The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 August 1990 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 29, 1990

Editorial

Day to honor employees Spending a day off the job celebrating days on the job, Labor Day gives most area residents a break from their usual work day routine. Observed in the U.S. and Canada in honor of working people, the annual holiday finds many spending their final weekend at the beach or some other summer-ending activity. Too often, foremen, managers, employers and others in management positions forget to acknowledge the work of those who count most — the workers. The pool of labor that provides the core of many businesses is often taken for granted. While financial rewards are appreciated, the spoken word is also valued. Take the time to acknowledge an employee or co-worker with a compliment when the job is done right. Bar Roseanne The sound was more chilling, more evil, more spine-tinglingly horrifying than the screams of muddy rhinos being set upon by hungry tigers. Was it a TV news story of the inhabitants of a big city zoo gone amok? No. Was it the soundtrack from the latest Wes Craven teen-slasher, gratuitous sex and violence horror flick, “Freddy Krueger Takes San Quentin?’’ Nope. It was a whole lot more insulting and scary. It was the sound of Roseanne Barr annihilating our national anthem. By now, only the inhabitants of planet Zircon have not seen, heard or read about the comedienne’s squealing, squawking rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner.’’ Here’s a recap for Zirconites: As part of a salute to working women, Barr opened (in song, sort of) a July 26 doubleheader baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds. Before it was all over, fans were booing, Roseanne was scratching in a very unladylike manner, and working women across America were reeling from the insult. Barr seemed surprised at the public outcry. Maybe even a little hurt. Kind of like the sixth grade class clown who makes rude noises one too many times. The other kids may laugh and egg her on at first but, sooner or later, they want to get back to the business at hand — be it ball games or social studies. Now, most of us probably feel that in the face of potential war with Iraq, the whole Roseanne thing seems pretty minor. But just consider this: If Barr allegedly represents the working women of America, then our soldiers in the Persian Gulf (the men, anyway) may be in for a big morale problem. Sure, Kate Smith was no Betty Grable, but at least she gave the World War II fighting men a patriotic, heart-felt rendition of God Bless America. But what do the “Desert Shield" boys get to bouy their patriotic spirits? Roseanne Barr’s tormented (tormenting) effort at “The Star-Spangled Banner?’’ Gee, let’s hope not. Now, if we’re talking psychological warfare, a videotape of the comedienne’s’s vocal debacle may come in handy. As a weapon. Against the enemy. Yeah, that’s the ticket. Relax, enjoy With the coming of Labor Day, the hustle and bustle of summer will once again draw to a close: However, the warm days of summer will remain, giving many time to relax and enjoy the world around them before the leaves turn to gold and fall to the ground and temperatures drop. The late days of summer and early days of autumn are a favorite time of year for many. They offer peace and tranquility all their own. So, don’t be sad that summer is ending. Be happy for this special time of year —a time to relax and a time to enjoy the beauty of this area. I would not give two cents for a melon if I were not compelled to crawl over a fence, swim a pond of water, walk over a 40-acre field of plowed ground, and then gently lift it from its resting place. — "Thistles” by W. E. Groves What others say — NEA s school-reform recipe — Os beans and abortion With all the problems facing America’s failing public schools, it might have been supposed that delegates to the annual convention of the nation’s largest teacher union would have had their hands full coping with educational issues. Not so. While the 8.000 delegates at last month’s National Education Association convention in Kansas City did manage to squeeze in some education business during their five-day session — most of it related to increased funding and teacher staffs — much of the debate centered on issues unrelated to classroom achievement. As reporter Pat Ordovensky of the Gannett News Service put it in a wrap-up for USA Today, the convention’s teacher-delegates were “more concerned with social policy than education issues.” The session’s most raucous debate involved, not structural reform of public schools or merit pay for teachers (which the union has long opposed), but the burning issue of abortion. In the end the delegates voted by a 10-to-l margin to sustain the NEA’s public support for and generous funding of— thanks to member dues — political campaigns on behalf of abortion-on-demand. Resolutions adopted by the teachers included formal condemnation of the Professional Golfers Association, which is holding a tournament at a country club that excludes blacks —a regrettable one that hardly falls within the jurisdiction of the NEA — and a call for erecting a statue outside the union’s Washington headquarters honoring women teachers. The statue is high on the NEA agenda, authors of the resolution explained, because “all the statues in Washington, D.C., depict male historical figures.” In fact, the Capitol alone displays no fewer than four statues honoring women of historical importance, and so it becomes even plainer why American school children remain so woefully ignorant of their nation’s history. Not content with such pressing domestic issues, the NEA delegates also found time to vent some of their important international concerns. One resolution called for a union boycott of Folger’s coffee since beans for the blend come, some of them, from El Salvador. The teachers vowed to stay off the stuff so as to avoid financing “oligarchy and death squads” in the impoverished Central American democracy. Parents concerned about what their children might infer from the NEA’s agenda might want to look on the bright side. The NEA may not have an answer to why Johnny can’t read, can’t write too well, can’t do his arithmetic and can’t find Utah on the map. But on such vital issues as Washington statuary and coffee beans, the amalgamated teacher union is doing its best to make him hep. - THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC

Labor Day salutes the working population of this great nation. Enjoy Monday, it’s your day!

Wrong hours given

In last week’s The MailJournal, an editorial entitled “Lack of customer service at area post offices,” noted incorrect operating hours for the Syracuse and North Webster post offices. At Syracuse, postal patrons can pick up their mail from post office between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through

Court news

City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Russell L. Yates, 24, Syracuse, $54 No motorcycle endorsement on license — Robert D. Cross, 17, Milford, $54 Violation of seat belt law — Michael A. Cannon, 22, Syracuse, $25 County Court The following persons have paid fines and costs in Kosciusko County Court, Judge James Jarrette presiding: Speeding — Timothy J. Cox, 25, Syracuse, $65; Nathan T. Longnecker, 19, Leesburg, $65; Dana Kreft, 21, North Webster, $65; Joseph L. Burr, 24, Syracuse, $65. Driving While Suspended — Lynna Keene, no age, North Webster, $l3B, driver’s license suspended 90 days. Check Deception — Jackie Greuter, no age, Leesburg, dismissed. Illegal Consumption — Heather A. Schrock, no age, Syracuse, $213. Operating While Intoxicated — Jose Mares Ortega, 19, Milford, $338, driver’s license suspended 90 days, K.C.J. six days. Goshen Division The following resident has had a fine levied and paid in the Elkhart County Court: Speeding — Cathy L. Hoover, 25, Syracuse, SSB

Consumer tips — Summertime checkup for the car

With the miseries of winter driving a distant memory, now’s a good time to give your car a hot weather checkup. Regular preventive maintenance checks help keep your car in top running condition and can help reduce future repair costs by alerting you to problems at an early stage. Check your oil level monthly. Turn off the engine, remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, replace it and remove it again to check the reading. Change the oil and oil filter ever 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Check the transmission fluid level with the transmission fluid level with the transmission in park, the engine warm and running and the parking brake secured. Follow the same procedure as above. Check the anti-freeze/coolant level regularly. If needed top off with a solution of half coolant and half water. Be sure tires are inflated to the air pressure recommended for your car. Inspect tires for cuts, bulges and excessive or uneven wear. Uneven wear is a sign of

