The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 32, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 August 1978 — Page 1

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r Ww jc JKKfkg* 4Mf' H t < x -w It J b~ lESi' jk V I bf\ 1 mt ' MB WB khr -* m «SK tL Mil / lißftfcS W >?; **•* • * > Wk<<jß wfi IPjh*.. . W '-V & * MK '^ —r FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL — Students swarmed into the several Lakeland schools this morning as the first full day of school of the current 1978-79 year began. They came by bus and private carrier to the Wawasee High School complex at the south edge of Syracuse and a Mail-Journal photographer was on hand to photograph several students heading for class. From left the students above are Logan Jones. Lisa Siebert. Phil Danner. Daralee Grisamer. Rodney Chiddister. Sharon Meek. Laura » Keen and Gary Mast. According to figures released by student personnel director Stan Grabowicz, there were 1.030 students enrolled in the four high school grades, as follows: grade 12.233; grade 11. 260; grade 10. 271: and grade 9. 266. He said this was slightly above the official count figure of 1.022 for last year. This year’s official student count will not be made until the Friday of the second full week of school.

Syracuse budget approved — Bud Smith on town board, Clifford Nicodemus resigns

By LESLIE WHITMAN In a lengthy session Monday night, members of the Syracuse Town Board accepted the resignation of one board member, installed another board member, approved the 1979 budget and dealt with a variety of assorted matters. Clifford Nicodemus, who has served on the board for two years and nine months, will be resigning effective September 1. He is moving to California in the near future. Installed as a new board member replacing David Nine who resigned earlier this summer was Forrest “Bud" Smith. Smith, who lives in Hillview Subdivision, served on the board six years ago, but had to resign due to moving. A former Lakeland Youth Center director, he presently works at Fairmount Corporation in Nappanee. He has

Lakeland Bridge-o-rama season play starts soon

The evening couples Bridge-O-Rama of the Lakeland area will begin officially with an opening dinner meeting and bridge play on Monday, Sept. 25, at 6.30 p.m in the Lancelot Lounge, North Webster. At thsTt time, money will be eoHected for entry fees and SS distributed. Chairpersons should be contacted for reservations. are Max . Kroh all should he

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been a Syracuse resident for 41 years. In talking about his appointment, Smith said, “I feel somebody has to do this. I had been talked to previously about my feelings on this and I finally decided it’s my civic duty to do something.” Smith and his wife Mary Lou, have one son, Mike, and two grandchildren. The resignation of board member James C. Tranter was also accepted. Tranter resigned effective July 1. Budget Approved | The proposed budget for the coming year was approved. It will next go before the county council September 14, at 8:40 p.m. in the Warsaw courthouse. In the general fund, approved was a total of $297,834. In other funds, amounts approved are as follows: motor vehicle highway fund — $125,810; bond and interest redemption fund —

made by Friday, Sept. 15, so pairings may be made. At the same time, reservations should be made for the dinner and-or bridge play. All persons interested in becoming members are urged to attend the opening event. Individuals or couples may enter. New bridge partnerships may also be formed at this time. Last year, 26 couples participated in the evening play. At the end of the season tournament, proceeds were donated to the Lakeland Youth Center and the Syracuse Scout Cabin.

$10,432; ambulance fund — $28,300; cumulative capital fund — $18,000; and criminal justice fund — $1,500. Total of all funds is $485,866. Total tax levy for the town is $2.76 on each SIOO. Broken down into individual funds, this comes to: general — $1.89; motor vehicle — 61 cents; bonded interest — 11 cents; and cumulative capital fire fund — 15 cents. To Study Water Plant A firm, TenEch, from South

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Bend was hired to study the water disposal plant. This decision came as a result of recent engineering problems at the plant. Paul Turpin and Mark W. Tenney, from TenEch, outlined a proposal regarding the study of the plant. The plan calls for three phases — review of the physical characteristics at the plant; determine how the plant is operating in regards to its capabilities; and recommend (Continuedon page 2)

Brooks comes under fire — Milford town budget to double, hope to keep levy the same

