The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 January 1990 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., January 17,1990

Editorial

Kiwanis legacy continues to thrive Kiwanis Club members from North Webster, Ind., to Hamburg, West Germany, are bonded by a common ingredient — all are committed to making their communities a better place to live. Formally chartered January 21, 1915, the organization has grown from one Detroit club, with an initial membership of 200, to 8,500 clubs with 315,000 members spanning 73 nations. The objects of Kiwanis International were adopted in 1924 and still exist today, they include: I, To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life; 11, To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships; 111, To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards; IV, To develop, and present by example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship; V, To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities, and VI, To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and good will. While it’s unlikely that all members subscribe fully to those articles, the efforts of a majority has helped the Kiwanis flourish for 75 years. Locally, the Lakeland, Milford and Wawasee Kiwanis clubs have enjoyed substantial growth since the Lakeland club first entered the scene in 1973. Ensuing years have seen the North Webster, Milford and Syracuse communities benefit because of the Kiwanis members’ actions. Needy families are being helped, drug awareness is being heightened and area youths are receiving scholarships due to area Kiwanians. Numerous other programs are overseen by the active community members each year. More than just Kiwanians can be thankful for their organization’s 75-year legacy. Animal control; a compromise needed County officials must carefully devise their course as they deal with the issue of animal control. As it stands right now, Kosciusko County has no animal control contract for 1990. The safety of county residents and the welfare of animals are most important in this matter. Despite the mess that currently passes for animal control — i.e., no contract, plenty of controversy — all factions involved with the issue do seem to care about safety for people and animals. Charges are flying. They frequently do when everyone thinks they know what’s best for others but no one can agree. Dan Riffle, owner of Public Safety Animal Control (PSAC), which has been providing the services for four years, announced on January 16 that he was closing the operations. In a prepared statement, which he appeared to be too overcome (with emotion) to complete, Riffle said, “No company can exist when there are so many concerns and doubts raised year after year. It is a certainty that if the county is not satisfied with the service, they are not going to fund it.” In fact, concerns about PSAC’s operations were raised during 1989 contract time and surfaced again during discussions for this year’s contract. At a January 11 meeting, the county council stipulated that newly formed Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League or any county official, must be permitted to inspect the PSAC facility at any time, without notification. Riffle, however, has said in the past, that he doesn’t believe the group can be impartial. However, Jim Bechtel, of the welfare league, has said the group doesn’t have an ax to grind with Riffle but wants his operation run according to United States Humane Society guidelines. Unfortunately, there’s more. < At a January 16 meeting, the commissioners took issue with the council’s stipulation, saying that any inspecting body was theirs to designate. But then again, the council wields the county purse. If the commissioners send them a proposal they don’t like the council can snap the wallet shut. It’s bad enough that controversy exists over such an important issue. County officials don’t need to engage in a turf war over the problem. Fortunately, they’ve indicated that they believe a common ground can be found. It must be. Animal control cannot be accomplished by good intentions all around. If the officials can reach agreement among themselves and work out a compromise acceptable to all concerned, both Riffle and the Animal Welfare League members will likely reach out as well. Lottery should accept responsibility We all knew that eventually, it would happen. Someone, somehow, at sometime would have to come up with the idea to establish a basketball-related Hoosier Lottery game. After all, this IS Indiana — home and best friend of the sport. But, there’s just one small problem with the new rub-off money game, “Hoosier Hoops”. Some of the tickets were misprinted. Those in the Evansville area are discovering that if they were one of the many “winners” who purchased the misprinted tickets, they weren’t so lucky. In all fairness, I refer to this mishap as a “small” problem. After all, the Hoosier Lottery officials didn’t think the matter was of such importance or necessity that an immediate announcement needed to be made. Because really, who cares if you happen to be the unlucky winner of a $25,000 lottery ticket that’s, well, just a boo-boo. In December of 1989, hundreds of thousands of Hoosier Hoops tickets were being manufactured when a printing jet clogged and misprinted the number six to look like a zero. The mistake was discovered on December 26, but officials failed to announce a recall until January 9, (by then 89,000 tickets were sold). They probably didn’t want to upset anyone over the holidays. But, no matter, the officials who admitted to knowing about the error prior to the recall, still refuse to pay for the damages. Yep. Believe it or not. Everything their parents said to them as children about accepting the consequences for their mistakes, fell upon deaf ears. Instead, one unlucky “winner” who purchased a boo-boo ticket was basically instructed to rub-out the $25,000 he thought he had won. Oh well, easy come, easy go. But that’s not the worst. The businesses who have accepted the responsibilities to work with the lottery commission and sell the tickets, are being stuck with the bill for the misptinted “winning” tickets they honored. What could be worse than a million-dollar operation using us, their source of broad and hiittar as a scapegoat? Maybe just one thing: recruiting Jim Bakker and Leona Helmsley to handle their finances. — SL The emntv honors that the world bestows do not last beyond the grave.

Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrette presiding: Speeding — Cheryl A Manning, 35, Milford, $65; Thaddeus L. Smart, 16, Syracuse, $80; Duane Harman, 36, Leesburg, $65; Jill R. Haney, 16, Syracuse, $65; Sharon L. Payne, 17, North Webster, SBO. Driving While Suspended — Brent S. Parrett, no age, Syracuse, sll3. Hunting, Over Daily Limit — Mark Stidams, 30, Leesburg, $l3B. Hunting On State Property, No Permit — Arthur Huffer, 24, Syracuse, $l2O. No Financial Responsibility — Brent S. Parrett, no age, Syracuse, $163. Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judge Richard Sand presiding: Complaint Ray B. Frost Syracuse, versus J. Don Brogan d/b/a Brogan Outdoor Advertising. Petitioner seeks: Count I — SIO,OOO and costs; Count II — plaintiff declared owner of premises and given possession of premises, SIO,OOO in damages, costs. Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Andria C. Hood, rural route, Milford. Petitioner seeks $265.72 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger's Super Valu versus Deanna Conley, rural route, Pierceton. Petitioner seeks $400.14 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Leanne Russell, rural route, LeCsburg. Petitioner seeks $320.65 plus $55 in court costs. Complaint Augsburger's Super Valu versus Lisa Venable, PO Box. Pierceton. Petitioner seeks $523.04 plus $55 in court costs.

Democratic committee endorses Tim Roemer's congressional bid '

In a press conference held today, Jan. 12. Kenneth P. Fedder, St. Joseph County democratic chairman, announced the unanimous endorsement by the county’s central committee of Tim Roemer for Congress. Fedder said the St. Joseph County brings to his campaign a wealth of experience gained from his tenure as a Congressional staffer on Capitol Hill. Fedder confirmed “Tim’s roots in the community, coupled with his experience in Washington, make his candidacy an attractive alternative to the incumbent. Roemer has stated and demonstrated his commitment for a more worthy future for Indiana and his fellow Hoosiers.” Fedder stressed he is personally acquainted with Tim’s family and admires Tim’s dedication to Democratic politics. “Roemer's great grandfather served South New Subscribers > , Hubert L. Jemigan 121 Sunset Dr. Lake Placid, Fla. 33852 Robert Snyder R 1 Box 76-F Milford, Ind. 46542

