The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 March 1990 — Page 11

School news

FFA Slave Sale is money raiser

I By STACEY LESCH Staff Writer

I wonder if the administration of the Wawasee Community School Corporation knows that health teacher, Jerry Lambert, was moonlighting as an auctioneer at the annual Future Farmers of America Slave Sale Monday night. Then again, I wonder if they would have cared after hearing the fine job of fasttalking he did to raise money for the Wawasee FFA Chapter. Knowing next to nothing about auctions, other than folks can get excellent buys at them, I suppose Lambert was a pretty OK auctioneer. After all, he managed to break the bidders concentration more than once as he cleverly tried to disguise starting bids of SSOO and even $3 million dollars among a sea of jumbled words. But in fact, ‘slave’ Loretta Schafer, sold for the highest bid of $lB5 to her grandmother, Rosa Schafer. RAISE THOSE BIDS — Senior David Rosenberry gives a little arm signal telling bidders at Monday night's EFA Slave Sale to "keep going.” David was one of 23 FFA members of Wawasee High School auctioned off at the chapter's annual fund raiser. Once sold, the "slaves” are obligated to work eight hours or until their masters are satisfied that the work is completed. Each of the 23 slaves were even sold Monday night with a satisfaction guarantee. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)

From the Syracuse Police log — Brakes fail, car hits building

Syracuse Police investigated the following thefts and accidents this past week: Brake failure was the cause of a car hitting a building on Saturday, March 17, at 12:38 p.m., on SR 13 (North Huntington Street), north of Main Street. James J. Alexander, 38, North Webster, suffered minor bleeding to his face after his 1980 Chevrolet Chevette went through the north end of the building owned by Tim Yeager, Syracuse. Police stated Alexander was traveling south on SR 13 and was driving his vehicle down the hill. He stated when he went to apply the brakes on the vehicle to stop at Main Street, the brakes failed. Alexander swerved off the road to avoid hitting another vehicle and swerved around some parked vehicles before hitting the corner of the building. Damage to the vehicle and building were estimated up to $5,000. Driver Inattention Driver inattention was the cause of an accident on Friday. March 16, at 12:51 p.m., on SR 13, south of Henry Street. John Kirkwood, 32, Syracuse had stopped his 1983 Ford Escort for a vehicle in front of him to make a left turn into a parking lot when the vehicle was hit from behind by a 1979 Ford Bronco driven by Michael A. Hoeffel, 26, Syracuse. Hoeffel told police he did not see the Kirkwood vehicle stopped. Damage to Kirkwood's vehicle was estimated up to SI,OOO. No damage was sustained to Hoeffel’s vehicle. Motorcycle Driver Injured James W. Hill, 28, North Webster, sustained an abrasion to his back, but refused medical treatment following an accident Tuesday, March 13, at 3:30 p.m., at East Chicago Street and SR 13. Stephen H. Bornman, 49, Syracuse, pulled his 1989 Lincoln Towne Car from the parking lot at Pilcher's onto Chicago Street and was heading west. He told police he was going to turn onto the access road when he saw a 1959 Harley Davidson driven by Hill. Bornman stated he stopped the vehicle, but when the motorcycle and driver came across the intersection, the driver laid the bike on the ground Hill told police the light had just turned yellow as he was heading east on Chicago Street, and he observed the other vehicle going to turn south on the access road. He

The FFA Chapter raised over $2,500 from the Slave Sale. Among the 23 FFA students who were offered for sale, two were pre-purchased by their parents, three were not present for the sale but were auctioned off anyway, and the remaining 18 were on display for their new “owners” to see. The “top sellers” behind sophomore Loretta Schafer were senior Brian Wuthrich who was purchased for $l7O by his grandfather, Howard Beer; junior Shawn Krull, and sophomore Jacob Miller both sold for $l6O. Shawn was purchased by Leon Tucker, and Jacob by Stan Wuthrich. Also, Daniel Grindle and David Rosenberry went for big money as Burton Butt purchased the seniors for a grand total of $305. Other big money slaves were junior Marlene Price who will serve her master (and father), Stan Price, after he offered the highest bid of $l5O. For $145, senior Russell'Anderson was auctioned off to his dad, Douglas Anderson. Following not so far behind with a $l4O bid was Dan Armbruster who walked away with his freshman slave, Darren Wilkinson. For $l2O, Augsburger's Super Valu will receive eight hours of labor from sophomore Mike Duncan. Casting in a sllO bid for senior Jeffery .Zimmerman was Steve Tucker, while a matching bid for sophomore Marion Lilly went to the Black Walnut Farms. Other FFA "slaves" who were auctioned off at Monday night’s event and their “owners" are: senior Angie Tom, purchased for $lO5 by Jim Rhodes; sophomore Mark Zimmerman, purchased by Max Duncan for $100; sophomore Mark Shepherd, purchased by H & B Sunoco for $95; sophomore Tim Davis, purchased for S9O by his parents Ted and Betty Davis; senior Derik Green, purchased by Barb Freel for SBS; senior Steve Marquart, purchased by Doug Anderson for $75. Also, freshmen Jenny Beer and Mike Ferverda were both purchased by their own parents. Dan and Deb Beer, and Don and Roberta Ferverda, for S6O each. Those absent for the auction were senior Christi Tom, who sold for SSO to Tony Zimmerman; senior

