The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 December 1978 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 20,1978

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H I Jggg "jes &- /***' i i * fl ■ * KRISTINE NEFF WITH POEM

Kristine Neff has poem published A BAD COLD Today I have a cold in my nose I ache all the way to my toes Aspirin, tissues, water, juice — WHAT A CURSE! Tomorrow I hope I’m not worse!!!

The author of this poem is Kristine Neff, eight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Kay) Neff, r 4 box 379 Syracuse. The poem is being featured in the December 1978 issue of 'Daisy,' an official Girl Scout publication Kristine, who is a member of Brownie Troop 125 in Syracuse, wrote the poem last year for a Brownie project. She submitted it to “Daisy" last winter. Kristine said she was surprised

New ambulance, rates needed at Syracuse

Representatives from the Syracuse Town Board and the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board met with Syracuse Emergency Service personnel Monday night to discuss the EMS rate schedule for the town. John Cripe, town board president, commented there has been some confusion concerning the fees. He asked. “What are your guidelines?" EMS Captain Corky Wong explained the service has five night crews and one day crew working. For each call received where the ambulance is dispatched, a fee of $35 is charged plus $1 per mile for mileage, $5 for oxygen (if used) and $5 for other miscellaneous expenses such as bandages and dressing Wong said an average call costs between SSO-$55. For people coming onto the station for help, Wong said either he or some other EMS technician will be called. No fee is charged the patient and the EMS technician doesn’t get paid. The department also offers other services at no charge such as blood pressure checks. Cripe said. “One of my chief concerns is people using this for cheap medical attention. That's not our purpose. " Wong commented, "1 can't see $35 for telling someone to go to a doctor.” He added the service has had some chronic abusers, but has tried to discourage them. Minor Charge The captain suggested a minimum fee of $5 be charged for peopleSjoming in to the station where bandages or dressing is used. This fee will vary according to the equipment used. Wong said, “We’re doing this as a service to the community. We are a volunteer station and we want to stay that way.” Fees charged for longer ambulance runs to Fort Wayne and South Bend were also discussed. It was decided a flat rate of SSO might be charged for runs made other to Goshen or Kosciusko Community Hospitals. Paul Isbell, town board member, questioned if the service had any written rules and regulations. There are some written guidelines for crew members as well as a written fee schedule. Isbell said, “You should check around and see if some type of state recommendations are available. I feel the EMS would be in a better legal position with some written regulations. Wong commented the surrounding emergency services have followed Syracuse and do not have any written guidelines as such, either. New Ambulance Wong said a new ambulance is going to be needed. He commented, “The present coach won't last through the summer.”

when it was finally published. “1 was excited," she commented. With her poem, she drew an illustration which is also pictured in the magazine This is the first time Kristine has had anything published. She comments she is not a poet, but has written a few other poems. Her other interests include collecting post cards and dolls. She has been a member of Troop 125 since in the first grade.

The present coach, a demonstrator experimental ambulance, is having a lot of trouble getting started for a run Wong said for a new modular ambulance and varied equipment, the cost would be $23,000.

United Way campaign falls short of goal

General chairman of this year’s United Way campaign, Timm Bledsoe, has announced the campaign is ended, having reached $310,000 He said he is hopefui reached as there are still contributions that have been promised, but not yet received. The campaign was kicked off September 7 and was to end the middle of October, but additional time was needed in an attempt to reach the goal. The United Way campaign began last June, with budget and admissions committee members: Carl Zimmerman, chairman; Judy Rosencranz, Ray Monteith and Gail Law, reviewing budget request of the 21 member agencies to determine their needs and their TO FLUSH HYDRANTS LN MILFORD THURSDAY Members of the Milford Street and Water Department will be flushing the town's hydrants Thursday evening and Friday morning. New Superintendent Terry Beatty said he plans to flush the hydrants more frequently and it will be done in the middle of the week between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. County officers investigate theft at county residence Elkhart County police continue investigation into theft at the Willard Breeden residence on CR 33 north of Syracuse during the week end. An antenna cable was cut and clamps removed from a 21 and one-half foot pipe outside the home, after which the cable, pipe and antenna were removed. Value was placed at $225. No Chief - (Continued from page 1) tember 1,1978. This is needed for the Farmers Home Administration. The board met at 10 a.m. this morning (Wednesday) to approve claims. A continued meeting is scheduled for December 26.

