The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 March 1979 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 21,1979

Prices — (Continued from page 1) only, 69.9 -for regular, 74.9 for lead-free and 78.9 for premium. Ruch Service — Full-serve only, 74.4 a gallon for regular and 77.4 a gallon for lead-free. Tim’s Sunoco — Full-serve only, 76.9 for regular and 78.9 for unleaded. At Syracuse Gas-For-Less Service Station — Full-serve only, 76.9 a gallon for regular and 83.9 a gallon for lead-free. Jack’s Sunoco Service — Full-serve only, 79.9 for regular, 82.9 for lead-free and 83.9 for premium. Lakeland Standard Service — Self-serve, 79.9 for regular, 81.9 for lead-free and 86.9 for premium; and full-serve, 81.9 for regular, 84,9 for un-leaded and 89.9 for premium. Pacer Oil Company — Fullserve only, 71.9 for regular, 76.9 for lead-free and 77.9 for premium. Village Texaco — Full-serve only, 80.9 for regular, 83.9 for unleaded and 85.9 for premium. Auer’s Auto Supply — Fullserve only, 77.9 a gallon for regular and 80.9 a gallon for leadfree. Hey de Service Station — Full-serve only, 75.9 for regular and 80.9 for lead-free. At North Webster White Mobil Service — Fullserve only, 74.9 for regular and 77.9 for lead-free. C & L Shell Service — Fullserve only, 71.9 for regular and 77.9 for lead-free. Roger’s Sunoco — Full-serve only, 68.9 for economy regular, 75.9 for regular, 77.9 for super regular, 79.9 for premium and 81.9 for super premium. Arco Service Station — Selfserve only, 69.9 for regular and 73.9 for un-leaded. Crystal Flash Service Station — Full-serve only, 70.9 for regular and 76.9 for lead-free. In Elkhart County How do these prices compare with those to the north, in Elkhart County? A survey of several stations in the northern county revealed prices for one gallon of regular ranged from 66.9 cents to 69.9 cents. Lead-free averaged around 73.9 cents a gallon while for ethyl, the prices averaged around 72.9 cents a gallon. Gas Shortage? Another concern to area drivers is the available gas supply on hand. Will there be enough to last through the summer? Lt. Governor Robert D. Gohas stated America might be facing gasoline shortages by this summer. He has said, “Anybody who thinks we aren’t headed for gasoline shortages by early summer hasn’t been paying attention to international events or the inadequacy of energy policies conceived in Washington during the last year." Orr also said, “As important as is moving manufactured goods and farm products to market, moving people on business and pleasure is equally important. With projected cutbacks in gasoline availability, Americans must learn to conserve in order to protect the jobs of everybody.” Orr made these statements at a recent meeting of American

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Association of State Highway and Transportation officials in Indianapolis. Gas Supplies Ok Locally, dealers said their supply of gas will be adequate to meet driver’s needs. Windy Adams, Bean’s Union 76, Milford, commented, “We’re ok. Right now our supplies are in real good shape. We shouldn’t have any problem*” In Syracuse, Jim Walsh of Auer’s said, “We won’t even use our limit,” while Cole of Lakeland Standard stated, “I don’t see any big shortage unless the federal government makes it that way.” Even the Milford and Syracuse Texaco stations state they will have enough gasoline. Both commented, however, the gasoline they will be pumping will not bear the Texaco name. Texaco is phasing out its northern Indiana service stations. Keith Hunsberger, Bruce’s Texaco, Milford, commented, “The problem in the future is we will have to switch to another supplier.” Tim Wilson of the Village Texaco Station, Syracuse, stated, “We are talking with several other companies. But. it’s not going to affect our service.” Both men added only Texaco gasoline will be phased out and not other Texaco products. Let’s Conserve Even though gas supplies for this area look good, some conservation measures might have to be taken. These would include taking vacations closer to home and using buses and other forms of mass transportation. Also cutting down on the amount of unnecessary trips and carpooling whenever possible. Gas dealers have also suggested some ways motorists can save fuel. Adams, from Bean’s 76, commented, “Keep the car tuned up. Watch your driving habits. Don’t let the car warm up too much. Learn to walk once in a while.” Keith Hunsberger from Bruce’s Texaco made these recommendations, “Make sure the choke is set right. If the choke’s not set right, it can burn a lot more gas. Also, watch out for excess driving." Gas Os The Future Besides conserving gasoline, area drivers now have another option to choose from. This is in the form of gasohol, a mixture of 90 per cent gasoline and 10 per cent ethyl alcohol. The Milford Farm Bureau Co-op expects to have a self-serve pump of gasohol in the near future. Gasohol is already being sold at Farm Bureau outlets in Warsaw and Goshen. Whether or not gasohol will solve the gas situation remains to be seen. So far. this mixture costs a bit more than regular gasoline and is available in only a few places. Grisamer — (Continued from page 1) purchase some trucks and heavy equipment for the town. As far as any other future plans are concerned, Grisamer commented, “I just don't know how much work needs to be done at the farm.” He plans on keeping busy at the farm, building a house, cleaning the creek plus other activities. He has worked for the Northern Indiana Public Service Company the past 18 years. He is a 1951 graduate of Syracuse High School. He also served three years in the Army in Korea. His wife’s name is Shirley. He has four children — Daretta, Treena (Mrs. Jerry Dean), Daralea and Darren. Grisamer is a member of the Syracuse VFW and American Legion.

