The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 December 1978 — Page 1

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Mediano appointed Syracuse sergeant

In a surprise move last night l -( Tuesday). members of the Syracuse Town Board failed to select a new town marshal, and instead created a new position of to fill the top police position recently vacated by Ron Robinson who will be joining the County Sheriff s Department as captain January 1. Louis Mediano, 1013 Sixth Street, Syracuse, was appointed to sergeant at a yearly salary of $12,157 He will start his duties as of the first of the year. NoOne Qualified John R Cripe, town board president, said the board had interviewed approximately five applicants for town marshal, but felt none had the proper qualifications He commented, “We tried to review the situation as best we could We held an executive session a few weeks ago. It's a big job. We didn't feel at this time we could make a final decision'' Paul M Isbell, town board member, added, "We didn't have anyone who was qualified from the administrative point of view. Were not saying anything against the police force. 1 personally feel that none of them at this particular point in time are qualified to assume the duties of police chief " At a later date, if an officer becomes qualified, a police chief will be named. As sergeant. Mediano will have basically the same duties as town marshal, but more under the supervision of the town board Cripe said. "He w ill be the acting head of the police department Former Milford Chief Mediano. who has served on the Syracuse force for a little over two years, has also served over a two-year term on the Milford police force. In August of 1977. he was appointed Town Marshal of Milford by the Milford Town Board and served that position until resigning on May 15 of this year In his letter of resignation. Mediano stated t 6 the Milford board. “In looking toward the future. I cannot see the security that 1 feel I require to build a comfortable life in later years.'' Some controversy arose over his leaving the Milford position as he had taken a job in Goshen and had failed to tell the board Mediano rejoined the Syracuse department as patrolman in August. He has received law enforcement training at the state police academy and was a military policeman in the marine corps He and his wife. Nora, have one daughter. Paula, age seven. With his elevation to sergeant.

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this still only leaves four officers on the Syracuse force: Mediano. Robert Houser. Jack Zimmerman and Danny Gallmeier Teen booked in Milford burglary Scott Nathan Emmons, r 1 Milford, was booked in the county jail last week on a charge of burglary after he was caught trying to escape from Schwartz s Super-Valu. Syracuse-Milford Rd. and SR 15. Milford. The incident occurred at 11:42 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. Emmons became stuck in a compressor room while trying to escape Milford Marshal David Hobbs reported it took some time to pry Emmons loose from the compressor chute. Entrance was made by the same area when vent flaps Were moved. Assisting Hobbs were Milford Deputy Randy Veach and Syracuse Deputy Dan Gallmeier. County Patrolmen Gerry Moser and Thomas Brindle, market owner Ron Schwartz and townspeople Hap Ruch and Norm Lovell. Emmons is being held without bond. ’V Evening fire run made at Vylactos Syracuse Volunteer Firemen responded to a call at 6:40 p.m. Thursday for an overheated dryer at Vylactos Laboratories. Fire chief Kenneth Johnson said approximately SI,OOO damage was estimated, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company was called to check any possible malfunction in the gas fired dryer. Firemen returned to the station around 9 p.m. Hit by car A 1976 Ford owned by Ronn P. Beer, 20, r 1 Milford, was struck by a hit-run car at Lincoln Avenue and Third Street in Goshen on Thursday. Dec. 21. at 2:47 pm. According to information given by Goshen Police Captain Lyle Bainter. the hit-run auto was a medium blue, newer model car which should show damage to the • left front. MACHINE DAMAGED Vandals damaged a cigarette machine at Spanky's Pizza, SR 15. Milford, last Tuesday night, Dec. 19. Nothing was reported missing. Town Marshal David Hobbs is investigating.

HAVE A HAPPY o * (On* > 4 A A 4 / J I//*■JjF •. (•jtOT Father Time's on his way out! Let's say a fond goodbye and welcome the New Year with celebration. Thanks to you. 1978 was wonderful!

