The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 October 1978 — Page 2

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

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&£ \ DISMANTLE BANK BARN — The old 30 x 50 bank barn, which has become a landmark and located on the Bowser Road southwest of Syracuse, is being dismantled and moved to Fort Wayne. The barn has been purchased from Rich Stoller by his brother-in-law. Dr. Dale Aeschliman, a Fort Wayne family physician, and will be re-erected on a tract of land on Aboite Center Road in the southwest section of Fort Wayne. Dr. Aeschliman called the tract where he will move the solid old structure "a wilderness.*’ He had a heavy crane and workmen including Stoller and Dave Beer disassembling the old barn, peg by peg and piece by piece early this week. He said he would make use of the barn as a storage and basketball court for his children. Cost to dissemble, move and reconstruct the barn: $15,000.

Candidates — (Continued from pagel) takes money. A poor education is the only thing that would cost more to the community than a good education. I don't favor runaway taxes. 1 ' What is your position concerning vocational education? What emphasis would you place on this in the future? Walker commented, “As a workman. I'm very much aware of the need for vocationally trained people. I would certainly place more emphasis on that in the future.'' Carey answered this way. He said, “Vocational education is very important to g®t a student ready to go out into the world today. I should not hesitate to enlarge this if the need arises." Mrs. Hoerr and Morgan gave these responses “It’s a part of our school system I'm expressly proud of,” said Mrs. Hoerr “It’s a germane part of our educational program.” Morgan said. Our system seems to be spending enormous amounts for athletics while academics are suffering: Shoiiili ” the athletic budget be cut down‘d Kroh said. “Athletics get all the publicity. That’s just the way of life in America. Sports work out of their own budget. Sports are limited to what they can purchase. Tax dollars aren't actually spent on sports. " Mrs. Hoerr responded with this comment. “I would like to stress that the educational part of our school system, the academics, stand far out as far as I'm concerned” Two other candidates gave these answers. Carey said, "I think that brings a lot of money into our corporation that people don't realize.” Walker said. “1 certainly would not favor one area over the other. The students are getting a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. ” Do you think a school board member should be limited in the number of terms he or she can serve? ‘“There certainly should be THE MAIL-JOURNAL Published by The Mail Journal every Wednesday and entered as Second Class matter at the Post Ottice at Syracuse. Indiana 46547 Publication No 325840 Second class postage paid at 103 E Mam street, Syracuse. Indiana 46547 and at additional entry offices. Subscription: $» per ydar in Kosciusko county; sll outside county. iSi Vi El ”” / 13 WT €<

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some limit.” said Morgan while Kroh responded. “I think we should limit it to three.” Mrs. Hoerr said. “I think the voters, if they're interested enough, should decide for us." Walker commented. “I don’t see the need for the corporation to impose such a limit,” while Carey said. “1 think if the concern continues as it has this year for the seats, it should be limited. In year’s past it hasn't been so competitive.” As a candidate, do you feel a useful purpose would be served by an advisory committee? Walker answered by stating. “I think any committee would work well with any candidate and school board member.” Kroh disagreed. He said, “1 would not be in favor of an advisory committee. The school corporation has itself been trying to involve the community. 1 feel that's what we're here for. All board meetings are open to the public.” Mrs. Hoerr said, “I would support that," while Morgan commented. "I would like any group to be welcome. It would be best to deal with the board in its entirety.” Our school is a voluntary member of the North Central Association. Should we act on its recommendations? Kroh said, “'I personally don’t believe in this. I can’t see it as a positive good cheek. I would think there would be a better system.” Mrs. Hoerr, on the other hand, said, "I don’t know if we have any other choice. " What are the three greatest assets of our school system? “One would be the lakes area and the taxes we bring in from real estate property,” said Carey. Morgan said, "Our largest single asset is our student body. Then the administrators and teachers and finally our physical facilities.” Mrs. Hoerr commented, “The quality of people in this area.” Do we have programs for gifted and talented students? How do you feel about this? Mrs. Hoerr said, “I asked a teacher this. I was told individual teachers help these students. I would encourage this.” Walker stated, “Thanks to a great number of teaching staff this is possible on a classroom basis,” while Morgan answered, “I don't feel you have a complete educational system if you don’t have this.” How important are the arts. Why have they been made secondary. Would you support an art educational program? Walker said, "These programs are important. I’m not aware they are being put in second place.” Kroh agreed saying, “I don’t think any program is looked on as secondary.” Several books have been