Gave A Lot Members of the town board expressed regret in having to accept Grisamer’s resignation. Paul M. Isbell, board president, commented, “We’re very sorry to accept the resignation of Grisamer. He was an interested member of the board for a number of years.” Betty Dust, clerk-treasurer, made these comments: “I’ve worked with Darrell Grisamer for seven years and two months. He gave a lot of himself to the community. I, for one, feel this community owes Darrell one heck of a voteof thanks.” With Grisamer’s resignation, this leaves only three seats on the town board — Isbell, Paul Cripe and Forrest (“Bud”) Smith. The board is seeking persons to fill the vacant seats in wards one and five. Study — (Continued from page 1) Lessig has not been cooperative during the progress of this study in providing information to TenEch, and 2. Mr. Lessig has apparently not been cooperative with the wastewater treatment plant operator in solving the operational problems at the treatment facility in the past." Also in TenEch’s response, some comment was made concerning the plant’s discharge of effluent into Turkey Creek. Lessig wants to get an amendment passed through the State Board of Health allowing the amount of this discharge to be reduced. Isbell said, “I think this is something we should review with TenEch, Lessig and Harley. At least Mr. Lessig is giving us some ideas he should have given us in 1970,” The board will also be meeting with Conrad and Lessig to discuss the inflow and infiltration problem at the plant. Lessig has

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been making a study of this since 1974 and submitted a report last night. Lessig feels there is more of an inflow problem and not an infiltration one. Conrad commented, “We’ve got a plant that will work pretty decent five months of the year, Why can’t it work the other seven months of the year? ” To Clean Sewers The board hired Sewer Tech to clean and video tape approximately 500 feet of sewer lines in town. Representatives from Sewer Tech were present and outlined the approximate cost. Sewer Tech charges about 90 cents a foot for cleaning and video taping. Also, it charges $55 an hour for this service. The lines to be cleaned are Portland Street from Oak to Main Street (about 350 feet) plus any other additional feet Conrad feels need cleaning. Sewer Tech will do the work in the next few weeks. On other sewer business, a complaint was read from Warren H. Swartz concerning lines laid on his property. Swartz said, “I was very understanding when we had to be taken into the town before we could get help getting sewer into that area. I was willing to pay the extra taxes that it would require to establish and maintain this type of project. We in the neighborhood in question do complain about the type of job performed by this ‘sewer constructioncompany’ as it leaves a lot to be desired.” Swartz had complaints in the following areas: Placing the sewer on private property, why not on town property?; destroying Swartz’s new driveway; placing a large manhole in center of yard; destroying grass and sod, he expects to be replaced; destroying drainage system he put in; and not putting in a hookup for Swartz. Swartz added, “The negligence appears to have been on the part