stated he laid the motorcycle down to avoid hitting the car Damages were not listed. Driver Charged James P. Ferguson. 26, Cromwell, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated following a twp-vehicle accident Friday, March 9, at 9:40 p.m., on SR 13, north of Palm Drive. Ferguson complained of pain to his knee/lower leg area. Driver and passenger of the other vehicle, Brenda S. Stamper, 38. Syracuse, driver, complained of pain to her lower leg area as did Birdie Stamper, 14, Syracuse, a passenger in the vehicle. All three were taken to Goshen Hospital. Police report Stamper had stopped her 1986 Chevrolet Caprice on Palm Drive and turned north onto SR 13. When she made the turn, her vehicle went left of the centerline approximately six feet into the southbound lane and into the path of a 1968 Ford FIOO driven by Ferguson. Damage to Ferguson's vehicle was estimated up to $5,000 and up to $2,500 to Stamper's vehicle. Vehicles Stolen/Recovered Police were notified on Friday, March 9, at 10:25 p.m.. that a 1986 Dodge Lancer was stolen from its parking spot at R.C.’s Pier in Syracuse. However the vehicle was found the following day in the parking lot. Joseph Todd, Jr., Syracuse, notified police that between 9:30-9:45 p.m., Friday evening his vehicle was stolen from the parking lot. He stated he parked the car on the north side of the building at 9:30 p.m . and left the keys in the vehicle. When he went out to the vehicle 15 minutes later it was gone. The vehicle is owned by Community Auto Rental, Warsaw. Police recovered a stolen vehicle, shortly before it was reported stolen. John Phillip Wortinger notified police at 11:38 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, that someone had stolen his 1981 Chevrolet Citation. According to Jacalyn D. Wortinger, owner of the vehicle, John Wortinger had driven the vehicle to R.C.’s Pier at 9:15 p.m., and when he went to leave at 11 p.m., the vehicle was missing. She noted the keys were left inside the vehicle. At 11:30 p.m., police were notified of a vehicle in the ditch at Chinese Gardens, just east of R.C.’s Pier, which was Wor-

Lee Rodeffer, purchased for $45 by the Milford Large Animal Clinic, and sophomore George Aldrich, Jr., purchased for $45 by Barb Freel. One of the FFA’s biggest fund

If Js ? ■■■ Mil /oWI Bp- a SENIOR SLAVE — Jeff Zimmerman was no stranger to the auction block Monday night as he participated in the Wawasee FFA Chapter’s annual Slave Sale. A four-year member of the organization, Jeff has finally spent his last year on the auction block as auctioneer Jerry Lambert got Steve Tucker to bid a total of sllO for the senior. The FFA “slaves" are obligated to work at least eight hours for their purchasers as part of a satisfaction guarantee that accompanies the sale. A total of 23 FFA members participated in the Slave Sale which was held Monday, March 19, in the Wawasee High School cafeteria annex. (Photo by Stacev Lesch)

Volleyball tourney added to 'fest'

Plans continue to progress for Milford-Fest on Saturday, May 26. in Milford. During a meeting of a committee last evening (Tuesday), several activities were added to the list. A volleyball tournament is being planned by Kay Amsden on the grounds of Milford School. Also, tournaments for the youth league and girls' major and minor leagues are slated. The

linger s vehicle. Police state the only damage to the vehicle was a broken stone deflector on the front of the vehicle

Herb society welcomes two incoming members

The Herb Garden Society welcomed two new members at the February meeting, and enjoyed refreshments of rose geranium cookies and a lemon verbena tea. Spring brings announcements of herb and garden shows, farmers' market planning, as well as gardening. Mexican Marigold Mint was the subject of Jan Long, who described the plant as quite like

