The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 December 1978 — Page 1

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Lack quorum — Fail to name Syracuse police chief Due to the lack of a quorum, the decision of who the next town marshal will be for the town of Syracuse will have to be decided at a continued meeting of the Syracuse Town Board at 7:30 p.m Tuesday. Dec 26. John R. Cripe, town board president, and Paul Isbell were the only town board members present Absent were Darrell Grisamer. who was out of town, and Forrest <Bud> Smith, who was sick. A new town marshal is needed for the town since the resignation of Ron Robinson Robinson is leaving the Syracuse police department to join the county sheriff’s department as captain effective January 1. TenEch Report Even though no decisions could be made, a report from TenEch of South Bend was heard. Paul Turpin of TenEch reported progress is coming along on phase three of the evaluation of the Syracuse water treatment plant. TenEch met with several field representatives from the State Board of Health last week to discuss the plant Turpin said the town will probably receive two violations concerning operations at the plant One will be for bypassing the final filter during higher flow periods and not reporting it to the state The other violation is on the method of reporting data after a high flow and not during a normal flow period This, he said, doesn't show the true running operation of the plant Turpin added. "These are not serious violations. There should be no fine. ” The TenEch representative also said the firm has been doing several things at the plant. One is bypassing the final filter and flushing the system out. He said. "What you're putting into the river now is what you were putting in before the expansion. This is not a health hazard. ” He said the firm is also increasing the pumping rate and is continuing to review Town Engineer Jerry Lessig’s figures concerning what the flow should be at the plant. TenEch's flow numbers are less than what Lessig’s are. Turpin went on to say, "When we look at the plant, we see a lot of guesswork It's not a good situation." He will continue to work with Roy Davis and Harley Conrad of the street and water department. Iron Plant In other matters, it was reported the iron removal plant is ready to turn on and put into operation. A representative from Stremmel and Hill will come to town in the near future to show Davis how the plant should be operated. Finally, it was decided the completion date for the water lines put in by Dye Plumbing and Heating would be set at Sep(Continued on page 2)

In The News ... Section One Cruzin 5 Community Corner 6-7 Sports 8 Section Two Church 6 Classified-Legals..... 9-10-11 Main Street 5 Boys and girls write letters to Santa each year. Some of those letters appear on page 11 of the front section and on page 8 of the second section. Milford senior citizens may get new center if HUD grant is approved. Story on page 2 of first section. New rate may be added to Syracuse EMS charges. Story on page 2 of first section. Kenneth Johnson new fire chief at Syracuse. Story on page 2 of first section.

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Group home for boys has yule spirit The feelings of caring, sharing and love This is what the Christmas spirit is all about A true example of this loving spirit can be found in the persons of Ray and Cheryl Frost who have startcxi a group home for boys in Syracuse The Frosts, owners of Frost Antenna Service and TV Appliances. have been foster parents for the last five years. They currently have eight boys under their care Frost comments. “We enjov what we re doing.” Living with the Frosts on SR 13 south ol Syracuse are: Richie. 12; Scott. 15; Tim. Tony. Bill and Donny. all 16; and Randy and John, both 17 The Frosts have no children ot their own. Home Atmosphere Frost was raised in the Alien County Children's Home. Fort Wayne This, he feels, is the primary reason he started a home, which is officially called the Frost Foundation for Boys. Inc. "I do know what it's like.” he said. At first, the Frosts had only a foster home. Then, two years ago. as the needs of the boys grew, the Frosts incorporated forming the foundation. They received the license for the group home last October 18. Ray is the president of Frost Foundation with Cheryl acting as secretary and treasurer Tom Sims of Huntington. who works as guidance counselor for the home, is vice president Even though it is a foster home no fonger. Frost stresses he tries to maintain a homelike atmosphere "We want to make this as a home to the kids and make them feel at home ” Broken Homes Most of the boys come from broken homes. Generally, all the youths remain as permanent residents of the home until they reach the age of 18 At that time, they are released automatically In certain cases, when demonstrated it is in the youth s best interests, he may be released to return to his home or other facility. During the Christmas holiday, each boy will spend one week with his family and one week at the Frost home All of the eight boys currently living with Frosts come from some other county ouside of • Kosciusko. Four hail from Allen County while one comes from Jay County. Two others are from the city of Muncie in Delaware County. The boys came to Syracuse through the efforts of Sims and the Star Commonwealth of Boys in Van Worth. Ohio. Improvements Many things have been added on and changed at the home since the Frosts moved in. A recreation room, volleyball court and a basketball court are just a few examples. There is space for 12 boys altogether Even though a homelike atmosphere prevails, supervision is maintained. Each boy is given a chore to do. receiving a different chore each week. The boys have to be at home by a certain time at night and each is responsible for making his bed. Though not all attend school in the area, education is stressed. The Frosts also feel religious activities are important. Frost also believes in letting the boys earn a little money. He gives them a job to do helping him at Frost Antenna and pays them. Outside activities are another important part of the Frost Foundation. Every two weeks, the group goes to a movie. The boys have also been to various county and state fairs plus a variety of other places. Frost commented, “Every thing we’ve done has been on our own for the kids.” Has the Frost Foundation been a success? "The kids get along with each other." Frost said. "If we have problems, we try to sit down and talk things over. ’ Open House f Keeping in tune with the Christmas season, the Frosts are asking for support in their efforts at the home. Frost said, l ‘We would Jike to maybe have more recreational activities available. (Continued on page 7)