The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 March 1990 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 21,1990

Editorial

Ag Week honors farmers While some farmers are surveying the damage done by a weather forecast that can’t make up its mind, turning from springlike warm to frost to warm again, those in urban and rural circles who don’t farm are observing National Agriculture Week. Such special weeks allow those who think the food that arrives on their table is processed at the grocery store to witness farming. However, farmers also take part in the special week, visiting various schools and sharing the latest in farming technology with urban dwellers. Farmers remain the staple of our various communities and are appropriately recognized this week. 1990 General Assembly — notable for nastiness The 1990 General Assembly will be best remembered for its partisan politics, not its notable legislation. Important issues, such as abortion and collective bargaining, languished and died during the short session — mostly because the elected officials involved were too busy hammering at each other to hammer out the laws. The House labored without a clear political majority — the 50-50 split caused the need for dual speakers. In 1990, that arrangement didn’t work very well. Granted, some important budget and financial issues were settled, but more legislation did not happen than did happen. In fact, the political lunacy reached howling proportions when Frank Newkirk, a Democrat from Salem, converted to Republicanism. The ardent abortion foe may have found a new party, but his legislation restricting reproductive choice never made it to the governor’s desk. So, in this election year (with the redrawing of legislative and congressional districts at stake), our representatives and senators down in Indianapolis did what they were elected to do — fight. Too bad they aimed their blows only at one another. The issues were worth fighting about but the bouts were all about power. Understanding disabilities Thank goodness old attitudes and prejudices toward the disabled are changing. Our mentally and physically disabled friends and family members have greater opportunities than ever before. In fact. March is Disabilities Awareness Month. Still, the world had a long way to go. It was only one short generation ago that the disabled were locked away in institutions. Warehoused and medicated, they led empty lives. They were given little to live for and virtually no chance to work for themselves and society. These days, the disabled can be found leading productive lives — throughout the entire community. Right here in Kosciusko County, Cardinal Center is trailblazing new programs and methods through its work for the disabled. Cardinal clients hold down jobs and live in a variety of structured settings. Children needing services receive help as early as possible. That’s fortunate, because early intervention can make a world of difference in a young life. On the other end of the scale, senior disabled clients have their very own class at Cardinal. There, they learn living skills and social skills. The ultimate goal of the program is to allow them to give back to the community through volunteer work. As far as we've come, both in this county and throughout the United States, we still have far to go in our awareness of the disabled and their unique needs. Disabilities Awareness Month provides the opportunity to remind the community of the disabled and ways in which we can all give them a helping hand. Do you try to get all the facts before criticizing someone or something?

What others say — Elkhart University? An advisory committee soon to be appointed by Gov. Bayh will make recommendations on a state higher education facility for Elkhart County. In so doing, the committee also will be making recommendations, directly or indirectly, about the future of Indiana University at South Bend. Unfortunately, as the bill creating the advisory committee was pushed and passed and as a $120,000 appropriation for it was inserted in the supplementary state budget, some nasty and dangerous county-line feuding developed Some legislators from St Joseph County saw the Elkhart County effort as aimed really at scuttling future expansion of IUSB and creating a rival institution just a short distance away, an Elkhart University that would forever be competing with IUSB for limited education dollars for this part of the state. Elkhart County legislators backing the bill denied that there were grandiose plans for a separate university, complete campus and all, but some of them took shots at IUSB. claiming it lacks parking and cannot be expanded. The low percentage of Elkhart County workers with college-level training was cited by backers of the study, who say it is vital for future economic vitality to remedy this situation by offering more courses at an expanded facility in the county. Courses are offered now in Elkhart by IUSB. More should be offered. No doubt. And can be But there is danger in an effort to build a rival institution, duplicating everything. First of all. the state cannot afford to establish universities every 15 miles. Any attempt to do so would result in some pretty sorry institutions of allegedly higher education and even drain needed support from the state's great universities in Bloomington and West Lafayette. And. for our area, a battle of rival university facilities no doubt would result in the General Assembly doing little for either. The advisory committee, which will have 10 regular members, all from Elkhart County, and five ex-officio members, all representing state education institutions and commissioners — IUSB not included will make recommendations by the end of the year. Those recommendations will set the tone for future debate over whether a goal really is Elkhart University, separate from and rival to IUSB, with developers ready to snatch up land around a campus site for the future dorms and the football stadium, or a cooperative approach with IUSB Whether both counties can work together on a regional basis or are to engage in rival efforts for education dollars on a parochial basis also will be at stake. - THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

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Tell a farmer thank you this week.

