The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 October 1977 — Page 1

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Harry VanHemert is GOP

Hall of Fame recipient

Republicans from all over Kosciusko County gathered last evening to honor outstanding members who have devoted their time and talents to better \ government The second annual Hall of Fame dinner was held at the Shrine building on the fairgrounds in Warsaw The Honorable Dr Earl L Butz, former US Secretary of Agriculture, was the speaker for the event Inducted were Charles Menzie of Pierceton and Harry Van Hemert. Turkey Creek Township assessor for seven years Elected posthumously were Arthur Coblentz. Carl Zimmer. Tim Rollenstine. Ray Eckert. John and Minnie Deaton. Charles Kerr. George Nye and Kip Sullivan Don Eckert, second district Republican chairman, introduced Dr Butz, who spoke on 'Good Government is Our Business ' An educator at Purdue for many years. Butz reviewed the past eight years of Republican government, giving it an A minus or B plus “Just as you can't grade an entire semester on one test." he said./"You have to grade a period of years as a package ” He added that you can't take just part of it The former government official emphasized getting involved in government "If you don't get involved." he said. "You have no nght to criticize those who do " He urged the cleaning up of government from city hall on up and commended the precinct committee men and women “It’s m the precincts that we keep people honest." he said Jean Northenor. county-

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auditor. served as chairman for the event It was her idea, nearly two years ago, that the GOP honor those men and women who have distinguished themselves by dedicated service to the party The assistance of local partyleaders made the event a reality. Ed Pratt, county Republican chairman, was the master of ceremonies for the evening United Way readies 76 per cent of goal At the last campaign meeting of the United Way of Kosciusko County. Thursday. Oct 6. 76 per cent of the goal or $222,000 had been collected countywide This year's goal is $290,000. Workers report the response this year has been very good, but some pledge cards are still out. due to various reasons To complete the "harvest of pledges." campaign workers are asked to report to the UW office at 318 South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, sometime this Thursday Volunteers are requested to bang their cards with them Items stolen The theft of several articles from the cottage of Susan Crawford and Albert Conradt. of Kokomo, at Pickwick Park. Lake Wawasee. were reported to county police Taken were a 19-inch color television, valued at $375. a $250 couch and a love seat worth S2OO The items were taken sometime within the last week

<1 I EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS — Irvin Miller, pastor of the New Salem Church of the Brethren near Gilford, will be guest speaker in special evangelistic meetings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Oct. 21 thru 23, at the Syracuse Church of the Brethren located at 215 West Main St.. Syracuse. Rev. Miller was born and reared in Pennsyhania. and is the father of four sons. He graduated ih 1954 from Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake. He made an extended trip to the Holy Land in 1959 and again in 1971, giving him a practical understanding of the Bible and Bible Lands. He has served as pastor for more than 22 years in Indiana. Michigan, West Virginia and Ohio, currently serving at New Salem. Throughout his years in the pastorate he has been actively engaged in youth work, family counselling and in the work of evangelism. The public is invited to attend all of these special meetings.

Items tabled by Syracuse board

Further action on the purchase of a police vehicle for the town was tabled at the special meeting of the Syracuse Town Board last night (Tuesday.) Following the receipt of bids from two dealerships, with only $459 difference between the highest and lowest prices on either a sedan or station wagon, the board wished to new the two station wagons before making a decision The bids for the police vehicle were: C. S. Myers Ford. Inc., of Milford and Syracuse. 54.841.71 net bid after trade in for the sedan and $5'208.98 net bid for the station wagon, with a trade. Nontrade quotations were 56.881.19 for the sedan without trade and $7,342.19 for the wagon without trade. Wyant Chevrolet, Inc., Syracuse. bid net bids of $5,300.83

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1977

z FREEDOM \ /IN OUR HANDS\ i (T k * / > V».- a-.- ; : ■ r s,-"- K National Newspaper Week October 9-15 . Readers of newspapers may have mixed feelings about what they read. Each one has his or her reasons for reading a newspaper, as individual as they are. Feedback tells us what readers want, do not want, like and don’t like. They tell us when we make mistakes or misspell names. And this is good. For a citizen they are exercising their fundamental right of freedom of expression. Such a right is guaranteed Constitutionally to them and to the press. It is this freedom which allows the press to operate uninhibited by governmental restraints. It is this freedom which allows the media to report, comment on or analyze the actions of that government and public officials. For newspapers are entrusted with monitoring the government in a diligent manner in order to help protect our rights and insure a democratic nation. October 9 through 15 is National Newspaper Week, designated to ibis form of freedom of expression. During this week, it is important citizens understand the function of newspapers and that freedom is in our hands.

