The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 October 1978 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 25,1978

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Syracuse to lower lake water levels

Discussion arose concerning lowering the dam 12 inches below the spillway to prevent spring flooding at the Tuesday night meeting of the Syracuse Town Board. Darrell Grisamer, board member, said two nearby lakes, Winona Lake for one, have dropped their water levels and he wished permission to drop the levels of Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake. Dave Heckaman opposed this action. He said he was concerned with piers and other underground structures which might be damaged as a result of a too low water level when the lake freezes. He said, “I was willing to go maybe six more inches.” Present level is about four inches below the spillway. Grisamer said, “I don't think we will be hurting ours too much by dropping it 12 inches.” Heckaman said he would agree so long as lake residents are notified in case they don't have their boats out of the water. But he added, "As soon as the first ice, 1 want the gates closed and regulated accordingly.” The water level will be lowered. Referendum Ballot The board briefly discussed the town manager situation. A meeting to generate town feedback was held September 26 and only 16 residents attended. Cripe said, “I don't know if we are obligated to take any action tonight. But, I would like the viewpoints of the board.” Forest (Bud) Smith said, “I think the only way we can possibly do this with any amount of fairness is to have people vote on it in a referendum. It’s their community. They should have a voice.”

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The board agreed to put the issue to a referendum vote next November during the town election. "Being Misused” Mrs. Betty Dust, clerktreasurer, had a few comments regarding EMS calls and services. She said one lady was complaining about a bill she received when she was told by an EMS technician she would not have to pay it. Mrs. Dust said, “We have a fee schedule which applies to everyone. We need this service, but I feel we re being misused.” She was wondering if the board had any objections to the present fee schedule. The board replied no. A meeting will be called with EMS personnel to discuss the schedule. Vella Baumbaugh, clerk’s office, voiced a complaint concerning the new water meters. She said, “In the annexed areas, we don’t know what streets they are on. There is no way Lorraine can read the meters in pits.” She said the pits are often covered with dirt and are hard to find. The meters themselves, are placed inches below the top and are very difficult to read. “You should have put some stops in. People don’t have to hook-on. Several years from now you might have 50 per cent of the meters not hooked-on. Those pits are expensive.” Charlene Knispel was concerned about lines freezing with the pits. Town engineer Jerry Lessig said, "The pits are designed so they won’t freeze.” Dye Plumbing and Heating still has a few meters to install before metering can begin. More Business The board dealt with a variety of assorted business. Vance

Frederick, 831 Medusa St., wanted a dead end U-turn sign to be placed at the cement turn around on his street. He would also like another street light installed. The board will check into these matters. Trick or treating for the town has been set for 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. The board approved a request by Mrs. Susan Myrick, precinct committeewoman, to use the town hall on election day. A request was heard from Jean Rogers concerning several roads in her area. Roy Davis, street and water department, will check them out. The board agreed to install a phone in the dispatcher’s office for Alcoholics Anonymous. Board president John Cripe said the local group would pay for the phone. The dispatchers would answer it and relay on other numbers to call. The board will first check with Township Trustee Joseph Shewmon. A railroad spur connecting the railroad and Weatherhead Company was approved. Dana Corporation has purchased Weatherhead and will be installing a new product line in the plant next spring. The spur will cut across Railroad Street. Main operations for Weatherhead are moving to Ohio. A maintenance agreement with Pitney and Bowes for the town’s postal machine was entered into at S6O a year. The board decided against a pest control guarantee agreement for the town at SSO a year. Finally, Mrs. Dust said the town’s budget has been returned to its original figure. The budget still has to go before the state tax board. A meeting of the Round Table is slated for November 17 in Warsaw. Webster youths in custody for theft Two North Webster youths, ages 14 and 17 years, were taken into custody last Saturday afternoon in connection with the theft of items totaling $250 from a residence at Backwater Lake. The two were charged with theft and burglary, and released on their own recognizance. The theft had occurred earlier last week and entry was made into a shed at the Frank Olsen property. Taken were rubber raft oars, fishing pole and a boy’s bicycle. All items were recovered.

Today’s Youth

BY PATRICK DUDGEON

Buying A Bike? Bicycling is a popular form of transportation and recreation for millions of American youth. But it’s no simple task to make the correct selection when it comes time to buy a bike. Many factors must be considered when making a bicycle purchase, including: single-speed models, men’s and women’s bikes, gearshifts with up to 15 speeds in some cases and racing and touring handlebars. Determine how you plan to use your bike before rushing to buy one, consumer specialists warn. For example, keep in mind that a cyclist performs at maximum efficiency by maintaining a constant pedajing cadence. Having more gears can make that task easier.

