The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 February 1978 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., February 15,1978

. f*">k w w jffKy \*jj\ * _ ’ 7 'SL MOVE OFFICIAL — The town clerk’s office and the police department officially moved into the new Syracuse Town Hall last Wednesday and Thursday. The new hall is located in the old Syracuse Rubber Plant building, 500 S. Huntington Street. Shown above in their new quarters are town clerks Susan Runge, left, and Vella Baumbaugh.

School board spends meeting opening bids

Bids for general classroom supplies, temporary loan warrants and supplies for the Northeast Indiana Study Council were opened at the Tuesday meeting of the Lakeland Community Board QfSchool Trustees. A total of nine bids were received for classroom supplies. These bids include: News Bookstore, Goshen — partial bid of $41,700; Kiger and Company, Indianapolis — no total amount given, only unit prices; Taylor Martin Papers, Fort Wayne — partial bids of $5,500; Boxberger, Inc., Fort Wayne — partial bids of $15,669.09; Hoosier School and Supply, Indianapolis — no total amount given; and Executive Office Machines, Warsaw — partial bid of $11,995.45. Also, Bye-Mo’r Incorporated, Kingsberry — no total amount given; Columbia Ribbon and Carbon, Indianapolis — partial bid of $813.25; and C. J. Gibson Company, Kalamazoo, Mich. — partial bid of $5,370.47 Superintendent Don Arnold said extensive review is done on the bids before they are decided on. He added that often supplies are purchased from many different companies bidding and not just one, depending on the lowest unit price for an item. Recommendations on these bids will be brought back to the board’s March meeting. Bids for First National Bank of Warsaw for a temporary loan warrant of $500,000 with a 4.25 per cent interest rate, and State Bank of Syracuse for a warrant of $220,000 with a 4.40 per cent interest rate were approved. One other bank submitted a bid, Lake City Bank of Warsaw, for $260,000 at a 4.875 per cent interest rate. Bids were also opened for supplies for the Northeast Indiana Study Council, of which Wawasee is a member. These bids include: 3M Business Products, Indianapolis — partial bid of $7,148.15 for mimeo paper and duplicating fluid; Taylor Martin Papers, Fort Wayne — partial bid of $79,360 for duplicating and mimeo paper; Boxbergers, Inc., Fort Wayne — complete bid of $85,258.89 for duplicating and mimeo paper, duplicating fluid and lined and unlined masters; A. B. Dick Products, Fort Wayne — partial bid of $12,855.57 for duplicating fluid and lined and unlined masters; and Bye-Mo’r, Inc., Kingsberry — complete bid of $83,233.47 for all supplies. Also, Columbia Ribbon and Carbon, Indianapolis — partial bid of $14,056.29 for duplicating fluid and lined and unlined masters; and C. J. Gibson Company, Kalamazoo, Mich. — partial bid of $12,568.26 for duplicating fluid and lined and unlined masters. The board will take these bids

