The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 June 1978 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 14,1978

Boiling — (Continued from page 1) on May 30 and requested no more flushing of the mains be done until the board could get together and make a decision. On May 30, in The Mail-Journal, a notice that the mains were going to be flushed appeared. “That was not the board’s decision,” Dr. Miller said. He asked Mrs. Brooks if she was given permission from the board to make that decision. He added the clerk doesn’t have the authority to make such decisions. The flushing continued that Thursday. He didn’t receive too many calls about the water problem, and Dr. Miller said one man did call him and say he had been talking to Mrs. Brooks about the problem and was told, “Don’t bother to call him, he won’t do anything anyway.” Mrs. Brooks said she didn’t authorize anything and put the notice in the paper after the street and water workers told her they were going to flush the lines. Her husband, James Brooks, board member, said Dr. Miller and Mrs. Treesh have too many board meetings other than the public meetings. Tom Harvey, presented a discolored towel, water meter and discolored jug of water to the board. He said his family has been getting water from a neighbor with a private well and doing laundry in Goshen and Syracuse. “I think really you should get John (Martin) back,” Harvey said. Several other persons wanted to know why Martin, former street and water commissioner, was no longer working for the town. “This board has to accept the responsibility,” Dr. Miller said. He commented the board has been working under hostile conditions and as Martin’s letter of resignation stated, his working conditions were unpleasant. Dr. Miller said he talked to Martin about staying. An individual asked if there was one individual who made it unpleasant for Martin. As the letter stated, Dr. Miller replied, yes. Brooks said he probably talked

to Martin a total of two hours since he has been a board member. He said Mrs. Treesh talked to Martin before his resignation and Brooks doesn’t know what she told Martin, but that he got the credit. Robert Ruch said he thinks there should be better communication between the members of the town board. Marion Deeter, a former street and water commissioner, said the water problem has been created by not quite knowing what to do. He and Dr. Miller drank water from a jar from the well. Other jars from other locations were produced. Several persons attending the meeting had brought their own jars as samples of the water’s condition. Deeter said the valves may have to be shut off and the town taken by sections. A certain pattern must be followed, with the lines being flushed at a particular interval. Dr. Miller said. the lines are usually flushed once per year and some areas, more The average time for rusty water after a flushing is one to two days. Deeter explained several points about the system and how the rust gets stirred up in the lines and doesn’t settle. Deeter said he and the street and water workers have been flushing the mains and the townspeople would just have to wait and see if the problem clears up. One man asked if the town was liable for the damages to fixtures and clothing. Rex Reed, attorney for the town, was unsure. One woman said she didn’t feel the townspeople should have to pay their water bills, since they have been raised 180 per cent and the water is not usable. A proposal for a 30-day moratorium on payment of water bills was suggested, subject to research into the legality of it by the town attorney. This could be taken into consideration on the next quarterly bill. Approval was given for $lO to be paid for a temporary permit from the state board of health for. Dr. Miller to make necessary tests on the water until the new commissioner can be trained and licensed. (See related story

