The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 November 1978 — Page 13

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Mail *271,283 to 1,133 Christmas club members

Christmas Club accounts in the Lakeland area banks total $271,283.66 in 1978 with a total of 1,133 Christmas Club members. The total amount of checks is a decrease of $222,216.34 from 1977, however, figures from two banks were unavailable this week. Christmas Savings checks have been mailed, yesterday and today (Tuesday and Wednesday), to the savers in the Leesburg, Milford, North Webster and Syracuse banks. Virgina Powell from the Peoples State Bank in Leesburg reports the bank had 198 club members with checks totaling $61,311 being mailed. Club members are up this year as well as the check amounts. In 1977 the bank had 174 club members. Last year the Peoples State Bank mailed checks totaling $51,437.75. The State Bank of Syracuse announced that approximately 400 Christmas Club members will

Va ' v J’MHB w •*• / w . / wMr *’'«l Jrv ■> I A ■ '4 J WEATHERHEAD RETIRES — John P. Weatherhead retired on October 31 after serving 40 years with The Weatherhead Company, and was honored with a retirement party in Fort Wayne. Attending the event from Syracuse were William Pipp. far left, Charles (Bud) Miller, and Ronald Kramer, far right. They are shown here w ith John Weatherhead, second from right.

John P. Weatherhead retires

John P. Weatherhead retired the last of October from The Weatherhead Company, following 40-years of service. On October 31, he retired from The Weatherhead Tool Division on Business 30 East in Columbia City, where he had been plant manager for a number of years. A party was held in his honor at Fireman’s Hall on November 4 in Fort Wayne, with a number of Syracuse persons in attendance. Starting Point Weatherhead started his career with the company in 1938 at Columbia City, and worked his way up the ladder into the company. He started as a machine operator in the West Ellsworth Street plant on October 2, 1938. Following a three-year stint, he returned to Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked with the company in aircraft sales. From aircraft sales, Weatherhead held positions in a

/SS — A pilot student help program

By LESLIE WHITMAN A new program, the first of its kind in Indiana has been started this year at Wawasee High School. It is called In School Supervision or ISS. Mike Jones, supervisor, says the program is a new concept for suspended students. Instead of staying out of school for three days, the students are put in a special class where they have to do homework plus a special project before returning to class. Jones said, “This lays the burden of the decision that has to be made whether the student stays in school with the parents. If a student is a habitual offender of school rules, eventually he’s going to tire of this. He will either, with his parents’ consent, withdraw from school or will amend his ways.” The program is set up with the amount of time spent in ISS determined by the offense. If a student is caught with possession of cigarettes, he stays in ISS for two days. If caught smoking, the sentence is three days

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Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYR ACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

number of the company’s plants and operations including tool engineering, estimating sales, sub-contracting, and supervision, at Antwerp, Ohio; director of all manufacturing for the company, general sales manager, and director of the ordinance division. At Syracuse Weatherhead served as manager of the Syracuse plant from October 1, 1951 until November 1, 1961. When returning to Columbia City, he served as plant manager of tools and plastics, after the ordinance division was phased out. The plastics plant has since been moved out, but the tools plant area remains. As the day for his retirement approached, Weatherhead remarked “There are many things that go through my mind at this time. There are so many wonderful associations I’ve had, and it’s been a privilege to work

receive checks totaling $86,341. These figures include the two branches in Syracuse. Freda Rinker said the checks were mailed out today (Wednesday). Last year the bank mailed out $80,616 to 310 members. Debbie Dugan from the Counting House Bank, North Webster, said they mailed a total of $63,678.22 in checks to the 340 accounts. This total included persons from the branches in Warsaw and North Webster. Last year, the Counting House Bank mailed a total of $45,178.99 to 325 members. Total amount for the Christmas Club account at First National Bank of Warsaw, Milford Branch, is an increase over 1977. This year, for the Milford Branch, checks totaling $59,953.44 have been mailed to 195 club members. Last year the bank mailed $54,697 to 194 accounts. Figures for The First Federal Savings and Loans of Wabash, Syracuse Branch and the Lake City Bank, North Webster, were unavailable.