Lugar's high school symposium on Dec. 2

Senator Dick Lugar (R-Ind.) will sponsor the second annual “Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders” on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Indiana Central University in Indianapolis. Every high school in Indiana has been invited to select two outstanding juniors to attend the Leesburg youth injured Jeffrey Holladay, 20, r 1 Leesburg, suffered cuts to his head and arm following a broadside collision in the parking lot at the Lakes Village Shopping Center, Tuesday morning, Oct. 17, at 9:50a.m. Brenda G. Hall, 22, r 7 Green Acres Trailer Court, Warsaw, was traveling south in the parking lot when the truck she was driving hit the Holladay auto. Warsaw city police said Holladay was westbound in the parking lot when the accident occurred. Holladay was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital and released to a local physician’s office. Items stolen from home at Oakwood Park Mrs. Marguerite Forrest of r 4 Syracuse reported to Kosciusko County police last week of the theft of various items from her home at Oakwood Park, at a value of SIOO. Officers investigating found a screen from the residence removed to gain entry, sometime between September 29 and October 9. Items taken included an AMFM clock radio, two glasses, a small watch and a wall clock. Syracuse firemen called to car fire No injuries were sustained in a two-vehicle mishap last Thursday afternoon in Elkhart County, involving a Syracuse woman. Drivers were Margaret Smith, 56, of Syracuse and Mary Reinhart, 44, Elkhart. The Reinhart woman was eastbound on CR 20 when her 1977 Dodge crossed the centerline and collided with the oncoming 1977 Chevrolet van owned by SmithWalbridge Camp and driven by Mrs. Smith. Damages were set at $1,400 by investigating officers of the county sheriff’s department.

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On the other hand, one-speed bikes can get you around the block comfortably while three or five-speeds will be better for commuting, grocery shopping and the like. If you’re going on long tours or plan to get into racing, a 10-speed is probably worth the money. Remember that bicycles are involved in thousands of accidents annually. One major reason is “improper fit.” Don’t buy a bike and expect a child to “grow into” it. The seat and handlebars of a smaller bike can be raised as a youngster grows. Experts recommend an inch clearance between the crotch and the top tube of the bike when the rider straddles it — standing without shoes and flat on the floor.

all-day conference. Last year over 500 students attended the event. The Symposium will include debates by leaders from business, labor, academia and government upon such controversial questions as the Middle East peace settlement, Congressional representation for the District of Columbia, and foreign investment in the United States. Lugar will address the opening session of the symposium at 9 a.m., speaking on issues likely to concern the 96th Congress. Indiana Central University will bear the costs of the symposium, and participants will attend free of charge. COMPLETES TRAINING — Coast Guard Fireman Apprentice Gordon J. Lopez, son of Clara Lopez, of box 255 r 1 Syracuse has completed recruit training at the Coast Guard Training Center, Alameda, Calif. During the nine-week training cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-the-job training leading toward his qualification in one of the Coast Guard’s 26 basic occupational fields. Included in his studies were first aid, seamanship, Coast Guard history and regulations, close order drill and damage control. He joined the Coast Guard in June 1978. Are You Sure? “Sure, ” claimed the big game hunter at a cocktail party. “I used to shoot tigers in Africa. One of his listeners protested proudly that there were no tigers on that continent. “Os course not, ” rebutted the erstwhile hunter, “I shot them all. ”

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Al Rovenstine is Rotary speaker

Cassius Allen (“Al ”) Rovenstine of Atwood appeared before the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club at its Tuesday noon meeting, speaking of some of the problems that beset the county sheriff’s department. z Rovenstine resently resigned as dupty sheriff to become the Republican candidate for sheriff. Problems 1 And 2 He cited two problems of the 21man sheriff’s department as follows: Problem one — A space problem is a number one problem, he said, that with about 1,500 prisoners this year alone, space is highly inadequate for proper segregation of prisoners. “Almost always there is a lady prisoner,” he said, adding that it is easy to see that separate quarters are needed Problem two — The old building in Warsaw is inadequate as far as plumbing and its electrical system are concerned. “We have to do something about the jail.” he said. The building is over 100 years old. (Note: The county commissioners and council have recently purchased land adjoining the jail," and it would appear efforts are afoot to solve the two problems cited by Rovenstine.) Post offices to close Nov. 11 The windows at the Syracuse and Milford post offices will be closed Saturday, Nov. 11, in observance of Armistice Day. The post office lobbies in both locations will remain open 7 a.m.5 p.m. as usual, but there will be no delivery service, Avon Bushong, Syracuse post master, said. Armistice Day has been observed in the past on the last Monday of October, but recently changed back to the original November 11 date.

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Rovenstine cited the additional responsibilities with the additional work load of the sheriff’s department. “All county prisoners are taken to the jail at Warsaw,” he said, noting that housing, feeding, and taking them to court is another responsibility of the sheriff’s office. “When we get prisoners all at once they have a belly ache and we must take them to the doctor,” he joked. Serve Papers, Too A big job of the department is to serve papers for the three courts, Superior, Circuit and County. “This takes a lot *of time,” he said. All of this extra load keeps the department from doing its regular criminal work, Mr. Rovenstine commented.

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In a question and answer period the Merit Board came up for discussion. Rovenstine said he favored the board, but found fault with its policy of making a candidate for sheriff resign as deputy during the political campaign. He noted that most counties with merit boards in the state will allow a deputy to continue in office but to restrict campaigning to non-working hours. He also said he does not favor proposed legislation that would allow a sheriff to serve more than two four-year terms. Speaker Rovenstine was introduced by Charles Harris. The Rovenstine family is a threegeneration family in the town of Atwood and each generation has been in business in that community.