The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 August 1972 — Page 10

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, \rch IBALD E. BAUMGARTNER, Editor and Publisher DELLA BAUMGARTNER, Business Manager • Box 8 Syracuse, Ind., — 46567

Stick Around For Autumn

Very shortly that old seasonal remark, “Where has the summer gone?” will be heard again. Labor Day is just around the corner and after that comes the trek back to school. With the ending of the dog days of late summer, the pace of life quickens and the business of a new season must get started. Perhaps it is this awareness that the fleeting moment we call summer is nearly passed is what gives Labor Day the aspect of an annual convulsion. The outpouring of fun seekers, picnickers and campers turns highways and recreation areas into a

Senate 'No' To 'No-Fault'

It is just as well that the Senate has turned down, for the present, a proposal to establish, by Federal law, systems of compulsory no-fault automobile insurance in every state. No-fault insurance pays for accident losses without raising the question of who was at fault. In the proposal before the Senate this principle would apply only to personal injury losses, and coverage for such losses would be compulsory for all owners of motor vehicles. The bill specifies rather high limits on payments for various kinds of losses. With certain exceptions, the driver or owner of a vehicle involved in an accident could not be sued for personal injury damages, or for damage to other vehicles. The exceptions include circumstances of death or permanent disfigurement or disabling injury. The Senate bill would leave optional the matter of insurance coverage for property damage. The no-fault concept is revolutionary, and we think it has not been adequately elucidated and debated. One of the selling points used by proponents of the no-fault plan is that it would result in reduced premiums for autombile insurance. But they are not agreed among themselves as to how much reduction might occur, and the most optimistic estimate presented to the Senate Commerce Committee was a modest 6 per cent. Some opponents claim, by contrast, that premiums would rise, and figures as high as 18 to

Not Intoxicated At Time Os Accident, Report Shows

An unverified report from the Indiana state police shows county deputy prosecutor Bruce M. Frey, 29, Syracuse, was not intoxicated at the time his car left state road 13 south of North Webster on July 23. He hit the flowing well at the state rest park

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EDITORIALS

there and injured Delbert Dean Wallace, 38, Burket who was getting a drink at the well. State trooper Barry Black, who conducted the investigation, was not available for comment and prosecuting attorney R. Steven Hearn stated he had not received

churning mass of moving humanity. This year the National Safety Council will issue its deadly predictions — with its usual deadly accuracy. Hundreds will die as they always do. Those who plan to travel over this Labor Day should be mindful of the grim statistics and of the fact that most accidents are the result of sheer carelessness or thoughtlessness. If you plan to join in Labor Day fun and games as away of bidding adieu to a summer that has been all too short, just remember that a new season is just beginning. Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year — try to stick around to enjoy it.

60 per cent were mentioned. Some better spadework needs to be done on that question. Another selling point is the contention that all personal-injury victims in accidents would be compensated promptly for medical-care expenses, loss of earnings and so on. It is claimed that under existing practices seriously injured persons and survivors of the dead collect only about 16 per cent of their expenses, and that nearly 60 per cent of the seriously injured collect nothing. If that is so, the existing coverage systems certainly do need reexamination. It behooves individuals to check into their own policies to see how well they are covered in case they themselves are injured in an accident in which the fault may be theirs. The no-fault concept places on each individual the responsibility of insuring himself against the consequence of the errors, carelessness and downright recklessness of others, with no recourse against them. That is a principle not easy to embrace. Time-honored practice makes insurance regulation the business of the f states. Yet no-fault insurance would hardly be practical except on a nationwide basis, for the motorist residing in a no-fault state would still need conventional protection whenever he might drive into a state which clung to the present system. The people need better information and more reflection on the no-fault proposition. —The Indianapolis Star

a written report from the state police. Black was asked to conduct an independent investigation on the .unusual accident which sent Wallace to the hospital with broken ribs and multiple abrasions and lacerations about his body. Deputy sheriff Richard Fehnel conducted the investigation at the scene. Black began his investigation soon after Fehnel filed his report. The investigation reportedly revealed Frey and his passengers, Mrs. Frey and Mr. and Mrs. R. Steven Hearn, all of Syracuse, had been to the El Rocco restaurant and lounge in Warsaw and were returning home at the time of the accident. However, in talking with persons who had also been at the El Rocco, Black learned how long they had been there and how much they had consumed. He found no evidence to indicate they were under the influence of intoxicating beverages. The accident occurred when Wallace stopped his southbound car on the east side of the state highway to get a drink of water from the flowing well. Mrs. Wallace remained in the car and was not injured. Frey was going north on the state highway and apparently became confused by the headlights on the Wallace auto. He steered to the right of the curve in an attempt to meet and pass what he assumed was an oncoming car. When Frey drove off the right side of the road