elsewhere in this issue.) Discussed was raising the fee for water meter deposits from $lO to S2O. Mrs. Brooks said the S2O would cover most of the bills left unpaid by persons who move without paying. Chamber — (Continued from page 1) Larry Teghtmeyer, Frank Bush and Barbara Mort. Other members of the board, which is the working body of the Chamber, are Teri Caskey; Paul Phillabaum; William Beemer, Chamber secretary; Robert Mauzy, Chamber treasurer; Terry Griffith; James Plummer ; Colonel Joseph A. Gray, Chamber executive secretary; Larry Baumgardt, past president; McNary; and Wells. This is an increase in the membership on the board from past years. Syracuse Town Manager James C. Tranter, Syracuse Town Board member, was present and talked about the possibility of hiring a town manager to the Chamber. Tranter is going around to groups and organizations in the area to generate feedback and support for the issue. He started by saying, “There’s been a lot of discussion,” and went on to describe what a town manager’s job responsibilities would be. He stated, “A town manager is a person who is in charge of enforcing policies set forth on a day to day basis. ’ ’ He added several departments within the town have been going in different directions and need some person or body to control them on a full-time basis. There is also a possibility the town could get grants for many projects, which a town manager would have time to research. He emphasized, “I’m not criticizing the board. They have done-the jbb as best they can. I’m als 6 jrt>t criticizing the clerktreasurer’s office. They can handle everyday matters.” ISesides hiring a town "manager, the town could adopt a mayoral system or continue with a town board. Tranter said that a mayor, however, would be in office for four years. A manager would be hired by the town board on a yearly basis and could be fired at any time. The primary objection being raised, said Tranter, is a town manager would have too much control over the town. He said, “The five town board members are elected by the people to set policy and if they turn over all that power to one man, yes. I don’t think this town board would do this.” The town board member went on to say the board has analyzed the financial structure of the town and estimated a manager could be hired with a yearly salary between sl4-17,00 and not alter the budget or tax base of the town. He said 10 towns with a town manager are paying anywhere from $7,500 to $19,000. Feedback received so far, said Tranter, is favorable to the idea. He said he has had 35-40 phone calls and only three were against having a manager. Several letters from town merchants have also been received by Tranter. All of these are for a manager. Support Manager The Chamber voted unanimously to support a town manager for Syracuse. Tranter said the decision on the manager would not come until at least January. In other business, the Chamber discussed the Sounds For Christmas Light, presented at Wawasee High School June 10, and the Flotilla. Entries are needed for the Flotilla, which is held each year over the Fourth of July week end. The Chamber voted to enter a float in the Flotilla. This year’s Flotilla, besides offering trophies, will also award cash prizes. A $250 prize will be given for the Commodore Trophy with SIOO prizes for all other entries in the residential, commercial, institutional and junior entries. The Chamber also briefly discussed how interest could be generated in the general membership of the Chamber. No ideas were received. Hires — (Continued from page 1) missioner. Mrs. Glen Treesh, town board president, requested Rex Reed, town attorney, to explain the law pertaining to the obtaining of a three-way liquor license. Reed said in a town of 5,000 persons or under an ordinance may be enacted to permit such a license. It would be two years and 60 days before a passed ordinance, or enabling act, could be repealed. The enabling act, drawn up by Reed on authorization of the town board was read by Reed at the meeting and will be read at the next two public meetings of the board before the board will take any action. If passed, the issuance of a license to a petitioner is up to the Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The enabling act was drawn up following the request of Merle Campbell, Jr., owner of one Milford establishment serving alcoholic beverages. Campbell proposes to create a restaurant in