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Complaint Augsburger’s Super Valu versus Melissa Mitchell, Church Street, Pierceton. Petitioner seeks $950.69 plus $55 in court costs. Marriage Licenses The following couple has applied for a marriage license in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Morgan-Brady Martin R. Morgan, 39, rural ‘route, Syracuse, and Constance Lynn Brady, 30, rural route, Syracuse. New Claims Goshen Division The following new claims have been filed in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: R.M. Long, S. Main, Goshen vs Jimmy Salazar, P.O. Box, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $767.79 plus interest and costs; vs Joann M. Weaver, Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1.932.86 plus interest and costs. Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Durnell — Ilene M. Durnell, no address given, and Harold Paul Durnell, rural route, Leesburg The couple was married Sept. 29, 1989, and separated Dec. 28. 1989. Petitioner seeks restoration of former name. » Yattaw — Steven Frederick Yattaw, Syracuse, and Sherri Lyn Yattaw, Cromwell. The couple was married Jan. 23, 1988, and separated Dec 18, 1989. There are two minor children. The following marriage dissolution has been granted in Elkhart County Court, Goshen division: Circuit Court Huffman — Evelyn Huffman. Middlebury St.. Goshen and Dennis L. Huffman, r 1, North Webster. The couple was married on February 19, 1965 and separated on May 19,1987.

Bend as Public Works Director; his uncle helped start Young Democrats; his father headed the city of South Bend’s legal department. I know of the Roemer family’s commitment to help improve the community. The Third Congressional District needs reform and improvement in the coming decade, and I believe Tim can help bring about a better future for our children. ’ ’ The unusual endorsement by the Democratic leadership prior to a primary was prompted by the central committee’s conclusion that the Democrats need a strong and energetic candidate for the District’s Congressional seat. The committee was impressed by Roemer’s almost continuous door-to-door campaigning since early as summer. Roemer has been articulate in his stands on the pressing issues of the day: the environment, education and drug abuse Fedder was joined in the endorsement by fellow committee members Betty Goddard, vice chair; Irene Gammon, secretary; and Bob Urbanski, treasurer. Explosives on DC-10 PARIS — Investigators prob ing the wreckage of a French airliner that exploded over an African desert found evidence of explosives on board the DC-10.

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ERSONS VENTURING out on Lake Wawasee or Syracuse Lake are doing so at their own risk as warm

temperatures are starting to open up areas of the lake. Not only are persons endangering their own lives by going out on the ice, but those of rescuers, if one would happen to fall through. Conservation Officer Mike Foder stated ice fishing shanties should be removed from the lake daily. Hie state statute for ice fishing shanties states that these buildings should be removed to the lakes edge daily by February 15 or when the ice starts to leave the edge of the lake. Foder noted that citations will soon be issued if shanties are not removed. On Sunday an unidentified ice fisherman fell through the ice in the Johnson's Bay area, fortunately for him the water was only three-four feet deep and he surfaced quickly after falling in. Also due to the amount of water on top of the ice the risk of falling and causing personal injury is greater. Foder noted the only way the ice will be safer is if the temperature drops to 20 degrees and it stays at that temperature for several days. As the sign says at Fish N’ Fun Resort, the ice is unsafe and persons venturing out do so at their own risk. But persons should also be made aware there should definitely be no motor conveyances on the lake. THE CONDITIONS on Syracuse Lake may cause some cancellations or postponement of Winter Carnival events scheduled to be held on the ice. It is too early at this time to tell. THERE WILL be an 11th annual SyracuseWawasee Winter Carnival Saturday, Jan. 27, and Sunday, Jan. 28, regardless of weather conditions. Here are some of the events that people can look forward to: SThe American Legion Pancake and Sausage Breakfast from 7-10 a.m.; a volleyball tournament sponsored by the Syracuse Jaycees at approximately 9:30 a.m., at the youth league ball diamond next to Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church; fireworks at 7 p.m.; and the Winter Carnival dance at 9 p.m., in the American Legion, sponsored by the Enchanted Hills Playhouse Guild. All on Saturday. There will also be plenty of food available as the Jaycees will host a chicken barbecue, elephant ears will be sold, Filadelphia Assembly of God of Milford will have tacos available and the Pizza Hut Mobile Unit will be on hand. Also the Lakeland Daycare Center will be open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., on Saturday. The center will provide child care, warm shelter, hot drinks and food for all ages. Arrangements should be made ahead for the child care services SPEAKING OF the volleyball tournament, challenges have been made by the team of Lake City Bank to take on any other team. It is also understood that the Bruce Petro Oldsmobile team is challenging all takers. Trophies will be awarded to first and second places in the single elimination tournament. Teams can be formed by corporations, industries, groups, organizations, families and so on. There is a registration fee. For more information contact Roger Shipley. o CONGRATULATIONS TO Alan Tehan who was elected to the Goshen Hospital Association Board for District Six, which includes Syracuse. Tehan, nominated by the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, was the only nominee from our area, and will be the first representative from the area in a long time. Tehan’s nomination was made Monday evening during the association's meeting. He is one of 20 members on the association board. MARK YU4JK cateMiar lor newiawuaj. Feb. 7. Lee Theis of Edward D. Jones. Goshen, will be the speaker at a noon luncheon of the Syracuse

Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. The luncheon will be in Gropps from noon-1 p.m. Theis will talk about how taxes affect small businesses, retirement and investments. WINTER PROGRAMS at the Lakeland Youth Center will have a large number of participants this year. Pam Howatt, LYC director, noted that participation in several of the basketball programs are up, while there are still openings in the self-defense karate classes and gymnastic classes. DON’T BE surprised if Democratic Third District Congressional Candidate Tim Roemer comes to Syracuse during special events. His campaign office has contacted persons in the area to find out dates when events would be happening. IT SEEMS that there are some parents in the community who don't know when a school day begins or what a two hour delay is. Apparently shortly after Syracuse Dispatcher Jerry Curry announced there would be a two-hour school delay due to foggy conditions, Tuesday, the phone began ringing with parents wanting to know what that meant. There were also parents calling wanting to know what time school would start or a bus would pick up a child since there was a two-hour delay. LOCAL RESIDENTS Sam and Marilyn Cole were highlighted in a front page feature Monday in the Indianapolis Star. The feature was on the polyester foam mask he developed to help those with asthma, emphysema and heart disease during cold months. Cole was featured as the Profile in The MailJournal on November 1, 1989, and explained the developing of the Airgard in that interview. ANOTHER LOCAL resident, Jerry Xanders was recently featured in the Goshen News on his search for information about his father, Tom Xanders, who was killed in World War II when Jerry was an infant. Xanders’ search was featured this past summer in an article in ‘the PAPER THE ANNUAL Pest Control Conference, held at Purdue University, was attended this year by “Red” and Greg Long, owners of Ace Pest Control, and Ron Shortt and Mark Swihart, employees. The seminar gave four days of training on pest control technology. Ace has also been active in supporting the Indiana Pest Control Association, with “Red” having served as president in 1975 and Greg in 1987 (this was a first in the association — with fatherson presidents). While at Purdue, the semiannual IPCA meeting was held Greg was appointed chairman of the legislative committee, Ron to the wood destroying organism committee, and Mark to the education committee. DON AND Wilma Piotner recently returned from their condo in Florida on Sanibel Island. While there they had dinner and visited with Roy and Julie Kern and Jack and Marge Fowler. Roy and Julie are former Syracuse residents now permanently living in Port Charlotte, Fla. The Fowlers, from Syracuse, happened to be vacationing in Florida in the same area at the same time. Don and Wilma also spent some time with her mom, Mrs. Lillian England, in Clearwater. TOM AND Kay Galligan, summer residents of Lake Wawasee, donated a special Christmas tree to Miller’s Merry Manor. The tree was purchased from the “Festival of Trees” held at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne during the holidays. This particular tree is decorated with a 'sos theme, with old 45 records, cars, saddle shoes, and pink silks, etc. THIS IS the time of year to buy soup and do so for a worthy cause. The schools are now collecting Campbell Soup labels, and other food product labels. The “Labels for Education" program allows the school systems to receive free educational equipment. Augsburger’s grocery cooperates wito the program, by Campbell Soup Company, by putting soup on sate to help promote the sates, collecting labels iincrc aaam m* label* !**♦<*/, 22*1 4sa2s*2a t certificates. Labels can be dropped off at the I school or at Augsburger's.