The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 February 1990 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., February 7,1990

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Open clumping must be stopped C While many are witnessing the results of closing landfills every time they look at their bills for trash removal, some are taking oie easy route — spreading garbage on the roadside. v 7 Those paying to have their garbage hauled or taking the time to transport it to landfills and recycling centers themselves are becoming victims of those careless few. Blowing trash is littering area lawns while animals are dragging much of the refuse from bags that can be found near county roads. While stiffer fines may help to stop first-time offenders from repeating such acts, it’s difficult to constantly patrol county roads and catch such people. Other measures must be taken. Short of opening another landfill, there is no clear cut solution. Nevertheless, county officials must take measures to keep open dumping from getting out of hand. Jon Cupp, chief sanitarian of the Kosciusko County Health Department, noted that his department hadn’t experienced a significant rise in complaints since the closing ‘ of the El-Ko landfill in December but realizes more may surface in the coming months as people feel the effects of price increases. The health department has started to map out the county in search of areas for dumps but, Cupp noted, “This is only a short term solution.” Long term solutions will have to include recycling, a popular topic at county commissioner and council meetings over the past few months. Measures must be taken to speed the process of recycling alternatives. Methods to cut down the cost of waste dumping, by taking an initial costly step and investing in shredding machinery, is another option. Officials must stop open dumping before it creates a health hazard. Time to forgive Some people hold their grudges dearly. Tending old wounds with care and anger, they refuse to forgive. These old hurts pain the unforgiving and nag their spirit. Os course, plotting revenge can be entertaining but the end results are rarely successful outside of books and television soaps. Good plotting takes a cool head. Grudge holders are riddled with negative passions. They can’t be objective. It’s fortunate that most of us do forgive others their trespasses against us — most of the time. For those who haven’t, here’s the chance. February 5 to February 11 is International Forgiveness Week. There are plenty of reasons to forgive. Grudges are nasty, time-consuming things. Often the offspring of humiliating experiences best forgotten, carrying them around is hard labor. Grudges are easy to grow, just remembering them with pain and anger will help them blossom. They are hard to kill because anger takes effort — to forgive means the time and effort spent being angry was a waste. That’s why it’s best to forgive a grudge and then forget it. Remembering wasted time will only give that old owund a tweak. Ouch. Since grudges sap the strength they ought to be worth the trouble they cause but seldom are because the unforgiven fall into two categories. The first are those the grudge holder truly loves and needs and who love him in return. Not forgiving them cheats both sides of happiness and time together. There’s never enough of that in life anyway. The second are people who never cared about the unforgiving person in the first place. They hurt him through carelessness. Because they don't care, they can’t be hurt back. So why bother? The best reason to forgive is that doing so makes life better. Unburdened and healed, the forgiver can be happier. \ Very few participants in marriage ceremonies recall the “for poorer” phrase. What others say — Buckle up for love! As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts turn toward finding ways to show our loved ones how much we care about them. Flowers, cards, chocolates, words are only one-time gestures. This year, try giving the gift that keeps on giving — buckle your children into child safety seats and safety belts whenever they ride in cars. And remember to buckle up everyone else, too. Each year, several hundred children are killed in highway crashes because they are not fully protected. In too many cases, the children were told to get in the car and sit down. Some drivers even had a child safety seat in the vehicle, but either forgot to use it one crucial time, or didn’t anchor the seat correctly. The results were tragic. Why do people buy safety seats and then not use them? They may purchase a seat because it seems like a good idea at the time, or because using it is the law in all 50 states and D.C. Maybe the safety seat was a gift. But after a while, the well-meaning parent may start to believe that the safety seat is too uncomfortable for the child, too bulky or heavy, or perhaps that the instructions are too complex to follow. It may not seem “worth all the bother” to use a child safety seat, because the likelihood of being in a crash seems very remote to most peo- ' pie. The flaw in that logic is that it takes only one unexpected crash or sudden stop to make you regret your decision not to buckle up. In a split second, your regrets can literally fly out the window. Every child has the right to be as safe as possible in a car. Every person who drives with children is responsible for protecting their lives — even if it may seem inconvenient or costly. Using a child safety seat need not be a burden. Before buying one, go to stores and look at the variety of seats available. See the features each seat offers and decide which are most necessary for you. Take your child (or a lifesize doll) with you and test the seat’s comfort, convenience and compatibility with your vehicle. Some aspects of a safety seat are not obvious until you begin to use it. Another hint is to look at the instruction manual before you buy the seat. If the instructions are confusing or the diagrams not clear to you, ask the sales clerk to demonstrate how to install and use the seat you want. Don’t make the mistake of buymg something that you won’t use after you leave the store. -x. American ned Cross has a loan program for infant car seats for babies from birth to 20 pounds, or nine months, whichever comes first. The seat rental is low; with a refund if the seat is returned in good condition Finally, remember that your child not only needs protection for his or her life, but your child needs you, too. Remember to buckle up you and everyone in the vehicle. You’re a great role model. Buckle up for love! Buckle up for life. - AMERICAN RED CROSS

People are inconsiderate of the beauty of this country. What has happened?

