The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 January 1973 — Page 1

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VOLUME 9

Re-organization meeting —

Kuilema new Syracuse town board president

Prior to the regularly scheduled Syracuse town board of trustees meeting at town hall Tuesday night, town board members met in closed session at which time they selected Louis Kuilema as town board president for die 1973 year. Other town board members are Noble C. Blocker, Darrell Grisamer, Forest A. Smith, Jr., arid retiring president Thomas Prickett. Appointments Town appointments made by the board of trustees included Harry VanHemert as building commissioner, with stipulations to be specified; Harley Conrad, street, water, sewer commissioner; Orville Vanderßeyden, police chief; Dale Sparklin, park board head. Also, Bruce Frey, town -attorney and plan commission attorney; Charles Vanderveer, city director for civil defense; and Donald Niles to the plan commission. Three township appointments to the plan commission are forthcoming for the expiring terms of Harold Kuhn, Maurice Crow and Joe Hughes. Trustee Clarifys Turkey Creek township trustee Joseph Shewmon presented a prepared statement to clerktreasurer Mrs. Betty Dust to read, clarifying the township’s position regarding rent for the justice of the peace office. A copy of the statement appears elsewhere in this issue. Mrs. Dust remarked on the statement that the board was aware of this situation: She said the board was not aware of this and that when the town budget was made, the income from rent of the office was figured in as a part of town revenue. Kuilema expressed board regret that embarrassment had been caused by an apparent misunderstanding or lack of communication, as per the trustee’s statement, and that the subject would be completely reviewed and taken care of prior to the next town board meeting. Shewmon, apparently wishing (Continued On Page 12)

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■mhmhb ~ JI " - - A " Wyl .rAV ky fl] BKMH ’■ * ' -SI SYRACUSE TOWN BOARD—The Syracuse town board began its new year with its meeting last evening at the town hall. New president Louis Kuilema is seated, and from left are board members Noble C. Blocker, Forest A. (“Bud”) Smith, Jr., Thomas Prickett, and Darrell Grisamer.

Turkey Creek township trustee makes statement

On Wednesday, Jan. 3, following your town board meeting of January 2, an account of your meeting carried in certain area newspapers, included reference to a so called rent obligation of $245 owed to the town of Syracuse by Turkey Creek township. The unfavorable reference was carried in the South Bend Tribune, the Elkhart Truth, Goshen News, Warsaw Times-Union and The Mail-Journal. The substance of the news report was that I, the trustee, have refused to pay a sum of $35 per month for a period of seven months to cover rental for the quarters of the justice of the peace, in town hall. At an informal meeting in mid--1972, the township trustee, at the

direction of the township advisory board, notified the town board that the monthly payments would be discontinued. This action was taken prior to the preparation of the Syracuse town budget for 1973. At the time of your board meeting of January 2, in an adjoining room, the trustee was meeting with the township advisory board. No request was made for a discussion leading to, a settlement of the matter. In fact the township officials were not aware that the question was still alive. May I please refresh your memory as to the reason for the decision of the township officials. Back in 1966 it was decided that the justice of the peace needed expanded quarters. Arnold Pfingst, the township clerk for trustee Matty Jones and Walter Calnon, Syracuse town clerk, worked out an agreement for the building of an additional room to town hall. This agreement was approved by township officials and the town board. It was further agreed that the township would pay $35 per month to the town until the cost of the addition had been repaid. Records will reveal that the construction cost was approximately $2,000, in fact slightly less. In May of 1966, with township check 803, the first payment was made. The payments were continued each month for a total of 74 months until discontinued in June of 1972. A total of $2,590 has been paid to cover an obligation of less than $2,000. The agreement was apparently never formalized by written con tract. The township files do not reveal one, and the town has not produced one to substantiate the claim for continued monthly payments. May I also remind you that the room in question is now being used by the Syracuse police (Continued On Page 12)

Cecilia F. L Leal is staying with Bill Littles

A pretty, young 17-year-old lass from Fortaleza, Brazil, South America, is making her home with the Bill Little family on South Main street in Milford. She is Cecilia F. I. Leal. Cecilia, whose English is improving with each day, is here on an International Fellowship and is attending Wawasee high