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Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: Marshall-Wood Brian Wayne Marshall, 21, CR 400, Warsaw, and Lisa Eve Wood, 18, PO Box, Leesburg. Rogers-Vanator David M. Rogers, 27, PO Box, Leesburg, and Denise Sue Vanator, 29, PO Box, Leesburg. Womack-Blankenship Jon C. Womack, 19, rural route, Leesburg, and Melinda S. Blankenship, 18, rural route, Leesburg. Witt-Cormany Gary A. Witt, 27, PO Box, North Webster, and Cynthia S. Cormany, 24, 700 W, Warsaw. The following couple has applied for a marriage license in Elkhart County Court, Goshen Division: Wright-Haifley Raymond Kenneth Wright, 30, E. Williams St., Bath, NY and Mary Elisabeth Haifley, 27, CR 35, Syracuse Gaff-Nottingham Mark lain Gaff, 20, New Paris and Tracy Lynn Nottingham, rural route, Syracuse Marriage Dissolutions The following couple has filed for a marriage dissolution in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Pederson — Michael D. Pederson, rural route, Syracuse, and Susan C. Pederson, PO Box, Syracuse. The couple was married Feb. 14, 1987, and separated Aug. 11, 1990. There is one minor child.

misalignment or balancing problem. Replace windshield wipers annually or when they appear worn or brittle. Check the washer fluid reservoir and fill as needed. Inspect all belts regularly and replace any that are worn or frayed. Tighten belts if there is more than a half inch of slack when depressed between the pulleys. Make certain headlights, brake lights, turn signals and emergency flashers function properly. Replace burned out bulbs. Check your exhaust system for loose clamps and holes in the muffler or pipes. Replace rusted parts. “Consumer Tips”is brought to you by this newspaper and the Government Employees Insurance Company. One cent doubled One cent doubled every day for 30 days will amount to the sum of $5,368,709.

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An EXCEPTIONALLY large crowd was at the park for the Lake Area Community b-J Band concert Thursday night, Aug. 23. On this cool and humid evening, folks were not disappointed as the band played quite a variety of music. It was especially fun to hear the newly formed ensembles from within the band of German and Dixieland, with each group wearing appropriate hats. Prior to the concert, a whole-meal chicken barbecue dinner was held with bake sale provided by the Business and Professional Women. Proceeds went to the band. Along with proceeds, the band has acquired a new trailer in which to house and carry its music, band-owned instruments and equipment. This trailer was donated by the combined efforts of Omer Kropf, Supreme Corp., Goshen, who made the trailer; Doug Schrock of SmokerCraft, New Paris; and Laurie Egolf, Rinker Boats, Syracuse. These business people got together in the interest of the band and made sure this need was met, with the result being the brand new trailer with the detail of the band’s emblem painted on the side. The band is composed of members from Kosciusko, Noble, Elkhart and LaGrange counties. Pictured with the trailer, drum with logo and two timpanies, are Ron Stoll, president of the band; and Dale Mock, vice president and publicity chairman. —o— EVEN THOUGH the final concert for the Lake Area Community Band was their last one for the Music in the Park Concert series, that does not mean that the band is through playing, or that the Music in the Park series is over. The Ron Barber Jazz Quartet will be performing in the park Sept. 6, an Oktoberfest is planned for Oct. 13, and there will be a Christmas concert in the park in December. The band has performances planned for September at Greencroft Retirement Center, Goshen, at Wawasee High School in October, and their German Band will be participating in the Oktoberfest. —o— PAUL PAVEL, son of George and Marguerite Pavel, Barbee Lake, is among the troops in the Persian Gulf. Pavel is aboard the USS Saratoga. His father, George, owns a business in Syracuse. —o— FORMER SYRACUSE resident Evelyn Koontz, who resides in Fort Myers, Fla., has returned to the work force after nine years. She writes that following her mother’s (Cloe Burns) death last July she felt she could do something besides grieving and working has helped. Many may remember Evelyn when she worked at Thornburg’s for five years. She states when she moved to Fort Myers she worked as a cashier at Sims Drugs. Now the store is called Rite-Aid and she is working 31-33 hours a week. —o— SEVERAL LOCAL mini 4-H’ers from the Syracuse area were honored at a Mini 4-H Achievement Program. There were 239 mini 4-H’ers in 10 different projects who received completion certificates and pins. Local residents honored were: Corinne Carpenter, Syracuse, and Brenda Wong, Syracuse, both in arts and crafts; Amy Nicolai, Syracuse, animal friends; Stephanie Dowty, Syracuse and Lucinda Miller, Milford, clothing; Cody Lantz, Syracuse, horse and pony; and Kory Warstler, Syracuse, models. BOATING SKILLS and Seamanship classes for the new boater and seasoned veteran are scheduled to start Thursday, Sept. 27. This sixweek course is being conducted by the Warsaw Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in the United Telephone Company building on US 30, Warsaw. The lessons will be held at 7 p.m. every Thursday evening. Persons taking the course will learn boating skills, safety equipment, navigation, legal requirements and more. This course fulfills the requirements of the state for a person under 14 years of age to operate a power boat with greater than 10 horsepower. The classes are two hours long. Most marine insurance companies will give a 10 percent discount for the completion of the course. For more information, contact Jim Bohlin,