Court news

City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Jose A. Rangel, 42, Milford, S6B; Timothy R. Cochran, 25. Syracuse, S6B; Jeffrey S. Brown, i 6, Syracuse, S6B Expired plate — Brian K. Vale, 29, Syracuse, $53 County Court Goshen Division The following resident has had fines levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court: Operator never licensed — James P. Powser, true name is James P. Poyser, 15, Syracuse, fined $25 plus costs Operating on beginner’s license without licensed operator — Charles Robert Wood, 17, Syracuse, SSB ■ No headlights when needed — James P. Powser, true name is James P. Poyser, 15, Syracuse, fined $1 plus costs Driving while suspended — Kenneth L. Zollinger, 55, Syracuse, violated probation issued from this charge, sentenced to 30 days jail New Claims The following new claim has been filed in the Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Elkhart County Farm Bureau Co-op, W. Lincoln Ave., Goshen vs Michael Hernandez, P.O. Box, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $136 54 plus costs The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court. Judge James Jarrette presiding: Speeding — Jerry Claybaugh, 40, Syracuse. SBO Disregarding Stop Sign — Lee Ann Neff. 33. North Webster, S6O. Disregarding Four-Way Stop — Michele Levernier, 16, Milford. S6O Seatbelt Violation — John P Baker, no age, North Webster, S2O. Driving While Suspended — Charles Wood, no age, Syracuse, dismissed

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Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Gregg-Elam Roger J. Gregg. 64, rural route, Leesburg, and Beatrice Elam, 57, rural route, Etna Green. Marriage Dissolution The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Kintzel — Tina I. Kintzel, no address given, and Donald L. Kintzel. rural route, Leesburg. The couple was married June 24, 1986, and separated Jan. 16, 1990. Petitioner seeks restoration of former name. Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Judge, Richard Sand presiding: Complaint For Injuries And Wrongful Death Rickey L Richardson, no address given, versus James J. Bohlin, Jane A. Richardson and Sherri Morton, all of rural route, Leesburg. Petitioner seeks reasonable damages and costs on each of three separate counts. Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Judge Robert Burner presiding: Complaint Campbell’s IGA, Inc., Milford, versus Teresa J. Groom, Country Club Drive. W'arsaw. Petitioner seeks $539.52, expensesand costs. Complaint Campbell’s IGA. Inc., Milford, versus Edith M. Weese, South Harding, W’arsaw. Petitioner seeks $488.67, expenses and costs. Complaint P.J.’s Too versus Karen M. Bodkin, PO Box. North Webster. Petitioner seeks $441.50 plus $55 in court costs.

and $3,200 for married individuals filing a separate return. In addition, taxpayers may also be eligible to take advantage of a tax credit for the elderly. The maximum credit for the elderly. The maximum credit is $750 for single individuals. $1,125 for married individuals filing a joint return, and $562.50 for married individuals filing a separate return Married individuals must file a joint return to claim the credit unless they lived apart for the entire year.

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SOMETHING NEEDS to be done about a half dozen banners in Syracuse that are loose from their mounts. The banners are the victims of strong winds which passed through the area several weeks ago. The banners are unattached at the top or bottom causing them to flap and become wrapped around the pole or a cable television line. Others are drooping. The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce hired Nevil Speicher from Nappanee to hang the banners and Christmas decorations, as well as take the decorations down. Contact is now being made with Speicher to have him come back and repair the loose banners and to find out why there are so many problems with them. The chamber has sought Speicher’s help, as the town does not have equipment for such task. —o— SYRACUSE WILL have some special visitors this spring. Indianapolis residents Gary and Linda Frey, along with their four children, ages 12,10, six and four, will be walking from the top of Indiana to the bottom. An article in The Indianapolis Star last week states the family will begin its journey on May 18 on SR 13 at the Michigan-Indiana border. They will walk south through Syracuse, and North Webster on their way to Indianapolis. From Indianapolis they will go through Bedford and Paoli. The reason is to show that walking is a fun fitness activity for families. —o— THE SYRACUSE Beautification executive committee selected the style and color of the pavers at Monday’s meeting. This will allow businesses who are looking at replacing an old sidewalk or building a new one to keep with the town’s beautification theme. Any Syracuse business or resident looking to tie into the beautification project can do so by ordering pavers. Jeanne Gardiner is the person to contact for additional information. NINE COUPLES just returned from their annual snowmobiling trek in Michigan. For three of the couples this is their 13th year, while* it is only the 12th year for the others. The group left Syracuse on Sunday, Jan. 28, for a week in Beulah, Mich., located at the edge of Crystal Lake, some 30-40 miles northwest of Cadillac, Mich. Taking the trek were Ted and Marge Rogers, Bob and Sandy McNary , Ray and Brenda Miller, Jim and Kay Caskey, Gene Kay and Garry Starner, Bill and Barb Beemer, Max and Betty Ganshorn, Jack and Carol Darr, and Ernie and Julie Rogers. This was their first year at Beulah. They had gone to Cadillac for 11 years. Last year, because of no snow in Cadillac, the group went to Gaylord. There was plenty of snow for the snowmobile enthusiasts with two-foot on trails in the wooded area. Ernie noted that everyone had a good time. There were a lot of laughs and fun and no one was hurt. The group returned home Wednesday, Jan. 31.

