The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 16, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 May 1976 — Page 2

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Almost every decade, a virulent flu virus sweeps the globe and this fall a suspicious new strain cropped up The virus

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named Victoria, appeared not long ago in the Far East, the region where the most dramatic variations of the flu virus seem to originate. The Hong Kong flu infected about 50 million people in this country alone and killed 60.000 and before that was the Asian flu Scientists have identified Victoria as a “new” virus There is no way of predicting how devastating a new strain can be. Virulent viruses can spread like lightning, leaving a charred trail The flu virus of 1918. for example, killed about 20 million people around the globe, half a million of them in the United States Flu viruses attack cells in the throat and lungs, changing the chemistry of the host cells and triggering the production of more viruses Substances that kill the virus also kill the host cell. Flu viruses are normally fought with vaccinations Vaccinations inject

into the system a weak dose of the virus which stimulates the body's immune system to protect itself against specific infections. The trouble is that flu vaccines have to be changed to match each new strain as it appears. This takes time The virus can cover the globe in a matter of months. Victoria is already on the move. For information about flu and other threats to your lungs, contact your lung association It's a Matter of Life and Breath. Ihi 0(d li/rrwi SHI “Juvenile delinquency is the result of parents trying to train children without starting out at the bottom."

Growth — (Continued from page 1) Bartow, Helen Alfrey, Robert McNary, Betty Dust and Bill Spurgeon. Gordon Medlock questioned the plan commission's authority to plan for the entire township, and was assured they had jurisdiction over a 24 mile radius of Syracuse, while James Adams asked if the town or township could revoke the plan ordinance. Town board president said it could, with 51 per cent of the vote. “Then the area would come under county zoning.” Tranter added. Leonard Greer, who has a roadside business south of Syracuse, asked that the meeting be opened to opinions, not just questions. He said state road 13 south is "where the action is.” stating it is not a residential area. “That’s what this whole thing is all about," he added. Billie Rigdon questioned Greers statement and appeared to win support for her view, while Gordon Medlock came back with an opinion that business should be compacted in the community and not fractionalize it. “If you do.” he said, “you're tying the death knot on the town.” This view won hearty applause. Loren Knispel. former town board member, said, “In planning we must take advantage of our greatest natural resources, the lakes. It is unnecessary to use a state highway for community growth. Growing down 13 is not the way to go,” he said and won applause on this point. Donna Krantz asked if anyone had an idea of community revenues during summer months versus winter months and found no sure answer to her question. Ways To Go Joe Gray said the town could go for strip, contiguous or clustered development and cited advantages and disadvantages of each and John Call, architect, asked that development plans consider the esthetic value of the community, calling development along road 13 “a disaster." Robert Diehl said property owners living elsewhere had no idea of this public meeting and was informed that notices had appeared in nine newspapers and that the property owners association had sent out letters to members Mr. Latz said the timetable requires a revision in the zoning

ordinance by August 31, with the “guts” of the program in by June 1. ' Ted Rogers, a Lake Wawasee resident, spoke to the point that no sewage must go into the lakes and asked that a sewer around the lakes be considered. Applause. More Industry? Steve Bartow said, “Syracuse needs more industry, to bring winter money into town.” Town board president Tranter told the group the town’s sewer and water systems were undergoing major improvements and expansion, to a point where the sewer system would handle 650,000 gallons of sewage per day. Helen Alfrey asked, “Can we handle much more business on road 13?” And, "Is a by-pass for road 13 being planned?” And she asked if the state or county plans such a by-pass, should not local authorities know about it? Robert McNary said he favors a cluster type development for the community, while town clerktreasurer Betty Dust said in the four years she held the town office only once has industry approached the town about settling in Syracuse. She added, “I’d love to see more light, clean industry’ here.” Wawasee Village businessman Orris Shafer said we have to forget the north vs south of the tracks, since “We're all after the same thing, so let's make it a group.” A show of hands appeared to favor less development along road 13 south of Syracuse and for more light industry. Mark Lacas. a student, said, “The area needs more jobs for young people.” Retiree Paul Penn said. “If a community cannot provide jobs one wants or can qualify for. one should go where the jobs are, and return to the area in retirement,” as he and others have. John Nemeth, a utility company employee, protested mobile homes around town on vacant lots, stating, “they should be where they belong, in trailer parks ” Mrs. Deck said lake residents are not represented on the town board, but was reminded by Joe Gray that they were represented on the plan commission and that their interests would be protected. } Bill Spurgeon, president of the influential Wawasee Property Owners’ Association, said his group is behind the updating of the town and township zoning ordinance, that it was in their