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raisers, the Slave Sale will reward the purchasers with eight hours of work from their own personal slave or slaves. Although several of the purchasers have big plans for their slaves, The

tournaments will begin at 9 a.m. No time has been set for the volleyball tournament. Space for craft booths for town residents will be set up on the lot next to the Milford Community Building. A small fee will be charged for the booths and spaces can be rented by calling Dennis Replogle or Barb Richardson. Other events include an ice cream social from 5-9 p.m., sponsored by the Lions Club; a food booth from 4-8 p.m., sponsored by the Kiwanis. both taking place in the vicinity of the Community Building. The street dance will be on Main Street from 7-11 p.m. An all town garage sale is planned. This event will take place all day Saturday at the homes of those town residents wishing to host a garage sale that day. The committee is working with the

the Russian Tarragon both in culture, habit and culinary use The plant is propogated by division or cuttings. Eleanor Holt shared samples of her homemade citrus simmering spice. For the Tuesday, March 27. meeting, each member will talk briefly about his/her favorite herb, growing and its use. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at Royal Oaks in Warsaw.

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Milford Town Council on waiving the $3 fee as well as the sale not counting towards a person's two garage sales a year. However, the committee is asking those persons participating in the all town garage sale make a donation to the Milford Emergency Medical Service that day. Applications for the garage sale participation, will be out soon. Those forms filled out and -"returned will allow the participant to have his/her location placed on a map. The next meeting of the committee. comprised of volunteers representing various groups in the community, will be Tuesday. April 2, at 7 p.m., in the Milford EMS Building.

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1990 hunting and trapping season

Area sportsmen can mark their calendars for hunting and trapping activities as the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has announced the 1990 season dates. The following dates will not be changed unless an emergency arises. If it is necessary to alter any season dates, the DNR's Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold public meetings to announce the changes. The tentative dates for 1990 for hunting are: turkey (April 25-May 9); squirrel (Aug. 15-Dec. 31); deer-early archery (Oct. 6-Nov. 9), firearms (Nov. 10-25). muzzleloader (Dec. 1-9), late archery (Dec. 1-31); grouse (Oct.

1990 General Assembly ends —

Bill marked by partisanship

By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer

Despite being able to push an important solid waste bill into law, 18th District Representative Dave Wolkins is discouraged by the tone set during the 1990 General Assembly. He said he's “very frustrated” at not being able to work more on other legislation. "Sickening," is how Wolkins described the political wrangling that took place during the short session. He said the battling took a lot of time. It also appears to have caused a lot of legislation to fall by the wayside — including abortion and collective bargaining. He charged that the

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20-Jan. 31); rabbit (Nov. 9-Jan. 31); pheasant (Nov. 9-Dec 23); quail-north of SR 26 (Nov. 9 Dec. 231. south ol SR 26 i Nov. 9-Jan. 15>; frogs (June 15-April 30); raccoon. opossum Nov 8-,Jan. 31); red and grav fox. covote (Oct. 15-Feb. 28>. The tentative dates for trapping this year are: beaver (Nov. 15-March 15); raccoon, opossum, mink, muskrat, weasel (Nov. 15-Jan.'3l>; red and gray fox. coyote, skunk (Oct. 15-Jan. 31). Trapping is allowed from 8 a m. on the firstpday of the season until noon of the last day The times for dog running this year are from noon on May 1 to noon on Oct. 15 and from noon on

Democratic party began the war with a boycott over excise tax legislation Wolkins admitted however, that Republicans (of which he is one i did their share of fighting. "It seems like everybody had to show everybody else how powerful they were." Wolkins observed Tn the process, a lot of time got wasted. " At stake is the redrawing of legislative and congressional districts — the party that controls the legislature will have plenty of influence Also, the fact that the House had a 50-50 split of Republicans and Democrats forced dual speakers In this session, that was a problem Wolkins also said that more time was spent on who would get credit for legisla-

Nov. 8 to noon on Jan. 31. Hunters are reminded by the DNR that hunting times for furbearers are from noon of the first day of the season until noon of the last day of the season. Sportsmen are advised by the DNR to refer to the 1990 Hunting and Trapping Regulations for detailed information about seasons in specific areas of the state. This booklet can be obtained at the Division of Fish and Wildlife. Any questions about season dates should be directed to the Division of Fish and Wildlife. 607 State Office Building. Indianapolis, 46204; 317/232-4080.

tion than on negotiating. The representative also noted that a huge number (1.000) of bills meant little chance that lawmakers could study them all. "There were a lot of bills that came out at the end that you were asked to vote on and you didn't know what was in them." Again, the result was that a lot of legislation didn't make it. Wolkin's bill establishing solid waste districts is one that did. In fact. Governor Evan Bayh signed it into law on March 20. Avoids enemies The globefish eludes predators by gulping a large quantity of water, till it becomes simply too large to be swallowed by its enemies.

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