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ICE ON area lakes is definitely leaving. Several residents of Syracuse Lake reported seeing two boats out on the lake Sunday. The photo above was taken by The MailJournal reporter Mark Huffman on the southeast edge of Lake V.'awasee, where four boats were launched for some lake fishing. - Could spring really be around the corner?

FREQUENT VISITORS to the Syracuse Fire Department will noticg. a change that went into effect today (Wednesday). No Smoking signs have been placed in the office area in the building. It seems that not only is smoking hazardous to your health, but also to that of radio equipment, —o— WHAT ARE they doing to the railroad tracks now? This was the question many area residents wondered when traffic was detoured around the SR 13 crossing last Friday morning. Even after some drove by the tracks, they weren’t quite sure what was happening. The problem was caused by a train derailment, the third in Syracuse since 1971. The only difference this time, only one car was involved. With the help of Latitia Dain, Bob Houser and Jack Elam, information about past train derailments was found. The result of one derailment provided everyone in town with free cheese, as one of the derailed cars was hauling boxes of the dairy product. It was on March 9, 1971, that 11 cars from an eastbound train derailed west of the SR 13 crossing. and ground to a halt just east of South Seventh Street. An account of the incident was found in the March 10, 1971, The Mail-Journal. This incident occurred at 3 a.m., and caused an undetermined amount of damage. According to accounts the cars that derailed were loaded with mineral products, including wool, cheese and aluminum products. Derailed cars damaged a railroad signal, struck a car on a north siding, destroying a tool shed on the north side of the tracks and tore up the south siding. All was quiet in town until 4:25 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, 1977. This derailment was called “one of the worst railrbad accidents this community has ever seen.” In all, 28 cars were derailed. The 87-car train hauling “slack” coal. Two of the 28 cars spilled about one block west of the SR 13 crossing with the remainder derailing east of the crossing. No one was injured in any of the derailments. —o— IT APPEARS that rumors about the closing of the two Ameritrust Bank branches in Syracuse are unfounded. Speculation over the fact that something may be brewing was started when both managers of the branches retired in December. Paul Pritchard has taken over as branch manager of the Fish Hatchery Branch following the retirement of Kate Mock, on December 28. Jeanne Garner is the interim manager at the Village Branch Bank until a branch manager is hired. Jeanne is filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Millie Ginger on December 28. —o— A SURE sign of spring in the Syracuse area is the opening of Shopoff’s Drive-In every year. Jon and Marge Shopoff opened for the season Monday, Feb. 5. —o— LEISURE POOLS and Spas, Leisure and Formal Wear Clothing on Main Street is going out of business. They are in the process of selling everything. —o— YES, NOBLE Roman's delivers pizza. They are delivering to limited areas as far east as Ogden Island and Johnson’s Bay on Wawasee, south to Easthind-Harris Funeral Home, north to the county line road on North Huntington and west toward Milford as far as CR 300 E. Hours of delivery are 5-9 p.m., week nights, and Friday and Saturday nights, 5 p.m.-midnight. —o—' ENGLAND'S FAMILY Diner will have new hours. The restaurant will expand its Saturday and Sunday hours. Beginning February 10, England's will be open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sundays from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. This also means that, in addition to the usual Sunday breakfast, they will now be serving Sunday dinners. THE CHILDREN’S librarian, Dianna Evans, would like parents and children in the Lakeland areas to know that a Family Night Storyhour will begin on February 27 and will be held the last Tuesday of every month from 7-7:30 p.m. There will be a different theme each month, used to coordinate the story, program, entertainment and refreshments. February’s theme will be “Come Celebrate at our Birthday Party for George and Abe.” There will be a skit by George (played by Shilo Butler, fourth grade) and Abe (played by Dianna). A birthday party will be held fsr I’*" goests of honor with cupcakes and other party refreshments. Dianna stressed the importance of signing up each month, either by going to the library, or calling 457-3022.