The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 February 1973 — Page 1
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MILFORD ‘CITIZENS OF THE YEAR* — Harold Young, well known Milford retired principal, shown here second from left, is holding his plaque that proclaims him Milford’s new “Citizen of the Year.”
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Harold Young, well known retired Milford teacher and principal, was honored Saturday night when he was named “1973 Milford Citizen of the Year,” in a community-wide contest sponsored by the Milford Area Development Council (MAD). The presentation was made at a dinner meeting by Carl Duncan, who was the community’s choice for “Citizen of the Year” last year. The 1971 (and first) Milford “Citizen of the Year” was Mrs. Charles (Dorothea) Kerlin, who was also present when Mr. Young was honored. Principal 33 Years Mr. Young was principal of the Milford school system for 33 years before his retirement in 1968. He came to Milford in 1935, and (hiring his residency in the Milford community has been an active citizen in community affairs. At the present time he is president of the Colostomy club
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Eldon G. Wilson new minister at Milford Christian church
Eldon G. Wilson is the new minister at church in Milford. He comes to Milford from the Valley Christian church in Tucson, Ariz. Wilson and his wife Judith have two daughters, Kandy and Robin, ages six and three. Pastor Wilson and his family will be arriving in Milford sometime today (Wednesday). He will deliver his first sermon on Sunday, March 4, along with the church’s observance of family and friends day. A carry-in dinner will be held at noon in honor of the new minister and his family and a social hour will
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of Elkhart and is a member of the Van Buren township advisory board. He has always been active in local politics, church and club affairs. He is also vice president of the Milford library board, and a member of the county, state and national retired teachers’ groups. He helped form and was first president of the Milford Senior club. Mr. Duncan, in announcing the winner, said, “The Milford Area Development Council has made it possible for the public to say ‘thank yoti’ and to express its opinions iand appreciation to different people who have<served the community through the years, and tonight is your night, Mr. Young.” 1 Hear Rev. Karstedt Speaker for the occasion was Rev. Ralph Karstedt, pastor of the Milford United Brethren church. His topic, “Milford As I See It,” was the more incisive (Continued On Page 7)
follow to allow congregational members to visit with the Wilsons. The new minister is a 1964 graduate of Ozark Bible college. He previously graduated from Northeastern A and M in Miami, Okla., and attended Oklahoma State university. He has held previous pastorates in. Rapid City, S. D., and in Tucson. He is a native of Oklahoma and his wife is a native of lowa. The Wilsons spent the past week end in Clarksville, Ark., where they attended the Ozark Bible school convention.
With Mr. Young are, left, Mrs. Charles (Dorothea) Kerlin, first (1971) Citizen of the Year; Carl Duncan, 1972 Citizen of the Year; and speaker Rev. Ralph Karstedt.
‘Citizen of the Year 9 citation You are being honored this evening by citizens of the Milford • area, in recognition of your faithful and dedicated services to the community over a long period of time. The Milford Area Development Council has made it possible for the public to say “thank you” and to express its opinions and appreciation to different people who have served the community through the years, and tonight is your night, Mr. Young. There were no problems or* indicisions on the part of the committee who received and read the suggestions and comments concerning a choice of man or woman of the year. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor of Mr. Young. Some of the comments received were as follows: “I know of no one in our area that has given as freely of his time and energy for the good of our people, as Harold Young has. Through his many years of service in our Milford schools, he has contributed much to the lives of everyone in our community. He has been a living example of service, guidance and leadership to the young people in our Milford schools. His entire lifetime has been dedicated to work in the school, in his church, and for the good of the community. His honesty is above reproach, and he is always ready to help a friend in need.” Another said, “I feel qualified to recommend Mr. Young, because of his dedication above and beyond the call of duty to God, church, school and community. His honesty is one of his outstanding characteristics, also his fine personality under pressure.” Still another said. “He was principal of the school for over 30 years. He helped shape the future of all students for that period of time, and quite well.” In addition to the above comments we recognize you for the work you have done as a member of the Van Buren Township Advisory Board. Not only that, but we are grateful for the service you do with the Milford Public Library Board. We know that you are vicepresident of the board, and at the present time are serving as president during the absence of that officer. A great deal of credit goes to you for the work you did in get-
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ting a Senior Citizens’ Organization in Milford, and for serving as the first president of the group. We also know that you are a member of the Milford Masonic lodge, and of the United Methodist Church of Milford. Many other services could be enumerated, but by now you must know that we are proud to honor you this evening as Man of the Year, Mr. Young. Ford Motor Co. not liable in Waldbeser death “Not liable” was the verdict Kosciusko county jurors returned in the case brought against the Ford Motor Co. by Frederick Waldbeser of Milford in connection with the death of his daughter. Connie Waldbeser, 16, died in the Goshen hospital on May 31, 1966 of internal injuries she sustained in an accident on May 28, 1966 on county road 1250 N near Milford. Waldbeser claimed a tie rod broke on the Ford automobile she was driving. This, he said, caused the car to leave the road, rolling over three times and throwing Miss Waldbeser out of the car. Serving on the jury that awarded no damages to Waldbeser were the following: Robert J. Beer, Milford; Betty E. Engle, Warsaw; Linda A. Dalton, r 8 Warsaw; Robert D. Hamman, r 4 Syracuse; Alice E. McDowell, Warsaw; Florence E. Slay ba ugh, r 2 Nappanee; Madelyn I. Lowman, r 1 Claypool; Linda S. Heisler, Etna Green; Ronald K. Longyear, r 2 Warsaw; NormanG. Harman, r 2 Claypool; H. Rex Wildman, Warsaw; and Carolyn L. Davidson, r 2 Leesburg.
