The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 February 1976 — Page 1

figr I v The J5e 457-3644 / J • Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL )Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL <Est. 1907)

VOLUME 13

Board continues study on Emetine, Main intersection

Members of the Milford town board are continuing their study of the intersection of Eveline and Main streets, long considered dangerous. During a meeting Monday at the town hall, board president Dr. T A Miller and member James Brooks told of complaints from businessmen on the barrel which has been placed on the northwest comer after the last meeting to temporarily take away a parking place This was done to see if vision could be improved. Most of those complaining said it was not cars but thecampers and other high-body vehicles which block the view of drivers as they cross or turn onto Main street from Emeline street Two solutions were discussed 1. Install a four-way stop at the intersection j | 2 Keep campers and other high-body vehicles off the street Miller said he favored the fourway stop as it would slow traffic on Main street and keeping campers from parking on Main street would only bring more complaints Brooks noted another problem is cars that are illegally parked Opinions Clerk-treasurer Margaret Brooks asked if opinions could be asked for from area residents, this can be done and persons with opinions on the problem should contact Miller, Brooks or Mrs Glen (Jean) Treesh Miller said he had one opinion from a resident who was “unhappy" about the blocked parking space, however, the citizen could give him no answer to the problem Miller said he would be in favor of trying the four-way stop since the east west street (Emeline) is already a stop street and the north-south traffic on Main street should be slowed down Additional discussion followed with members to continue their study Martin was instructed to lake the barrel away as it has not solved the problem NoCB Town marshal Melvin Jordan gave the board the written report he had kept during the past, month on the number of times he had to contact John Martin Miller-said he could add another eight times to that as he too had to drive up and down the streets looking for Martin Miller said a citizen of the area had donated a citizens band radio to John and it has been installed in the truck Miller said he would bke to see a like radio installed in the police car as he felt this would make the departments more efficient in times of emergencies — fires, ice storms, snow storms, etc , as well as help the men The town board president said he knew a radio could take the place of one man on some days. ' Brooks, after reading the report, said he was “still not convinced.’’ Miller again voiced his opinion in' favor of the CB and again noted tbe eight times he himself had need of Martin Had there been a CB radio in the police car, he said, he could have called the police department and the department in turn could have used the CB to contact Martin. Miller said he felt the funds for the radio could come from a donation made to the police department recently (Continued on page 2)

Four county Democratic women to work for Bayh in New Hampshire Four Kosciusko county Democratic women will leave by auto oa Thursday of this week for Manchester. N. H.. where they will do volunteer work for the Birch Bayh for President organisation. The women are Mrs. Waller Miller of Syracuse, president of the Kosciusko County Democratic Women's Organisation. Mrs. Paul Kiser and Victoria Little of Milford, and Mrs. James Bell of Warsaw. Mrs. Bell will drive her car to New Hampshire and make the return trip early next week. The New Hampshire primary * s Tuesday. Feb. 24. When the ladies made Baal plans for their trip east they were still not sure what type of volunteer work they would be doing ta the Bayh campaign effort, they said.

CHRIS SCHENKEL

Phil Oppenheim congressional campaign aides announced

NORTH MANCHESTER — Businessman Phil Oppenheim, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Second District congressman. today announced a partial list of officers in his campaign committee and said he expects

to make a formal announcement of his candidacy soon Chris Scbenkel, nationally know sportscaster. and Lorin J. Badskey, North Webster businessman, will act as committee co-chairmen. Ralph Naragon. North Manchester certified public accountant. w.UI be committee treasurer

Oppenheim said he expects to announce his candidacy after making final arrangements for his campaign committee Chris Schenkd, one of the most versatile and articulate sports reporters on television, has been named Sportscaster of the ear three times Other professional honors include four

Lakeland schools to open on September 1 this fall

Members of the Lakeland school board approved thex calendar for the 1976-77 sch£>l_year during their meeting on Tuesday in the corporation’s administrative building Teacher in service days will be held on August 30 and 31 with the first student day being on Sep tember 1. In presenting the calendar to the board, superintendent Don H. Arnold said an employer who felt the need for students to work through the Labor Day week end would be able to send a written excuse with students when they registered The student would then be allowed to make up school work for September 1. 2. and 3 > The first vacation of the school year would be on Monday. Sept 6. Labor Day Fall vacation is October 28 and 29 The Veteran s Day vacation, as required by state law. is November 11. - Thanksgiving vacation is November- 25 and 26

