The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 32, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 September 1989 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 20, J 989

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Syracuse seventh grader Erica Schieler expresses her feelings in letters

By MARY JANE LORTON Staff Writer

When some person or some event really affects Erica Schieler of Syracuse, whoever is involved is likely to hear about it in the form of a letter This shy 12-year-old is anything but timid when it comes to putting ink on paper in an effort to express her feelings on a particular event or to get something that she really wants. The daughter of Jan and John Schieler of Syracuse, Erica is a seventh grader at Syracuse Junior High. An avid reader. Erica holds a fascination for mysteries and adventure stories. After hearing about the books on the mysterious case of Harold Morris, a man she describes as having been falsely convicted of robbery and murder. Erica wrote to Morris asking for the books.

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Although Erica says Morris never committed the crimes, she says he went to* prison from 1970 to 1981 until he received a full pardon. When she wrote to him. she says she "just asked for the books." She was pleasantly surprised when she not only received the books. Twice Pardoned and Beyond the Barriers, but also received two letters and a picture of Morris. \ The compare hat published the two books has since started sending Erica magazines and she says that Morris writes an occasional article io? this publication. She has also seen him on a videotape at school where she says he spoke about staying out of trouble. "Exciting" is the adjective Erica carefully chooses to describe the two books written bv and about Morris. "I learned what he went

ftkWoßu ? - “ ir w ■ .*© • ,4 ~dHv I - -®|L ■f«z Lib- Z .■— ZdS i . W THETA SIGMA INSTALLS OFFICERS — Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority. North Webster, recently installed new officers for the 1989-90 year. Psi lota Xi is a philanthropic organization known nationally for its emphasis on speech and hearing projects. Pictured are Jan Brindle, conductress: Cyndi Heckaman. president; Xorma Eisaman. vice president; Deb Jaress, corresponding secretary; Page Story, recording secretary; Betty Richcreek, treasurer; Kathy White, advisor.

After 20 Years On A “LOSING STREAK” What Are We Going To Do About It? Be A Part OflIt! Offer Ends Sept. 30, 1989 Plan To Arrive '/a Hour Early SYRACUSE Lakeland Youth Center Tuesday- 7:00 P.M. For Meeting Information Call Toll-Free 1-800-669-SLIM (7546). HH - THE NEW QUICK SUCCESS’ PROGRAM WK,H T WATCHES mw3 QUO SuCCf 'S» are W#c*ers <rtom*flr » irx: e W? «e>/w Wwc’-arv rx ’Aja atx» *e<T- Watc**'!* *’ ’’•ogrw" ** M>ec * -ales ►» vx»»m ard

HB libs " 1 ; H a spit ' "W , „ ■ Ml **' FlMk' ■/ Wp lil FASCINATED WITH SHUTTLE — Twelve-year-old Erica Schieler proudh displays her model of the Space Shuttle Challenger that her father. John, assembled for her. A frequent viewer of the evening news. Erica says she was very sad when she witnessed the crashing and burning of Challenger. Like most events that affect Erica, she decided to write a letter. She wrote to NASA to "express my sympathy at the loss of these people who had died." Erica is the daughter of Jan and John Schieler of Syracuse. < Photo by Marv Jane Lorton >

Serving our country ANDREW E. WRIGHT Army National Guard Pvt. Andrew E. Wright, son of Betty A Swihart. r 3. and grandson of Mary A Wright. Fourth of July Street, both of Syracuse, has completed training at the United States Army Infantry School. Fort Benning. Ga. During the course, students received training which qualified them as light-weapons, infantrymen and as indirect fire crewmen in a rifle or mortar squad Instruction included weapons qualifications, tactics, patrolling, land mine warfare, field com munications and combat opera tions. Wright is a 1989 graduate of Wawasee High School

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BPW picnic The Syracuse Business and Professional Women's Club recently held its annual pitch-in and picnic in the home of Fredetta Money Hostesses for the evening were Anna Craw. Hilda Seiffert, Mary Rose Henning, and Fredetta Money. There were two gugsts present, along with members. After dinner, a "thank you” was read from the members of the "Music in the Park” board for the donation and help from the club. A new project was discussed, and a letter was read in regard to helping new people who come to town A memorial for a deceased member was held. Sports announcer speaks to Rotary Dr. Logan Love introduced William Fowler, retired sports announcer for WBAT Radio Station in Marion, as the speaker for the Tuesday noon SyracuseWawasee Rotary Club meeting. Sept 19 at Gropp's Restaurant Lewis Immel was the program chairman for the day. Fowler is in the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame, .both as a player and as a sports broadcaster, ani is a senior member of the Indiana Broad casters Association. He talked about high school, college and all pro basketball. During the meeting. Steve Ross, Syracuse businessman, and Kip Schumm. advertising manager ol the PAPER, were introduced as new members S2O billion for cleanup Energy Secretary James I) Watkins proposed a down pay ment of nearly S2O billion to begi'n cleaning up contaminated nuclear weapons production plants, a project expected to take 30 or more years and billions of additional dollars.