Milford to seek HUD funds for senior citizens center

Members of the Milford Town Board met in what they called a brain storming session Tuesday night to obtain ideas for the possible construction of a senior citizen’s center for area residents. The center would be 100 per cent federally funded. During the 24 hour meeting board members also discussed extending sewer and water lines to the northwest section of town. Robert Murphy, grant consultant. told those present about the HUD Block Grant funds and the fact two public hearings were needed and the town could receive as much as $500,000 for benefit of low income persons. Applications for the funds are due in Indianapolis January 15. Four of the town's senior citizens were presnt for the meeting — Marion Deeter. Mrs. William Motts. Mrs. Gladys Coy and Mrs. Amanda Davisson. Also in attendance were firemen Bill Leamon and Max Duncan. Board president Mrs. Glen (Jean) Treesh stated the town would like ideas from the citizens on what they wanted. Mrs. Coy said a senior citizens’ building would be nice. Mrs. Davisson said she too was interested in a senior citizens' center. Mrs. Davisson ask if the town would have to hire a director for the center. She was told “not under this plan." However, the town would have to pay for upkeep (heating, janitorial, etc). Mrs Treesh said the reason the town would like to apply for and receive a grant is to prove it can handle the funds and then be able to get a much larger grant for the water department. Murphy said early in the meeting if the board could decide what to apply for he could have the papers ready for signing at the next meeting. He continued that these grants are for low income people. They can be used for senior citizens (who are automatically considered low income) or in areas where 51 per

He added the present ambulance could then be repaired and used as a back-up. The board discussed if it would be more feasible simply to repair the present ambulance and keep on using it.

share of the $315,000 goal. Campaign division chairpersons were: Jack Schutz, Don Franklin, Ray Monteith, Jim McCleary, Bob Boley, Milton Holmgrain, Tony Frazetta, Rick Helm, Rev. Ray Mills, George Gilbert. Nancy Prickett. Barb Mort and Rita Price. Other chairman of committees were: Ray Plummer, Bob Richmond. Al Disbro and Peggy Anuta. The United Way Executive officers steering the campaign were: Don Hair, chairman of the board; Lawrence Castaldi, president; Richard Betz, vice president; Ray Plummer, treasurer; and James Benzenberg. executive director. Youths booked on series of burglaries County and Syracuse police arrested two Syracuse youths, ages 15 and 16, on Sunday afternoon, booking them on a series of eight burglaries from the middle of October to late November in the Syracuse area. Burglaries included, to date, five rental cottages on Syracuse Lake, the Warren Benson home on W. E. Long Drive where guns, savings bonds and insurance papers were taken; the Syracuse Lake resident of Robert Grotz and police have recovered a guitar valued at S3OO and a set of speakers. Also, Maxwelton Golf Course where a lock was pried from a gas pump and 20 gallons of gasoline were taken; the Heyde Station in Syracuse where pop and candy bars were stolen; and three separate entries into the Larry Bailey residence, also Syracuse Lake, where an eighttrack stereo, and speakers, were taken. The youths also admitted to breaking into the coin machine at the Syracuse car wash. A number of other items have been recovered. The two were released to their parents and the case is in the hands of probation officers.

cent of the population is low income. Asked how to find if 51 per cent is low income Murphy said a survey is needed. Brooks said the town was in need of a new well and water tower. Murphy said there is no way these can be funded by HUD. They could, however, do the lines in blocks where low income people live. Mrs. Treesh said she would like to see the money used for something to replace the old hotel when it is torn down. Murphy said he would like to list priorities in the application. “Planning is the key,” he said. “What needs to be done?" “How can we get it done?” Building Sites Board members questioned firemen about enlarging the fire station to provide an area for senior citizens. Mrs. Treesh said the town might be able to buy the land to the north and to add to the present station. Basically, the new building would be a community building with the senior citizens having first choice of use with no charge. Other organizations could use the building at any time the senior citizens were not using it. Eventually the building could be used for senior citizens, the fire department and by the town of Milford for offices and a dispatcher. Another location discussed was the old hotel location. Mrs. Treesh said when the hotel is torn down the EMS building will be in trouble because of the common wall. It may be possible that a senior citizens center could be built here with facilities provided for the EMS and town there. Jim Brooks said he would like to see the center built at the edge of town so water and sewer lines would be available to more people. Mrs. Treesh said she felt it should be close to the business area for the senior citizens. Miller too said he thought it