Milford for which he wishes to obtain the license, as Mrs. Treesh explained. She said the board was considering the ordinance, “not because we as individuals condone alcohol in any way. It is because we are concerned with the town prospering.” Rev. Everett Owens, speaking for himself personally, said he is concerned since the number one problem of women in the county is alcoholism, and believes everything should be done to discourage consumption of liquor. In a public place, such as a restaurant, in which youth would be permitted, it would be reinforcing a double standard, he said. Robert Greenwood, minister of the Christian Church, also speaking for himself, said he objected in principle to the threeway license. “1 do want to go on record against this as a citizen,” the minister said. He added that this church’s board of elders had voted unanimously to oppose the ordinance and they were to be represented by Darrell Orn. David Benning, a resident, said industry loses four billion each year to alcoholism. He stated he’s seen the town shape up since the closing of the Old Hickory Lounge and would not like to see any more abuse of alcohol. He said he believes Goshen, Warsaw and Syracuse has enough alcohol to supply townspeople. Leroy Zartman said he believes the ordinance should be enacted and let the people decide, by their patronage of the restaurant. Tom Harvey said, “I say let’s get in the 1970’s and get with it.” Joe Estep cited other eatingplaces in the town where business could entertain clients. Richard Widup said the eating places were disappointments and, “I’m the same as the town board on this.” He said the industries need a place to bring clients, "and I’m for it.” One woman asked if petitions could be circulated against passage of the ordinance. Mrs. Treesh said yes. Marshal Hired A candidate for the position of town marshal, Dave Hobbs, was hired at the meeting. “Dave aspires very much to be a policeman,” Mrs. Treesh said. He is a brother of Mike Hobbs. Leesburg town marshal. He will be taking some police training in Fort Wayne. Board member James Brooks said he understood from talking to Hobbs that he had been hired last Saturday night. Brooks said he never found out how the matterxn Hobb’s schooling was settledor discussed his pay. Dr. Miller said there’s only so much money for the officer’s pay. Brooks asked what Hobbs said about whether he’d been hired. “I believe I am,” Hobbs replied. “You said yes at the timq'l Brooks said. Dr. T. A. Miller said it is a misunderstanding that the town has -been without police protection. Two state police officers live in the community and the county has been covering calls. “I don’t know of any major problems,” Dr. Miller said, except for the break-in of the town hall. He said that would have happened anyway, as the previous town marshal had a fulltime job working nights out of town. Several persons commented on problems which included speeding side-by-side north on Main Street beginning at Fourth Street, and other sections of Main Street. Dr. Miller said the town had those problems even with a full-time marshal and two parttime officers. Darrell Orn suggested putting the second officer on full-time, because having one full-time officer hasn’t worked. Also hired at the meeting was Marion (Bud) Fry, a sewer and water worker from North Webster, to assume street and water commissioner duties in Milford June 15. Mrs. Treesh commented Fry has worked for Pat Ragan of the Warsaw Sewer and Water Department, and came with a high recommendation from Ragan. Marion Deeter, former street and water commissioner of Milford, was hired part-time to consult with Fry and instruct him on the water system. Robert Ruch requested that when aunap of the water lines is drawn up that one be given to the fire department. Members of the board signed a resolution to appeal the frozen tax on the town, drawn up by Reed. Reed said he based the appeal on three grounds: increased size of the town due to annexation, funds being necessary to operate the emergency medical service and funds being necessary to pay for unemployment compensation for town workers. The resolution will be forwarded to the local tax board. One woman asked if the town was large enough to have five town board members. She said she felt the town, if eligible, needs the additional members. Mrs. Treesh said perhaps the town is now large enough for more members. Four lots in the town were mentioned as needed mowing. Mrs. Treesh stated she felt the clerk-treasurer should write letters to the owners. The bill for the mowing, Mrs. Treesh said can be attached to the owners’ tax bills. Mrs. Treesh suggested Mrs. Brooks write a letter to Brock, thanking them for the calculator given to the town.

Mrs. Brooks said the humane commission has asked the town to write a letter confirming whether they accept the commission’s new policy. Mrs. Treesh asked if the board members could receive copies of the bills before the meetings, so they wouldn't be signing bills after the meetings, when tired. Mrs. Brooks said the members have keys to the town hall and the bills are kept there and can be viewed at any time. Payment of Leroy Zartman’s salary was discussed. Zartman is not going to continue to work for the town. Meadowview has requested the town oil the streets. Even though they are in an annexed area and the county has received tax money from the section, the county has refused to maintian the roads. Dan Brown was to appear with an estimate at the meeting, but did not. A meeting will be scheduled to prepare next year’s budget and hear from several representatives. from companies which may bid on cleaning and repair work to the town’s water tank. Awareness — (Continued from page 1) hoping to make a sensical approach to you, our Board of Directors, to review the administration of our policies.” Knudsen next spoke on the community. He said, "Corporate executives must get out and meet with their stockholders and employees . . . Let’s quit looking for the worst and build confidence in our system and pride in our products — the student body.” In regards to the home and parental role in school, Mrs. Deck had a few comments. “We want our teenagers’ lives to be guided by a core of strength and a code of fairness. This must be demonstrated both in the home and in the school,” she said. Mrs. Deck related a fewquestions regarding school policies, practices and disciplines which were brought out in a questionnaire the committee distributed. Some include: Is the school usurping parental responsibility in areas of discipline?, Do w-e have constructive punishment instead of destructive?, Does the attitude of the administration help to create a feeling of mutual respect