through in prison and learned prison is a very hard life,” tells Erica. He prayed that he would get out and he did," she remarks. The next letter that Erica pulls out of the large manila envelope where she keeps her mail is from NASA. Erica explains that when she heard about the crashing and burning of the Space Shuttle Challenger, she wrote a letter to NASA to “express my sympathy at the loss of these people who had died.” She continues by reading off their names, "Francis R. Scobee, Michael J. Smith, Judith A. Resnik. Ellison S. Onizuka, Ronald E. McNair, Gregory B. Jarvic and S. Christa McAuliffe.” She found the address for NASA in a newspaper, she says, adding, “I don't know why it was in there.” Although she was not expecting any response. Erica did receive a letter of thanks from the deputy director of public affairs at NASA. Following the election of George Bush as president of the United States, Erica says she wrote to him telling him she “was glad he was elected president and that my parents had voted for him.” She addressed the letter to the White House. Washington. D C., and was confident that he would receive her correspondence. “He wrote back.” Erica says happily, “and when I got the letter I went screaming down to my mom's office!” A picture of the president was enclosed with the letter that told Erica to enjoy the summer with her family and friends and to read a book or two during the summer. Since Erica enjoys reading, this advice was easily taken. In addition to books, Erica also likes sports, especially volleyball, softball, soccer and basketball. Her favorite subjects are math and social studies and Erica is hoping that these interests will land her a news reporter position on television in the future. “She has to overcome her shyness first," comments Jan But Erica isconfident that she can do it especially since she loves the news. Jan explains that "her dad is a news buff and she (Erica) has watched it since she was old enough to know what it w’as." As for the immediate future. Erica says she has plans for a letter to Vice President Dan Quayle. Although she is not certain exactly what she is going to write, she definitely will tell him that she "likes the fact he’s from Indiana"

TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY — Milton and Irene Shuder, 502 N. Hiawatha Dr.. Syracuse, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-5 p.m.. Sunday, Oct. 1. at Parcell’s Barn. CR 14. one mile west of Benton. The open house will be hosted by their children and spouses. The couple request no gifts. Shuder and the former Irene Nicolai were married Sept. 30, 1939. in the Solomon Creek Church parsonage by Rev. O.G. Allwood. They are the parents of Nancy Duguid, Ridgecrest. Calif., and Roger Shuder, 727X9 CR 35, Syracuse. They have five grandchildren. Shuder is a retired farmer. Mrs. Shuder is a homemaker.

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All consumers in the US should know their rights and know where to turn when they feel these rights have been infringed upon. As part of the ongoing efforts of the Council of Better Business Bureaus. Inc (CBBB) to protect all consumers by promoting ethical practices in the marketplace, the CBBB has published Spanish versions of "Tips On Refunds And Exchanges" and "What Is A BBB?” as part of its Consumer Information Series. "Tips On Refunds And Exchanges" (“Consejos Sobre Reembolsos E Intercambios") provides a checklist of factors to consider before making a purchase. The booklet also explains the differences between an exchange, refund, and a return for credit. For example, in an exchange. the item may be returned and another item of the same kind may be taken in its place; under a refund policy, the customer’s money is returned; and in a return for credit, on return of the purchased item, the customer is given a credit slip for an amount which he or she may apply towards- the purchase-, of any other items in the store.

Happy 50th Birthday ■ J® Shirley Ann Love, Kenny

"What Is A BBB'.’" ("Que Es El Better Business Bureau".’’) answers those questions about the 888 system that many consumers may be asking themselves including "How can the 888 help me?.’ "Aren't Bureaus best known for their handling of complaints?,’ "Does the 888 have legal powers’’.’ "What is consumer arbitration?.' and “What information do Bureaus give out about companies9 ’ Additionally, the booklet lists ways in which the 888 helps consumers, and explains the history of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. and defines its role in the 888 system The Council’s Consumer Information Series offers helpful tips on more than 90 topics of consumer and business interest. For a copy of the Spanish version of "Tips On Refunds And Exchanges," "What Is A Better Business Bureau? ” and a free catalog of CBBB publications, send $1 and a self-addressed, stamped, business envelope to the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Dept. 023. Washington, DC 20042-0023. Bulk orders are available. Call (703 ) 247-9310 for details.

CALENDAR Week Os September 20 To September 27 WEDNESDAY t Syracuse PT(£ 12 noon, Syracuse School LRC North Webster Park Board 4 p.m., North Webster Town Hall/Fire Station Syracuse Lions Club 6:30p.m., Beacon Syracuse PTO 7 p.m., Syracuse School LRC c&rHC" Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p. m. < Psi lota XI 7:30 p.m. Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., Lakeland Eagles Alanon 7:30 p.m.. Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church. Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m.. Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive. Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting THURSDAY L.A.F.F. •18:30-12 noon, Calvary United Methodist Church Ebenezer Ladies Aid 2 p.m. Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., Lakeland Youth Center. Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., Milford Fire Station North Webster Lady Lions 7 p.m.. North Webster United Methodist Church Heart of Lakes Square Dance Club Lessons 7 p.m., Syracuse Scout Cabin - Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m., Bowen Center, Warsaw North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis jOwßj 6:4a a m . Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous, Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., Now meeting at C A R S.. Inc., SR 13. Syracuse. Open meeting Heart of Lakes Squares 8-10:30 p.m.. Syracuse Elementary SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 am., Gropp’s, Syracuse SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30 am., Mike's Soda Shop. North Webster. Sponsored by North Webster Church of God and Mike Kern Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., North Webster Fire Station. Open meeting Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m.. North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting Alanon Sunday Night Group 8 p.m.. North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a’m.. North Webster Church of God meeting room FOE Men’s Meeting, Aerie 3760 7p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., Milford United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m. United Methodist Church, Milford. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m.. North Webster United Methodist Church. Open meeting. Columbian Reading 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Alanon Just for Today 9:30a.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Gropp's Restaurant Alanon 7:30 p.m., Bowen Center. Outpatient Building. Warsaw Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary 223 7:30 p.m., Legion Hall WEDNESDAY Syracuse Fire Department Regular Meeting 7 p.m . Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m.. Lakeland Eagles. 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alanon 7:30 p.m.. Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church. Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m.. Episcopal Retreat House. South Shore Drive. Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting.

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