The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 June 1978 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 28,1978

JJ, <J|Shem« lVMui CHECKS TO CARDINAL CENTER — The Knights of Columbus in Syracuse and Warsaw recently participated in the Tootsie Roll campaign, with the proceeds going to Cardinal Center in Warsaw and the North Central Indiana Special Ed Co-op. Presenting the checks to Howard Wilson, executive director of the Cardinal Center, are Tom List, chairman of the fund drive in Syracuse: John Hiss, grand knight of the Syracuse organization; Wilson: Don Sweatland, grand knight of the Warsaw club: and Mike Silver, chairman of the Warsaw drive. The checks, for $1,012 from the Syracuse club and $l,OOl from the Warsaw group, have been pledged to help purchase a bus for the Center. .

Town Manager issue still alive at Syracuse

An executive session of the Syracuse Town Board was called for Monday, June 26, to discuss the resignation of James C. Tranter, board member, and the possible resignation of Mrs. Betty Dust, Clerk-Treasurer. Acting board president John R. Cripe called the meeting off early Monday. He said, “I called it in case I thought it would be necessary. We just thought it wasn’t necessary.” The main issue leading to the session is the Town Manager for Syracuse. The matter was first brought before the board by Tranter in May who has since been trying to obtain public opinion either pro or con. A Town Manager would oversee all the departments within the town under the guidance and authorization of the tow n board. Mrs. Dust, who strongly opposes such a position, wrote a letter to the editor expressing her views. See June 21 issue). As a result. Tranter submitted his resignation to the board effective July 1. The board has taken a countermeasure bv writing its own letter to the editor (see page 5). In this statement, Cripe and board members Darrell Grisamer and Clifford Nicodemus state, "... this will be our first and last statement on the issues addressed herein regardless of future actions or communications.” “It appears that what has triggered this wrathful outburst was the efforts of one trustee to gather public opinion concerning the possible hiring of a Town Manager . . . We, the Town Board, do not intend to be intimidated simply because Mrs. Dust individually or as ClerkTreasurer disagrees with some action we may be considering. While the Clerk-Treasurer can make our job very difficult, we are determined to keep the direction and control of Syracuse in the hands of a united Town 80ard...” “We intend to do our job of managing and operating the Town of Syracuse.” In the June 21 issue of The MailJournal, it was stated the board

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was considering asking for Mrs. Dust's resignation due to the fact that board members receive mail late and are denied access to all files and records. Cripe said Monday night he didn’t know anything about the matter and as far as he knew, the board wasn’t going to take any action on it. Mrs. Dust said she had no knowledge of it either. “I said what I felt as a private citizen. I said what I had to say in the letter. I don’t have anything further to say on the matter.” Cripe did say the issue of a Town Manager has not died. “We re still interested in getting input from citizens both pro and con.” So far, the Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce has publically supported the idea. Various department heads have also spoken out in favor of it. If a decision is reached by the board, it probably won’t come before January at the earliest, said Cripe. 'Queen' — (Continued from page 1) went to Cindy Wildman, “Miss ; Warsaw Sealing Service.” She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. • William Wildman and Mr. and - Mrs. Fred E. Hossler, all of ' Warsaw. Parade Winners Winners in the parade, which ■ marched past an estimated crowd of 35,000 persons who lined the streets of North Webster, are as follows: Commercial and municipal floats — Community State Bank of Huntington, first; WOWO Radio, Fort Wayne, second; and Schacht Rubber Company, Inc., of Huntington, third Organizational floats — South Side Business Association of Huntington, first; Lakeland Snowmobile Club of North Webster, second; and Nappanee Fire Department, third Walking Unit — Hoosier Senior Drum and Bugle Corps of Syracuse Novelty Unit — Steam Locomotive by Charles Lewallen of North Webster Mounted Unit — Sunset Saddle Club of Warsaw Best Old Car — 1929 Chevrolet