24 lakeland teachers join others to protest bill
At their own expense and on their own time, these local community educators went to Indianapolis by chartered bus and private cars to lend their support to fellow teachers in their Joining the estimated 8,000 educators in Indianapolis on Monday evening to protest house bill 11-97 in the Senate hearing were 24 Lakeland Community School Corporation educators, quest for Equal Rights for
Ev Ganz new C-C president Ev Ganz was elected president of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce at a meeting held last Thursday at Maxwelton golf club. Other officers are: Vice president — Jerry Ganshorn Secretary — William Beemer Treasurer — Robert Mauzy Thomas Prickett is a member of the board of directors. John Kroh and Prickett were reappointed to the fireworks committee. Hoosier 250 has been canceled Due to unsafe ice conditions and lack of snow at the race site on Lake Wawasee, the Lakeland Snowmobile club of North Webster is forced to cancel the Hoosier 250 race previously set for March 4. Dennis A. Jones is president of the snowmobile club. JP cases heard during February Cases heard in justice of the peace court of Christian Koher, Turkey Creek township, included: Douglas Bowser, r 1 North Webster, a total of $25 for an expired inspection sticker violation; Harold Evans, Goshen, malicious trespass, $46 and committed to the county jail for non-payment of fines; Carlyle E. Gans, 112 Mill street, Syracuse, not guilty on charge of no registration in possession; Robert Collins, Marion, case to be heard on a red light violation. Two vehicle mishap investigated Tuesday County officers investigated a two vehicle accident around noon on Tuesday of last week two miles south of Syracuse involving Syracuse and Warsaw drivers. Sonja Whistler, 18, r 4 Syracuse, sustained a nose bleed in the mishap which occurred on Indiana 13 and CR 530 East. Officers reported the Whisler vehicle, en route north on the state road, struck the auto driven by Russell Besson of Warsaw as he pulled onto the highway from a stop on the county road. Damage was set at $450 to the Beeson car and SSOO to the Whistler auto. Failure to yield causes accident A two-car accident Tuesday at 11:05 a.m. resulted in $1,025 damage to the two cars involved. The cars involved were driven by John R. Waugh, 20, r 1 Leesburg, and Roy O. Price, 65, r 4 Syracuse. The collision took place on state road 13, two miles south of North Webster. Damage was set at $325 to the Waugh auto and S7OO to the Price auto. Deputy sheriff Roger Fellows investigated and stated the cause of the accident was Price failed to yield the right-of-way.
Children. Following a general assembly at convention center and speeches by key personnel in the Equal Rights for Children promotion sponsored by Indiana educators, the classroom teachers marched in mass to the capitol building. All available seats in the Senate chambers were filled, emptied and re-filled many times during the evening. In addition there was a constant press at the doors for standing
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PLAN LENTEN SERVICES — Plans were made at a meeting held at Wawasee Prep this week for ecumenical lenten services at Syracuse. Ministers taking part in the planning were, i-r. Rev. Jack Farrell of the Church of the Brethren, Rev. Walter C. Burcham of the Church of God, Rev. Harlan Steffen of Wawasee Lakeside chapel and Father Richard Ohlemacher, Wawasee Prep. The services will be held at Wawasee Prep chapel, Syracuse Church of God, Grace Lutheran church and Syracuse Church of the Brethren. Time of the services will be at 7 p.m.
Youth center events planned Members of the Lakeland Youth Center at Syracuse will be participating in a chess tournament with Wawasee Prep on March 6. Another meeting of the camping and ecology club is scheduled for Thursday, March 1, at 7 p.m. at the center. This newly organized club plans to make camping trips and bring about an awareness of environment through various projects. All interested students should attend the meeting. A Prep group will [day for the Saturday night dance. Milford has new telephones for offices The town of Milford has had two additional telephones installed in its offices. Street and water commissioner John Martin’s new telephone number at the water department on north Main street is 658-4614; The new number for the clerk’s office at the town hall is 658-4519; And, town marshal Don Drake will keep the same number. Persons needing a police officer should call 658-4941. Minor damage in two-car collision Minor damage was reported at 4:40 p.m. Friday at the ChoreTime lot north of Milford after a two-car collision. Autos involved were driven by Mrs. Edith M. Sands, 34, r 2 Milford, and Wilbur C. Knepper, 66, r 1 Milford. Knepper reportedly pulled out of the lot and struck the side of the southbound Sands vehicle. The mishap was investigated by deputy sheriff Marlin Rose and damage was set at SIOO .to the Sands vehicle and S3O to the Knepper car. TOM RODERICKS VISIT MILFORD Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roderick, Karen and Jennifer of Bloomington, 111., spent the recent week end with Mr. and Mrs. William Motts at Milford. They returned to their home on Monday. Dinner guests on Sunday in the Motts home were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Roderick, Kathy and Tony of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Motts, Joni and Jeff of Elkhart. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomas of Millersburg.