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under advisement and make a decision at its March meeting. Other. Business In other business, the board approved a leave of absence for Stephanie Sznal, math teacher at North Webster Junior High School, beginning April 10. Resignations were also approved for Paul Royer, biology teacher at Wawasee High School, and Lois Royer, first grade teacher at North Webster Elementary School, who will be retiring at the close of the school year. It was announced that custodial bids will be opened in March. Bids for FM radios for the corporation’s school buses will be received in April. The swimming pool at Wawasee High Scoool is also to be closed during April and May for construction on the new physical education facility, but will hopefully be reopened in time for summer use. Several other reports were given to the board. For attendance, second grading period, a total of 92.46 per cent attended classes in the corporation. Arnold said this rate reflects a lot of flu. He added that principals in the various schools report attendance is higher now, with the flu rate going down. As far as enrollment is concerned, a total of 3,123 students are enrolled in the corporation as of January 20. An additional 10 students are enrolled in the Cardinal Center making the grade total 3, 133. A report on energy saving measures being initiated in the corporation was also handed out. Certificates of payment for project 6878, Wawasee High School, were next approved. These are: Delp Electric, Inc. — $3,252.40; and Industrial Piping and Engineering Corp. — $861.30. Certificates of payment for Lakeland School Building Corporation Kosciusko County 11, Indiana were also approved. These are as follows: Herschel Rock Mason Contractor —$5,400; Wright Construction Corp. — $6,237; Delp Electric, Inc. — $5,210.06; Sani-Kan Rental and Service — S9O; Midland Engineering Co., Inc. — $7,290; and Industrial Piping and Engineering Corp. -- $20,575.80. Next approved by the board, were instructors for adult education classes. These instructors include: David Matz, small engines; Tom Robinson, auto mechanics; Linda Kehoe, conversational Spanish; Bonnie Jo Long, G. E. D.; Eldon Ummel, typing; Gary Meek, upholstery; and Alvin Schmucker, social studies, j An executive session was held at the close of the meeting to discuss student personnel matters. The next meeting of the board is March 14.

The Taj Mahal, the real 'Star of India'

Delhi. It seems like a shoulder-to-shoulder mass of people, walking around aimlessly. There are little tents and other hovels along the sidewalk where people live and the children, one would not believe the number of them, and they all have their hands out to visitors. The mistake one makes is to give a coin to one of them. An avalanche of young humanity soon cascades down upon the giver. In mid-1977 India had a population of 622.7 million etizens, and if current growth rates continue, its population will double in 24 to 33 years, so our hand-out literature tells us. Ulis is in contrast to the U.S. where current growth rates will not lead to a doubling of the population until 116 years have past. Also, in contrast to the U.S., where only 26 per cent of the population is under the age of 15, the corresponding percentage in India ranges from 40 to 47 per cent. In short, almost half the population of India is under 15 years of age. The average U.S. life expectancy is now about 72, while in the countries we are visiting — India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal and Iran — life expectancy ranges from 40 to 51 years. More such figures are available, but they would only bore an already figure-weary reader. Delhi is the third largest city in India with its six million inhabitants. Calcutta is the largest with 10 million, followed by Bombay with seven and a half million. The city of New Delhi is spread out, and the huge majority of people either walk, or ride bicycles or small motorbikes. Public buses are packed to standing room oily. With the price of gas at $2.65 per gallon, and per capita earnings so desperately low, it’s little wonder that so many walk. We were told, incidentally, that rainfall amounts to about 27 inches a year, sufficient reason that everything appears parched. Attempts at controlling India’s population growth have been less than successful. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi made a valiant attempt in this regatd, but the flow of babies continues unabated. We did, however, see one huge billboard which read: The fewer the children the better the health and prosperity. The Sacred Cow The slang expression “Holy Cow’’ is less than a joke in India, for the cow is indeed holy. The cow, a scrawny animal Dot to be confused with the American version of a cow, walks the streets aimlessly, almost unnoticed. There seems so little for it to forage, and consequently you have an animal that gives no milk and whose ribs one can easily count. The anomaly we found is that at the restaurants we ate in, usually at hotels, beef is on the menu.

Remonstrators protest continuance

A continuance of a continued case was objected to by remonstrators at last week’s meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission. Tom Leonard, appearing for Todd Realty on the continuance for Hubert Dunithan, asked the hearing be continued because his attorney was hospitalized. The case had been continued from the last meeting so adjacent property owners could be present. George Buckingham, an attorney representing the Wawasee Yacht Club and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Penn, asked the hearing to proceed. He stated several people would not be present for the March meeting, including himself. Doug Schmahl, representing the Yacht Club, said he believes the use of the 1.54 acres east of Lake View Drive between Warner Road and Lake Wawasee has already been legitimized. “If that’s his contention,” Schmahl commented, “it’s already there.” Mrs. Betty Dust, commission member, said consideration was given to remonstrators last month and the same should be extended to Leonard. She made a motion to postpone the hearing until March 1, which carried. Buckingham asked to amend the motion to postpone the hearing until April. Mrs. Dust replied she did nbt wish to withdraw her motion. A rezoning for 40.78 seres west of CR 200E and 450 feet north of CRIOSON in Van Buren Township was granted. Richard Ver Wiebe, an attorney, appeared before the commission and stated the owners wish to continue what has already happened in the Syracuse area, with growth of businesses and offices. North of Syracuse on state road