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separate Emmy nominations by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Schenkel, one of the most honored sportscasters in the United States, is also one of the most popular with fans of a wide variety of sports. When he began his career, he decided.to cover a variety of sports, rather than specialize in only a few, and he has attained exceptionasl diversity. He ts a graduate of Purdue university. Schenkei and his wife, Fran, have three children. They live at Tippecanoe Lake, near Leesburg. Badskey, is chairman of the board of L M L Corporation, Columbia City. He is past International president of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association, St. Louis, Mo. He is a director of Counting House bank. North Webster and Warsaw, and is listed in Who’s Who in North America. Naragon, an associate of Gilbert and Naragon, Inc., North Manchester, is a member of the Manchester community school board. He is a Manchester college graduate and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana university. He is past president of the Indiana Jaycees and past national vice president of the U. S. Jaycees.

75 PHIL OPPENHEIM

The Christmas vacation has r~b£en set for December 19 to ./January 1 with the first semester ending on January 21. Spring vacation will be April 4 to 8. This includes Good Friday. The students will also be dismissed on Memorial Day, May 30. I The final day of school will be June 3 with students attending half days only on the 2d and 3d. Arnold said, in checking, Whitko. Warsaw and Fairfield would all be starting prior to Labor Day. Board member Phil Payne said he felt if the corporation was going to close the schools for two weeks everything should be shut down, sports included Much discussion followed with board member Floyd Baker voicing his objection. He said he felt it should be left alone Prior to the vote to approve the calendar the discussion--on * athletics was tabled Baker made the motion to approve the calendar Fry gave the second. The motion carried with Payne voting against it Loan Warrants Bids were received during the evening on temporary loan warrants for $722,000. The First National bank bid 5 per cent on $500,000; Lake City bank bid 4.90 per cent on $371,000. the total of the first four draws listed; Counung House Bans bid 5 per cent on $361,000. half of the warrants; and State Bank of Syracuse bid 5 per cent on the total amount. Board members voted to accept the $371,000 from Lake City, low bidder, and $117,000 from each of the other banks as needed. Other bids opened during the (Continued on page 2)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1976

Snow melts, sloppy under foot Old Man Winter seems to be doing his part for the Bicen* tennial as he continued his rampage across northern Indiana last week end. reminding many of the area's senior citizens of the winters of bygone years. Lakeland students received yet another vacation on Monday as schools were closed because of roads which were drifted shut. While die sun was bright on Saturday and no new snows fell, the winds raised havoc with the existing snow and by early afternoon drifts were beginning to form at the edge of the roads. State and county highway crews worked throughout the night as the winds continued to blow the snow about, forming new drifts as soon as the roads had been plowed. By Sunday morning the main arteries had been cleared as the winds stopped and the men and machines began to win the battle over the elements. Church attendance was down in many places while other buildings stood empty as services had to be called because of the road conditions. Some persons found it difficult to open doors as drifts had formed in front of entrances. Sunday afternoon it became evident that not all roads would be cleared by Monday morning and school was called off for yet another day. The sun was out to prove that it too can be master of the elements and warm temperatures were felt both Monday and Tuesday. Ice and snow began to melt. Today the warming trend continues with area residents playing hop scotch over the temporary lakes and rivers which have been created by the meltfag ice and snow. But, who knows what tomorrow will bring. z. another drop in temperature, a shower which will turn to freezing rain . . . more snow?

Dispatcher Ann Radcliffe resigns Syracuse police and fire department dispatcher Ann Radcliffe submitted a letter of resignation to the Syracuse town board on Tuesday of this week, effective February 29. She has been a dispatcher for approximately two years. In its meeting last night, the board said it would consider a replacement for Mrs Radcliffe. The Radcliffes reside in the Barbee Lake area