Four injured in Friday accident near Syracuse

Four persons were injured, and one jailed, in a two-car collision at the intersection of US 6 and CR 29 (Huntington Road* northwest of Syracuse around 1 p.m on Friday. Booked in Elkhart County Jail was William Daniel Kent, 44 of 304 South Buffalo, Warsaw, driver of one of the vehicles. He was arrestech for driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages. Kent was northfxiund on CR 29 in Elkhart County and failed to stop for the state intersection. He was hit broadside by a vehicle operated by Stephen E. Queveo. 27 of Sarasota, Fla. Kent received treatment in the emergency room of Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw for a laceration to the head requiring 70 stitches, and bruised ribs. His passenger. Burl Knoop, 42, r 6 Warsaw, was admitted to the intensive care unit at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne for rib fractures, a broken right arm and possible internal injuries. His condition

By LESLIE WHITMAN The coming of the New Year is always an exciting and ofteh mysterious time as the old and young alike await to see what the year will bring. For Beatrice Rediger, 20, exchange resident from Switzerland, this is especially so as she continues her exploration of the American way of life. Beatrice, who hails from near Basel in Switzerland, has been living with Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Zehr at 1002 Leroy in Goshen since August. Dr. Zehr is a well known Milford veterinarian. Beatrice finds American life similiar to that of Switzerland, but says there are some differences. She said, “The food and people are different. The people are more busy over here; always something to do. Here, you eat more meat and ice cream.” The basic diet of the Swiss is potatoes, salads and vegetables. In Switzerland, more people use public transportation to get from one place to another, rather than a car. Walking is also popular with the Swiss. As far as how people live, most of the Swiss reside in apartments due to the small size of the

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was last listed as poor. Queveo received treatment at a doctor s office in Nappanee. His passenger, Patricia Counts, 47, r 4 Columbia City, received treatment at the Whitley County Hospital in Columbia City for multiple contusions and abrasions. State and county officers investigated and estimated damage at S6OO to the Kent ear and $1,200 to the 1974 model Queveo vehicle. Parked car damaged Shelly L. Vernatter. 18, r 1 Leesburg, told Warsaw city police, she discovered Tuesday after returning to her car, vandals had stuck two bumper stickers on the windshield and applied paint on the trunk. Her auto was parked on the lot of a near downtown department store. City Patrolman Lance Grubbs investigated.

Swiss girl looks to New Year

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SANTA AT SYRACUSE LEGION HALL — Old Saint Nick was on hand at the Syracuse American Legion Post 223 Saturday afternoon to greet a large group of youngsters at the annual Auxiliary Kiddie Christmas Party. Santa Claus, in the person of Bill Harrington, is shown with part of the group gathered around him. Credit goes to Robin Dust. Auxiliary president, for planning the successful party. j

New emergency rates established

By LESLIE WHITMAN In a continued meeting Tuesday night, the Syracuse Town Board considered a variety of matters ranging from reappointing several department heads and committees and establishing a new schedule of rates for the Emergency Medical Service. Harley Conrad was reappointed street and water superintendent. He originally

fn The News... Church ..... io Classified-Legals 12-13 Cruzin 3 Community Corner 6 Main Street .. 14 Sports H From kings and queens to Mickey and Minnie Mouse, these made the photos of 1978. Two full pages of the best photos of this year are featured inside on pages 8-9. What does the New Year mean to you * Rev ? Norman E. McVey, new pastor at Wawasee Heights Baptist Church in Syracuse, relates his views inside See his message on page 10. With the New Year coming, now is the time to make those resolutions for 1979 Some well known Syracuse residents and what their resolutions might be have been highligted in side. See page 3.