The Milford Town Board Monday night held a budget hearing on the published budget to cover operating expenses for the coming year. In other business, a number of townspeople appeared to voice opposition to what they termed “interference” with police officer David Hobbs in the performance of his duties. Budget Nearly Double The proposed budget is nearly double that of the current year, according to an item-for-item reading of the accounts, by clerktreasurer Margaret Brooks. The proposed budget calls for expenditures of $146,320, an increase of $72,510 over the current budget of $73,810. Board president Jean Treesh and member* Dr. T. A. Miller voiced the opinion that expenditures would be up considerably. -but said increased revenues from annexed areas should support the new budget sufficiently. They added the tax levy should remain about the same. Miller said, “There is no accurate way of predicting at this point an accurate tax rate,” and noted that re-assessment figures are not certified as yet on annexed areas. Mrs. Treesh said she considered a $2,000 expenditure for a 24-hour dispatcher service tied in with the Syracuse system “a bargain.” “Our own dispatcher would cost us at least $20,000,” she added. She said the town must consider added services for annexed areas at some future point. A hearing on the budget will be held at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, before the state board of tax commissioners at the court house in Warsaw. Item-For-ltem Account An item-for-item account of the budget, reflecting increases follows: General Fund— Current Proposed Sal., town trustees $ 600 $ 900 Sal., clerk treasurer 1,000 2,000 Sal , marshal 11.000 20,000 Dispatcher, new 10.000 Part time employees 700 1.500 Traveling exp. 100 300 Telephone 1,000 2,000 Electricity 8.000 10.000 Ptg., other than sup. 100 200 Publishing leg. notices 600 800 Repair bldgs. -500 1.500 Repair equip. 400 1.500 Legal services ' 1.200 2,000 Memorial Day exp. 150 500 Voting, new 500 Fuel oil 1.000 2.000 Gas 5,000 7,500 Oil. new 100 Tires, tubes, new 500 Other garage and motor sup. 1,000 5,000 Firemen exp. 5.500 7,500 Official records 500 1.000 Stationery, ptg., new 200 Other supplies 300 500 Bldg, mat., new 500 Repair parts, new 500 Other materials 500 1,000 Insurance 6.000 7,500 Hydrant rental 1.600 4,620 Subscriptions, dues 100 200 Rents, new 100 Official bonds 50 100 Police clothing, sup. 300 1,000 Retirement, soc. sec - 1,000 2.000 Bldgs and fixed equip. 500 1,000 Other structures 500 1,000 Furn., fix, new 500 Office equip., new 1,000 Total $51,250 $100,570 Motor Vehicle Hwy. Fund — Sal., Str. comm. 6.000 9.000 Other comp., new 1,000 Repair of equip. 1,500 5,000 Const, and imp. streets 5.550 5,000 Repair sts., alleys, new 2,000 Repair curbs, new 2,000 Gas 500 2.000 Oil, new 500 Tires, tubes 500 1.000 Other garage sup. 100 1,000 Gravel 1.600 3,000 Cement, new 100 Bituminous material 1.000 2.000 Salt, new 1,000 Signs, new 1,000 Insurance 300 600 Rents, new 200 Bldgs, fixed equip. 500 1,000 Other structures 500 1.000 Motor equip., new 1,000 Other equip., new 2,000

Park - Lifeguard 1.260 Telephone 50 Electricity 75 Printing and adv 88 Repairs 525 Contractual services 650 Other supplies 62 Playground equip 325