with a great bunch of people.” Weatherhead said he had no immediate plans. Among associations he will continue to serve will be The Weatherhead Foundation in New York city as vice president. The foundation has given funds for projects in Columbia City and Fort Wayne. He is married to the former Mary Louise Pickett, and they reside at Columbia City. The couple has two children, John and Ann. Milford woman treated after accident at work Adelina Garza, 30, Milford, was taken to Goshen Hospital at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, after twisting her left ankle at the Steury Corp., 310 Steury Ave. She was taken by Goshen aidmen and was treated and released from the hospital.

and if caught on any drug-related offense, the time spent in ISS is 10 days. When a student is assigned to ISS, he or she is first interviewed by Jones and given a set of rules and work assignments from teachers. A special assignment is also given dealing with self-value judgment. All this work must be completed satisfactorily before a student may return to classes. Each teacher checks out all homework received and assigns a grade. Jones commented, “It’s like being in school without attending classes.” Response Good The instructor said he has received only one negative response so far from parents and students. “I feel it’s a fair program. I think it’s something that has been needed for a long time.” He added, “Most of the students leave here with the feeling they don’t want to return. A lot of them will clean up their act. Some will get more sneakier. Most of the students have been cordial and haven’t presented any

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1978

Thieves enter Milford offices Offices of Dr. Rheinheimer and The Papers Incorporated were broken into late Sunday evening or early Monday morning. Milford Town Marshal David Hobbs investigated. Entry into Dr. Rheinheimer’s was by breaking a window in a back door. The entruders ransacked all of the rooms and the office, taking a Pioneer AM-FM receiver valued at S3OO. Damage to the window was S3O. The same method was used to gain entry into The Papers Incorporated. The thieves took $22.25 in cash, a $9 check and the cash box. Damage to the back door window was estimated at S2O. .-Ni attempt was also made at Evans Variety Store. The only damage was a broken window.

Taxes, title 9 discussed Questions concerning the Lakeland Community School tax rate and titlA nine and its application to (joys' and girls’ physical were points raised by visitors at the Lakeland School Board meeting on Tuesday night. Don Mort, North Webster, stated it was his understanding there would be no tax rate increase on the new gymnasium when it was built. Superintendent Don Arnold explained there was no rate increase on the building itself. Arnold said the increase is on utilities and personnel, adding the fact you can’t build a building without additional monies for utilities and custodians. Mort asked business manager Marion Lantz for a forecast of anticipated tax rates for 1980. Lantz replied his work only covers the period ending December 31, 1979 and he has no way of telling what the (Continued on page 4)

problems.” During the month of September, 24 students attended ISS. The figure rose to 32 in October. There has been only one day with no one in ISS. As far as the same student returning to ISS a second time, Jones said he is receiving a few of the more habitual offenders back. When a student returns to ISS, the time spent is doubled. Pleased With Program Wawasee Principal Henry Smith is pleased with the ISS program. He said, “I’m pleased we are able to keep students involved in the educational process when they are in trouble. So many of the problems are nothing but an outgrowth of a home situation ” One area where Smith feels ISS is helping is for those students “on the fence.” He commented, “I think to that end it has greatly helped. We have been able to counsel several students.” Os course, some disappointments have also been noted. “There’s always a group of

MUr- a| '.J I «♦*♦*** J ♦» t POST OFFICE PROGRESSES — Work is progressing rapidly on the new post office in Syracuse, but weather conditions now will have much to do with completion date for moving into the new facility, according to Syracuse Postmaster Avon Bushong this week, who added he was hoping for a January move into the building. Two huge white aluminum pillars were put into place last week at the front entrance and work is being done on the brick veneer on the north side of the structure this week. Several feet of dirt need to be removed for proper landscaping on the south side, said Bushong, plus walks, paving for parking and drive, and shrubbery. A big new U.S. Post Office sign is to be attached to the exterior brick, and a new flag pole installed. Inside carpentry work is being done by the firm of C & J Construction Company of Syracuse. A 1.2-acre tract of land at the north edge of Syracuse on SR 13 on the east side between the state road and Harrison Street, was purchased this summer from Richard Maresh and completion date w as to be IXO-days follow ing letting of the construction contract. The contract was let long before ground was broken on August 23. and the contract went to Donald L. Twiddy. a West Lafayette contractor and business entrepreneur. j The structure itself is 50’x80‘ and there will be 10.000 square feet for parking. Lockbox expansion plans call for 372 boxes as compared to the 324 at the present facility.