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between teacher and student? and Are the tactics of the administration of discipline factors in destroying the spirit of our teenagers at Wawasee High School? Moore, speaking on the school, asked board members several questions concerning the North Central evaluation of December 1976, the guidance program, the library, curriculum and on extracurricular money and the school newspaper. Concerning the North Central evaluation. Moore wanted to know if the board knew about the report and what policies came as a result from it. The evaluation is done by a group in the North Central Schools Division who come into the school for a few days and observe the running of it. Moore read a summary of the 1976 report. He said, "W'hile there are ostensible efforts made to promote student and staff participation in decision making, the committee came away with a feeling that perhaps this is more imaginary than real. There seems to be an aura of uncertainty about the school’s functioning as a democratic entity.” In response. Superintendent Don Arnold said, "These people only come in for two to three days. They only make recommendations and can only find fault. As a matter of evaluation, they are looking at the ideal, a utopia, realizing we are never going to get there. I have a concern about a lot of these things, but of their true value. ” Arnold said he favors a selfevaluation study done by the staff themselves. Moore then read several positions taken by the committee. These are as follows: Open membership in all organizations at the junior high levelj. suspension other than for the immediate purpose of quelling violent behavior teaches youth that problems are better avoided than solved; rules should be set in extra-curricular activities by the faculty sponsor and should be enforced by that specific group only; and we believe strongly in the goals of self-realization, selfdiscipline and an inquiring mind . .we believe that many things in education are important and there should be a continual up to date approrach to the teaching of all values. , Closing the presentation was

Beemer who read a letter from a fictitious Robert Raber to a superintendent. This letter states, “It is clear . . . that most of your products are poorly constructed, contain shoddy workmanship and in many cases are hazardous to the well being of society.” Committee Meeting Beemer also invited the board and all interested persons to the committee’s next general meeting at 7 p.m. June 25, in the Lakeland Youth Center. Considerable discussion, both pro and con, rose after the group’s presentation. Eddie Blue first wanted to know if he could question presenters of the committee. He was informed by Beemer that the group was there for presentation purposes only. Blue went on to comment, in support of school administrators, that after polling approximately 25 per cent of Wawasee High School staff, he couldn’t find one negative remark concerning the administration of the school. He also read from Indiana State Statutes defining school policy in regards to discipline and stated, “What chaos would result if a group of parents, in a psuedoattempt to support students go against the rights of the best high school principal in the state of Indiana?” Robert Greenwood and Rev. Paul Steele spoke out in favor of school administrators, too. Greenwood said, “Perhaps we need to redress and return to the basics, discipline at all levels. I don't believe the majority of students are rejects or failures. ’’ Rev. Steele commented, “I personally feel I would like to see more discipline in all activities in the school.” Several other commentators included Nancy Glon. Mrs. Jean Jones, Robert Spearman and Greg Smith. All spoke in favor of school administrators. Mrs. Glon asked the committee to consider several questions concerning parent responsibility and when is a student old enough to decide school policy Spearman was wondering why a committee has to come before the board and not separate individuals while Smith feels the important thing in a school system is to teach his children how to learn. Mrs. Jones, representing the Lakeland Concerned Citizens Committee, Inc., read a proclamation from her committee’s board in support of

Lakeland school administration This proclamation stated. “We firmly uphold the right and duty of the school board to enforce disciplinary action, especially in the high school.” Other speakers speaking out in support of the school board and other administrative officials included: Don Mort; Kathy Jones, a former Wawasee graduate; Floyd Baker; school board member. Jack Clark; David McGrew; and Christine Clodfelter. All expressed the opinion that Wawasee could not find a better high school principal. Smith then made a few comments about his philosophies on school policy. He said, “I would hope the board would take the considerations w-ith merit (from the committee) and put them into policy.” He continued to say, “We are doing our level best to support an educational system which stands behind personal, moral values I will continue to speak out and do what I hope is right. You will not make decisions of this high school so long as I am principal.”

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