The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 February 1979 — Page 2
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., February 28,1979
1960 PUMPER TRUCK — These members of the Syracuse Fire Department are standing before the 1960 township pumper truck. This is just one of two trucks the department would like to replace. From left, are: Roger Grothaus, secretary-treasurer: Joe Anderson, second assistant chief: Larry Weaver, first assistant chief: Kenny Johnson, fire chief; Kirk Hughes; Larry Hunter, lieutenant; Ken Oswald: Howard Birkel: Tim Weisser: and Jim Levandis.
Ambulance — (Continued from page 1) vanced life support.” The service has had the advanced equipment since 1974. Presently, four EMT's have passed the advanced life support course. In order to become certified, the service has to guarantee full 24 hour coverage by advanced technicians. This ruling might be in the process of being changed, said Wong. Wong said, “We can guarantee if we need one (advanced technician) we will have one on the scene. What we would like is if we can stagger it. We don't have enough manpower to train all at once.” Cost of the TEC ambulance w ould be approximately $25,000. Money to pay for the ambulance would come from the town budget, township revenue sharing funds and fund raising projects. Also, the EMS has approximately $lO-12,000 raised from its treasury. Wong said part of this money could bepsed. Wong said, we re spending the taxpayer's money, but we're trying to constantly i mpro ve our serv ices. ’ ’ The matter of anew ambulance has been put before the town board which is looking into possible funding. The EMS department has 18 certified emergency medical technicians with 12 other assistants. EMS personnel work in rotating shifts. During the week days, there is a day shift from 6 a m. tp 6 P m. and a night shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a m. On week ends, one crew will be responsible for all calls. Two certified technicians arel on each crew. Two New Pumpers The town and township pumper trucks of the Syracuse Fire Department have been serving the area since 1960. Kenny
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Johnson, fire chief, said the main reason the trucks need replacing is to keep the tow n and township's insurance ratings at their present level. He said, “Due to the present insurance ratings (classsix in the town and class nine in the township), the Indiana State Rating Bureau could come in and look, at these trucks and take the ratings away. Once you lose the ratings, they’re awfully hard to get reinstated. ' Both the class six and nine ratings mean a reduced cost to the homeowner when buying fire insurance for the home. Johnson believes Syracuse has one of the best ratings in the state. He commented, “The only way we could better ourselves is to have* full time paid department, which I’m sure the taxpayers don’t want.” The Syracuse department is strictly volunteer. Another concern with the pumper trucks is some mechanical problems have been cropping up. Johnson said, “They’ve been performing sufficiently. But, they're at the point where we re holding our breath. Age alone can have a detrimental effect on any equipment.’’ Same Type Os Truck The department wishes to purchase the same type of pumper trucks it currently, has. The only difference, noted the chief, would be in the water gallon capacity. The present trucks have a 500 gallon supply tank The department would like a 750 gallon supply tank with a rear suction endlet so water-can be pumped out of a portable water tank. The pumper trucks are used to pump water out of the hydrants in town and out of a tanker in the township. The trucks pump water at 1,000 gallons per minute. And, the pumpers are the only two pieces of fire equipment rated by the state.