best interest. He said notices had been sent to members concerning the public meeting, adding that property owners should subscribe to the local paper to keep up on affairs affecting their own interests. And Virginia Putt oi Syracuse Lake spoke to the point of protecting the value of our lakes and voiced opposition to more condominiums around the lakes. Two more public hearings are planned, Mr. Latz stated, before a zoning ordinance can be published and approved. Old hotel — (Continued from page 1) residents of South Main street, are in favor of slowing down traffic on Main street and in favor of the four-way stop at the fire station. She also noted the intersection at Main and Emeline “needs help." The town has had these problems under discussion for the past several months. After much discussion on the right answer- for the traffic problem it was decided to try four-way stops at the intersections of Main and First streets (the fire station) and at Main and Fourth (the Catholic church). It was felt this should slow traffic before it reaches the business block. Both Jean Treesh and Dr. T. A. Miller agreed it was “worth a try” and voted in favor of the motion. Jim Brooks voted no. Street, water and sewer superintendent John Martin was instructed to see the signs are ordered and placed on Main street at the two locations. Stop signs are already located on First and Fourth streets. Other Business In other business before the board a fire agreement was approved by town board members. The agreement must now be approved by Van Buren township trustee Walter Wuthrich and his advisory board. It was noted Jefferson township does not have any money in its budget for an increase — the Van Buren township fire trucks service Jefferson township as do Nappanee trucks — this will be considered for next year. The agreement approved by the board was adopted for this year, subject to change on January 1, 1977. Discussion was held with fire chief Bill Leemon and trustee Wuthrich on why the Milford town board receives funds from

Van Buren for Jefferson. Leemon said years ago the monies from Jefferson township went directly to the firemen. Board [resident Miller, who previously served on the township trustees advisory board, said he was on that board when the change was made because state statues make it illegal for a township to pay a volunteer department for services. The two (Leemon and Wuthrich) wanted to know why the town received the funds when only township trucks were sent to Jefferson township. Miller said this was set up about 1967-68 and he couldn’t remember everything although he thought part of it was to pay a portion of the wages for the firemen and for the over-all operating expenses of the department. Smith Street Mrs. W. W. Free was present to question the board on black topping Smith street. She noted plans were approved last fall to do this, however, nothing has been done. Miller said forms had been filed with the state and sent back unapproved because the right-of-way is not wide enough. Miller said they would contact Phend and Brown again, hopefully yet this week, to see what can be done and then get back to Mrs. Free. . Park Board Board members discussed the naming of a park board to supervise work at the Lakeside park on Waubee Lake. Mrs. Treesh suggested some of the town's younger citizens who are now 18 and able to vote to participate in community affairs. Another suggestion was the Jaycees. Each board member is to contact three persons who would like to serve with the board to be named later. Persons who would like to volunteer for this job are also urged to contact the town board members. Approval was also given to hire

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Peg Beer to serve as life guard again this summer. She is an Indiana university student and has worked at the park for the past two summers. Approval was given to reestablish the town’s cumulative sewer fund for five years at $1 per SIOO of taxable property. The clerk was instructed to take the necessary steps to continue the fund. BPW to buy extricotor for emergency unit Thirty-three members of the Business and Professional Women’s organization at Syracuse met Tuesday at Dagny’s, at which time members unanimously voted to buy a porto-power extricator rescue set for the Syracuse emergency unit. Various committee reports were heard and plans finalized for June flea market event. Mrs. Gene Henning gave a reading “God’s Masterpiece is Mother.” The door prize went to Mrs. Lyle Seiffert. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Rick Pinney, Mrs. David Stoops and Mrs. Jan Rinker.

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