And, speaking of menus, we found food here highly seasoned, a real onslaught to one’s intestinal tract. Although dining at the Hotel Oberoi’s spacious dining rooms has proven more suited to our palate. Visit Taj Mahal The world-famous Taj Mahal is located in India, as every school boy probably knows. It’s truly one of the wonders of the world, located at Agra, about 25-minutes of air time south of New Delhi. Agra was the capital of this vast sub-continent long ago and the home of the Moghul Empires. Every visitor to India has to visit the Taj, although I think President Carter passed it up when he visited here. When President Johnson visited here he touched base at the Taj, perhaps to get an idea for his library at Austin! Our group flew to Agra this morning — February 6. Along a personal note, this is our 35th wedding anniversary, and we figured it a fitting touch to visit this magnificent edifice, built by a Moghul Emperor in memory of one of his beloved wives. We will leave it unsaid that the rascal also had some 300 concubines. It is worth noting to us that we spent our 28th wedding anniversary in Timbuktu, Mali, Africa, and on our 29th we visited King Tut’s tomb in Upper Egypt. On our 30th we were in Melbourne, Australia, and on our 31st we were at Victoria Falls in Rhodesia. Our airport bus dropped us off at the resplendent Moghul Hotel for a spicy breakfast of scrambled eggs and sausages before we moved on to the Taj. The visit to the Taj Mahal has to be a high pant in anyone’s life. This architectural wonder in marble was built in the 17th century by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jehan. The remains of the celebrated Emperor and his beloved Queen, who died bearing his 14th child, rest in a crypt in die basement of this magnificent , marble building. A similiar sized crypt fa each of the two rests on an above-ground level in the center of the building, beneath an 80-foot done where the mere whisper of one’s voice will reverberate on and on. It is an acoustical wonder. But the real wonder of this famous building is the marble inlay work, or Pietra Dura — an exquisite art needing hours of labor, concentration and imagination. The building has an untold amount of marble inlay work, of precious stales like lapis lazuli, caal, tigers eye, jade and turquoise, worked into age-old motifs of leaf, rose and vines in floral and geometrical designs. Waking fa weeks at a stretch, these ancient craftsmen completed the process of designing, engraving and inlaying precious and semi-precious stones in white, pink, streaked and black marble. On the walls of this massive building and on the sides of the two crypts are inlaid in marble portions of the Muslim Koran.

13, the canmission okayed a commercial zoning fa the front 300 feet erf the property and residential zoning for the remainder. Public sewer will be available and Ver Wiebe said the intention is fa a bank and professional offices. The recommended zonings will be fawarded to the Syracuse Town Board; Final plats were approved for Lake of the Valley, section 11, between Milford and Syracuse on Lake Rachael. The plat is fa 10 lots to be added to the development. Also approved was the final plat for Potawatomi Heights, nath of Syracuse, first addition. The plat calls fa 16 lots to be added to the development owned by James and Laura Stucky. A vote by the canmission on a rezoning did not carry, as only six of die 10 members of the commission were present. Rich Stdler, agent, appeared fa Beer Builders to seek a rezoning on 5.13 acres on the west side of CR 200E and 450 feet north of CR 1050 N in Van Buren township. He said the plans were to create oneacre sites on the property. Commission chairman Vic Virgil voted against the recommendation, which denied the petition, as a unanimous vote was needed to carry. No recommendation on the case will be sent to the commissioners. “This seems to be the best use fa this property,” Robert Reed, attaney, said of the petition to rezone 7.20 acres on the west end of Maxwelton Golf Course fa residential. No remonstrators were present and the petition was granted. Also granted was the rezoning of 3-65 acres from agricultural to residential south of Lake Wawasee on state road 13. The land has been classified as severe fa septic systems, as the land is low. Charles Brower, surveyor,