Thornburg retires from Syracuse police force

Veteran police officer Joseph A. Thornburg has submitted his resignation as an officer with the Syracuse Police Department, effective mid-September. His letter of resignation to the chief of police and Syracuse Town Board members was read at a special town board meeting on Monday night and was as follows: Gentlemen: The old rocking chair is calling. It is with regret that the time has come for me to submit my resignation as of September 15. 1978, as an officer of the Syracuse Police Department, the town of Syracuse. It has been most honorable and pleasant to have served you. In doing so, I want to thank all of the citizens, the young folks, the merchants, the town Board, the prior board members and Chief Ron Robinson for the consideration, cooperation and respect that was given me during the years. Sincerely to all, Joe Thornburg Town board president John Cripe said, “He’s (Joe) the type of individual to handle police jobs with young people, and had respect. I don’t think I heard anyone say a bad word about him. It will be a loss to us. We won’t get anyone quite like him Joins Force Thornburg has served since September 1970 as a fulltime Officer on the Syracuse force, first serving under Orville Vander Reyden. Prior to that, he was

Mondaycrash injures two Three people, including a Syracuse mother and daughter, were injured at 2 p.m. Monday in a near head-on collision on CR 33, south of US 33 near Benton. Arvilla L. Hooker, 22, r 4 Syracuse, suffered internal injuries and left knee and shoulder lacerations in the crash. She is listed in fair condition in Goshen Hospital. Her daughter. HollieL., one-year old, sustained fractures of the right collarbone and left arm. She is reported in good condition in the Goshen Hospital. The other driver was Michael E. Davis, 22, r 1 Cromwell, who was treated in the hospital for laceration to the left elbo and released. Mrs. Hooker was driving a 1978 Ford Pinto that was demolished in the collision according to Elkhart County sheriff’s officers. Davis was driving a 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Police said Mrs. Hooker was southbound on CR 33 and Davis was northbound. Neither driver reportedly remembered seeing the other approaching. The entire driver’s side of the Hooker auto was ripped away by the left front I of the Davis car, according to police. New Paris first aid ambulance crewmen took the injured parties to the hospital.

Mrs. Treesh read a letter from 1.700 trustee Walter Wuthrich which ’so stated the township was giving only $350 of its pledged S7OO to the lose park fund This means the 750 Lakeside Park at Waubee (Lake 'oo will have to close early due to 750 shortage of funds.

/d JOSEPH A. THORNBURG a special deputy for some 20 years with the Kosciusko County Police Department. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge at Syracuse, Scottish Rite, Valley of Fort Wayne, Murat Shrine of Indianapolis, the American’ Legion. V.F.W.. F.O.P. at Warsaw, and the Methodist Church. Joseph A. Thornburg lives on East Shore Drive, Syracuse Lake. His wife. Juanita, passed away suddenly on June 13 of this year. A daughter. Barbara, and husband. David Griffith, along with young son James Joseph Griffith, live directly across the highway from the Thornburg residence

ohMtbrbjww/ I FIRST NATIONAL W . BAN KI || OF WARSAW J NEW BANK SIGN — A new sign, displaying the time and temperature, was installed at the First National Bank of Warsaw, Milford branch, last Friday. The sign is one improvement to the everchanging Main Street in Milford.

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Della Baumgartner asked what progress is being made toward the town’s ordinance on. old buildings Dr. Miller said it was being prepared by the town’s - attorney. Rex Reed Townsman Robert Ruch was i Continued on page 2)

Leesburg women take championship The Leesburg United Methodist Women's Softball Team com pleted its season last week by defeating a tough North Webster group in the championship of the tournament, by a score of 18-17 I'he girls played a tough cotnefrom behind.ball game under the pitching of Toni Yocum. The standing this year was 10 wins, tour losses and one game called due to darkness, with a tie score The girls were awarded a traveling trohpy which will go to the champion group each year Youths charged Charged by Goshen police with possession of marijuana were two juvenile youths from r 1 North Webster, ages 16 and 17. They were in a car stopped by police for an equipment law violation at 7:11 p m Sunday at Third and Pike Sts. in Goshen Car rolls over, catches fire Syracuse firemen were called at 10:36 p m. Monday to SR 13. a half mile north of CR 100 N. where a car had rolled over on its top and caught fire Firemen said the fire was out when they arrived and damaged the car about $25. The 1973 Capri is owned by Dan Griffith r 2 box 362 Syracuse. Firemen rolled the car back on its w heels and cut the battery cable. Two fire trucks answered the call.