Counting House Bank holds annual stockholders meeting

The recent annual meeting of stockholders of the Counting House Bank was held on January 20 Re-elected to serve as directors were Chris Schenkel, chairman of the board; J. Homer Shoop, vice chairman of the board; Fred Stephens; Edward R. Likens; Walter E. Shoop; Loan J Badskey; Leo J Kierein The directors then re-elected officers who are: Fred T. Stephens — President Edward R Likens — executive vice president Walter E Shoop — vice president Leo J. Kierein — vice president Ronald T. Gilbert - vice president Ray ,C Howell — assistant vice president Arlene Dellinger — cashier Marlene J. Black — auditor Jeane G Thomas — assistant cashier Lanora Bolinger — assistant cashier. In his report to shareholders. Mr. Stephens, stated growth in all areas with deposits increased 37 per cent Also that growth at the new Warsaw. Camelot

Erwin to be in Warsaw on Saturday Will Erwin, Republican candidate for second district congressman, will be in Warsaw all day Saturday, Feb. 14. Following is his agenda for the day: 8:30-9:45 a m. — Coffee for *those interested in actively working for him in the campaign. It will be held at the Home Furniture 5 Mart warehouse showrooms. 10:a.m.-ll:15 am. — Coffee for Republican officials at the warehouse showrooms 12 noon-2 p.m. — Lincoln Day luncheon at Shrine building 2:15-5 p.m. — Owen’s supermarket to meet the voting public 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. — Holiday Inn for dinner 8 p.m - ? — Gilliam Lanes to meet the voting public “All voters are encouraged to meet Will,” said county campaign chairman Charles Ker, “and to find out how he stands on the national issues and how they affect each of us.” Those interested in actively participating in Erwin's campaign are asked to call Ker in advance of Saturday’s coffees. Truck in ditch on Saturday Saturday, a truck driven by Larry G. Rogers, 25. Leesburg, ran off the road and upset in a ditch on SR 15 just north of CR DON. Damage to the vehicle was 8350. The driver received no injuries.

Village branch has exceeded all expectations through 1975 and is hoped to continue this rate of growth in the bank's 60th year of banking.

Congressman Fithian to be in Milford and Webster

Congressman Floyd Fithian will conduct his second town meeting in Milford and North Webster on Friday. Feb. 13. He will be at the fire station in Milford from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and at the Counting House bank in North Webster from 8 to 9 p.m. These meetings are open to the public and Fithian said that be will welcome comments from citizens on any topic. He was in both towns in July. When the congressman conducted his first town meeting at Milford 17 persons were present. At North Webster, six persons attended that first meeting. “It was valuable for me to hear their views,” Fithian commented. “and I’m looking for-

■FV W' WE - OBSERVE BOY SCOUT ANNIVERSARY —Members of Boy Scout Troop 728, Syracuse, observed the 66th anniversary of the Boy Scout movement Sunday by attending church at the Syracuse Church of God. On Saturday they built an open camp fire on the West Main street parking lot and brewed a delicious stew which they gave to passersby. Working with Scoutmaster Joe Catt and committeeman Leonard Kline, scouts were Donnie Amsden, Brett McDonald. Sang Thu, Chris Hare and Jeff Nicodemus.

PRAISE FOR MARTIN The Milford merchants and townspeople have nothing but praise for street superintendent John Martin for the way he has worked throughout the past several weeks keeping the town's streets and sidewalks plowed out. Martin has been assisted by Leßoy Zartman in his efforts to keep the town free from snow and ice.

Clay pipe to be used for new sewer fines The Syracuse town board voted unanimously last night to use day pipe on the new sewer lines. The board acted on the recommendation of town engineer Jerry Lessig and Bill Bradbury of South Bend, representing the Bradbury Brothers, contractor on the project. Clay vs Plastic Earlier in the evening the board heard Tom Roach of Logan Clay Products, Logan, Ohio, on the merits of clay pipe over plastic pipe. He showed a color film detailing the manufacture and durability of clay pipe. In December the board heard a Jbhns-Manville representative on the Merits of PVC plastic pipe. Board president James C. Tranter said the sewer project would begin in the near future, at a cost of 8705,167.55; Vehicles collide at intersection There were no injuries reported in a two-vehicle collision involving a Syracuse woman at the intersection of county roads 650 north and 675 east last Thursday. Officers reported Tamara J. Bosstick, 17. r 3 Syracuse, was eastbound on road 650 and Phyllis J. Abbett, 41, r 2 Warsaw, was traveling north on road 675 County officers estimated damage to both autos at 8400 each.

ward to having this opportunity to conduct town meetings in Milford and North Webster.” The Hoosier lawmaker noted that he has attended more than 150 town meetings and talked personally with more than 4,500 citizens in these sessions since taking office. “We’re now in the second round of visiting the towns, because I believe people ought to have more of an opportunity to tell their congressman what’s on their minds.” Fithian said. He concluded. “I encourage anyone who has a question, a problem or who just wants to talk to come to the Counting House bank or Milford fire station on Friday evening."