Officers, directors chosen to head Wawasee Kiwanis

New officers and directors of Wawasee Kiwanis for 1977 and 1978 were inducted last Saturday morning. Oct. 8. New officers are: President — Tom Swartz President-elect — Ron Robert Vice-president — Jack Oswalt Secretary — Jack Francis Treasurer -r- Bob Marion Directors inducted were Clair Mohler. Dick Keim, Carl Freel. Terry McCarty. Dan Caskey and Tom Hoover. Charles Hassell, new lieutenant governor of Land of Lakes division of Kiwanis In-

Construction report given on WHS phys ed facility

A progress report on construction of the new physical education facility at Wawasee High School was given Tuesday night at the Lakeland Community School Corporation Board of Trustee s regular meeting for the month of October Superintendent Don Arnold said

the sedan and. 55.064.37 for the wagon. All vehicles bid are full-size. The board asked town marshal Ron Robinson’s preference, wagon or car. and Robinson said with the trouble the humane society has been having, Syracuse has to haul more dogs, making a wagon the more practical choice. James Tranter, board president, said with ail the construction pot flares and other items that have been hauled in the police car, and with the equipment carried in the car trunk, it is awkward. Also tabled until further clarification can be made is a list of emergency medical technicians and firemen. Certification for the men on the list was unclear and the board wanted to have more knowledge before taking action. O. A. Lambert appeared in

diana district was in charge of the induction ceremony. The program of the morning was presented by Lorin Badskey, past Kiwanis International president. He discussed the Alaskan pipeline and his visit to the north slope of Alaska and the various operations that are conducted in processing the crude oil. Members of the Warsaw. Columbia City, Goshen. Lakeland and Bremen Kiwanis clubs were in attendance for the meeting.

that all blacktop and tennis courts have been removed to get ready to lay the foundation He also said that Phend and Brown, one of the contractors, is getting readyto lay a road for better access to the facility. (Continued on page 2)

behalf of Skylark Realty and asked the procedure for receiving city water and sewage for a proposed development on ground east of Saint Andrews Methodist Church. Tranter said the names of property owners, in this case, would have to be obtained to petition for annexation. He added it would take two to three years before service could be rendered, as other parts of town are scheduled to be done, as money is available. Nine reminded the man, if lines were installed by the contractor, there is no rate of recovery, to reimburse the property owners. John Liberti. C. S. Myers Ford. Inc., asked when the car dealership is scheduled to be hooked in. Tranter said he would know more at next Tuesday’s regular board meeting, but he thought the hook-up would be soon.

First annual car, truck show in Syracuse Friday, Saturday

The first annual new car and truck show will be held this week end in downtown Syracuse, with area auto dealerships displaying the 1978 models. Sponsored by the State Bank of Syracuse, the show will be Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15, on East Main Street, Syracuse. The showings will be held from 9 a m. until 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until 5 p.m/Saturday. Refreshments And Drawings Refreshments and drawings will be

Old buildings board topic — again!

Building owner Rollin Hamsher told the Milford Town Board.- "Well. I'm just tired of this harrassment." Monday night when he appeared, as requested by Rex Reed, town attorney. Hamsher did not appear in county court last week to answer a charge of having a trash pile on city property. He said he was mixed up about the court date, appeared two days later and apologized. Reed said if he would appear before the board at their next meeting to answer the charge, the town would not press the matter. However, board members were not satisfied with his response and the case will continue in county court Friday. Dr. T. A. Miller said he wished to go on record as saying he was very, very resentful of Hamsher’s belief the town has set out to harrass him since he bought the Old Hickory Lounge. Hamsher told the board he is unable to- clean the trash pile himself due to his health and that contractors working for him are to remove the trash. “I don't want it anymore than anybody else.” Hamsher said, "but I can't do anything about it.” Dr. Miller asked Hamsher for a guarantee on when it will be cleaned up. Jim

