The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 November 1978 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., November 15,1978

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Fry — (Continued from page 1) the period of June, July and August when the town had bad water. The reduction will be put on the December billing. A new water system for the town was discussed at some length. The board has met with two engineers and a representative from Farmers Home Administration to gain information about obtaining a grant. Mrs. Glen Treesh, board [resident, said she was told last year’s sewer utility report, previous engineering and sewer reports from Clyde Williams and the projected income for the coming year would be needed to apply for a FHA grant. It would take about two weeks to prepare the application and an engineering firm would be needed right away, she added. Dr. T. A. Miller, board member, said he heard FHA has less money available now than last year. And, he said it would take about two to three years to get an industrial development grant, if then. Another way the board could go would be a FHA loan. The water rates, however, would possibly have to be raised to pay for the loan. The board could also try for a partial loan and grant. Member Jim Brooks commented, “Do you think the people in town would want new water if they had to pay a higher water bill? I think we should try for a grant.” Miller said, “Our water supply is inadequate now. We’re in the horns of a dilemma. I think we’ve got a real obligation to explore all possibilities and look on down the road and do some planning now or keep with the status quo. ” Brock Manufacturing has also expressed an interest in hooking onto town water and sewer. The company has stated, however, it will help finance part of the project. The board decided to meet with Robert Murphy to see what he has come up with in the way of a HUD grant either next Monday or Tuesday. Another engineering firm will also be contacted. Miller said the board will have to make a decision as soon as possible. Police Report Town Marshal David Hobbs gave his report for the period of October 9 to November 13. There were 16 complaints, 12 title checks, four record checks and one lost person report for the month. As far as arrests were concerned, there were 12 traffic, four misdemeanor and two juvenile arrests. Three warnings were issued. A total of three traffic accidents incurring $720 damage were reported. The department investigated nine stolen property reports involving $378. A total of SSOO of stolen property was recovered. In other reports, nine dog complaints were received with two dogs impounded. One gun permit was issued and two cars were removed from the street. Eight courtesy services were given and two alarms answered. There were also two vandalism reports, one fire call assisted and one message delivered. Hobbs said he is still having problems with the police car. He got an estimate of SI,OOO for repair work on the steering and transmission. He has also had to replace the disc brakes and several tires. The board decided to get the steering fixed. A new car will probably be purchased next year. Brooks said he has received a lot of complaints on stray dogs. Hobbs said when he moves into town, he is planning on stepping up dog impounding. Hobbs will also check into the cost of a police

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extension for his new house. The fire department reported several hydrants are leaking and are a bit rusty. It was announced that leaves should not be burned on the street asphalt. Finally, a transfer of SBOO to repair the street sweeper was approved. Robinson — (Continued from page 1) sheriff’s department. It will take me a while to get orientated.” Rovenstine asked the marshal if he would take over the captain’s post on election night, November 7. Robinson made his final decision last Sunday. “It was a big decision. We’ve come a long way in Syracuse. It will be kind of hard to leave.” Robinson added he will continue to live on in Syracuse and hopes he might better serve the community as captain. “It will be one more officer in the community. Maybe we can better take care of the w hole community and not just the town.” The Syracuse native is the son of Thomas and Jean Robinson. He is a 1965 graduate of Syracuse High School and has worked and lived in the community his entire life. He joined the Syracuse police force as a patrolman in August of 1968. Starting in April, 1969, and continuing until November 1974, he worked for the sheriff's department first as a patrolman and later as a sergeant. He returned to the Syracuse force in 1974 and assumed the position of town marshal in May 1975. He has attended the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, the South Bend Police Academy, various Indiana State Police seminars as well as several FBI law enforcement seminars. During the four years as police chief, Robinson has been responsible for instituting many new programs in Syracuse. A few of these include: an additional police officer and clerk, a photography department, updated communication systems, two officers on the late shift, a new patrol car, the creation of a shooting school with the Kiwanis Club and updated files. He has also been responsible for hiring officers which have graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. New Duties As sheriff's department captain, Robinson will be second in command and will be responsible for the smooth running of the department. He will see that all of Rovenstine’s policies are enforced and will assist the other officers in the department. As far as any personal ideas and recommendations he would like to see brought into the sheriff's department. Robinson said he would like to get orientated first and later see what needs to be done. He and his wife, Debra, have one daughter, Melissa, age 15 months. They reside at 506 S. Harrison Street. Robinson will be making his resignation as town marshal to the Syracuse Town Board next week. No damage in Sunday fire Seven hundred gallons of water was used but no damage was done in a fire behind the sewage disposal plant in Syracuse last Sunday, The Syracuse fire department was called to the blaze at 9:45 a.m. The fire consisted of burning leaves but the cause is unknown. Firemen dumped the pumper load and the grass fire truck load on the pile while Roy Davis used the town tractor to assist.