Leesburg; Jeff Bronsing, Syracuse; or Dave Tranter, South Whitley. WORD HAS come that the Lakeland Urgent Care Center, located in the former Ivy Hut Restaurant, will be closing its doors Friday, Aug. 31. Dr. Neil Harris, principal in the center, noted that the center has not been well supported by local residents and cannot continue. Dr. Harris noted he is sorry the center has to close its doors, but without local support it is not feasible to continue. There are no current plans for the building. —o— LOCAL BUSINESSMAN David Butler made the 6 and 10 p.m. news in Des Moines, lowa, this past weekend. David and his wife, Susie, attended the lowa Letterhead Meet in which David taught a screen printing class for gold leaf. He was also a judge in the lowa Sign Contest. Even though Susie did not make the news, she did assist in the seminar. —o— THE END of summer will be marked this weekend with the Labor Day closing of Shopoff’s Drive-In. —o— THERE HAS been some question as to how the Mier automobile will be put inside the Syracuse Library/Museum once construction is complete. Rosalyn Jones, librarian, stated she has been assured that provisions have been made to get the car in the museum. Persons who are involved in the car’s installation have stated the car is small enough to go in the front door and into the museum area without dismantling it. —O'PLANS ARE underway for the second annual Red Ribbon Campaign in the Lakeland area October 20-28. Members of the Wawasee Community Red Ribbon Committee will be meeting Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. in the high school LRC Annex to plan activities. Sandy Cobbum is chairwoman of the event. Anyone who is interested in planning the events or to have input into the plans is welcome to attend. —o— WHILE ON the topic of having a drug free community and schools, the Wawasee Information Network will be at the various open houses in the school corporation to provide information about the group. A community education awareness series is being planned by WIN, beginning the end of September every Tuesday evening for six weeks. There will be experts in the field of substance abuse taking part in the series as well as such topics as human relations, signs and symptoms of drug abuse, building self-esteem and goals, where and how to get help, the addiction process and communicating with adolescents. This series is free and open to the public. Interested persons may attend one or all of the sessions. The dates will be announced at a later date. —o— ROBERT AND Rosalyn Jones, along with Robert’s mother, Mae Jones, Peru, and his aunt, Evelyn Lebeau, Fort Wayne, spent several days relaxing on Mackinac Island, Mich. They stayed in the Grand Hotel during their stay on the island. WORD HAS been received by the clerktreasurer’s office in Syracuse that trash pick-up in Syracuse will be one day later than normal next week. Also, a route supervisor for the company will be in town on collection day to identify any oversized or unacceptable trash containers. Notice will be given to those residents who have trash in this category. Company employees will empty the containers found to be oversized or unacceptable one time, but not in the future. —o— DON’T FORGET the Syracuse Emergency Medical Service car wash this Saturday, Sept. 1 The car wash will begin at 9 a.m. at the fire station and continue until the last car is cleaned. BUD AND Connie Dietrich, whA both grew up in Syracuse and graduated from, Syracuse High School,” have purchased property at Runaway Bay on Wawasee. They’ve been spending summer weekends here, although Bud still works at GM in Okemos, Mich. Their son, Bill, was visiting them here this weekend. In the naval reserves, he had been stationed in Saudi Arabia for a year and orders happened to have him leave there on the day the troops arrived. (Continued on page 5)