driven by Larry West of Berne Cycle Unit — Frankton Road Runners of Frankton Walking Color Bearers and Guards — Senior Division, VFW Post 11126 of Warsaw Baton Corp — Senior Division, Wabash Baton and Drum Corp., first; Kokomo Kadettes, second; Junior Division, Marion Highsteppers, first; Wabash Baton and Drum Corp., second Cutie Conveyances — Sesame Street entered by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Engles of Leesburg Junior High Bands — Riverview Junior High School of Huntington, first; West Noble Middle School of Ligonier, second; LaGrange Junior High School, third Class “A” Bands — East Noble High School, Kendallville, first; Jay County Marching Patriots of Portland, second; Wawasee High School, third; South Side Archers of Fort Wayne, fourth; and Roosevelt High School of East Chicago, fifth Class “B” Bands — South Adams Marching Starfires of Berne, first; Frankton High School, second; Monroe Central of Parker City, third; Adams Central Marching Jets of Monroe, fourth; and Central Noble of Albion, fifth Queen’s Conveyances — Jerri and Jills Styling Salon of North Webster, first; Land O Lakes Sporting Goods of North Webster, second; Augsburger’s Food Palace of North Webster and Syracuse, third; Pierceton American Legion, fourth; Wawasee Kiwanis, fifth. Awareness — (Continued on page 2) the approximate 40-45 parents and school board members attending. These include: “A working committee will attend all school board meetings. Its primary goal is gathering information, getting answers to our questions and offering our opinions on policies that are being offered.” “A working committee will meet with the superintendent for the purpose of addressing the following: the guidance department - can be improved in regard to personal and family counseling, vocational placement and student follow-up; open participation in extra-curricular activities at the junior high level; and curriculum planning — can this more than meet the needs of the students in regard to career planning.” “A working committee to meet with the high school principal for the purpose of to get some parental input into the manner in which rules are to be administered.” He concluded by saying, “What we are doing here is not something new, nor does anything like this group grow up overnight — we need to maintain our interest and remain aware in order to better our schools.” Discussion Follows Considerable discussion followed from parents and committee members alike. Robert Knudsen, committee member, opened the discussion by saying, “I think the school board members sit up there. I think we would like to have seen the opportunity for them to come out in the community and discuss issues; to find out and gain a lot more knowledge. I think we as a community would gain a lot.” Christine Clodfelter wanted to "TRY US ON FOR SIZE" MEN WOMEN AAA AA A 5A 4A 3A 8-10 717 5)7 712 513 513 8 C* “ AA B C 518 517 5-17 4>14 314 413 c 3E DE 2E 3E 5>6 516 516 413 313 413 4E 5E 6E Buster Brown Kids 515 513 611 Shoes A thru EEEE • Boss • Dexter • Hush Puppies • Adidos • Red Wing • Porto Ped • Wright • Converse • Red Cross • Cobblers • Trotters ♦ Tretorn • Child life • Wolverine • Grosshoppers • Nurse Motes • Sebogo •Top Sider s • Pedwin • Fleet Air • Pro Keds • Evons • Nunn Bush • Roblee • Herbst • Mossogic • Ticos • Doc s • Mellow Motes • Viner • Beor Trops • Frye • Stocy Adorns • Boston ions • Nettle ton • Penoljo • Dunham • Cabbies • Morgan Quinn Ma»twChwy«ViM*Aiw»rican Exprw Doug Pilcher Shoe Store 214/437 3H2- Open I Days, 9 to 4 106 S. Huntington St. (S.R. 13) Syracuse, IN 46567