I k EfiKhvii r iSv Wl/ * V f r \, - * X ill |] | |||j j 11 THE JUMP’S THE THING — Skydiving has become the “in” thing for several young enthusiasts of the area, and the Wawasee Airport has been the place for the past several Saturdays. Jack Tiffany, of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, 0., shown in the above photo, has been giving instructions here. j Arnold Grindle and Adrian Zollinger are two who have made successful jumps while two others have had less good fortune. Jerry Moser, 24, of North Webster, sustained a left leg fracture on his third jump Saturday, while Jerry Claybaugh, 22, Syracuse, received a small bone fracture on his left foot. Both plan to resume the daring-do when they recover.

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Enjoyed Annual Roast

Dear Editor: Just a note of commendation for the fine efforts of the local Lakeland’Ki wanis club on their recent annual corn and sausage roast. It was very evident this event was well organized and the food was delicious. We had looked forward with anticipation to this event and we

Why Can't We Work Together?

Dear Editor: I would like to correct a statement made in The MailJournal in the column Our Town in the issue of August 9. “Everyone in the community chipped in to buy new street signs for Our Town and now we expect one man to do all the work putting them up alone. Why can’t MAD or someone lend a hand?” TO set the record straight, our town board and Mr. Martin have been contacted several times since last winter about putting the signs up and at that time Mr. Martin stated that we would have to wait until the ground thawed.

Disappointed At No Reponse

Dear Editor: Thank you for your page 1 story in the August 2 paper concerning pollution in Lake Webster, “Webster Lake is in Serious Trouble Kiwanis Club Told.” My family and I looked forward to the next issue because we expected you to get much mail pro and con concerning the statements quoted in the article; therefore we were disappointed that no response was reported. We understand Eqworth Forest sewage system has gotten a “clean bill of health” from the state since the story appeared. However, being a property owner on the lake front in Epworth we know the slimy lake plants are gradually increasing. But we can tolerate plants more easily than we can the offensive odor we get sometimes — regardless of the source, North Webster septic tanks or whatever. Last fall I took a quart of lake water home in a clean quart jar, intending to use it for an exhe struck the well and Wallace. No one in the Frey vehicle was seriously injured. Both the sheriff’s department and the prosecutor’s office had requested the state police conduct *an independent investigation.

were a little disappointed that the Kiwanis did not serve the famous hard-crusted rolls that were served in their 1971 event. Best wishes to this fine organization in their community events. Sincerely, Richard F. Harrington r 2 Syracuse, Ind. 46567

Other contacts have been made to Mr. Martin and the town board with the promise of volunteers from MAD to help with this project but nothing has been done. If MAD members are willing to give of their time, along with the help of other groups of our community, to have the chicken bar-b-q and volunteer to help place the signs why can’t our street department cooperate? It takes many community minded citizens working together to accomplish anything in Our Town. Why can’t we work together? Mrs. Darrell Orn Secretary, MAD

periment with the elementary class I teach. I wanted to add plants and then phosphate detergent to half to try to see if the addition would stimulate plant growth. When I opened the jar two weeks later, however, the odor was unbearable. It smelled exactly as an open sewer! We love Epworth Forest and wanted to keep coming here to relax forever, so keep telling it like it is. Sincerely, Mrs. Robert L. (June) Yates

t HELP WANTED Full or Part Time Work Grill-fryer assistance, Car hops. Must be over 16 years of age. Maryann Drive-In Restaurant Mile south of Syracuse on SR 13 Inquire between 1 and 4:30 p.m.

Community Auction Planned By MAD For September

The Milford Area Development Council (MAD) is making tentative plans for a Milford community auction some time in late September. Meeting Monday night at the Milford fire station, MAD steering committee directed its