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17. 1973

Syracuse police have busy week end Syracuse police assisted county officers Saturday when a determined amount of cash was found missing at the Gas for Less station a short distance south of Syracuse. The money was discovered missing around 4:20 p.m. William Peters of Front street in Syracuse reported a broken second story window at the G. S. Herbison home on Front street where officers found the home ransacked, furniture slit and as yet, an undetermined amount of articles taken. Among itemized items to date are a tape player, stereo, a collection of heirloom watches, set of house keys and a bottle of liquor. The Herbisons were away on a trip at the time. An alert citizen called police Saturday on the breaking of windows at the concession stand in the city park and a number of Syracuse juvenile boys were apprehended. Investigation continues and restitution will be necessitated. Authorities were also called to the city park Saturday afternoon when several Syracuse youths attempted to settle their own disagreement, resulting in a black eye for one youth, aged 11 or 12 years old. Story hour set Friday Children’s librarian Mrs. Oscar Bjella has announced a story hour for this Friday afternoon in the children’s department at the Syracuse public library starting at 3:30. Two films will be shown, “How the Whale Got His Throat” and “When Knights were Bold” featuring the 6 1 ? Gang. Children of all ages are welcome.

school. She graduated from a girl’s school in Fortaleza and is here to learn about the United State’s culture and language. Cecilia is taking English, art, speech, Spanish and U.S. History. Comparing her school in Brazil with Wawasee high school Cecilia isaid her school in Brazil was smaller than Wawasee and had no pool. Classes are conducted in

KCH women's auxiliary organizes Mrs. Robert Wolfram of r 2 Warsaw was elected president of the Kosciusko Community Hospital Women’s Auxiliary at a meeting held Monday evening at the Elk’s in Warsaw. Some 150 women attended the meeting. Others elected to serve with Mrs. Wolfram are as follows: First vice president — Mrs. Phil Oppenheim Second vice president — Mrs. Gene Paul y - . Recording secretary — Mrs. Homer Saderis Corresponding secretary — Mrs. Bob Ferverda Treasurer — Mrs. Ernest Patterson In addition seven board members were elected. They follow: Members at large—Mrs. Mary Wallace, Mrs. Wymond Wilson and Mrs. Herbert McCleary Escort chairman — Mrs. Sam Mvrtner * Information chairman — Mrs. Milton Holmgrain Gift shop chairman — Mrs. M. E. Van Meter Hostess — Mrs. Lowell Welty The slate of officers was read by Mrs. Joe Boggs who made a motion to accept said slate. Hospital administrator Milton Holmgrain opened the meeting with a short speech on the work of the 15 women on the organizational committee. Mrs. Oppenheim gave a financial and membership report. A total of $675.94 was made on the style show which was held last year. There are currently over 200 members with 39 life charter members who have paid SIOO each and six patron members. Mrs. Lawrence Castaldi introduced the constitution with a motion to accept. Following the adoption of the constitution it was signed by Lawrence Castaldi who is president of the KCH board and by hospital administrator Milton Holmgrain. Mrs. Rolland Snyder explained Y the services the auxiliary would be starting with and Mrs. M. E. Van Meter told of the “Spring Do” which will be a gift show and tea about May 1. Workshops have been started with members making gift items which will be sold at the “Spring Do”. One arrest at Milford this week Milford town marshal Don Drake reports one arrest this week. That arrest was Earl Dean Blackbum, 35, r 2 Bourbon. He was arrested for public intoxication. EARLEEN FISHER VISITS PARENTS Miss Earleen Fisher, an Associated Press editor in New York City, returned to New York Monday following a stay of several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Fisher of Milford, and friends.

the morning, afternoon and at night. Cecilia attended school between the hours of 1 and 5:30 p.m. She arrived in the United States on December 19, flying from Rio de Janerio to New York city and then to Indianapolis. She will stay with the Littles for six months. Asked about the weather in Indiana as compared with that of

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Grand opening set at Glon Furniture this week end

The all new Glon’s Furniture and Carpet store, located in Wawasee Village south of Syracuse, is planning to hold a grand opening Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18,19 and 20. The store opened on October 1 in a new 72 by 80 steel building on the east side of road 13, and is owned and operated by John and Nancy Glon, by now well known residents of the Syracuse community.