Court news

County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrette presiding: Speeding — David Griffith, 49, Syracuse, $80; Pamela Nicies, 34, Syracuse. $80; Brian C. Wilkinson, 18. Syracuse, S6O; Sandra K~ Hamman, 40, Leesburg, $65; Steven W. Tarner, 35, Leesburg, $80; Donald R. Caudill, 20, Syracuse, $80; Max D. Elliott, 46, Syracuse, S6O; Roger A. Lambright, 39, Syracuse, $65; Lisa R. Miller. 16. Milford. SBO. Improper Taillights — JoshuaZ T. Peace, 16, Syracuse, S6O. Operating While Intoxicated — Lawrence H Knedle, 44, Syracuse, $333, driver's license restricted 180 days, K.C.J. six days. Public Intoxication — Stephen W. Reidel, no age, Syracuse. $213. Conversion — Michael Dill, no age. Leesburg, dismissed. Goshen Division The following area resident has had fines levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court: Speeding — Tonya M. Barrett. 21. Pierceton. SSB New Claims Goshen Division The following new claims have been filed in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division R.M. Long, S. Main St.. Goshen vs Mark G. Argenbright. rural route. North Webster Plaintiff seeks $178.96 plus interest and costs; vs Angela K Gates, c/o Amy Gates, rural route. Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $496.50 plus interest and costs; vs Mark L Mignery, rural route. Milford. Plaintiff seeks $l9B 29 plus interest and costs; vs Sandra K. Peck Mignery. rural route.

Letter to the editor

'Biodegradable' not the solution

Dear Editor: "Biodegradable" is not a solution to our waste problem, it's only an excuse to continue the throw-away society With the addition of cornstarch to plastic, the plastic does fall apart, but it still exists whether you see it or not. There is no "away.” What we dump still exists and it can come back with devastating results. Recycling is a method of reusing. rather than wasting, resources Plastic recycling is particularly difficult because of its wide variety and large volume The plastic industry is spending millions on public reia-

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Milford. Plaintiff seeks $673.78 plus interest and costs. City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Leroy A. Green, 18, Syracuse, S6B, ordered to attend Defensive Driver’s School; Clifford Boyer HI, 36, Syracuse, $63; Jose F. Carrillo, 18, Milford, $63; Mary K. Zerkel, 41, Syracuse, S6B Expired registration plate — Larry E. Druckamiller, 24, /Syracuse, $54 Circuit Court The following petition has been fileciin Kosciusko Circuit Court, Judgkßichard Sand presiding: Complaint On Account Collins & Collins versus David Grossman, William Street, Milford. Petitioner seeks $195.91 plus costs. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Hand-Finley John Gregory Hand, 25. rural route, Leesburg, and Florell Alene Finley, 24, rural route, Leesburg. Dolby-Bell Rex A. Dolby, 47, PO Box. North Webster, and Martha A. Bell, 44. PO Box. North Webster. Gossman-Weaver Joseph Frank Gossman, 111, 35, rural route, Syracuse, and Karen Sue Weaver. 32. rural route. Syracuse. Walter-Thompson Jerry A. Walter. 26, rural route. Syracuse, and Tammie J. Thompson. 32. rural route. Syracuse

tions to urge us to use more plastic rather than cooperating with recyclers to solve these problems. “Biodegradable" is a fraud. It could make plastic recycling impossible. If degradable plastic is mixed with other plastic in the recycling process, the new product will fall apart. ''Biodegradable'' or 'recyclable ' printed on a package does not guarantee that the product is environmentally safe. We must have products that are truly recyclable — and that requires a market, not public relations. Gene Gran

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"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

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AST WEEK this column noted that a sports Store will be opening up in Syracuse. Well, the news is

out. Outpost Sports will be opening around May 1 in the building which was formerly occupied by That Sailboat Place. John Augsburger, who owns the building and land, will be renting that location throughout the summer months to J.V. Peacock of Outpost Sports. Following the six-month lease, the lot will be converted into parking for Augsburger’s Super-Valu. Peacock stated the store will handle primarily swim wear, beach wear, sports clothing, and sunglasses, to name a few. He commented he operates two other ‘‘Surf Shops” in northern Indiana. ‘‘The exciting part is we are building an outdoor professional volleyball court next to the store,” mentioned Peacock. This court will Im* used for leagues, plus Peacock has planned a challenge court night, one night a week. Workers are to start this week and. according to Peacock, change the total facade of the building. Outpost has stores in Mishawaka, Elkhart, and Saint Joseph and New Buffalo, Mich. —o— WAWASEE HIGH School students, don't forget the dance this Saturday evening in the Lakeland Youth Center for high school students only. The dance will be from 9 p.m.-midnight. This dance and dances planned for April 14 and May 5 have a new twist. Students will be allowed to take one guest to the event. —o— LAST WEEK'S warm weather and the fact it was tornado preparedness week brought forth a question from several. What ever happened to the storm warning system the chamber and town was looking into? According to Syracuse-Hau asee Chamber of Commerce President Jim Caskey, the matter seems to be at a standstill. Apparently, partial funding was being sought from the Syracuse Property Owners Association and Wawasee Property Owners Association, one of whom chose not to participate. —o— A LOCAL business has branched out and is offering a new service to the community G & M Fence. Syracuse, owned by Gene and Lisa Myers, is now offering pressure washing for homes, mobile homes, semitractor-trailers and so on. Myers has been around Syracuse for the past 13 years and his business is located on Poplar Drive. —o— DAVID 1.. Shields, Syracuse, a representative for Modern Woodmen of America for the area, has attained the Fraternal Insurance Counsellor design ation. The FIC title is an educational designation which can be earned by career life underwriters associated with fraternal insurance societies. Shields devoted more than one year to meeting the examination and career development criteria set by the Fraternal Field Managers Association. He completed the academic requirements of the FIC program through correspondence with Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island. 111. He completed field assignments in estate planning and developing personal and business insurance programs i LOCAL RESIDENT Ron Moser has to be a proud father, his son, Kent Sullivan, is returning to the Chicago Bears as punter. Sullivan was cut from the team last August 28 after averaging 42.3 yards on six punts in two pre-season games last year. After being cut from the team. Sullivan played for the Colorado Springs Spirit of the Minor League Football System for the rest of the season Sullivan is a 1982 graduate of Northridge High School. Sullivan is the grandson of Harold 'Nig' and Bertha 'Bert' Moser. North Webster; and nephew of Gerry Moser. North Webster. —o— PLANS ARE coming together for the second annual Cruzin' Cuse Car Show in May at the lakeland Youth Center McDonald's will be the associate sponsor for the car show and Bill's Custom Graphics and Auto Collision Repair will be the associate sponsor for the Saturday evening sock hop. According to planners for the event, they are still looking for somebody to loan 750 feet of temporary fencing for the day's event. Tom Finlinson is chairman Other members planning the festivities are members of the lakeland Youth Center Board of Directors.