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HONOR VETERANS - Time stopped for a brief moment in uptown Syracuse Saturday morning when war veterans of American Legion Post 223 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1342 observed the World War 1 Armistice — 61 years ago. at 11 minutes past 11 o’clock a.m. on the Uth months, 1917. Gus Lis key, right, acted as master of ceremonies and speakers included Legion chaplain Wayne Coy. Legion commander Bill Wiggs and VFW commander Terry Moser. The crowd was small but the moment significant as officer Ron Robinson held up traffic for the brief service. Three volleys were fired by a firing squad made up of Legionaires as the VFW color guard stood at brisk attention. Participating was a new group. Sons of Legionnaires, made up of sons of members of the local American Legion Post. Taps was sounded by Lorree Manch.

One week to go —

United Way 10% from goal

The United Way of Kosciusko County, Inc., is only 10 per cent away of reaching its 1978 goal of $315,000. “We’re hopeful we’ll reach the goal,” stated Jim Benzenberg. The fund drive will end on Tuesday, Nov. 21, which has been extended from the original deadline of October 4. The northern community, which includes this area, is only 25 per cent away from their goal of SII,OOO, with $8,300 received.

Dana acquires ownership in Tube subsidiaries

The Dana Corporation has signed agreements in London, England, with Tube Investments Limited, of the United Kingdom, whereby Dana has acquired 50 per cent ownership in two subsidiaries of Tube Investments, for $1,500,000 in cash. The subsidiaries, TI Interlock Limited and Wichita Company Limited, manufacture and market industrial clutches and brakes under license from Wichita Clutch Company, A Dana division located in Texas. Weatherhead at Syracuse is a subsidiary of Dana Corporation. New license agreements were also signed by Dana and Tube Investments extending the range of products sold by the joint venture companies. Among these new products are copper cooled heavy-duty industrial clutches, centrifugal clutches, and flexible couplings, manufactured by Dana in the U.S. A new license gives Wichita Company Limited continued sales rights in Western Europe, and additional sales rights in Eastern Europe, India, Australasia and Malaysia. The company presently exports twothirds of its sales, mainly to Europe.

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Milford has made its goal. Benzenberg reported there is still money to come in from professional people, businesses and industries. He stressed the fact that if anyone in the county has not been contacted and wishes to contribute to the fund to do so within the next week. Those persons in the northern* community, who wish to contribute, may contact the two co-

INTRODUCTION SET Letters were sent this week to community leaders inviting them to a luncheon at the South Shore Golf Club Next Tuesday noon where the Weatherhead story will be told. The Dana Corporation is in the process of converting its Railroad Avenue facility in Syracuse from the” manufacture of Weatherhead products to Spicer Front Driving Axles. It is estimated the transition will be completed by May 1,1979. Dana Corporation is a leading worldwide manufacturer of power transmission components, and Tube Investments Limited is a diversified supplier of .consumer and industrial products. The combined annual sales of TI Interlock Limited and Wichita Company Limited are approximately $6 million. Parts of the Arabian Desert have only been seen from the air. Its name in Arabic means "the empty place."

chairmen, Barb Mort, with the First Federal Savings of Wabash, Syracuse Branch and Nancy Prickett with Lakeland Realty. The total amount for the county so far has reached $284,000, with $31,000 left to go before reaching the goal.