space. Many sat. on coats in the corridors in the second floor and listened by loud speakers to the classroom educators, private citizens, school patrons and school superintendents present arguments against HB 11-97. Teachers spokesmen from nearby communities, including WaNee Corporation, West Noble Corporation, Elkhart City and Baugo Township were heard in their plea for re-consideration of this bill concerning Equal Rights
Final assessing instructions given
Township trustees and assessors heard final instructions this week from county assessor Carl Zimmer on March 1 personal and real property assessments during an annual meeting. Zimmer urged the trustee and Wayne and Turkey Creek township assessors Garold Horrick and Harry VanHemert to crack down on county residents who own dogs, livestock and antique cars but fail to list them along with other property during the two and one-half month reporting period that ends May 15. Manufacturers, retail and wholesale outlets, farmers and individuals are required to report their property to their respective township trustee or assessor. Inventories, equipment and items such as boats, boat motors, boat trailers, house boats, pontoons, canoes, airplanes, riding power mowers, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles must be reported for assessment along with trucks, campers and units that slide into pickup trucks as campers. According to Zimmer, farmers and businessmen may want to use their tax accountants to assist in preparing their reports. He stressed that it is the responsibility of the individual or business owner to submit the listing of property to the trustee or assessor in his jurisdiction. Antique automobiles, which is defined as motor vehicle more than 25 years old, will also be assessed this year, Zimmer said. Dogs Taxed In addition, all dogs must have tags attached to their collars indicating that tax has been paid on them. Taxes vary on the gender of the dogs, but they may be paid directly to the trustee or assessor and the tags then obtained, Zimmer reported. Dogs without tags are subject to being picked up, he added. Farmers are required to report their equipment listed on federal property depreciation statements as of December 31, 1972. All common and registered livestock as well as poultry, grain, seed, hay, straw and silage. Fur bearing animals owned by county residents must also be reported. Trustees and assessors have been supplied with forms for reporting property owned on March 1. Property owners should complete the forms and return them to their trustee or assessor,
for Children. The Equal Rights for Children promotion by classroom teachers means equal educational opportunities for all children regardless of social, economical or physical situation or conditions. Teachers are merely requesting that adequate funds be available to provide equal educational opportunities for all the children of the state. Proposed legislation in HB 1197 could not provide these funds
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Zimmer said. All assessments which total more than $15,000 are to be made in duplicate. Zimmer noted that with the cooperation of all county property holders, the assessments could be completed by May 15. Assessments made after May 15 are subject to a late filing penalty, Zimmer explained. Late Penalty The assessor said the penalty varies from a low of $5 for assessments less than SI,OOO to $lO for assessments more than SI,OOO that are turned in within 30 days after the May 15 deadline. Anything later than 30 days is penalized in the amount of 10 per cent of tax liability additional. Glendyn Albright, representative for the state board of tax commissioners, took the seminar as an opportunity to answer questions on federal revenue sharing funds for the assessors and trustees. Albright cautioned that revenue sharing money may not be used for any purchases of labor or equipment related to cemeteries. He also said no revenue sharing money should be spent for normal operating expenses of the local governments. Albright suggested that the revenue sharing money be invested for two, three or four months while the tax board prepares guidelines on how the funds may be spent. Improper use of the money might result in revocation of the grant. Any revenue sharing funds that are used, Albright said, must be appropriated just as other public funds are appropriated through an advertised public hearing followed by a state tax board hearing. County auditor Lawrence Butts also participated in the meeting by administering the oath of office to the deputies of the trustees and assessors. One arrest at Milford Milford town marshal Don Drake reports one arrest during the past week, that of Aurelio F. Sandoval, 19, of Walnut street, Nappanee, for operating a vehicle with no license. Drake is also investigating a break-in at the police station sometime Sunday. Nothing was taken.
for the school children of Indiana to have this equal opportunity. HB 11-97 does indeed provide $36 per student for the school year. This must cover the increased cost of maintenance, insurance, heat, etc., as well as annual increases of from 10 to 75 or 100 per cent for theconsumeables used in the school program such as paper, chemicals, typewriter ribbons, dittos, stencils, etc. In light of rising costs this obviously can not meet the demands.