The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 August 1977 — Page 1

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■TiHini ; \ - KIHr T KF ' 't Wo w* *V w f g (f Hi Hu\\ •/ dfl B. ; Bl 7 *1 U> 'I & W ■M z B H Ir* 't** ■ ■ n I i v Ir ■■■ I * r ' ■ I • ■ A NEW QUEEN IS CROW NED — Joni English. Miss Pierceton, is shown above receiving her crown from lf7« queen Jody Cauley, also of Pierceton Joni was named l»n Kosciusko County Fair Queen during ceremonies beid last Saturday night in the Shrine Building on the fairgrounds. She received a cash award of I2«o. On the left is secund runner-up Laura Bradbury. Mbs Warsaw I. who received ISO and on the right 4» Vicki Arnett. Miss Mentone, who received 110®. Vicki was also named a co-recipient of the Mbs Congeniality honors. The other recipient is Kathy Brouwer of Syracuse

Dust, Nine receive appointments Tuesday

Two of tnree appointments made from the Syracuse Town Board to the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission were made during a special meeting last night Board members appointed David Nine to the council of small towns. Nine is a town board member, and the council will in turn make an appointment to the commission before their September meeting. Mrs Betty Dust was selected by the board to serve as one of its represen tatives to the commission. Following remarks by board member Darrell Grisamer, favoring the tabling of the selection of a citig* to serve on the commission, matter was tabled until the regular meeting set for 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday. Grisamer said aiiother interview was scheduled fur last night with a candidate Tranter concurred, saying 0 ' Because these are quite important jote.” Tranter requested that all plan commission records be turned in to the town clerk's office by next Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

United Way serves Lakeland area

Do any of the services of the 20-member agencies of the Kosciusko County United Way reach into the Northern part of Kosciusko County?” ! This is a question that was asked recently when the United Way’s budget and admissions committee met to review budget requests for the 1977-1978 year. The answer is a definite yes, and last week United Waj Executive Director Jim Benzenberg invited three prominent Lakeland area residents to join him in observiEg bow United Way helps people in the northern part of the county. Taking the tour were Ken Harkless. Syracuse; Arch Baumgartner. Milford; and Dick ling. North Webster They found two agencies that serve only the Syracuse. Milford. North Webster area and many agencies whose senices are shared by the whole county. *

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- i / tv BETTY DC ST Joe Hughes wanted to know if the board is going to appoint a Republican and a Democrat to 3 Commission. Political conrations are not included in appointments, town attorney Robert Reed said. Tranter added. “We’re looking for the best

DAVID NINE neoole in this.*' Bill Pipp asked if there was still a board of zoning appeals in Syracuse Tranter said the beard b still active with one vacancy needed to be filled. The BZA is to meet August 18, and Tranter said (Continued on page 2)

Lakeland Youth Center The Lakeland Youth Center provides character building activities for its over 400 members who come from the three Lakeland towns. r This spring, a track program was held in conjunction with the Syracuse and North Webster schools. Gymnastics. karate, pool special sport programs, basketball camps, wrestling, baseball, girls softball and T-ball are some of the activities offered During football season, center director Dan Caskey, travels to the Milford and North Webster elementary schools to coach the football teams. During basketball season, Dan uses the center’s van to bring the school’s basketball teams to the Lakeland Youth Center’s gym for coaching and practice. Area adults also benefit from an adult softball league. The budget allocation for this United Way agency will be $13,000 for 1978. Lakeland Day Care Center The purpose of this United Way agency is to provide quality child care for children of the Syracuse, Milford,

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1977

Syracuse reading program ends today The summer reading program at the Syracuse Public Library. “The Monster Chib.” ends today (August 10). A total of 359 children are enrolled in the program. Awards day will be held on August 12 at the library. Refreshments will be served between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Bonnie Bjella, children’s librarian, reminds all members to come that day to receive cards and awards.

Mediano is Milford's new police officer

Louis Mediano, 318 North Harrison Street, Syracuse, was hired Monday night as new marshal for the town of Milford. Milford Town Board President Dr. T. A. Miller said Mediano was the board’s choice from the applications received for the position. “He has done a fine job over in Syracuse.” Dr. Miller commented. Mediano has served on the Syracuse police department for two years. He previously was a

Retains presidency of Wawasee Property Owners

Wiley (Bill) Spurgeon was reelected president of the Wawasee Property Owners Association at a meeting Thursday night, Aug. 4, in the First Charter Insurance building. Other newly elected officers include: V. Logan Love, MD — vice president Marilyn O. Feighner — secretary Meyer Maidenberg — treasurer Sharron Faris — re-approved

Budgets in this issue Notices appear elsewhere in this issue of The Mail-Journal informing taxpayers in the several taxing units in Kosciusko County of the proposed tax levies. Levies are for 1978 and should he studied bv those taxpayers living in the town or township listed. Each of the units must bold a special hearing to again consider the budget and give its final approval. Taxpayers may appear at these meetings to give comments. Each budga contains classifications, estimates of funds to be raised and proposed levies. When levies are given final approval by the several governing bodies the budgets will be presented to the county auditor’s office for consideration by the county tax adjustment board. Taxpayers also have a right to be heard by this board and by die state board.

