The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 September 1977 — Page 2

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Fill er up at 26,000 — (Continued from page 1) demonstrated, the regular, one for falling through trees and avoiding power lines. The base flight surgeon and an assistant then checked everyone's blood pressure and eardrums. All passed. On the way to the plane, we passed the jet fighters, which are on alert. This area is guarded with dogs and machine-gun toting officers and is strictly off-limits except to the alert crews, which can be airborn in minutes, the major said. Routine Flight ’ The plane for our trip was a KC-135 tanker of the "can do” 305th air refueling wing. Inside, the plane carried 187,000 gallons of fuel. The plane itself is comparable to a Boeing 707 and cost sll million. We boarded the plane and found the crew ready to assist us in fitting the parachutes we would wear. It was to be a routine, "no-frills” training mission for the flight, with the exception of our presence. Such flights use $l7O of fuel for each hour the plane is in the air. Today's flight would be five and one-half hours long. The major said such flights are taken at the average of three per month, simply because the men have to be kept trained. Takeoff was louder than normal. And yes, the engines really do scream. I didn't believe it till then. A water-injected take-off, to obtain more power, was performed, and resulted in a higher noise level. By 10:30 am., crew members and the media people began consuming the box lunches provided for the flight. Each contained three sandwiches, two roast beef, one ham and cheese, two cartons of milk, juice, a candy bar, condiments, chicklets, utensils and a pop opener. Refueling Focal Point But the focal point of the flight was the actual refueling. In our emergency gear, we took turns watching and photographing the event, as Archie Wherry hooked-up the two aircraft, both traveling 500 miles-per-hour at an elevation of about 26,000 feet. It took five minutes to deliver, through gravity and hydraulic pressure 25,000 gallons of fuel to the craft. After the rendevous, the flight progressed through Missouri, into Kansas, awaking a 12-mile turn to return through Missouri, Illinois and into Indiana. The flight ended, right on schedule and another briefing held, before the day's activity ended.

Stiver — (Continued from page l) Tranter said the town can't make a committment on the paving, sewer and water installations because of all the areas within the town and the other newly annexed areas which , have to be" taken care of first Somp discussion arose on whether the town would maintain the streets in the property, which the board decided not to Reed told the property owners if they want to patch their roads they can do so. and if they have any problems with the roads, they should contact the county Property owners m the area discussed at the meeting will now

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take back the terms erf the ordinance to those signing the petition to see if it meets with their approval They will then make their wishes known to the board so Reed can draw up the ordinance to present it to the board Under department reports. Robert Farber from the street and water department reported that the leaf picker should be here m a day or two The police department is looking into specifications for another police car It was decided that Reed will get together with Town .Marshall Ron Robinson to draw up the specifications Reed will then advertise for bids to be submitted no later than October 11 .*The board will then make the decision at its October 18 meeting Jerry Lessig. Town Engineer, next reported on several of the projects in town He said that all but a few ofthe manhole covers have been filled and he wanted to know if the board would accept the remainder of the sewer project. Tranter said he would be reluctant to do this until it is completed next reported on infiltration He said there is some in the new sewer line, but it is “well within specifications." He said he is also working with some of the other infiltration problems in the town. Tranter said he was concerned because the main issue erf the project was

infiltration. Tranter also asked Lessig on a sewer line on Pickwick Road. Lessig said he got together with Bradberry Brothers, but Bradberry bid too high. It was decided the board will advertise for bids from local builders and will open them October 18. Tranter said, "we've got to get service to these people.” The park department reported that Joe Hughes. Don Arthur and Buck Saunders mowed the city parks at their own expense before Labor Day. A new appointment was also made to the park board. Mrs. Steven (Pat) Bartow. The selling of some town property on Pearl Street behind Georgia Buster's property was next discussed. Jay Bucher had asked the board if they would be willing to sell it at their August meeting. Nine said the land is not big enough to do anything with and he would have no objection. Reed reminded board members that the property runs along Turkey Creek and no building can be put on the property within 75 feet of the creek. The board will get back with Bucher to see if he still wants the property even if he can't build on it. Next approved was the closing off of East Main Street from the traffic light to Harrison Street from Thursday afternoon, Oct. 13, to Saturday evening. Oct. 15. The State Bank of Syracuse is sponsoring a new car show and area car dealers will display 1978 models Also discussed was the barricaded streets that have been closed off due to the town working on the sewer lines Tranter said people are driving through yards to get around these signs when they should take a detour This is in violation, he said, and he wanted the people in the town to be aware of it. The police department is : already taking all precautions on this. Mrs Dust next had several matters to be brought to the board's attention She said that heavy trucks are using North Huntington Street instead of SR 13 and it is tearing up the roads. She w anted to know if a load limit

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If there was ever a good time to buy real estate — that time iv now 1 From oil indication* the reol estate market has bottomed and is now on its way upward. New home starts reached a 29-year low in 1975 with an output of only 1.1 million homes This increased to obou* 1.5 million in 1976 and the prediction for 1977 is 1.7 million. Upward — but still not adequate to meet our nation s demands Over 65% of Amer con families own their homes When demand outroces supply prices always nse. The mortgage market has fumed around and now there ore ample funds available for home loons Although interest rates have become more favorable they ore not expected to drop much below