Fry quits street dept., board seeking applicants

Milford street and water commissioner Marion (Bud) Fry has quit his post effective today (November 15). He will be working for the city of Warsaw as of November 16. The Milford Town Board announced Monday night it will be seeking applicants for the position. Terry Wayne Beatty of

Robinson to replace Kitch

Syracuse Town Marshal Ron Robinson, 31, has been appointed the new sheriff’s department captain by sheriff-elect Cassius Alan Rovenstine. He will assume his new duties with Rovenstine tiii| -1 RON ROBINSON

students in any school who can’t be reached. I think in that sense ISS is strictly punishment.” Another disappointment, Smith said, is that the fear of expulsion has been removed. “I wonder whether or not they’re taking advantage of the program. I’m concerned with ISS that some behavioral problems are perhaps occurring more often because students feel as if they won’t be removed from school. We have to be more rigid than ever.” Yet another disappointment, the principal noted, is that “many of the young people who do care; many of them are taking the attitude it doesn’t affect me. I’m not involved. The mis-behavioral students are preying on this. If people stop caring, correcting wrong from right, we’re in trouble.” As far as the overall success of ISS, Smith said, “It’s as I expected.” He hopes the number of students placed in ISS will be reduced next year. Smith added, “It’s a program for them and not against them.”

Milford was present and expressed an interest. The Campbell Market employee said he would be willing to attend sewer and water school to be certified. The board felt it would only be fair to hold the position open and see if any other interest is expressed. An executive session will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday

January 1. Rovenstine said, in a telephone interview, the reason he selected the Syracuse marshal was his past work record on the sheriff’s and Syracuse departments. “I believe one of the main reasons I picked him was for his personality. I feel he will be able to help me in the area of public relations. He’s very capable.’’ Rovenstine added this has been

Kiwanis Club likely in Milford

Milford is likely to have a Kiwanis Club, if everything goes as planned. This word comes from Chris Koher of Syracuse, new club building chairman of the Lakeland Kiwanis Club which meets every Monday morning at the M & M Restaurant in North Webster. Koher and Sherman Bryant, Lt. Governor of the 11-club Land of Lakes Division of the state organization, will meet with prospective members at the Christian Activities Center of the

followed by a special session at 4:30 p.m to hire a new commissioner. The position pays $12,000 a year with no set hours. All interested persons may pick up application forms at the Milford Town Hall. Water Reduction In other matters, it was an-

the only appointment he has made so far. Challenge Robinson, who will be replacing Thomas Kitch. said he was surprised with the appointment. “I think it’s going to be a big challenge.” he commented, “A lot of things have happened since I worked with the (Continued on page 2)

Milford Christian Church at 6:45 a m. Friday for a coffee and rolls breakfast to pursue the possibilities of a new Kiwanis Club for Milford.

Also present will be Dave Holderman of Goshen, Indiana District new club building chairman. The sponsoring Lakeland Kiwanis Club has just short of 100 members and is a very active group, having among its membership Lorin J. Badskey, Past Governor of Kiwanis International.

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In The News... Church .10 Classified — Legals 14-17 Cruzin 5 Community Corner 6-7 Main Street 18 Sports 8-9 American Education Week is being observed in the Lakeland Schools this week with SWAP day being held tomorrow (Thursday) at Wawasee High School. See photo on page 3 of one mother’s visit to the Milford Elementary School to have lunch with her daughter. A letter from Rev. David Hyndman compliments the Wawasee High School Drama Club on its presentation of “Godspell” last week end. And, the club is giving a special performance of the musical at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17. See page 13 for Rev. Hyndman’s letter and page 12 for item on special production. See special winter sports section in this issue. Good luck to all the Wawasee Warrior and Warriorette teams! Community Thanksgiving services set. See schedules on page 10.