WARNING GIVEN OF ICE CONDITIONS ON CHANNEL Syracuse Chief of Police Ron Robinson has issued a warning to persons of ice conditions on the channel area from the Front Street bridge to the dam site on Huntington Street, Syracuse. A number of youths have been seen playing on the ice along this channel route, and Robinson has warned that the ice is unsafe at the present time. The dam in town was opened this past week and the water level lowered from the lakes causing a flow of water beneath the ice. thus the ice now covering the area has dropped making it unsafe to be on.

Thefts, accident occur in Milford Milford Town Marshal David Hobbs has reported several incidents occurring in town within the past week. Between December 12 and 13, several items were stolen from a jeep owned by Winford Adams. The jeep was parked at Bean’s 76 Station on SR 15 in Milford. Taken were a wrench set valued at $25; tool box with a total value of $100; and an FM Audiovix tuner with a value of s2l. At 12:30 a.m. December 16, a parked car owned by David Wysong of Dogwood Apartments. Milford, was struck by a vehicle which left the scene. Damage to the Wysong car was set at SSOO. Damage to the other vehicle was estimated at S6OO. The accident is still under investigation. Finally, a break-in and theft occured at 8:35 p.m. December 19. Four suspects broke the rest room door of the Phillips 66 Station, located at the corner of First Street and SR 15 in Milford, and went through a wall. A total of $3 in cash plus an undetermined amount of cigarettes was taken from a filing cabinet and cigarette machine. An employee saw the suspects leave the building and gave chase. The suspects fled the scene in a 1970 or 1972 blue Chevelle. Assisting in the break-in were Indiana State Police Troopers Michael Barnett, James Springer and county patrolman Brant Nellans. Aguilar cited after accident Jose L. Aguilar, 19, Milford, was cited by Goshen City Ptl. Roger Vanderpool following a corner crash at Madison and Ninth Streets in Goshen on Friday, Dec. 15. Ptl. Vanderpool cited Aguilar for failure to yield the right-of-way and no operator’s license. Aguilar’s 1968 Chevrolet hit a 1979 Pontiac driven by James E. Lee, 18, 10276 CR 34 Goshen at 6:41 p.m. Vanderpool reported no injuries and set the damage at SBOO.

should be the most practical for the most people. Senior citizens present were asked where they would like the center to be located. Mrs. Coy replied, “downtown;” Mrs. Motts said it should be close to the post office because everyone goes after mail; and Mrs. Davisson said uptown too but questioned the board about parking Miller said the parking uptown wouldn’t be any different than it is now with as much or more parking available than if a lot is pur chased. It was noted only the front half of the old hotel would be available as the back of the lot has been sold. Brooks again commented he would favor a senior citizens' building at the edge of town and then keep the Chatter Box open uptown. A center at the edge of town, he stated, would provide water and sewer in that area. Mrs. Coy said it would be ok if it wouldn’t be too far. She said they have a lot of problems when it's too far to walk. People would never go to the building unless transportation were furnished Murphy said the closer to everyone, the better chance the town would have to have- such a building funded. Miller again said he felt the center needed to be convenient for the senior citizens. It needs to be convenient to the most vital centers — post office, drug store, doctor, grocery, etc. “It would be a disservice to the senior citizens to put it on the edge of town.” he concluded. A short discussion was held on the fact the nursing home would be built in the northwest part of town. At the close of the meeting it was decided to apply for the grant with alternate locations listed. The application will be filed for $275,000 for the building and permanent equipment.

FUND DRIVE GAME — Milford Junior High teachers will be playing against the Emergency Medical Service team tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. Junior High teacher Tony Clouse’s shot is being blocked by EMS volunteer Max Evans. The game will be played in the Milford Junior High gym with all donations received going for the new life support system to be purchased. Decorated Christmas cakes will be auctioned off during the half time. Santa Claus will also be at the game.