know why the committee was formed. She said, “Why do we have to go before the board as a committee? Why can’t we go as individuals? I personally don’t feel we have to do so as a committee.” Beemer replied, “The board likes input, but unfortunately it doesn’t happen. We’re trying to get a driving motivational force. We’re not trying to force anything on anyone. We’re a voluntary organization.” Moore commented on the organization of the committee. He said about 26 people got together for a “group therapy session” as a result of chatter about school policies. About 150 questionnaires were distributed within the corporation following the session. The presentation to the school board was a result of responses from the questionnaires, he said. He added, “We think that everybody in every job needs all the help they can get. All we can do is get input from the community and ask questions of the school board. We don’t know everything about what goes on in school.” Marilyn Deck, member of the committee, said, “We have a good school system, but nobody’s perfect.” z A question was raised on how the committee is going to get input from the community. Debbie Mangas said, “How are you going to get people to come to your meeting if they can’t go to a school board meeting? How are you going to relay the information back to the community?” Beemer said the input will come by people signing up and committing themselves. He added the information will be relayed hopefully through the news media. He said, “At the school board meeting, we said we had the finances to pursue our interests. We re not going to hire a lawyer and go after someone. We’re going to go through the news media.” Knudsen commented, “We have a lot of fine activities that aren’t publicized. If we can promote this as a group, we can do something for our community.” Mrs. Clodfelter wanted to know if this group would have more input than the Lakeland Concerned Citizens group. Another member of the committee, Donna Johnson, said the concerned citizens is mainly an informative group. “It’s one thing to say we’ve got a problem but another thing to suggest a solution and try to change it . ” Some discussion arose on how much voice students should have in deciding the rules of the corporation. Moore said, “We are really asking for a committment. | We want discipline in school. It’s , the participation and involvement into these rules. There is not a member of this committee who wants a freshman to set the rules.” Henry Smith, Wawasee High School principal, had a few comments to make. He said, “I hope that the interest is with the students. We believe in everyone having input.” He added that students play a major role in deciding most of the rules at the high school. There are nine students on the advisor’s council, which meets with Smith on the operations of the school. There are also 10

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teachers and three administrators with all on the council having an equal vote. Students are also on the class council and activities council committee, which discusses all rules and regulations regarding student activities. He said, “As to how much they participate, it comes from them. We find that it’s a few who carry the many.” Tammy Franke and Steve Kroh, former Wawasee High School Students, expressed their opinions on student involvement. Tammy said, “I think students don’t feel they need to get involved. Student government at Wawasee is very, very weak. I hope students will be encouraged to attend meetings and be on working committees. I think there are many things that could be improved at Wawasee.” Steve commented, “I’m upset when people say we’re not motivated. Ninety-five per cent of what a child learns, pride, respect, comes from his parents.” Some additional comments concerning student involvement and motivation included: Freda Rinker — “I don’t think your committee can get my kid involved. It has to come from parents. Students have to have some inward motivation;” Eve Payne — “You’ve got to start at the elementary level. There is no way a committee is going to motivate a child that does not want to be motivated;” and Mrs. Johnson — “I feel if I’m more involved, my kids will be more involved.” At the close of the meeting, Beemer asked for support of the committee. Either three or possibly one working committee will be formed at a later date. Further meetings of the group will be open to the public and announced in the newspaper. Moore ended by saying, “What we’re trying to do is work with the school and help the school. What we’re trying to do is build a better school.” o y Water bills — (Continued from page 1) time. Mrs. Treesh stated she is calling the Public Service Commission of Indiana to see if anything can be done about

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reducing the current quarter bills because of the problem. Since the PSC sets rates and controls the amount charged by the several water departments in Indiana the town board’s hands are tied until word is received from the PSC. Work On Tower Work began Monday on the town’s water tower. The Leary Construction Company, Inc., Greenfield, was contracted by the town board to clean, paint and refill the tower. Work was originally slated for Thursday, June 22, but due to a break down, could not be started until this week. Work was scheduled to have been completed yesterday (Tuesday). The tower was first cleaned and the interior painted after it was drained. It was brushed down with a special wax paint, made bird proof and sanitized. After the tower and all waterlines were flushed with chlorine, it was refilled. Total amount being paid Leary is $2,495. Another SI,OOO is being spent to install a special ‘ safety device called a meyer tulito safety climbing device. This was installed from the ground up to the roof eaves. Three injured in truck-cycle accident Three persons were injured in a motorcycle-truck collision at 8:40 p.m. Saturday on CR 450 N, approximately three miles southwest of North Webster. Johnny D. McNeill, eight, r 1 Leesburg was taken to Fort Wayne Parkview Hospital where he is listed in fair condition after receiving a skull fracture, facial cut, other cuts and pain in the right arm. Also injured was his father, James C. McNeill, 35, r 1 Leesburg, who was treated and released from Kosciusko Community Hospital. The accident occurred when the McNeill motorcycle attempted to pass an auto driven by Brenda A. McNeill. 32, r 1 North Webster. The motorcycle collided with the rear of the car then went 44 feet off the left side of the road. The car traveled into a ditch off the right side of the road.