country. For Beatrice, she lives on a farm with nine brothers and sisters. Farm Life Farm life for the Rediger family is somewhat similar to that of an American farmer. The farm, which measures 300 acres in size, is basically a dairy farm with some beef. Corn and wheat are also grown. The Redigers are but a minority in Switzerland as most of the Swiss work in factories. As for Beatrice, she will continue her schooling when she returns to Switzerland next Apgust. Most of the Swiss only finish high school and then go straight to work. This is largely due to the fact the universities are government operated and only a few can get in. The Switzerland girl said she has about four and a half to six years to go to finish her schooling. The subjects she plans to study include medicine and natural science. She would like to be a doctor one day. Likes To Ski Os course, life for Beatrice isn’t only going to

resigned at the November 21 meeting stating there were-too many things going wrong at the waste water treatment plant At that time, the board didn't accept Conrad's resignation John R Cripe, town board president, stated. "Harley agreed to stay on if we get certain things done. We re trying to get things ironed out . " Conrad will receive a 1979 salary of $12,705. Roy Davis will continue on as working foreman of the street and water depart ment at an hourly wage of up to $5.50 per hour More Appointments In other appointments. Robert Reed was retained as town attorney for 1979 at a salary of $1,500. Kenny Johnson was also approved as fire chief for 1979 and Tom Gilbert was appointed director of the Syracuse Civil Defense. Two committees, the traffic and park board, received appointments for the 1979 year, too Making up the traffic committee

Icy roads cause mishap

A two-ear collision at 9:20 p m Tuesday. Dee. 19. occurred as a result of icy and slippery roads Patricia A. Noffsinger, 33. r 3 Syracuse, was uninjured after her car was involved in the collision with a car driven by Brian R. Neibert. 20. r I Leesburg. The collision occurred at the intersection of CRs 100E and 450 N Police said the Neibert auto was attempting to make a right turn onto CR 450 N when the vehicle slid past the intersection. At the same time. Noffsinger

are the follow ing: Loren Knispel. John Walker. Stan Insley. Ray Yoder and Bessie Stetler John Nemeth. Chuck Haffner. Tom Kitch and Pat Bartow comprise the park board EMS Rates In other matters, a new schedule of rates for the* Emergency Medical Service was approved, pending approval from Turkey Creek Township Trustee Joseph Shewmon The board, trustee and service met last week to discuss the rates. Approved was the following, charging $.35 per run and $1 per loaded mile if the ambulance is dispatched on local runs; SSO per run and $1 per loaded mile it the ambulance is dispatched outside a 25 mde radius; no charge for persons who walk-in to the station and receive no treatment; no charge for blood pressure checks; and a $5 minimum charge for persons who walk-in and receive treatment, but who are not transported in the ambulance In department reports, the fire

was trying to stop her auto at the intersection, but slid past the stop sign and hit the Neibert auto A passenger in Noffsinger s auto. Mary Rogers. 24. Peru, was taken to the Kosciusko Community Hospital for X-rays ot an injury to her right knee Neibert was driving a ear owned by David L. Parrish, r 1 Leesburg. Kosciusko County Sheriff-Elect Al Rovenstine reported damages of $450 to the Neibert auto while Noffsinger's 1978-model sustained an estimated SI,OOO damage

school and studying. She also has a variety of hobbies and interests to keep her occupied. Probably her main interest is skiing. Mountains abound in Switzerland and nearby Germany making skiing a popular Swiss way of life. Her other interests include handcrafts, music, plants and collecting stamps. She plays the cello. While here in America, she is using part of her talents for handcrafts while working on Dr. Zehr s new home in Milford. This is her job to earn some pocket money. Come February, she will be moving to Newton, Kansas to live with a family there. In Kansas, she will be working in a library translating German and French to English. | A Bit Homesick What are her impressions of America? “I like it,” she commented. “But, I prefer my home country. This is my first time overseas. I miss my family.” Beatrice came to America y ith 25 other foreign residents as part of a Mennonite program.

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APPOINTED \T BROCK'S — Carmon Wenger has been named assistant general manager of Brock Manufacturing. Inc., of Milford. Wenger, his wife .lan and two daughters reside in Elkhart. Wenger has been associated with the First National Bank in Elkhart where he held the position of vice president-trust and manager of the trust division. He has served on the board of directors of Yellowstone. Inc.. Old Reliable Insurance Company. Elkhart Symphony Society and the Advisory Board of Sollitt ('oust ruction Company. He is currently serving on the board of directors of the Oaklawn Foundation. He is also involved in various church and civic activities.