removed from the school library and classroom, including the Random House Dictionary. Do you believe in censorship? Kroh said. “I believe in a good basic education.” while Walker responded. “I feel some form of censorship should exist.” Mrs. Hoerr answered, “How were they removed and why ? ” This year the department of public instruction is instituting competency testing on reading, spelling and composition. How do you feel about this? Walker said, “I think some form of minimum testing is very good. I’m very skeptical one test could be devised for all regions in the state.” Morgan responded, “I think it’s a good check in a school system,” while Mrs. Hoerr said, “I would be in favor if done by the senior year.” Kroh said. “Testing would be a benefit.” How far reaching should school rules go to student activities off school grounds? Morgan said. “You have two areas. You have students on vacation. If they disobey, it’s up to the parents. But, if a student becomes an officer or joins an athletic team, he assumes a covenant with_the school. If he breaks it, the school has a right to enforce the penalties in the covenant.” Carey replied, “If morals aren't held to a high level, it reflects back on the school,” while Walker said, “I feel school conduct should be followed at all times. I stand very much behind past disciplinary actions of the high school.” Mrs. Hoerr said, “Where we might make a mistake is if the school does a job the parents should be doing.” The candidates also answered a variety of questions ranging from teacher unions, teacher evaluation, federal funds and items discussed in executive sessions of the school board. To Ask Questions All five candidates will meet with the corporation’s teachers association next Monday night at 7:30 p.m. to answer questions submitted by teachers in the corporation. The meeting will be held in Wawasee High School. Politics — (Continued from page 1) Concerning inflation, Fithian commented, “The first thing you have to do is make every effort to balance the federal budget. The second thing is cut down the awful hemorrhage of dollars abroad for oil. Everything we can do to reduce the outflow of dollars.” * The Congressman added, “1 don’t support wage and price controls, but we should set goals. I think it’s essential we defeat the Camp Roth proposal.” This proposal, which Fithian characterizes as being “very inflationary,” would cut the federal income tax by 33 per cent over a three-year period and would add one to two per cent inflation. Expansion Os Markets As far as agricultural matters, the incumbent commented, “I’m of the opinion that the solution has to come in the expansion of domestic and foreign markets. ” On energy, Fithian feels we need to renew the country’s resource energy such as converting corn stalks into a blend with gasoline. He said gasohol, which is a blend of gasoline and alcohol, should be available in Indiana soon. Challenges Oppenheim Fithian had a few comments regarding his most serious opponent, Phil Oppenheim. He said, “I don’t know how Oppenheim stands on any issues. It’s very hard to carry on a constructive dialogue if you don’t know what the attitude is of the other candidate.”