Our guide reminded us that the marble fa the Taj came from the quarries at Jaipur and that it took 20,000 craftsmen 32 years (from 1631 to 1653) to complete this edifice of love. As one stands back to reflect on the meaning of it all, he is left to think “no man could have a greater love fa a woman.” Legend has it that the Queen extracted two promises from her beloved Emperor Jehan as she lay on her deathbed: that he would not remarry and that he would build an edifice as her final resting place the like of which the world has never seen. He complied with each wish. In fact, he had more elabaate plans than that. He planned a second Taj, this one of black marble, to be situated just across the Jamna River from the Taj we all have come to know, to be his own final burial ground. Our guide told us the Emperor’s third son finally did him in, and that the planned black marble Taj was never built. And so it would follow that a natural by-product of this exquisite art of inlaying marble would continue until today, with descendants of these master craftsmen plying their trade suited to tourist traffic. Excellent statues of Indian women in varying poses, depending on the mood of the composers, animals, intricate marble cut lamp shades made from a single stone, and the inevitable mini-Taj Mahal, complete with every tiny minaret, make beautiful souvenirs. We visited shops where inlaid marble table tops of varying sizes and shapes were on sale, all fa handsome prices, along with boxes of various sizes. It becomes almost inevitable that a visita of these shops makes a purchase. By now one is thoroughly sold on the nature and beauty of this ancient craft. On visiting India our eye went immediately to the ivory displays in our hotel lobby shops. Here is another art, that of carving ivay into a myriad of shapes and forms, usually depicting , something native to this enchanting land. But we were soon to learn that the United States customs fabids bringing ivay from India into America since the Indian elephant is on the endangered species list. And so we settled, with no great reluctance, fa our souvenirs in inlaid marble. We should tell you, that if ever there is a “Star of India” it would have to be the timeless Taj Mahal. As one stands befae this great building, looking across the fountain-fed lagoon, the play of the sun, as it dances in and out from behind the clouds, gives a constantly changing beauty to this magnificent building. \ The rising sun, the noon-day sun, or the setting sun, each plays out a changing panoramic beauty on the enchanting Taj. If one is not caught up by this, he would certainly be wasting his time coming to India.

told Phillip C. Mohler, owner, a new state law requires all low land to be filled five feet above water level. Ron Baumgartner was appointed to serve tempaarily on the board of zoning appeals, with Jerry Grady. Grady served last year and indicated a willingness to serve again. Literature from Purdue University on the mobile home ordinances was received which is more detailed. The commission will study the material and take up the matter March 1. Dan Richards, commission director, will wak up wording an die Indiana Certified Feeding Application Law and creating buffer areas between residential areas and existing livestock operations. Richards suggested the committee consider a technical committee be formed to study plats and forward comments to the commission before they consider the plats. He said the county highway agent, sanitarian and surveyor might serve. The commission voted to create the committee. Richards reported on the commissioner’s meeting. He said the George Paton petitions, the commission has two alternatives, to accept the board of zoning appeals information a continue the suits filed in court. The conforming use papas and fee schedule were tabled until next month by the commissioners. Only two petitions to change zoning of properties on the county zoning map in Turkey Creek Township have been received. Petitions have been received from Don Byrd and Jack Mason of Syracuse. Richards said some residents are under the assumption they have five months before they have to petition fa such changes.