of the construction company, but with the town board holding the bond on this company, I do expect it to be taken care of prior to releasing of this bond.” . The board will send a letter to Lessig about the problem to get it fixed. John Cripe, board member, said it does look like the construction company was negligent in putting the lines on private property. The lines should have been laid on the road right-of-way. New Half-ton Truck The board will advertise for bids for a new half-ton truck for the street department. The present truck, a 1973 pick-up, is not in good working order. This truck, along with the department’s ladder truck, will be traded-in. Bids for a new fire pumper truck for the town are also being advertised. These, plus bids for garbage and trash pick-up, will be opened in a special meeting at 7:30p.m. April 10. Roy Davis has quit as manager of the street department. Fred Mock is temporarily taking over Davis’ job. The board approved S6OO in expenditures for the fire department to send nine firemen to the state fire school next month. In police business, a new ordinance was approved regarding dog control. Louis Mediano, police sergeant, had asked to raise the fine for housing a dog at the town shelter from $2 to $5 because of the high cost of dog food. This was approved. Approval was given to purchase two steel overhead doors for the street department’s pole building. The doors will be purchased from The Overhead Door Company. Syracuse, for a cost of $936. Two other bids were considered from Pacemaker Buildings, North Webster — $1,310 for two steel doors, and $1,312 for two fiberglass doors. Boston Street Parking Discussion was continued from last month concerning parking on Boston Street. The board has passed an ordinance forbiding parking on the south side from SR 13 to McConnell’s Ditch for safety reasons. At last month’s meeting, several residents from Boston Street were present objecting to this decision. The board agreed to continue its study of the problem. Cripe commented, “It’s a hazard. I think no parking because of' school buses is legitimate for no parking on the north side. to disallow parking on one side?’’ One more chance will be given to Boston Street residents for their opinions to be heard. Residents will be contacted and asked to attend the April meeting. If no residents appear, the board will base its decision on the information already received. Isbell reported portions of the town’s insurance program have been finalized with The Hartford Insurance Company. There is an increase in the property damage values with SBOO less in premiums. Isbell will now study the town’s fire and police accident policy. Meter reading for the town’s water will start during the month of May. A minimum rate of $3.25 will be charged for 2,500 gallons of water used. Approval was given to purchase three new calculators — two for Vella Baumbaugh, town clerk and one for the street department. The board will check with the

. NO DAMAGE — There was no damage in a fire run by Syracuse Volunteer Firemen at The Weatherhead plant in Syracuse at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday. Workmen using a cutting torch ignited oil in a bin of brass shavings, and it was thought the fire had been smoldering for some time before being discovered. The fire was extinguished and firemen returned to the station.

state highway department to see about cleaning SR 13. Robert Reed, town attorney, said the sewer agreement contract with Oakwood Park has been accepted. Reed will draw up a new contract regarding Oakwood’s hooking on to the town’s water metering system. The board will now look at annexing the Linkofelter Park area. When Oakwood expressed a desire to hook-up to the town’s water and sewer system, it was decided to run this line to the Main Channel Marina so Linkofelter Park could eventually be serviced. Residents of Linkofelter Park will be contacted and asked if they still wish to be annexed. Kelly England had a request concerning extending the sewer line up Chicago Street. The board will look into this. Finally, Lessig will be coni tacted to find out the status of thd iron removal plant and the of the drainage tile at the Little \ League park. Heifer — (Continued from jnage 1) a cow and fresh milk means to people who average from $l5O to S2OO per year income per family.” Animals have gone to over 100 ' countries and 28 states in the United States, he added. \ Club Business The club is seeking a new Boy Scoutmaster and is asking anyone in the community who has the necessary qualifications to step forth. Milford Lions have sponsored the local Boy Scout club for years. Lion Bruce Lamb reported on the district convention held a week ago at LaVille High School, reporting that the rew District Governor is Lion James Mochel of the Madison Township Club. The Milford club is having difficulty with its meal arrangement and is seeking a Milford group to cater the meals. In light of this, president Robert Brooks named the following committee to work on meal arrangements: D. G. Seely, Dean Cousins, Don Wolferman. Jack

Maher and Jerry Currey. Lion Elmer Sorensen passed out forms for club members to work the calendar project for another year. Lion Robert Bishop of Leesburg was a guest at the meeting. ~~T The better the speaker. the smaller and more understandable the words he uses.

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MAD meeting set for Tuesday Members of the Milford Area Development Council will meet at 5 p.m. at Doll’s Decorating Shop on Main Street to discuss plans for the coming Memorial Day activities. Going to work early doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll leave early.