Christmas bazaar being planned

The First Annual Community Christmas Bazaar, sponsored by the Theta Sigma Chapter. Psi lota Xi Sorority of North Webster and Syracuse, will be held Saturday, Dec. 3. 1977. at the North Webster School Cafeteria from 10 a.m. to 8 p m. Christmas ornaments, macrame of all kinds, spoon jewelry, crocheted and knitted items, ceramics, paintings, stuffed toys and much more will be for sale by the following

EFWF BAZ.AAR REPRESENTATIVES — Some representatives of the Ist Annual Community Christmas Bazaar sponsored by the Psi lota Xi Sorority are left to right, Mary Stump, Church of God, North Webster: Aggie Massey. American Legion 253. North Webster; Mary Zerkel, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, Syracuse; Virginia Spry. Fireman's Auxiliary. North Webster; Anne Engle, Lam ba Chi Omega Sorority. North Webster; Manly nn Brower. Morris Chapel United Methodist Church; and Irene Ferverda, North Webster Church of God. Seated left to right, representing Theta Sigma Chapter. Psi lota Xi Sorority are Sally Gillum, chairman of the bazaar, Theta Sigma Chapter; Mary Waltz, president of Theta Sigma Chapter; and Linda Hoy, advisor. Theta Sigma.

featured during the show. An added attraction is the no purchase necessary drawing for a trip for two to Las Vegas. Participants in the drawing for the trip must be 21 years old to enter. Exhibiting new 1978 models will be C. S. Myers Ford, Inc., of Milford and Syracuse; Bruce Petro Oldsmobile Cadillac, State Road 15 North, Warsaw; Baugher-Wysong, showing Pontiacs, Cromwell; Jim Moore, Buick, US 6 East, Nappanee; and Wyant Chevrolet, Inc., Syracuse.

Brooks, town board member, suggested the pile be cleaned in steps, as repair work to his building is being done. Jean Treesh, board member, asked Hamsher for a clean-up deadline. "I'd say 10 days after they get the front end bricked up." Hamsher replied. The board members said that is unsatisfactory. Hamsher said Cecil Wells, director of code enforcement. Administrative Building Council, and the attorney general will look over his building Friday. "That building has never been condemned," Hamsher said. He said his building and the one owned by Richard Widup never had red tickets on them, designating them as condemned. He said for the newspapers not to print that his building was condemned, because it has not been. He said about $5,000 in repairs have been made to his building. Dr Miller read a letter from Wells dated May 1976. stating the building was a fire hazard, the roof was gone, it had water leaks and the floors were hazardous to Fire, the second story walls had movement and it is "unfit for human occupancy” The letter said the building was to be reworked or removed in 60 days.

organizations and craftsmen: Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, North Webster Church of God. Morris Chapel United Methodist Church. North Webster Fireman's Auxiliary. Medieval Boutique. Deb and Sherri Smith. Mary Popenfoose, JoAnn Moore. Mrs. Lester Friend, Marilynn Brower. Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Syracuse. North Webster Legion Aqgiliary. Lambi Chi Omega Sorority, Mrs. Floyd Watrous and the Psi lota Xi Sorority.

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Jim Brooks asked if there was a fire in the Hamsher building would equipment be hard to get to it because of the trash pile. Hamsher asked when the gas will be turned on the old people who are living upstairs in his building. Bill Leemon, fire chief, said NIPSCo said until this condemned building situation is settled, they will not restore service. As of today, Hamsher said, he believes he has bought the building across the street. He indicated possible purchase of a building owned by Joe Hernandez at the comer of Emeline and Main. Hershel Umbaugh, Umbaugh, and Associates, Plymouth, water rate consulting firm, presented a preliminary plan for the water program. Umbaugh said the present budget does not have enough provision for construction or repair work to the system and it is short on cash. The program presented included SIO,OOO budgeted for improvement and would increase the revenue from $9,345 to $27,000 at a rate of about 2.2 per cent increase, or $2.75 per month,

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Food will be served all day and homemade cakes, pie and breads, as well as other baked goods will be on sale. Santa Claus will be there for the children to visit and if the parents want, pictures can be taken with him for a small fee There will be a special table for children only. If you are interested in having a booth at the 1977 bazaar, please contact: Mrs. Linda Hoy, r 3, Syracuse. Ind. Booth reservations and fee deadline is November 1.