Fithian added, “1 also resent a distortion of the facts. Not because it hurts me, I know how I , voted, but it’s an insult to the people. I resent him misleading people who may not be so personally involved to know what’s right or wrong.” The Congressman is trying to spend a block of time in each county campaigning before November 7. One thing he is stressing is voters going to the polls. “My concern is voter turnout,” he said, “We don’t have any opponent this time as strong as Will Ervin, but it’s a more difficult year for our side. Any party that has the White House and Congress tends to lose seats in an off year. All ills are attitributable to the party in power.” Fithian, his wife Marge and son John are residents of Virginia. The Congressman is a former Purdue University history professor and owns land in Tippecanoe County. Besides John, the Fithians have two daughters: Judy, a junior at Purdue and Cindy, who is married and living in Fort Wayne. Time For Business Oppenheim, Republican, is running on the position it is time for people from the business community to run for Congress. He said, “I feel it's time someone runs for the purpose of getting something done and not just seeing how long he can stay there.” The major issue the candidate is running on is inflation, or the loss of purchasing power. He said, “To get at inflation, we need a three prong movement. One to cut deficit spending and balance the budget. Two, we need to stimulate investment and three, deregulate in order to stimulate resource and development and return to Yankee ingenuity.” Oppenheim feels the present Congressman, incumbent Fithian, is doing a poor job. “The present Congressman has voted against everything that would be good for the people of the second District. He has voted against excess appropriations, against an increase in jobs available and against effectively lowering taxes.” Oppenheim added, “As your Congressman, I would set a positive tone to get the country back on its feet. I would work for a 10 per cent reduction of Congressional salaries and move to require all members of Congress to pay a social security tax.” The Leesburg resident went on to say, “I would work with my fellow Republicans to work towards a substantial tax reduction, substantial budget and expense cuts and balancing the budget.” This is Oppenheim’s second try for the Congressional seat. He was defeated in the Republican primary in 1976. He has operated a familyowned department store in North Manchester for over 25 years and owns My Store in Syracuse. The graduate of Notre Dame is a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., a 32’ Mason and a Shriner. He lives with his wife, Pat, at r 2 Tippecanoe Lake. More Candidates William (Bill) Costas, a Valparaiso businessman, is running under the Independent ticket. He calls himself a Christian businessman seeking public office for the reason. “It’s the Lord working in my life. I feel we need to get back to some godly principles in the federal government.” Costas originally wanted to run under the Republican ticket, but due to a mix-up, filed too late for the Republican primary. The candidate believes Fithian has not done a satisfactory job, particularly on government spending. Costas is expected to take most of the vote in his home county, Porter. Running on the American Party ticket for U. S. Congress, Second District, is James H. Logan, r 8 Warsaw, who is employed by a northern Indiana construction firm. Logan, a conservative candidate, also ran in 1976, when he captured less than one per cent of more than 200,000 votes cast. Debate The first in a series of five debates in the Second District is scheduled for tommorrow (Thursday) in the Warsaw High School auditorium. Fithian, Oppenheim and Logan will state their positions and answer questions from 4:30-6 p.m. Costa elected not to participate in the debates. Halloween — (Continued from page 1) sored by the North Webster merchants, is set to start at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30. A Halloween party with costume judging will be held after the parade. Trick or treating will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Syracuse The Syracuse ParentTeachers’ Organization will hold its annual Halloween carnival on Monday in the Syracuse Junior High School. Trick or treating will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Leesburg Trick or treating is Friday,

Oct. 27. The Leesburg Lions Club is sponsoring a Halloween party at the fire station on October 28, starting at 7 p.m. There will be costume judging, contests and refreshments. Shabbily — (Continued from page 1) said, “We’re trying to get this sewer plant working right. We re not dealing in personalities.” Cripe said Lessig did not show too much cooperation with TenEch during the first phase and failed to make some information available. Lessig replied by saying, “I’ve no bone to pick with the man. The report had certain errors in it. I hope they have great success.” TenEch was supposed to have submitted its second phase report last night, but Cripe said the firm wanted to run more tests at no extra cost to the town. The report will be given at the next regular meeting in November. More Sewer A number of other sewerrelated matters came before the board. Roy Davis, street and water department, said a representative from SmithLoveless came down concerning questions Davis has been having with the firm’s lift well pumps. Davis stated he was busy at the time and could not talk to the representative like he wished. Mrs. Betty Dust, clerktreasurer, asked Davis what he was doing that was so important. Davis commented he was working on sewage plant expansion. He said, “We’re not getting any answers from the engineer, so we re doing it all ourselves. With all the water problems were having were trying to help ourselves anyway we can.” The plant pits in both the front and back have been raised. Davis said he is also working on the chlorine room. Lessig commented he had talked with Smith-Loveless and felt the company was being very cooperative. Town attorney Robert Reed said he has received a report from H. J. Umbaugh and Associates, Plymouth, hired to look at the costs involved in the sewer project. Reed said Umbaugh found the operational expenses were running higher than expected and recommended a 40 per cent rate increase across the board. This will be advertised and a public hearing will be held on it November 21. Another sewer matter came up concerning the Oakwood Park hook-on. Don Searce was present from Oakwood Park. Searce said by rerouting the •line to hook-on by Merrill’s bridge by Pickwick Road it would cost Oakwood an additional $22,878. Oakwood originally wanted to hook-on by coming