Wawasee Prep to aid Managuan students

Wawasee Prep is feeling the shock waves of the Christmas earthquake in Managua, Nicaragua. Two students at the school who were in the Lakeland area for their “summer” vacation have asked to stay on to finish their senior year in high school. Alejandro Fiallos says that the entire school system in Managua was destroyed in the “terri-moto” (earth moving). Father Charles Kunkel, the director of admissions, struck on the idea of raising funds to bring 20-30 students to Wawasee Prep to finish their high school education. Fr. Kunkel says, “With SSOO to SI,OOO per student we can bring the students to Wawasee Prep for the remainder of our school year and on into the summer if necessary. We have the Spanishspeaking faculty to bridge the language gap, the room to house them and the desire to help. The only missing factor is the money to glue the whole program together.” He also says that the situation is most urgent now as Wawasee Prep has started its second semester and the Nicaraguan summer vacation ends February first. Col.-Joe Gray, the development director, has been able to raise $3,000 through a foundation in Indianapolis to start the program. But he is disappointed that other foundations and corporations have not responded to the same plea for help. Wawasee Prep knows of no other school which has attempted to help. They hope that other private boarding schools will also try to offer aid to the Managuans. Arrangements have been made with Lanica Airlines, a Nicaraguan company, to fly the

her native city she said it was colder here. They have no snow in Fortaleza. Asked if the weather was hot there she said not too hot because her city was only two hours from the mountains. The temperature, she said, is not uncomfortable. Cecilia says the people of Brazil all have a “very good” feeling for the people of the

They plan to give some valuable door prizes at their opening, with a drawing on Saturday night. They plan to welcome visitors with free coffee and donuts, also. Large Lines The new store handles a large line of furniture, including lamps, and carpeting. Among the furniture lines are Schweiger, Tell City, Null, Carolina Comfort, Douglas, Angarenni, Smith Brothers, Coleman, and Wards.

students to Miami. Wawasee Prep is trying to find an American airline to fly them to Fort Wayne where they may be picked up and brought to Syracuse. Students able to make the trip will be assisted in finding openings in American colleges

Bill Chalet sold, to be the Guide once again

Bill’s Chalet, well known eating establishment on the east side of Lake Wawasee, has been sold by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hendrickson to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Migedt of r 4 Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Karas of Detroit.

Stray cat bites child Michele Moore, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Moore of 508 South Main, Goshen, was bitten on the right forearm about 10 p.m. Monday while visiting with friends in Syracuse. The stray cat, brown and white in color, was located and taken to thehumane center at Warsaw for observation. The youth was treated at Goshen hospital for the bite and released. VISITING IN CALIFORNIA Mrs. Byron Connolly left Monday for Oceanside, Calif., for a visit in the home of son Tim and wife and family and to assist them while moving into a new home.

United States. Asked what she thought of Americans Cecilia commented, “I like!” Her father, Dr. Sylvio Ideburqueleal, is an eye, nose and ear specialist. Cecilia has five brothers and four sisters who range in age from 29 to 11. Cecilia said American food is not much unlike that in Brazil. Her family eats rice, beans, meat

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In the carpet lines are Sikes, Roth, Estate and Diamond. They also handle Omalon padding and Serta mattresses. Mr. and Mrs. Glon moved to the Syracuse area from Warsaw in June 1968 when they purchased the Sleepy Owl from Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jones. They sold the establishment in May of 1972. They are the parents of seven children: John, 16, Jennifer, 15, James, 13, Jacquelynn, 11, Josette, 10, Jeffrey, 8, and Jay, 7.

and universities. Fr. Kunkel said it may take several years before any real education program can be renewed in Managua. He asks that contributions be mailed to Nicaraguan Student Relief Fund, Fr. Charles Kunkel, Wawasee Prep, r 1 Syracuse, Indiana, 46567.

The new owners plan to open for business on Friday, Jan. 19, serving noon lunches and a full evening menu. Mr. and Mrs. Hendrickson, who have owned the Chalet for several years, have announed no future plans.

Delbert Dippons , host euchre club l Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Dippon of r 2 Milford were hosts for their Sunday euchre club last week. Winning high were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bucher with low won by Mrs. Leo Anglin and Arch Baumgartner. J Guests for the evening were Mr, and Mrs. Marshall Estep of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stump of Elkhart, Brush fire extinguished Syracuse volunteer firemen responded to a brush fire at the Charles Frushour residence three miles south of Syracuse about 2:06 p.m. Tuesday. The cause of the fire is unknown. No damage was reported.

and spaghetti. Her favorite food is sandwiches with Coke, j „ I The sports in both countries are about the same. Basketball is played in Brazil. The sport that is different is football, which she terms as “very different”. In Brazil they have socker. Cecilia’s hobbies are drawing, dancing, music and collecting post cards.