and North Webster areas. The center is located in the Calvary United Methodist Church, south of Syracuse. It is licensed to care for 40 children and is open from 5:30 a m to 6 p.m , Monday through Friday. Fees are based on family income. The Day Center will receive $6,500 from the United Way. County-Wide Agencies Many United Way Agencies serve on a county-wide basis: The following is a listing of how those agencies contribute to the area. American Red Cross The water safety, first-aid. and blood programs of the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross are all active in the Milford, Syracuse, and North Webster area. Records show that of 2,670 individuals registered in Red Cross water safety and swimming programs, 1,500 came from the Lakeland area. (Continued on page 12)

Debate need for school addition at public hearing

By LESLIE WHITMAN Approximately 200 citizens were on hand at 10 a.m. yesterday (Tuesday) in Wawasee High School auditorium to speak out and hear both sides as to

volunteer on the Milford department for over two years. The appointment becomes effective August 22, with Mediano planning to move to Milford soon. He and wife Nora, and six-year-old daughter Paula w; ! J then become residents of Word Ws J.ai studied It** en forcement at the state police academy and was a military policeman in the marine corp. Starting salary for his new duties will be $10,500.

for executive director Two vacancies were also approved on the association's board of directors. Richard Rouddell and David Eckrich were elected to the board. The association also voted to send a letter to its membership concerning ue employing of legal counsel to research and evaluate possible legal actions needed to enforce proper local zoning. This decision came as a result of a mandate given the association at its annual meeting of membership July 29.

NOTE: See editorial on page 2. why the proposed physical education facility for Wawasee High School should or should not be built. The meeting was held in response to a remonstrance filed four weeks ago by Gregory Smith and Don Mort of North Webster who opposed the building of the facility. Robert Ferrier and Robert Augspurg. field representatives for the state tax board of commissioners, were on hand to bear both sides. They will now take the information back to the state tax board for its final decision. The final decision should come in two to three weeks or later, said Ferrier. Opposition Speaks The rem nstraiora first gave their views on the facility. Don Mort, one of the original two filing the remonstrance, said the Lakeland Community School Board of Trustees have taken advantage of the taxpayer. He feels the six gyms presently in the corporation are adequate. IMMEDIATE DECISON HOPED FOR BY BOARD The hope of receiving an immediate decision from the state tax board of commissioners was expressed by both school board trustees and remonstrators, concerning the proposed physical education facility at the Lakeland Community School Board of Trustees regular meeting Tuesday night An immediate decision is hoped for, because bids on the facility are good only until August 26. After that time, new bids would have to be .advertised. Gregory Smith, remonstrator. mentioned the school board and remonstrators together should send a letter to the state tax board, asking for an immediate decision. Superintendent Don Arnold said the board will check with Robert Reed, school attorney to see if this is needed.

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Im REMONSTRATOR - Above is Don Mort, one of the remonstrators against the physical education facility for Wawasee High School. He was present at the Tuesday meeting to air his views. “These gyms can be better utilized. Students can be transported to other gyms rather than Syracuse. It would better serve all communities.” Milford has two gyms, Syracuse has two. North Webster has one and Wawasee has one. Mort also said he is a member of the Wawasee Booster Club and is very interested in athletics, but he also feels there can be equal treatment of the sexes with existing facilities. Gregory Smith, the other original remonstrator, next stated his opinion. He said the new facility is not necessary and that the money budgeted to build the facility should be held over to build an educational facility in the future. Smith based his opinion on a survey that was sent out in 1975 to citizens in the corporation He said 638 surveys were returned and of this 638, two-thirds had students attending schols in the corporation. The remonstrator said the majority of those answering the survey were for vocational education, whereas physical education came towards the bottom. "I believe physical education to be at the bottom of (Continued on page 2)

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FAVORS NEW GYM — An unidentified North Webster woman spoke out in favor of the proposed physical education facility for Wawasee High School Tuesday , in the auditorium. Robert Ferrier and Robert Augspurg. state tax commissioner representatives, look Oto I Stolen property reported in Milford Five incidents involving stolen property were reported to acting towh marshal Richard Fehnel in Milford from July 11 to 31. Two theft reports were investigated and in three of the eases, the stolen property was recovered, with a value of S2OO. During the time period, no accidents or damage to vehicles was incurred. However, one traffic arrest was made. Five warnings were given. Os the four dog complaints received by the department, one dog was impounded. In other details, the department received 29 complaints, made one misdemeanor arrest, two record checks, failed two lost person reports, had three cars removed from the streets, answered two alarms, bad two vandalism reports, answered one fire call, made one title check, gave nine courtesy services and delivered one message. The department logged 799 miles, used $76.11 in gas and oil and repaired the car at a cost of t $6.90.