The township advisory board has advertised for bids for a new township pumper truck. Bids are to be received at 7:30 p.m. March 7. The Syracuse Town Board also has plans for advertising for bids. The board is currently looking into possible funding. Johnson said the approximate cost of a new pumper truck would run S6O-65,000 The town board had discussed the possibility of going in with the township and buying two trucks at the same time. Johnson said the board might be able to get a discount this way. Money to pay for the new trucks would come out of a cumulative fire fund established after the present trucks were purchased. By the end of 1979, this fund should have a balance of $103,164.43. Part of this fund might also be used to help purchase the EMS ambulance. Delivery date of the new trucks, said Johnson, would be 10 to 12 months after the bids are awarded. Besides the pumper trucks, other pieces of equipment the department has include: a 1975 Mac tractor tanker with a 1938 converted model trailer. The tanker holds 3,800 gallons of water. There is a possibility the trailer might have to be replaced in the near future. Also: A 1964 Dodge four-wheel drive with a 500 gallon front mount pump. This truck qarries 200 gallons and is used primarily for grass fires. It can also be converted for rescue work. The department also has a 1975 equipment truck. 125 Calls The department answered 125 fire calls last year. Johnson said this is average for a year. The department has 25 regular members and five trainees. All members answer each fire call, depending on their availability. Drug — (Continued from page 1) seizure will be taken to the new Indiana State Police Laboratory in Fort Wayne for analysis. Pending the determination of the analysis, further charges may result. In addition to Mediano and Kitch, Syracuse Officers Bob Houser, Jack Zimmerman and Dan Gallmeier. as well as County Officers Jerry Moser and Tom Brindle, assisted in -the investigation and apprehension. SLIOO damages in accident Thursday Wilburn K. Bell, 35, r 2 Syracuse and Linda F. Swartz, r 3 Syracuse, were involved in an accident at the intersection of SR 15 and the Syracuse Road near Schwartz’s Super-Valu, Milford. The incident occurred at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. According to Milford Marshal David Hobbs, Swartz was turning left off of SR 15 when she hit the front end of Bell’s van which was stopped at the intersection. Damage was set at S7OO to Bell’s 1974 Ford van and S4OO to Swartz’s 1977 Ford Mustang 11.
Water — (Continued from page 1) grant. The grant would be used for a new senior citizen’s center. If the town shows it can handle this grant, there is a possibility a larger grant could be obtained. The board should know if its grant has been approved by March 15. The grant, for $20,000, has been applied for through The Housing for Urban Development Center. Some of*the board members feel pessimistic about their chances. Miller said, “With our size, we have no funds or horsepower to go after the funds like the large cities do.” Jean Treesh, board president, added, “You have to know someone when you get grants. We can’t afford to have someone full time to look at grants like large towns. ” The board did recently acquire the services of Robert Murphy and Associates as grant consultants. Murphy's fees would come out of any grant monies he can obtain. Present and past boards have tried twice before to get grants, but were turned down. _. No Cost If the grant is acquired. Brooks would like to see part of the money used for water and sewer lines. He feels the senior citizen’s center should be moved out to near Brock Manufacturing and the Meadowview Addition. He commented, “If we could move the senior citizen’s center out to Brocks, HUD would run the water and sewer out there. This would be funded 100 per cent. This would be at no cost to the townspeople.” Miller disagreed with part of this thinking. He stated, “The senior citizen’s building should be a convenience to the senior citizens. If it can be correlated with Brock, the nursing home and Meadowview, this would be a plus. But, our first priority should be the senior citizen himself. The second priority should be the usefulness to the whole community.” Been Patient . Mrs. Treesh would like to see more of the town serviced by water. She said, “The people have really been patient, I really appreciate it.” She added, “I would like to see us furnish water for the expansion of business. They have to have it. They would aid us. Unless we have proper water and sewer, we can’t expect the town to expand and improve. ” She said two of the areas she would like to be serviced are the east end of town and out to Brock’s. Miller commented, “We have a fine community with excellent industry. We have a personal obligation to provide the very best service possible. If it means borrowing or bonding money, we should do it any way we can.” One solution to obtaining more money, said Miller, would be donations from residents. He stated, “More community participation is needed. If we can just get enough people who want to do something about the water system. Get united. If we can get more money than the water rate can provide. The water’s the best bargain we’ve got.” He added, “I would like the community and future boards to do something every year. Our priority should be to provide the people who don’t have water with water.” Can We Expand The question now is, can the present system be expanded to meet future needs? Marion Deeter, former street and water superintendent, said, “I don’t see any use in doing away with the water mains and system we’ve got.” Miller also said, “I would like to work with the present system.” Whether or not the town receives an updated system seems to depend on one basic thing — money. If any townspeople have any other suggestions, the board urges them to come forth. As Brooks stated, “More people should attend meetings. People should be involved. Then they’d understand.”