Declines treatment for injuries in accident A North Webster woman, Agnes Douthitt. 72, of r 1 sustained a bump to the head in a two-vehicle collision in Warsaw, however, declined medical treatment. The mishap occurred at the intersection of Bronson and Center Streets Monday afternoon and drivers were the Douthitt woman and Linda Waikel, 17, r 3 Warsaw. Damage by Warsaw police was estimated at SBOO. Audubon Society to hold potluck The Tippecanoe Audubon Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, in the Counting House Mall for the annual Christmas potluck dinner and share-the-slides program. Families and friends are welcome to join TAS for this event. Those attending should take their own table service and a dish of food to share with all comers. Beverages and hot rolls will be furnished by members of the board of directors. The meal will begin at 6:30 p.m. but latecomers are always welcome. Those attending the dinner are invited to bring 10 slides taken during 1978, along with a vocal description to go with the slides. If persons have more than 10 slides to share, take them also, if time permits, a second round of slides will be shown.

Water-Sewer Following the hearing, board members discussed water and sewer lines being installed in the northwest section of town. Brock Manufacturing has requested lines to be run to the plant on the west side of SR 15 and it is a known fact the nursing home will have to have water and sewer. Plans call for a line to run down Emeline Street, north on Elm. behind the Apostolic Christian Church, through the field to the Brock plant. Brooks said if they went that far he felt they should make the loop around Meadow View. The problem is the tow n doesn't have money for such a project. When the rates were increased a percentage of the increase was for future building and expansion. however, inflation has eaten up the percentage available Mrs. Treesh said she felt the town has an obligation to provide these services if there is a potential way to pay it back An engineering study is needed first. Miller said every time it has been brought up the board has become embroiled with no money — no one wants to stick his neck out and say let's do it. Brooks agreed but said he thought a public meeting was needed so people would know where they stand, how much it will cost them, etc. Mrs. Treesh said a meeting could be held a week prior to their next regular meeting. Miller said the town needed time to check on engineer fees and ordinances He agreed the loop around Meadow View made sense. In the end. Miller proposed the board hire an engineer at the January meeting and Mrs. Treesh said they would set a date for a public meeting at the January meeting. Snowmobiles Just prior to the close of the meeting board members agreed that snowmobiles can run in town as long as they obey the laws.

Warsaw woman injured in accident A Warsaw woman, Tillie Elliott, 44, 1832 Sharon Street, sustained multiple concussions of the left arm in a motor home mishap on CR 33 north of Syracuse at 4:25 p.m. on Monday. She was treated by the Syracuse EMS unit and transported to Goshen Hospital, then released. The Warsaw woman was a passenger in a 1978 Chevrolet motor home driven by Michael Rafeew, 24, of Bridgeville, Pa., northbound when Rafeew slowed to make a right turn onto CR 50 and was hit from behind by a semi. The semi, driven by James Holdread, 21, Goshen slid 108 feet into a field on the northeast corner of the intersection. Damage to the motor home was set at SI,OOO with S9OO to the 1972 Ken worth semi. Charges are pending in the accident. Indiana state police investigated. Clerk-carrier exams open at Syracuse Syracuse Postmaster Avon Bushong has announced examinations are open for clerkcarrier at the Syracuse facility, and interested persons may stop by the post office for the necessary forms.

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Johnson new fire chief at Syracuse

The town of Syracuse has a new fire chief in the person of Kenneth (Kenny) Johnson of Maple Grove Street Johnson, who replaces Larry Weaver, will assume his new duties January 1. The Milford native was chosen to head the department December 13. Final approval for Johnson s appointment has to come from the Syracuse Town Board The board usually makes all its appointments the first meeting in January In discussing his appointment. Johnson commented. “I'm very elated the department had enough confidence in me to elect me chief.” He has been with the fire department since 1969 He was chosen second assistant chief in 1975 and again in 1977 He served as first assistant chief in 1976 and 1978. The new chief doesn't anticipate any major changes in the

