy, 19, East Greenhouse, Syracuse, and Angela Sue Sutherlin, 20, East Greenhouse, Syracuse. Larkin-Orten Robert Allan Larkin, 24, rural route, Syracuse, and Rebecca Lynn Orten, 20, East Boston, Syracuse. Rich-Pearson Robert Ralph Rich, 11, 23, West Emeline. Milford, and Karen Elizabeth Pearson, 26, West Emeline, Milford. The following couple has applied for a marriage license in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Hostetler-Kurtz Clark James Hostetler, 27, rural route, Milford and Kim Rene Kurtz, 24, Melridge, Middlebury New Subscribers Heidi Musser Indiana University 212 Read-Clark Bloomington. Ind. 47406 Hoy Jones 1276 Platte Ave. Ventura, Calif. 93004 Marylou Hernandez Purdue University Meredith Hall P.O. Box 228 West Lafayette, Ind. 47906

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motorist on Saturday morning at the intersection of Main Street and SR 13 in Syracuse. The Syracuse Jaycees ollected approximately SI,OOO on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, as part of an annual “Road Block” to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Gaskins told Mail-Journal reporterphotographer Scott Davidson that she was "very happy” with the public’s response. She was assisted in the effort by Jaycee members Nancy Shipley, Roger Shipley, Vicki Dotson, Joe Conn, Jerry Wright, Janet Ream and Mike Flumbaum. AREA BUSINESSES were recently in receipt of a letter and membership application from the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. Carl A. McLear, new executive director for the chamber, sent the mailing. The letter explains how businesses need the chamber and how the chamber needs its members. As a special incentive of the membership drive, the chamber is foregoing the initial year’s dues. Prior to July 1,1990, businesses will be billed for the succeeding year, based upon a nominal rate structure. The chamber is responsible for promoting the Syracuse-Wawasee Area through: The Fourth of July Flotilla; Winter Carnival; establishment of the Retail Merchants Division; establishment of the Syracuse-Wawasee Area Development Co., Inc.; responding to inquiries about the area regarding schools, businesses, health facilities, residences, recreation and so on; coordinating the long range beautification programs for the area; and coordinating the annual Spring Clean Up program. The chamber also is responsible for providing and maintaining the Christmas decorations in town; helping to establish a 911 emergency telephone number; helping on the establishment of a storm warning system for the lakes area; coordinating with the town, county and state officials to upgrade the railroad crossings; moving bridge repair dates to more acceptable seasons; and encouraging active use of ordinances. It is also the responsibility of the chamber to encourage property improvements through certificates of appreciation; recognize outstanding civic responsibility or dedication through the "President’s Award;” cooperating in efforts with other county and state chambers and in developing a brochure and maps of the area for distribution by members of the chamber. —O—FAMILY AND friends of Chuck Summerlot, 213 W. Washington St., Syracuse, came to say farewell to the 18-year-old on Sunday. Chuck left at 5:45 p m.. Monday for basic training in the U.S. Army at Fort Sills, Oklahoma. There were approximately 30-35 attending the gathering at the home of His parents, Charles and Patsy. _ Guests were from Syracuse, Warsaw and Crystal, Minn. Following his nine-week basic training, Chuck will go on to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, for nine to 10 weeks of training to become a medic and three weeks of airborne training. His final destination will be at Fort Bragg, N.C.. with the 82nd Airborne Infantry. Chuck graduated last June from Wawasee High School and was a driver for the Syracuse Emergency Medical Service and trainee on the Syracuse Fire Department. VISITING HER son and daughter-in law last week was Pauline Ziller, from Munster Bob Ziller, who is Syracuse Police Chief, stated his mother enjoyed attending the final "Music in the Park" concert on Thursday and the George Ger shwin show a( the Wagon Wheel in Warsaw on Friday evening During her stay. Mrs. Ziller took a boat ride on Syracuse and Wawasee Lakes. Bob and his wife, Betty, took Mrs. Ziller home on Saturday. WHILE MEMBERS of the Syracuse Park Foundation are very pleased with the com munity’s response with the Music in the Park series this past summer, the need for more members in the park foundation is being check ed.

There are currently 50-60 park foundation members, and more members are needed so that next season’s concerts can be funded through the active memberships of the foundation. This year's concerts were funded through area businesses and corporate sponsorships. * Plans are already getting underway to set a schedule for next year. THIS EVENING will be special at the home of Joe and Jan Morganthaler. Their son, Michael, will be coming home for a 40-day visit after a year in Korea. Michael, who has spent 14 years with the U.S. Air Force, has been working on the fueling systems of the air force jets. Prior to his assignment in Korea, he was involved with the Strategic Air Command and the Titan missile. Michael will be leaving October 10 for a twoyear assignment in Japan. —O'OBSERVED ON the stop signs at SR 13 and US 6. “Cross traffic does not stop.” It is hoped this addition to the stop signs will eliminate a number of accidents at this intersection. WHILE ON the topic of US 6 and SR 13, an enormous amount of fill dirt has been placed and graded on the land at the southwest corner of that intersection. It has been said that a convenience store will be built on that site. It is unknown what company will be erecting a building there. But, it is known it is not Red-D-Mart, according to sources. —o— OF INTEREST to older adults (both men and womeJi) around town is a "For Fun Group,” which meets at Calvary United Methodist Church the first Tuesday of every month from September to May. Members gather at noon for a potluck meal and program. Programs are varied, usually educational or just for fun, and have included: Frank Barcus, explaining medi-gap insurance; Bud Smith, local liar; the Speakers’ Bureau of the Telephone Company with a program guarding against scams to senior citizens; and a safety program. The programs are always of interest to folks over 50. Formed in 1980, the group has a membership of about 28. There are no fees, except for trips. Several trips a year are taken. Last year a group went to Agawa Canyon, which is north of Sault St. Marie, Canada. —o— IN SPITE of threatening rain showers, there was a very large turnout for the last of the summer Music in the Park programs Thursday night, Aug. 31. Many people came to hear the big band sound of Mr. G and his music from the 40s, and what a treat it was! This very professional group from Fort Wayne has been around for a long time. Mr. G even admitted to having played at the old Waco dance pavilion on Wawasee Lake, which was so popular back during that bigband era. Many couples were seen dancing under the park pavilion (some children, too). Previous to the music was the special ceremonial dedication of the park gazebo and lights. The music and entertainment was so soothing and enjoyable that people remained, even after sprinkles became a light rain! Umbrellas popped up, raincoats and jackets were donned, a few blankets were used for wrapping, and folks just continued to stay and listen. An appropriate ending of summer in Syracuse, and of the Music in the Park. Not quite, however. According to Bud Smith, there will be a final concert at the end of 1989 on Dec. 3 in the park, beginning at 5:30, with hot refreshments, caroling, sing-along, etc. —o— SYRACUSE VIDEO Connections appears to be nearly ready to open, hopefully in a week or two, according to Dan VanLue. He will continue to run the service portion of his work at the Electro-Net on the corner of Huntington and Carroll Streets, but the new building will be used for renting video tapes, and will carry a full line of retail electronics for sale, such as TVs, stereos, VCRs. etc. A SMALL Pizza Hut building is up. opening Sept. 12 for carry-out pizza only. Word is that the smaller facility is temporary, and the company hopes to build a full restaurant in a year, perhaps in a different location, in Syracuse.