And so it was a fair adieu to the Taj, and our group visited the Agra Fort and the Itmad-ud-Daulah where ruling Emperors held court fa centuries. The massive stone buildings made up cities in themselves where Emperors kept their families, their armies and the jewels of the crown. These were the days of the principalities when the Rajas and Maharajas ruled their kingdoms with supreme power and commanded life a death over their subjects with the least whim, and lived in a style of opulence and debauchery that the American income tax has ruled out for anyone of our generation. These buildings leave little for us, but to reflect on what once was and shall never be again. Is life better the way we live it? We would like to think so. Stray dog — (Continued from page 1) hitting one of the animals. “And there’s just too many dogs,” Yoda added. Dr. T. A. Miller, board president, said the board, humane shelter and Yoder could wak out the problem. Another Milfad resident, Vail Bartlow, cited three specific dates the Conrail trains blocked Milfad crossings fa extended periods of time. He said besides being an inconvenience, school children crawl under the train on their way to school in the morning. Dr. Miller said he believes a law states if the train sets longer than 15 minutes, the conducta may be arrested and fined. Mrs. Glen Treesh has made calls to railroad officials and is awaiting a reply. A letter was received by the board, requesting someone be appointed civil defense director in Milford. The appointment is being sought following the use of civil defense directas during snow emergencies in the county. Persons interested in the post may contact the board members. Monthly payments of SSO were authaized to be made to the Indiana Employment Securities Division. The town owes $589.16 to the division, toward which the payments will be made. Mrs. Treesh stated the hearing concerning the four unsafe buildings has been set fa Friday, Feb. 17, at 1:30 p.m. in Marion Circuit Court. “We got a lot of canplaints on road conditions,” reported the town marshal on calk received by the Milfad Police Department in January. At the last meeting, SIOO had been okayed by die board to replace a speaker in the police car. After checking several sources, the marshal and Dick Fehnel, relief offica, found one for $l5O. “Well, my suggestion would be to see where the county gets theirs,” Dr. Miller said. A camera received by the police department through a criminal justice grant was demonstrated to the board. Snow removal hours and salaries were tabled because of Monday night’s storm. Martin’s hours fa the blizzard were turned in and revealed at least one 20-hour day was put in, along with several shater days. No word has been received by the board on the Indiana Public Service Commission hearing on the new rates fa water and sewer fa the town. Tfie hearing was February 7 in Indianapolis. Dr. Miller said he attended a roundtable meeting of cities and towns. He said membership for the town would come to $429, but the town could participate in the meetings without paying the membership fee. Marshal — (Continued from page 1) military 20 years befae retiring in 1977, is the board’s first step in providing 24-hour police protection fa the town. The board is also planning on hiring additional deputy marshals and radio dispatchers. The decision to hire a full time marshal was made in October. A total of 10 applicants were interviewed for the job. Parker is a native of Peaia, DI., and is a graduate of Hammond Tech High School. He also attended Columbia College. He was a resident of Kosciusko County from 1973 to 1976 while serving as a recruiter fa the U.S. Army. He retired at the rank of sergeant. Relief officers fa the town are Leonard Burns and James Kiser. The board plans on asking them to remain on as officers. PROGRESS EDITIONS ON HAND This newspaper has a limited number of extra copies of the recent progress edition on hand at the Milford office. Individuals or businesses wishing extra copies may pick them up at Milfad.