Official school enrollment
Milford North Webster Syracuse Wawasee Total Kindergarten 58 70 83 211 Grade 1 62 79 89 230 Grade 2 61 79 127 267 Grade 3 68 7* 101 243 Grade 4 58 68 ' 100 226 Grade 5 7* 73 89 236 Grade 6 7* 65 76 215 Grade 7 60 75 91 226 Grade 8 50 81 90 221 Jr. High Spec. Ed. ' 1* I 4 Grade 9 251 Grade 10 250 250 Grade 11 240 a 240 Grade 12 199 199 TOTALS 565 664 86c 940* 3029 N C I S E Co-op 17 Elementary Bldgs. 307(K-4). 44J(K05) 589(K-5) 3046 Jr. High Eldgs. 258(5-8) 221(6-8) 271(6-8) John A. Saab ’ Curriculum Coordinator *Note there were 29 seventh semester graduates.
Assessing to begin March 1
Indiana statute provides for the March Ist assessing date. Personal property owned or leased, March 1, must be reported to the local township assessor or trustee by May 15, for assessment. Forms for reporting personal property are available from local assessors. Property to be assessed this year includes antique cars, trucks with a declared gross weight of more than 11,000 pounds, truck bodies, including pickup campers, trailers, toppers, fold-down campers, tractors, buses, snowmobiles and other vehicles that are subject to annual registration for license. Other property to be assessed and must be reported is farm equipment, livestock, grain, hay, business inventory and equipment including leased equipment. All dog owners must report their dogs for assessment to the local assessor, the tax and receive their Kosciusko Countydog tag. All dogs must have tags attached to their collars, indicating that the tax has been paid. After June 15, any dog that does not have a tag attached to his collar can be picked up, held at the humane shelter, and at that time the shelter will determine the fate of the animal. If a dog is lost or strays, and is wearing a
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Kosciusko County tag. the dog’s owner can be located by the numberonthetag. Property owners who fail to fill an assessment of their personal property with the local trustee or assessor by May 15, will be assessed and fined a penalty for failure to file an assessment. Although the re-assessment valuations will be placed on the tax rolls this year, for taxes payable in 1980, all new improvements. and the removal of buildings needs to be reported to the local assessor.
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School board to study needs of handicapped
In a special meeting last night (Tuesday), members of the Lakeland School Board decided to obtain cost estimates for a building modification study for handicapped needs. The corporation is entitled under federal law, Law 504, to provide equal access for handicapped students. Don Arnold, superintendent, will proceed with the estimates and bring his results back at a later meeting. Arnold was also given permission to study and make recommendations concerning energy conservation improvements. It was reported at the February 13 meeting the corporation paid the Northern Indiana Public Service Companyover $30,000 for a two-month period. In other business, Marion (Bud) Lantz, business manager, presented a comparative study of electrical cost and fuel aid cost for a four-year period. The board will review this and discuss it at a later meeting. Assistance Policy The school financial assistance policy was approved. This is a formal program to assist lowincome families who are unable to pay required fees, purchase textbooks, and provide the necessary school supplies and clothing for their children. Families whose income is at or below the level shown below may be eligible for school assistance. Those who may qualify are as follows: For a family (household) size
of one, the annual gross income eligible is $4,190. Other family sizes and the eligible annual gross income is: two — $5,500; three — $6,810; four — $8,110; five - $9,310; six - $10,510; seven — $11,600; eight — $12,690; nine — $13,680; 10 — $14,660; 11 — $15,640 and 12 — $16,610. For families over 12. add $970 for each additional family member. Under the provisions of the policy, the school principal will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, he may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Or. if he wishes to make a formal appeal, he may write Lantz at P.O. Box 638 Syracuse or call the school office. Each school and the administrative office of the corporation has a copy of the complete policy which may be reviewed by any interested party. Classroom Bids Bids received at the February 13 meeting for classroom supplies were awarded. In all cases, the lowest bids were awarded. Finally, two G.E.D. test diplomas were awarded to Jennie Linville, r 1 Milford and Tom Constant of Warsaw, a former Wawasee student. The board met in executive session following the meeting to discuss personnel concerns and negotiations. The next meeting is March 13.