THE STORIES are sure to be endless, especially when one of five ladies who traveled to Florida recently kept a daily diary of the happenings. It seems things started about one year ago after these five women had spent years together as a bowling team. They planned a week’s trip to Fort Myers Beach, Fla. While we couldn’t get the diary to publish the day to day happenings we did learn that there was only one restroom for the five ladies; there was a rescue at sea; and they had to walk to get out of town. The five were Lil Cook, Gloria Cook, Barbara Steenport, Valerie Johnson and June Love. They stayed at the Pink Porpoise, which only had one bathroom in the room. With five women, and one bathroom, problems are bound to arise. June related the story behind the rescue. Lil and June had rented a three-wheeler paddle boat and were paddling away in the ocean. But there was more wind than they had bargained for and found themselves drifting out to sea. Barbara became concerned and notified the owners of the rental business, who seemed not to be worried and said the ladies still had 15 minutes left to use the paddle boat. Barbara insisted the two be rescued, so out went the owners in a boat to tow Lil and June back to land. “1 was glad when we got back to land." commented June. The icing on the cake, so to speak, came when the five had to walk one mile carrying their luggage, across the bridge, to get out of town. It seems the shrimp festival came early, so the bridge was closed earlier than thought and their cab couldn't reach them. June noted that everyone had a very good time. The girls were laid back and easy going. “Everyone put her best foot forward." —o— OWNERSHIP OF Leisure Pools and Spas on Main Street has officially changed hands this week. Tim Yoder. Goshen, took over the business from Jim and Donna Conder. The Conders owned the business for six years. Voder stated he will continue installing and servicing in-ground or above-ground swimming pools and spas. —o— HAROLD AND Alice Kline celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary the first week of March with an ocean liner cruise. They were married February 27.1940, in North Webster. They flew to San Juan, then took a cruise to the islands of Aruba. Curacao, Saint Thomas and Tortola. Planned tours were available on each island and. according to Harold, food was available on the ship all hours of the day and night, including an after-lunch buffet and midnight buffet. The flight to San Juan was the first time on an airplane for Alice. —o— THE MARCH 10 chicken Port A-Pit event at Miller's Merry Manor was a huge success. Thanks to the community’s apparent love for barbecued chicken — it was a sellout! The healthcare facility is planning another Port-A-Pit barbecue in May. —o— J ACK WELLS’ son, Doug, is now manager of the new North Pointe K-Mart store in Elkhart, which had its grand opening on March 11. Doug, a graduate of Wawasee High School, has been with K-Mart a number of years and has opened new stores in several different communities. MANY IMPROVEMENTS and changes have occurred at Wawasee Boat Company since last fall, beginning with the consolidation of all boats from That Sailboat Place in the Village and Southeast Bay Marina into the location on Pickwick Road. The new showroom, big enough to show all the boats, has been completed. The original showroom has been remodeled, as has the store area, to make room for more clothing and miscellaneous to be displayed, including powerboat and sailboat marine accessories Soon to be installed will be another pier near the gas dock, so people can park their boats and shop The service area has added space for a dynometer, used to test engine performance under a load — therefore, that area’s new name is now "Dyno Alley." There are new EPAapprnved above-ground gas tanks, which the Andersons say need a little beautification — any suggestions will be appreciated. The Southeast Bay Marina is now called the Southeast Bay Club, since there are no longer boat sales there, only marine accessories. The club is now a pier rental area with facilities for pier renters to use. such as a day room, a kitchen area to prepare meals, and shower and bathroom facilities. J.R? KOHER. insurance agent, would like to stop rumors. Koher Insurance Agency is not going out of business, nor is bankruptcy being filed. The business at 619 S. Huntington Street is doing fine. 'Continued on page 5)