Take option — (Continued from page 1) according to income. He said the site will be a beautiful spot, with one-story buildings housing one and two-bedroom apartments, 30 in all in the first phase, with a percentage of the apartments designed for handicapped persons. The board needs now to determine how many people in the area are interested in the new

f Rental housing survey 1 | A rental housing project is being planned for this community. The I ■ project would provide comfortable living at reasonable rates. Your | _ opinion on the following will help us to determine whether such a ■ ■ project is practical. This information does not obligate you in J | any way. I I j 1. What age group are you in? 62 or over ( ) 50-62 ( ) Under 50 ( ) | 2. Marital status: Married ( ) Single man ( ) Single woman ( ) | 3. Number of persons in your household (•) 14. Annual income: Between SO-SI,OOO ( ) $3,000-$5,000 ( ) $5,000-$7,000 ( ) $7,000-$9.000 ( ) $9,000-$l 1.000 ( ) sll,ooo-$13,000 ( ) $13,000 and over ( ) Does your income include : Old age assistance ( ) Social | Security ( ) Veteran Pension ( ) Other ( ) If other, | | specify « j I 5. Do you own ( ) or rent ( ) present residence? I I ■ 6. Do you live in house ( ) Apartment ( ) Room ( ) On a farm ( ) in town ( )? | 7. Is your present housing modern ( ) Not modern but adequate ( ) | Inadequate ( ) If so, in what respect? ■ 8. What type of apartment do you prefer? Efficiency apartment ( ) One bedroom, kitchen, bath, living room ( ) Two bedrooms, kitchen, bath, living room ( ) Three bedrooms, kitchen, bath, living room ( ) I 9. What amount of rent can you pay if utilities are included? | sllO-$l3O ( ) $l3O-$l5O ( ) SISO-$175 ( ) over $175 ( ) | ■ Would you want to maintain own yard ( ) Flower garden ( ) ! Would you be willing to move in if apartment was available I summer 1979? Yes ( ) No ( ) I I | Name : _x i | I Address • 1 L J A passenger in the car, Terry —- Swindall, nine, of Jamestown, THE MAIL-JOURNAL was treated at KCH for a scratch Pubhihed by The Matl Joorna) eyer> On the head, Wednesday and entered as Second Class Damage of SIOOO to the ' T ' a " er *’ ,he Pos ’ °" ,ce a ’ S * racuse ' , t L Indiana 4654? Publicatton No 3J5J40 motorcycle and SBOO to the car was reported. County Patrolman Second c,a ” p* l * l e ». i . . , , Mam street. Syracuse. Indiana 4»5V and Richard Monk was assisted by at add.tionai entry offices State Trooper Michael Barnett and Leesburg Marshal Michael KMeiu,,w Hobbs. The best part of the potato is underground," , \ English Proverb W p| "Two can live as cheap as one, but it costs them twice as much," Frank Sullivan Jim Moore Motors, Inc. Formerly Stohly-Stillson Inc. US 6 — Nappanee rr r SAVE 1 I LOOKING FOR A PERSON OF | > DISTINCTION ”A Buick Riviera Individual" m DON STOREY I Tan & Tan, Loaded. Stop In & Take A Look E —— Hours: Mon., Wed , Fri. 4 To 6 Phone 773-417) Tues., Thurs. 4To 8 — Saturday BTo 4:30 Home Phone 457-4320 KISSABLE KAR KARE REPRESENTATIVE

project. Prospective renters are asked to complete the form and take or send in to the State Bank of Syracuse, dtfu’fciown location, or to the office M Lakeland Realty, 312 S Huntington Street. Syracuse, as quickly as possible. This is not a direct application and will be used only for survey purposes. WARE is working with the Farmers Home Administration on financing the project, McGrew said. For further information, contact McGrew, or any of the directors listed above.