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through its orchard, but the town hoped it could service the people in Linkofelter Park who wanted to be annexed by going this route. Forest (Bud) Smith, board member, commented, “I can’t see why the town of Syracuse should be bridled with this extra cost. We’re being helpful to you to even let on.” Searce replied. “We’ve made an alternate plan and it will cost us more money. Why should we do this? We’re willing to cooperate, but why should we pay more to accommodate you? ” Member Darrell Grisamer pointed out, “We could do well without Oakwood. We’ve got other projects being hooked-on within the next year.” Since Oakwood has no alternative, the park will probably hook-on by the bridge. Town attorney Robert Reed will draw up a written sewer and water tap contract with Oakwood. Included in the contract will be the condition that the sewer line to Oakwood’s fence will be in control of the town. Joe Hughes had a complaint concerning Dye Plumbing and Heating's work on a water main near Augsburger’s in the village. He said since the last meeting, at which Dye was present, Hughes has had to work on a main which blew out. He said he could not find a water valve which Dye said was installed. Hughes was wondering who would pay for the labor of installing a valve. Reed will check with Dye. Another repair bill for $22.40 was submitted by Blanche Kline for work done on a leaking meter. Mrs. Kline stated Dye knew about the leak, but she had to have someone else come and repair it. Reed will check with Dye. Larry Heckaman was present and wanted a letter saying he can hook-on to the town’s sewer in the future. Heckaman is planning a 56 apartment expansion on Chicago Street. The board will send the letter. A letter was also given to Dave McGrew, agent for WARE, Inc., for sewer hook-on for the senior citizen project north of town. McGrew added he is working on a project on the Bonnie Brae estate south of town and wanted to know about hook-on. The board will send a letter.

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Signed Contract The board signed a written agreement with Robert Murphy and Associates hiring Murphy as a town consultant. Murphy will look for grant money for the town at no cost to the town. Murphy's expenses should come out of the grant. Finally, Cripe read a letter from Doctor William Meyers concerning sewer hook-on at Kitson Park. Meyers was wondering if he could get a free hookon or reduced price. Davis will check it out to see what can be done. Chain O' Lakes elects officers By BETH HATHAWAY The Chain O Lakes 4-H club held its October meeting in the home of Dawn and Linda Engleberth. The meeting was called to order by Linda Engleberth, president. The pledges to the 4-H flag and U.S. flag were led by Jay Rhoades and Lynn Hathaway. Trish Rhoades read devotions from Billy Graham's book “Day by Day.” Lynn Hathaway took roll call, with members responding with what they liked best about Halloween, and gave the secretary report. Lori Rhoades gave the treasurers report Officers Elected Old and new business was discussed. New business consisted of the election of new officers. They follow: Lori Rhoades - president Jill Rhoades - vice-president Trish Rhoades - secretary Dawn Engleberth — assistant secretary Linda Engleberth - treasurer Carla Ott - assistant treasurer Beth Hathaway - reporter Lisa Mayo - assistant reporter Lynn Hathaway — health and safety Laurie Hathaway — assistant health and safety Steve Crouch — song leader Julie Miller — assistant song leader ‘ Jay Rhoades — recreation Chuck Cotton — assistant recreation. Jill Rhoades gave a report on Halloween safety. Linda Engleberth gave a demonstration

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I A \ /// /// , \ /// Z J 7 Night light for bicycles — J fluorescent bulb shines 360 j degrees and is visible quarter mile or more. Rear wheel powers 12-volt generator. Bulb shielded from weather by plastic tube - _ on how to make a book mark and Dawn Engleberth demonstrated how to design a Halloween mask from a paper bag. The meeting was adjourned for refreshments and a hay ride Warsaw man cited after two-car crash Michael B. Bumgardner. 23, r 4 was ticketed bx officers following an auto accident two miles south of Syracuse last Thursday evening involving a Syracuse woman. A total of $1,900 in damages was sustained to the vehicles in the accident. Sandra Stidams, 31, r 2 Syracuse, was slowing to make a left turn onto South Shore Drive from SR 13 and was struck from behind by Bumgardner. There were no injuries and state and county officers investigated. Syracuse woman booked at jail Three persons, including a Syracuse resident, Beth Ann Myers, 34, were booked at Kosciusko County Jail last Wednesday. Myers was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear in county court on a suit in small claims court. She was released on her own recognizance.