Ballots —

He or she will follow N. John Perry, recipient of last year’s award. Perry was chosen for the ways he has served the community over the past years and for his “unceasing and tireless efforts to help establish the Emergency Medical Service in the Milford area. He was the one most instrumental person in guiding and keeping the EMTs together during their first difficult years and has given many hours of his time, physical energy and financial aid to support the cause of Milford Emergency Services, Inc.” The first “Citizen of the Year” was Mrs. Charles (Dorothea) Kerlin. Mrs. Kerlin was chosen for her years of dedication and service at the Milford Public Library. Mrs. Kerlin was librarian for nearly 40 years with many improvements being made at the library during those years, including the children’s department remodeling and entranceway installation. In 1972 Carl Duncan was named “Citizen of the Year.” Included in the text of his citation is the fact he went above and beyond the call of duty at many times during the years he served on the Milford Town Board. Duncan served for 16 years, 1943-1956 and again from 1964-1971, on the board. He was president of the board when he was forced to resign because of his health. “The average citizen has no idea as to the time spent on telephone calls and personal contacts made that Mr. Duncan donated in connection with his obligation to the work of the town of Milford. Not only mental strain was involved but, as many persons can verify, he did physical work on the sewer system, water mains, town machinery, snow plow and other problems as they came up,” the citation read. The following year the area residents chose to honor W. Harold Young. Mr. Young served as principal of the Milford schools for 33 years. In his citation were the words, “ ... He has been a living example of service, guidance and leadership to the young people in our Milford schools. His entire lifetime has been dedicated to work in the school, in his church, and for the good of the community. His honesty is above reproach, and he is always ready to help a friend in need.” Mrs. Herbert W. (Edith I.) Baumgartner was named the fourth “Citizen of the Year.” She was cited for her volunteer work. Her citation reads, in part, “She has worked for 23 years with the Red Cross, working with the blood bank to solicit donors, inform individuals of the services available. “She has been the ‘friend in need’ when misfortune came to acquaintances arid friends.” In 1975 another woman was chosen. Mrs. Pearle (Bertha) Wehrly was honored for her Christian living. “Because you have dedicated your past 40 years or more to the teaching, training influencing both young and old alike in the realm of music and Christian living by words and deeds, your friends have made many complimentary remarks concerning your impact upon the community . . .” reads her citation. The 1976 “Citizen of the Year” was Dorothy Williams. She served the community as a school teacher. “She has given freely of her own time to teach English to the Spanish speaking people in our community so that they may better their chances for jobs and further education...” were among the many comments made in nominating Mrs. Williams. And, the 1978 “Citizen of the Year” will be????

Farmers urged to use grain reserve program Beginning March 1, farmers will no longer have to wait for their 1977-crop barley, oats and wheat loans to mature, or for their purchase agreements to expire, to participate in the grain reserve program, according to Phil Braman of the local Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) office. Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland has announced that starting March 1, these 1977 crops may be placed immediately into the grain reserve. Early entry of the 1977-crop com and sorghum will be announced later, Braman said. The grain reserve program serves as a new marketing tool fa farmers. “Instead of selling their grain at low market prices, fanners can place it in the reserve program, receive staage payments, and wait for prices to increase,” Braman said. By using the reserve to isolate supplies from the marketplace when they are excessive, farmers are helping themselves to get grain prices up. Under the program, farmers enter into a contract with the government for a three-year period, and receive annually, in advance, a staage payment of 20 cents pa bushel fa wheat, can, sorghum and barley, and 15 cents per bushel fa oats. Farmers, in return, must agree to hold their grain off the market at least until the price reaches an established level a the contract expires. Fanners with 1976-crop barley, oats and wheat not yet under loan may file a purchase agreement by February 28, 1978, obtain a loan and immediately enter the reserve. The final date to obtain a

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loan and become eligible to enter the reserve on 1977-crop barley, oats and wheat is March 31. Veterinarians * « named to membership Dr. Thomas A. Miller, Dr. Gervas Schafer and Dr. W. J. Zehr, Milford veterinarians, have been named to 1978 membership in the Indiana Academy of Veterinary Medicine. They are among 206 Hoosier veterinarians achieving academy distinction for this year. Membership is awarded on the basis of demonstrated interest in continuing education as essential to the practice of veterinary medicine. Announcement of the honor was to have been made at the 94th Annual Mee'ting of the Indiana Vetainary Medical Association January 29-31. However, blizzard conditions ova the state faced cancellation of the session which will not be rescheduled this year. Kb

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