The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 September 1977 — Page 1

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Weatheihead open house Sunday Chore-Time open house Saturday

Two area companies, Chore Time Equipment. Inc , Milford and Weatherhead. Syracuse, will mark 25 years of operation with open houses this week end Saturday. Sept 17. Chore-Time will host an open house for the public from 9 a m until t pm. Guests may -tour the plant and will receive refreshments and

Lakeland school board approves pilot program for follow-ups

Members of the Lakeland* Community School Corporation Board of Trustees Last night (Tuesday) approved a pilot program for the Vocational Education Co-op which involves placement and follow up of all graduates in this program David McGrew was present to submit this program to the board. He said the main weakness in the Vocational Cooperative in the past is that there was no accountability, or placement follow-up With this new program, which is totally funded through state and federal funds, the corporation can check on the graduates to see the kind of education they received, and whether it was beneficial to them in finding a job. Other areas of the program include identifying employment opportunities for graduates in the Cooperative, give supportive services for the disadvantaged and the handicapped plus determine the cause and methods qf retention for potential dropouts. The corporation will be used as a pilot area, one of three in the state McGrew said he has found a man to head the program. Richard M. Wysong. who would start work October I. Wysong (Continued on page 3 >

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souvenirs commemorating the 25th anniversary of the company m Milford. The public may tour the Weatherhead Company facilities Sunday Sept 18, from 4 to 6 p m Weatherhead began with an estimated annual payroll of $30,000 and has grown into an

What's in the news ... Chore-Time observes 25th year with open house Puyas 2 and 3 United Telephone on strike Photo ... 5 "Sure, it's different," says Achim Eckhardt, "This is a village and that's a town." Cauuuuurty Corner... 9 Church steeples reach to sky lahotuud Churches... 13 CPR class held at Syracuse Pet*... 15 “ Weatherhead's open house on Sunday, Sept. 18 Psfti 19 sud 20

industry’ of six million dollars annually paid to their employees The Chore-Time Equipment, Inc., began operating from a garage in Milford and is now' an international company. Related stones on these open houses appear on pages 3 and 19 in this issue

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1977

Hearing for condemned building owners Sept. 23

A hearing for the condemned building owners in Milford, presently considered in contempt of court, will be September 23, at 1:30 p.m. in Indianapolis. Mrs Glen Treesh. Milford town board member, reported the hearing date had been set during the monthly meeting Monday night A time limit for building owner Rollen Hamsher to remove debris from Emeline Street was discussed New town marshal Louis Mediano presented the monthly report and bills. He also submitted an outline of police procedures, which was discussed by the board. Mediano said the police department needs a new typewriter. The board will set up a meeting with Gene Norris about receiving federal funds to buy equipment. The board discussed a proposal from Syracuse Town Marshal Ron Robinson that the town buy the needed clothing for the new Syracuse officer, in return for receiving Medianos uniforms from his duty as their officer. Due to a lack of funds, the board tabled the matter. Contracts for the storage Syracuse Church of God youth kick off Sept. 21 The Syracuse Church of God* will hold a youth kick-off on Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 7-6:30 p.m. The film. “The Haunted Churchbell,” will be shown. Refreshments will also be served. All youth aj*e welcome to attend. For those needing rides, the church buses will be running. Call Louis Firestone for ride information. Four booked on alcoholism Four Syracuse youths were arrested and booked in the county jail over the week end on alcoholrelated charges. Booked were Steven Jeffrey Knispel, 19. r 4 Syracuse; Randy Scott Rinker, 19, r 4 Syracuse. Lisa Ann Jones. 19. r 4 Syracuse; and a 16-year-old Syracuse girl. All were arrested at Harper’s Beach Bar. Dewart Lake, at 11:30p.m. Saturday. The four were arrested when State Excise Police Officers spotted them with alcohol in their possession. They were then taken to the county jail and booked for illegal possession of an alcoholic beverage Knispel, Rinker and Jones were released on their own recognizance, while the 16vea r-oki girl was released to the custody of her parents. Also arrested over the week was Joseph Edward Yakim. r 2 Syracuse, for public intoxication. He was released on $l5O bond Sorosis Club hears Mrs. Chris Schenkel The Sorosis Club of Milford held its first meeting of the year on Moriday, Sept. 12. in the home of president Mrs T. A. Miller. Mrs Chris Schenkel of Tippecanoe Lake was the speaker for the evening. Mrs Schenkel gave an informal discussion on her experiences as a sportscaster’s wife. During the social hour refresh ments were served by the hostess to the members and two guests. Mrs. Timothy Smith and Mrs. Jack Moher The club will meet on October 3 in the home of Mrs. Parker Phend 1939 CLASS REUNION A reunion of the Millersburg class of 1939 was hosted by Mr. and Mrs Neal Cory at their home at r 1 Milford on Sunday. There were 30 members and guests present