r~ BIRTHS £ KLINE, Casey Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kline, r 1 Milford, are the parents of a son, Casey Leonard, bom at 4 Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Goshen hospital. Casey tipped the scales at. eight pounds, nine ounces. Casey Leonard has one sister, Jennifer Ann. Maternal grandparents are Andy Schlotterback of Avilla and Mrs. Roy Miller of Goshen. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Theldon Kline of Syracuse. LITZEL, Jennifer Elizabeth Mr. and Mrs. Jack Litzel of Wellington, Ohio, are the parents of their first child, an eight pound, six and one-fourth ounce daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth, bom on Monday, Aug. 14. The new mother is the former Janet Burcham, daughter bf Rev. and Mrs. Walter C. Burcham of Syracuse. CORN, Jennifer Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery R. Com of r 2 Syracuse are the parents of their first child, a seven pound, eight ounce daughter, Jennifer Lynn, bom at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Murphy Medical center, Warsaw. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene V. Henning of r 2 Syracuse are the maternal grandparents. The paternal grandmother is Mrs. Barbara Hasty of Warsaw, and Harold Com of Converse is the paternal grandfather. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Seiffert of Syracuse are the maternal greatgrandparents and Mr. and .Mrs. Eugene Johnson, Summitville and Mr. and Mrs. Doyte Com of Twelve Mile, also greatgrandparents. LIVENGOOD, infant Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Livengood of r 3 Syracuse are the parents of a daughter born on Friday, Aug. 11, at Goshen hospital. NEISES daughter Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Neises of r 2 Syracuse are the parents of a daughter bom on Monday at Goshen hospital. Reserved Seats Can Be Obtained For Football Due to requests for the past several years, reserved seats; will be available for football at Wawasee high school this year according to an announcement from Eldon Ummel, athletic director. The reserve seats will cost $1.50 extra. Seats may be selected from the designated area which is located between the 40 yard lines. Season ticket prices are the same as last year and will go on sale August 24. Football fans may reserve seats when making their purchase. Tickets will be sold in the high school office by Mrs. Robert Dellinger. LAKELAND LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. Glen Treesh of Milford left Friday for a fishing trip to Wisconsin. They will be coming back this Friday or Saturday.

| Country Waterfall | St. Rd. 15 At The Underpass New Paris Mon. thru Fri. - 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. — Sun. 7:00 o.m. to 3:00 p.m. ■ “’n 2 Serving Breakfast ’til 11:00 a.m. Lunch Specials Every Day Evening Meals with Salad Bar SUNDAY DINNERS SERVED With Salad Bar 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I Chicken - Wed. Nites Barbecued Spareribs - Thurs. Nites S Every Fri. - 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | FISH | After 4:00 p.m. With Salad Bar

attention to the possibility of a community auction, to raise money for projects the civic action group has plans for. Early plans call for a community solicitation of items to be auctioned off, with local auctioneer O. A. Lambert in charge of the event.

Thursday Bowling Ladies To Meet A meeting of the Thursday Night Ladies bowling league at Wawasee Bowl has been set for this Thursday night, Aug. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the bowling lanes. All team captains and interested persons are urged to attend this important meeting. Plan Commission To Meet For Hearing Notice is given this week for a meeting of the Syracuse Town Plan commission at town hall on August 29 at 7:30 p.m. to consider a petition of Columbia Realty corporation for a certificate of approval of the preliminary replat in the area of Enchanted Hills of approximately 5.47 acres, more or less. The subdivision consists of 25 lots and sets forth all conditions to be imposed. PIG ROAST SET FOR SUNDAY P.M. Members of the Milford United Methodist church will hold a pig roast at the Dean Cousin farm on Sunday. Games will begin at 3 p.m. with the pig roast and carry-in meal to be served at 4:30 p.m. LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Service Commission of Indiana Docket No. 33035. THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY; THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY COMPANY; CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD;