Exemption filing begins on March 1

County auditor Jean Northenor is reminding residents of Kosciusko county that exemptions must be filed between March 1 and May 10. There are nine different exemption qualifications with one being new. World War I veterans may file $3,000 exemptions. They must be (a) resilient of Indiana (b) property is applicants principal residence (c) assessed valuation should not exceed SIO,OOO (d) total gross income of veteran and spouse shall not exceed SIO,OOO in the prior calendar year (e) applicant was owner of said real estate at least one year prior to claiming exemption (f) gross income from all sources must be reported, salary, wages, fees, bonuses, commissions, social security, retirement incomes, rents, interest, sale of real estate or other property (g) must show evidence of service in the US forces during World War 1 (h) if income tax was filed for preceding year a copy of such return must be submitted for the county auditor's inspection (ihno filing charge (j) applies only to real estate; which includes a mobile home assessed as real estate Mortgage exemption qualifications — (a) recorded mortgage (land contracts do not qualify) (b) legal resident of Indiana (c) owner of real estate March 1, 1976 or prior (d) file each year (e> 50 dent filing charge Disabled veteran exemption qualifications SI,OOO — (a) honorably discharged (b) 90 days or more service (c) total disability (d) taxable property on tax duplicate not in excess of $6,500 (e) a widow of a member of the US armed forces who qualified while living (f) must show evidence by 1. pension certificate 2. award of compensation 3. VA form 20-5455 abatement certificate 4. letter statement of total disability from department of defense 5. no filing charge Veteran — service connected disability exemption $2,000 — (a) — honorably discharged (b) a widow of a member who qualified while living (c) service connected disability of 10 per cent or more (d) same evidence as for disabled veteran (e) no filing charge Widow of veteran of any war prior to November 12,1918, $2,000 — (a) must be the widow of a person who served in the military or navy prior to November 12, 1918 (b) a widow entitled to a deduction under the service connected disability is not entitled to this exemption(c) a widow entitled to the total disabled exemption is entitled to this exemption if her husband served prior to November 12, 1918 <d) no filing charge Continued — An individual will not be denied an exemption because he is absent from his (Continued on page 2)

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Four from area receive degrees WEST LAFAYETTE - A total of four Lakeland area students were among 1,357 students to receive their degrees from Purdue university in December 1957. Michael Leßoy Mauk received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; Mark Alan Treesh received a bachelor’s degree in industrial management with distinction; Jay Curtis Longenecker of r 1 North Webster received a bachelor’s degree, super major BS; and Kim E. Harp Stamper, 11 box 42 Kale Island .Syracuse, received a bachelor’s degree in science. Takes first in national corn contest BOONE, lowa t- Arlen Bo beck, Syracuse, won first in the Indiana irrigated corn yield contest conducted by the National Corn Growers association, Boone, lowa, with a yield of 205.08 bushels per acre, the association announced today. James P. Culp, Francesville, placed first in the Indiana non-irrigated contest with a yield of 204.97 bushels per acre. Contest fields had to be at least 25 acres. More than 1,000 entrants from 46 states competed in irrigated and non-irrigated contests for the top three national trophies awarded in each contest and the European trips that the winners and their wives will receive from a company, producer of a corn - herbicide. The 1975 irrigated contest had 22 entries with yields of more than 200 bushels per acre and in the non-irrigated contest, 14 were over 200 bushels per acre. National and state winners will receive their trophies and awards at the association’s annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo., on July 14 and 15. Collision on Icy Roads a A car driven by Dan E. Sullivan, 25, r 2 Leesburg, received $250 damages in a collision Sunday. Sullivan’s car traveling east on X icy Tippecanoe road, three miles east of Leesburg, slid on the slick road into a car traveling west driven by Vaughn W. Rader, 59, Marion. Rader’s car was damaged S2OO. LOSES WALLET Karen Blade of Syracuse to Syracuse police Saturday afternoon of losing her wallet in the area of Pickwick Place, uptown Syracuse.