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$ 3,152 25 for EMS equipment raised in Milford to date

A total of $3,152.25 has been raised so far to purchase needed new advanced life support equipment for the Milford Emergency Service, Inc. A special meeting was held last Wednesday evening to hear reasons why the service desires new equipment. Approximately 25 interested town residents were present. A total of six EMS technicians are currently taking an advanced life support class at Goshen Hospital. They are John Murphy, Monica Bice, Fred Powell, Oscar Schmucker, Shirley Ringler and Norvin Lewis. N. John Perry, EMS president, opened the meeting by saying, “About four years ago, we got an ambulance service started. I think most all of you are aware we’ve had pretty much success with the program. Sometimes, though, we feel insufficient to give aid to patients en route. In order for these people to utilize this education, we need to purchase more equipment.” Equipment desired includes a LIFEPAK 5 and Motorola APCOR or Advanced Portable Coronary Observation Radio. Ron Goeller from Motorola and Keith Serzen from PhysioControl were present to explain the equipment. Goeller said the APCOR is a full duplex, multiplex radio which means the doctor can talk back and forth to EMS technicians en route. A strip showing heart rhythms can also be transmitted from the ambulance to the hospital using the eight-frequency band radio. Serzen explained the LIFEPAK 5 has two modes of operation. The first is an emergency mode and enables the technician to check the heart using paddles. An electric shock can also be given to restore the heart, if necessary. The second mode monitors the heart en route once the patient has stabilized. Serzen said, “Time is so important. With a massive coronary, a patient can be dead in four minutes. With equipment like this and education, your EMS can perform treatment in the town.” Total cost of the equipment is about $20,000. The equipment should have a life expectancy of seven to 10 years. New Program Sharon Rissler from Goshen Hospital, instructor of the advanced course, spoke on the

program. She said it is only one-year-old and was created when the Advanced EMT law was passed. What this means, is there are now three levels of EMTs. The basic EMT, which is what Milford currently has, only has to complete 81 hours of training. The advanced EMT trains for 100 hours and must study an additional 40 hours per year once certified. A paramedic has to complete 400 hours of training. The areas taught in the class include cardiac illnesses, shock treatment, respiratory problems and everything else. Eighty hours are spent in the classroom with 20 in the emergency room The instructor went on to say that Goshen Hospital can only handle one advanced EMT call at a time now. This, she feels certain will change once more communities go advanced. Goshen has the only advanced program currently. Besides Milford, other communities involved in the course include Syracuse. Bristol, NewParis and Ligonier. Enough technicians must be trained to be on call 24 hours before a town can goadvanced. Vial Os Life The Milford EMS is starting another new program in town called the vial of life. This is a container which is placed inside the refrigerator. Included in the container is an information sheet where space is available to write vital statistics on four persons including type of medication, any illnesses and so on. An insignia would be placed outside the front door and the refrigerator door of those who have it. Max Evans said this is “a lifesaving tool.” Vials may be obtained from Evans Variety Store, Walter s Drug Store, the Chatter Box and the various EMTs. Schmucker also announced that the State EMS Association has established the green light for the EMS services. He said, “When you see the green light flashing, give us the same courtesy you do to a blue light or red light.” The service hopes to purchase all equipment by the end of March when the technicians complete the course. The monitoring unit will be obtained first.

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THANKSGIVING MAIL SCHEDULE A holiday mail schedule will be in effect for the Milford Post Office on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday. Nov. 23. according to .Milford postmaster H. C. Colwell. There will be no regular residential or business mail delivery, no lobby window service or lockbox service. Mail will not be picked up from collection boxes on this date. Customers may determine pick-up times for weekdays and Saturdays from schedules posted on the box or by calling the post office. Normal mail service will resume on Friday. Nov. 24. Police report abandoned car as totaled A 1972 car. registered to William Culbertson. 210 Prairie St., Leesburg, was found by Kosciusko County Police, damaged, early Sunday, Nov. 12. on US 30, one-fourth mile east of Center St , extended, Warsaw. Police were notified of the accident at 2:22 a.m. Sunday. The auto was listed as a total loss, damage was set at $1,200. County Patrolman Burdell Blackburn stated that the car had apparently hit a state road sign. Skid marks were shown on the roadway measuring 165 feet No driver was at the scene. Damage to the road sign was SIOO.

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