building, to be built by Farm Bureau Co-op were signed by board members. The filling of the site has been completed by John Martin, street and water commissioner c A meeting with Cole and Associates. South Bend, will be arranged for thej board. Board president Dr. T. A. Miller said Bob Kirkland of the engineering firm working on the water system, was checking on grants. Cole and Associates will be consulted on grants also. Mrs. Treesh asked for a date to update the town ordinances After discussing this, the board decided to review them before consulting attorney Rex Reed. An inquiry on why signs designating Milford were not on state road 15 was discussed. Signs designating Milford have been made by Milford Area Development and were not put up because people complained about them being on their property, Dr. Miller said. Ways of locking the flagpole were talked about, after the theft of two American flags. The board discussed whether to buy a flag. JOINS BANK — Stephen R. Carlson, son of Max and Eloise Carlson of Syracuse, has joined the staff of the trust department of Saint Joseph Valley Bank in Elkhart. He will serve as a trust officer. Carlson graduated from Syracuse High School in 1964 and received his B.S. degree from Ball State University and J.D. law degree from Indiana University. He is a member of the Indiana Bar Association. Stephen was formerly associated with the Reed & Hearn offices in Syracuse, prior to going into private law practice in Auburn about two and one-half years ago. He and his wife, the farmer Kathy Dorsey of rural Syracuse, and two sons, Troy and Ryan, reside in Elkhart.

“ ■ 4 Bujl > - - -■ FALL ON THE WAY— With the resumption of school and a Leaves on several types of trees have begun to change color chill tai the air. it look* tike fall Is on the way. and above, fall, covering the landscape.

KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN — Kicking off the United Way campaign in the northern communities of Kosciusko County at a luncheon at South Shore, Syracuse, Monday were back, left, Rick Snodgrass, chairman of the board. United Way; William Beattie, general chairman; and Richard Betz, north communities. 4 Seated are left, Dick Long, North Webster; Judy Smith, Leesburg; Tom Leonard, SyracuseTurkey Creek Township and James Benzenberg, executive director. Not pictured are Billy Little, Milford; and Loretta Rensberger, Atwood.

North Communities UW goal set at $ 23,243

The north communities United Way kick-off for funds in the current county-wide drive was held with a luncheon meeting at the South Shore dining room at noon Monday with representatives of the several communities on hand. Communities included in the north communities area are Syracuse, Milford, North Webster. Leesburg and Atwood. Goal: $23,243 The total goal for the north communities is $23,243, according to Dick Betz, chairman of the north communities area “This is an increase of $2,884 from last year’s $20,359.” he said. Its break down is as follows: $15,351 for major industries, an increase of $1,396 over last year ’s $13,955; and $7,892 for the communities, an increase of $1,488 over last year’s $6,404 The goal for each of the towns involved is as follows, including those gifts from major industries: Syracuse, $11,000; Milford, $4,500; North Webster $2,000; Leesburg, $5,600; and Atwood. $530. Representing the several communities were Tom Leonard, chairman for the SyracuseTurkey Creek Township; Richard Long, chairman for the North Webster area; Judy Smith, chairman of the Leesburg area: and Loretta Rensberger. chairman of the Atwood area Funds Returned Betz pointed out by means of a chart that the Lakeland Day Care Center would be receiving $6,500 in United Way funds during the

United Wan SI,OOO over its current $5,500. The Lakeland Youth Center will receive $13,000, an increase over its current $12,500, and noted that the Campfire Girls have disbanded and would be receiving no funds this year. Last year they received $3,400. A Girl Scouting program, funded by United Way, will replace the Camp Fire program. While the

Syracuse man installed as president of realty board

Harlan Steffen of Syracuse was installed last Thursday evening as president of the Goshen Board of Realtors. Myrl Nofziger, district vice president of the state association, presided over the installation held at the Goshen Moose Lodge. Other officers are: Vice president — Elvie Mast Secretary — Lucille Long Treasurer — K. Marion Miller

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Syracuse community received a return of funds amounting to $21,400 for the current year,this amount will dip to $19,500 due to the termination of the Camp Fire Girls’ program. . Captains and solicitors for the several north communities were given a packet of materials to facilitate their canvass. Reports are to be made by Thursday noon of each week, until the drive has been completed. Also speaking briefly at the Monday luncheon were Bill Beattie, general chairman for the United Way in Kosciusko county, and Jim Benzenberg, executive director. Following the presentation, a brief film was shown, with movie actor Tony Curtis narrating, extolling the importance < and significance of a United Way program for a progressive community.

BOOKED AT JAIL Danny Lee Pischke, 18, of Syracuse, was arrested last Wednesday and booked at the county jail. His charge was illegal consumption of alochol. He was released on SSO bond. Also arrested last Wednesday was Jim Edward Kwietkowski, 28, r 1 North Webster. His charge was failure to support children. He was released on SSOO bond.