sign could be put up. The board will check with Robinson. Mrs. Dust also announced two meetings. The first is by the State of Indiana Division of Labor who is holding a meeting on October 12 for public officials on the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act The next meeting is on October 14, when the county tax board will consider the Syracuse 1978 budget. United — (Continued from page 1) immediately to local authorities. They ’ll need to know the location, vehicle description and license number if possible. United also suggests that before repair people enter your home, you obtain their names from company photo-I.D. cards. “When telephones are out of service, customers’ lives and welfare could be at stake,’’ states George White, the firm’s president. “We regret inconveniences caused by these outages and ask everyone's help in preventing future damage,” he states. Recent malicious damage caused major outrages in the United exchanges of MontereyLeiters Ford. Knox. Hamlet. North Judson. San Pierre, Wilkinson, and Knightstown. Other outages due to such damage have been scattered throughout United's operating areas. Wetlands questions at Rotary Dean Jessop, manager of the Tri-County Game Preserve, located between Syracuse and North Webster, was guest speaker at the SyracuseWawasee Rotary Club meeting Tuesday noon. He outlined the history of the preserve, noted how it was financed and pointed up the purpose of its activities. He said it is a part of the fish and wildlife division of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. “We have to be looking 20 years into the future as far as wildlife is concerned here,” adding that Tri-County Game Preserve is looking for a quality experience.” Federal, State Financed He said wildlife habitats like Tri-County are financed solely by sportsmen, with a 11 per cent tax on sporting arms and ammunition on the state level and a 11 per cent tax on fishing equipment on the state level. This provides for 75 per cent federal funding and 25 per cent state funding. “The taxpayer pays nothing toward this program,” Jessop said. Indiana has 15 preserves, eight of which are in the northern part of the sta|e. Tri-County has 3400 acres in ail. “Our main purpose,” Jessop said, “is to provide a public hunting and fishing area.” He said all management at TriCounty are professional biologists. He said the white tailed deer have “come on” in the last two years while wild turkeys are very sensative to man’s harrassment and have not flourished. Then There’s Wetlands Rotarian John Call asked, if such habitats are so vital, why doesn’t the state and-or federal government buy up the wetlands around such lakes as Lake Wawasee. “I’m surprised this wasn’t the first question,” Jessop smiled. Jessop said, for one thing there’s a difference in opinion as to the value of the wetlands, and “we’re tied to an appraised value on such purchases.” Call said he did some research

current levels. In fact, they are expected to start easing upward during the second half of 1977. Real estate has always been o sound investment and the best hedge against inflation Its value historically increases faster than the cost of living. With all these factors falling into place, if there was ever o good time to buy — that tima is NOW I The Bmt Bvndi wW WORK for yw.SM«bH» Vißoga offico or cM 457-4495.

on his own and found only one to one-and-a-half per pent of the department of natural resources budget is allocated to land purchase. Speaker Jessop said “wetlands keep water quality at a good level. It blows me apart to see a wetland destroyed. Species depend on wetlands for survival. Aside from that, wetlands is a lake’s filtering system.” Jessop said the water quality of a lake will eventually go bad without wetlands, although no one knows when for sure. He said it’s morally and biologically a crime to destroy the lakes by removing the wetlands. The speaker was introduced by member Lou Craig. Syracuse police department report > The Syracuse Police Department submitted a report of their activities for the month of August at the Syracuse Town Board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20. Calls answered by the department numbered 211. A total of two warning tickets were issued, while eight traffic arrests were made. Other arrests included: misdemeanor arrests-four and juvenile arrests-seven. Dog complaints numbered nine and 10 dogs were impounded. No overtime parking tickets or zoned no parking tickets were issued. As far as fire and first aid calls answered were concerned, the department responded to 11. A total of three vandalism reports were investigated, while 40 courtesy services were given. Concerning gun permits, two were issued during the month. A total of eight theft reports were investigated and a total of $3,572 stolen property value was estimated. Traffic accidents investigated numbered 13 and the estimated amount of accident damage totaled $7,875. A total of 3,998 police car miles were driven and 33 and one-half overtime hours were worked by regular officers. The reserve officers worked 89 and one-half hours.

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From The Richmond, Ind., Palladium-Item The following recent actions jolted the life and times of John F. Coppes, director of the Indiana Employment Security Division for eight years: — Gov. Otis Bowen reprimanded him. — The governor denied him a 5 per cent pay increase. — The governor placed hiKi on indefinite probation. — Coppes repaid to the state $7,015.16 after an investigation by the State Board of Accounts. The Board of Accounts said the manner in which he spent it was unauthorized. The board said Coppes leased at state expense a luxury automobile for more than two years. The monthly cost was $232.87. In addition, he billed the state $1,278.88 for mileage expenses, but the

Er /■' \ Jdk IOR I ' RETIRES FROM THRIFT SHOP — A luncheon was held Tuesday to honor Minnie Blough, who is retiring from her Saturday duties at the Saint Andrews United Methodist Church Thrift Shop. Pictured with her co-workers is Minnie, bottom, left, Marian Neff, top, left, Ruth Smith and Lulu Franks. In charge of the luncheon were/Mrs. Ralph Thornburg. Mrs. Deloss Weaver, Mrs. Ray Jones, Mrs. Lulu Francis and Mrs. William T. Jones. Jr.

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board’s examiners couldn’t locate verifying records. What did Coppes say? It was “a misunderstanding;” the practice is allowed “in other states;” he received permission from “several persons" to lease the fancy car, but he refused to identify them. We believe Hoosier taxpayers will view the situation in this manner: — Coppes wouldn’t have repaid the $7,000plus if he hadn’t been caught. — It’s these shenanigans by government employes which breed distrust of all politicians. — Coppes’ salary is $34,700. He can gosh-blame-well lease his luxury cars at his own expense. — The 5 per cent increase which Coppes won’t get figures to $1,735. A cut of 5 per cent would be more appropriate.