Augsburger seeks pages

INDIANAPOLIS — Senator John B Augsburger < R Syracuse) would like any student who wishes to be a page at the State Senate to contact him at the State House. Indianapoljs. Ind 46204. The only requirements tor a page is that the student be at least 13 years of age and a resident of Indiana. Senator Augsburger said that, “serving as a Senate page provides an excellent opportunity Cripps booked on theft charge Richard Coy Cripps. 35. Milford, was held in the Kosciusko County Jail on a charge of theft, a class D felony, in lieu of $4,000 bond He was booked at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Dec. 15. Cripps is charged with attempting unsuccessfully to sign and cash a $25.75 Christmas Club check belonging to Jackie and Karen Ulmer of Etna Green at the Lake City Bank of Warsaw The check was stolen on December 5 from the Ulmer residence on CR 700 W and the attempt to cash the check was on the same day. Hit-run in parking lot Damage was listed at $l6O to a 1978 vehicle registered to David and Judy Mclntire of Leesburg Sunday evening, when damaged by a hit and run vehicle. The car was parked in the employee zone at the rear of the Augsburger's market in Syracuse, and the damage was discovered around 9:30 p. m The back bumper had been torn from the vehicle, and damage was done to the rear fender. Rev. Fast escapes injury in accident Rev. Kenneth E. Fast. 63, pastor of Leesburg United Methodist Church, escaped from his car after it stalled on the Vanßuren St., crossing in Leesburg. Monday. Dec. 18. The incident between the locomotive owned by Conßail and Rev. Fast’s auto caused SSOO damage to the auto. The train sustained no damage, police said. Engineer for Conßail was Larry L. Wiles, 37. Anderson and conductor was Phillip M. Maddox, Marion. False alarm Syracuse Volunteer Firemen responded to a call at 9:52 p.m. Monday at Augsburger’s Super Valu. which proved to be a false alarm. LAKELAND LOCAL Mr. and Mrs Robert Laudeman of Syracuse Lake have returned from a month’s vacation at Naples and Winter Haven. Fla. They also report a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Miner, former Syracuse residents, at their new home at Sebring, Fla,

running of the department. His duties will include overseeing all operations at a fire as well as being in charge of all business meetings. He has lived in Syracuse since 1961 His mother. Hazel Johnson, still lives in Milford. He has worked at The Weatherhead Company in Syracuse for over 17 years. His wife. Shirley, works at Dytronics in Leesburg They have two children: Scott. 18 and Kristi. 16. a sophomore at Wawasee High School Other Officers The department also elected other officers at the Decembers meeting They include: First assistant — Larry Weaver Second assistant — Jot' Anderson Captain — Corky Wong Lieutenant — Larry Hunter Secret ary-treasurer — Roger Grothaus

to experience the workings of state government first-hand. “Also, many students working toward a perfect attendance record at school decline the opportunity rather than blemish their record However, working as a page does count against a student's attendance Senator Augsburger emphasized that those interested should contact him as soon as possible since each senator is allotted only 50 pages a session Man arraigned for Syracuse thefts Charles Childers, 20, Ligonier, was arraigned in Kosciusko Superior Court last Thursday with his appointed attorney entering a plea of guilty. Childers is accused of breaking into the Melody Center and the Radio Shack on SR 13 in Syracuse last March 19 The Ligonier man is charged with theft, a class D felony, possibly carrying a penalty of two years in prison and a fine of up to SIO,OOO. Final judgment could be imposed as a class A misdemeanor carrying a prison sentence of one year and up to $5,000 fine. Tires stolen from jeep Stuart Rawling of r 1 North Webster reported to Kosciusko County police of the theft of two rear tires from his parked jeep on Sunday evening. The rear of the jeep was apparently jacked up and set on blocks while parked near a private drive on CR 650 N, west of Black’s Landing, around 8 p.m. Value of the tires was set at SIBO. Backing mishap Damages were listed at $650 in a backing mishap in Syracuse on Saturday at 10:35 a.m. Syracuse police reported Pauline Hostetler. 62, r 5 Syracuse, started down a oneway street and stopped at the same time Saundra Cobbum. 34. 313 Benton Street. Syracuse, attempted to back from a private drive onto the street, and struck the right rear area of the 1970 model car driven by Mrs. Hostetler. The 1975 Cadillac driven by the Cobbum woman sustained $350 damage, with S3OO to Hostetler auto. Savings bond sales listed for county Kosciusko County sales of Series E and H United States Savings Bonds were $109,746 in the month of November, according to Neal Carlson, volunteer county chairman of the savings bond committee. Sales in the State of Indiana were $19,755,643 reports Alfred J. Stokely, state chairman of the Indiana Volunteer Committee. . Indiana has achieved 85 per cent of the 1978 state quota of $255,100,000.