Notice To Taxpayers Os Tax Levies IN THE MATTER OF DETERMINING THE TAX RATES FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES BY ETNA GREEN, CIVIL TOWN, KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, INDIANA. BEFORE THE BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES. Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Etna Green Civil Town. Kosciusko County. Ind. that the proper officers of said civil town at their regular meeting place, on the 38th day of August, 1973, will consider the following budget: GENERAL FUND Current Charges —i 3,700.00 Salary of Town Trustees 8 300.00 Current Obligations —- 50.00 Salary of Clerk-Treasurer — 350.00 Salary of Marshal & Total General Fund $18,615.00 Deputy Marshals 2,800.00 M. V. H. FUND Compensation of Town Services Personal $ 750.00 Attorney 200.00 Services Contractual — 4,146.61 Compensation of Firemen „ 720.00 Supplies 500.00 Car Expense, Firemen 300.00 Materials —.51,525.00 Services Contractual 6.695.00 „ Supplies 4,600.00 Total M. V. H. Fund —..56,921.61 Complete detail of budget estimate may be seen In office of Clerk-Treasurer. ESTIMATE OF FUNDS TO BE RAISED FUNDS REQUIRED FOR EXPENSES TO DEC. General M-V.H. 31 OF INCOMING YEAR Fund Fund 1. Total budget estimate for incoming year, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1973, Inclusive $18,615.00 $ 6,921.61 3. Necessary Expenditures July 1 to Dec. 31 of present year, to be made from ap- • " proprlations unexpended 7,839.68 4,642.38 3. Additional appropriations to be made July 1 to Dec. 31 of present year 4. Outstanding temporary loans to be paid before Dec. 31 of present year 5. Total Funds Required — — 36,454.68 11,563.99 FUNDS ON HAND AND TO BE RECEIVED FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN PROPOSED TAX LEVY 6. Actual balance; June 30th of present year 5,299.68 4,544.41 7. Taxes to be collected, present year 5,000.00 8. Miscellaneous revenue to be received July 1 of present year to Dec. 31 of incoming year -Schedules on file a. Special taxes 2 1,085.97 b. All other revenue — 2,058.14 7,019.58 9. Total Funds — — 13.443.79 11,563.99 10. NET AMOUNT REQUIRED TO BE RAISED FOR EXPENSES TO DEC. 31 OF INCOMING YEAR - 13,010.89 11. Operating Balance 3,231.00 12. AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY $16,241.89 $ PROPOSED LEVIES Net Taxable Property $768,980.00 Levy on Amount to FUNDS — Property be raised General $2.12 $16,241.89 Total $3.12 $16,241.89 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF TAXES COLLECTED AND TO BE COLLECTED To Be Collected Collected Collected Collected FUND 1970 1971 1972 1973 General $ 9,953.32 $17,175.63 $ 8,372.53 $16,241.89 Total $ 9,953.32 $17,175.63 $ 8,372.53 $16,241.89 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax levies have been determined, and presented to the County Auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September, and the levy fixed by the County Tax Adjustment Board, or on their failure so to do, by the County Auditor, ten or more taxpayers feeling themselves aggrieved by such levies, may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing of petition with the County Auditor, on or before the fourth Monday of September or on or before the tenth day after publication by the County Auditor of tax rates charged, whichever date is later, and State Board of Tax Commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. MARK HEISLER. Clerk-Treasurer ». Dated August 7, 1972. A 16, 33

ELGIN. JOLIET AND EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY; ERIE LACKAWANNA RAILWAY; GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY; ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD; LOUISVILLE ANt>NASHVILLE RAILROAD; NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY; PENN CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY ANO THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, PETITIONERS, PETITION FOR RELIEF FROM COMPLIANCE WITH IC-1971. 4 9 24 AS PROVIDED UNDER IC-1971, I-9-2-10. Notice is hereby given that the Public Service Commission of Indiana will conduct a public hearing In this cause In PSCI Room 907, State Office Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, at 3:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday. September 5, 1972. Public participation is requested. ■ PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF INDIANA By W. W. Hill, Jr., Chairman Indianapolis, Indiana, August 11, 1972. NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the Syracuse Town Plan Commission of the Town of Syracuse, Kosciusko County, State of indlana, will on Tuesday, August 29th, 1972, at the Town Hall located at 411 South Huntington Street, at 7:30 p.m. consider the following matter: Petition of Columbia Realty Corporation for a Certificate of Approval of the preliminary replat of Outlot 1 and Outlet 2 In the Amended Plat of Enchanted Hills Subdivision, Section A-A, a Subdivision in the Northeast Quarter of SectlonU, Township 34 North, Range 7 East, and In the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 34 North, Range 7 East In Turkey Creek Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, according ttPthe Recorded Plat thereof, as recorded In Plat Book 5, Page 148, In the office of the County Recorder, Kosciusko County, Indiana, consisting of approximately 5.47 acres, more or less. The Subdivision for which a Certificate of Approval has been applied consists of 25 lots with sizes and dimensions indicated on said plat and sets forth proposed streets, drainage and restrictive convenants and conditions to be Imposed therein. All persons interested in said petition for a Certificate of Approval of said subdivision should appear at the above stated time and place and they will be given an opportunity to be heard. Maurice Crow Secretary , Syracuse Town Plan Commission LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Service Commission of Indiana Docket No. 33034. THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO CHICAGO TERMINAL RAILROAD COMPANY; THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY; THE CHESAPEAKE ANO OHIO RAILWAY COMPANY; CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD; ELGIN, JOLIET AND EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY; ERIE LACKAWANNA RAILWAY; ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD; INDIANA > HARBOR BELT' RAILROAD; ' LOUISVILLE ANO NASHVILLE RAILROAD, MONON DIVISION; NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY; PENN CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY AND THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, PETITIONERS. PETITION FOR RELIEF FROM COMPLIANCE WITH IC-1971, S-9-2-3 THROUGH 8 9 2-7 AS PROVIDED UNDER IC-1971, 8-9-2-10. Notice Is hereby given that the Public Service Commission of Indiana will conduct a public hearing in this cause in PSCI Room 907, State Office Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, at 9:30 a.m., EST oo Thursday, September 7, 1972. Public participation Is requested. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF INDIANA By W.W. Hill, Jr. Chairman Indianapolis, Indiana, August 11, 1972