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AT CHAMBER MEETING — Gracing the head table at the Monday night meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce were, from left. Chamber president Robert McNary: speaker Frank C. McAlister of the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce; Debbie Greene, incoming executive secretary of the Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce: State Senator John B. Augsburger: and Joe Gray, executive secretary of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber hears legislative review

By ARCH BAUMGARTNER A strange admixture of legislative successes and failures provided the subject before a Monday night general meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce at the Kale Island Beacon. The speaker was Frank C. McAlister, vice president of the Human Resources Division of the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, who monitored the recent session of the General Assembly on an ongoing basis. McAlister turned out to be a knowledgeable speaker, sprinkling his remarks with slights of humor, and attempting to bring to life a subject that can be as dry as dust. ‘Good Session’ In all, he told his 42 Cbamber members and several guests that the session was “pretty good” calling it generally a productive session Assembly. He said a total of 318 bills were passed and signed into law by Governor Otis R. Bowen. He added, “Don’t be fooled that Governor Bowen is a mild-mannered country doctor. He knows what’s going on down there.” The legislature passed a biennial budget of 's9.l billion, fifty per cent of this is returned to local governmental units. Contrast this to a 1957 $1 billion budget under Governor Harold Handley, he said. McAlister, who holds his MBA from the Indiana University School of Business, said this session began with “no money problems.” He referred to the 10 per cent tax credit given property holders, providing they apply before July 1,. 1979. The proponents of a bill to lengthen the 61-day session failed in their

Noble Fishers discover ancient land of Egypt

By LESLIE WHITMAN Think of cruising down the Nile River in a barge on warm, silent nights. Or, think of riding camelback across a humid desert in search of the great Sphinx. Or, imagine discovering ancient life in the time of King Tutankhamen. What are you thinking of? Why, the land of Egypt of course. On April 4, the Noble Fisher family, r 2 Milford, returned from a two-week visit to the land of King Tut. Noble and Donna Fisher, along with son, Rex, 20, journeyed to Egypt to vfsit daughter, Earleen and son-in-law, Nick Tatro. During their visit, the Fishers saw

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attempt, but, McAlister said, “We’ll be back.” A bill also failed that would give a tax break to corporations that would locate their headquarters in Indiana. And he cited the approval of a bill to fund firemen and police pension, a policy that was creating an undue burden on local communities. A cool $l3B million increase was given to the states universities. Others that were approved include — — A bill providing residential care support. — An increase in the number of state police. — Increase in state employees’ salaries. — A bill to give state employees 17 cents per mile transportation. — A more favorable inheritance tax bill. — A bill providing as much as S2OO fuel credits for anyone below the state recognized poverty level. — McAlister also listed a large number of bills that failed in the session, including — — A bill to increase money for unemployment compensation. — A bill to raise the state minimum wage to $3 per hour. ‘Biggest Ripoff’ He referred to the current arrangement to have a threeman board to set wage rates for any buildings being built with public funds. It provides one man on the board will come from labor, one appointed by the governor and the third is appointed locally. McAlister called this arrangement “the biggest ripoff I’ve ever seen,” because the wage rates set are always as high as they are in urban centers.

“Here,” McAlister said, “Senator Augsburger (John B.) came charging intikea knight on a white horse.” Augsburger submitted an amendment asking that the chairmen of such wage boards come from the local county where the building is being done.

* Kit — A IM i- - J NEW MILFORD MAIL CARRIER — Serita Kay Lowe, r 3 Syracuse, took over her new duties April 2 as permanent rural route carrier for the Milford Post Office. Mrs. Lowe, who delivers route two, replaces Herbert (“Bud”) Felkner, who retired March 1. Mrs. Lowe has served the Milford Post Office the past 10 years as a sub rural carrier for route two. In discussing her new appointment, she commented, “I’m very thrilled. It’s a new experience everyday.” Her husband, Jerry Lowe, delivers route two for the Syracuse Post Office. The couple has three children: George, 22: Mary 21: and Linda, 18. Mrs. Lowe is a member of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association, the Ladies Auxiliary for the association and the Legion Auxiliary, post 253 in North Webster.

many interesting and unusual sights. Mrs. Fisher related the group’s experiences in an interview last week. The family arrived at the Cairo Airport on Thursday, March 22. Mrs. Fisher said, “The Cairo Airport was like a zoo. Earleen had tried to have someone from the press office meet us. She told us to just talk your English loud and strong.” After being met by a man wearing a sign, “Mr. and Mrs. Noble Fisher, Welcome To Egypt,” the family was led to a limousine. “It was really a station wagon,” said Mrs. Fisher, “They call the station wagons limousines.” One thing which really amazed the

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The bill failed. The workmen’s compensation bill has been changed to provide greater amounts, a boost from sllO weekly then $l3O, and finally $l4O. An amended Civil Rights law will allow a business asked to (Continued on page 2)

Milford woman was the driving habits of the Arabics. She remembered, “The traffic was very bad. They just blow their horns all the time. At some intersections there were 24 cars, plus donkey carts all trying to turn the corner at the same time. They don’t believe in using traffic signals.” Even though the drive was somewhat hazardous, Mrs. Fisher said, “I was never afraid.” Three Great Pyramids Friday was spent touring the three great pyramids closeby. But, even before the group set out, a guide had to be acquired. “Earleen always bought men for the day. When we went someplace, he would wait for us and

Milford to extend sewer lines to nursinq home and CTB

Members of the Milford Town Board voted Tuesday night to extend town sewer lines to the northwest section of town to enable both the proposed new nursing home and CTB’s (ChoreTime—Brock) plants. The motion to extend the lines to this area came at the close of a two-hour special town board meeting held in the fire station. The motion was made by Dr. T. A. Miller and seconded by Board President Jean Treesh. All board members voted in favor of the motion. In making the motion Dr. Miller confirmed the fact the town coffers can not finance new sewers for the entire town, however, because of the cumulative sewer fund monies are available to finance this project with some funds left over. Miller said he felt the town needed to make a committment to build the sewer lines and give service to these areas. He considered it a step forward to service many and it would be a big improvement for the town. Miller also explained the project would not deplete the cumulative fund and since the entire town can not be done at one time priorities must be set. One reason the northwest corner of town was considered first is the building of the Lakeland Loving Care Home and the CTB expansion. Once these establishments are paying into The server fund it is estimated the cost of the lines to that area would be recovered in approximately five years. Since the present sewer fund is operating in the black with an approximate SIO,OOO surplus, additional monies would build an even larger surplus which can be used, with cumulative sewer fund monies, to expand lines elsewhere in the town. Water Grant? Mrs. Treesh had opened the meeting by expressing her appreciation to the large number of persons in attendance. She then turned the meeting over to Robert Murphy, consultant for the town, who explained the Urban Action grant he is trying to get for the town in order to expand water lines to the northwest section of town. Murphy is currently working on a pre-application which he plans to take to Indianapolis personally by May 1. If this is approved the town will then file Kiwanis Club plans auction A benefit auction will be held on Saturday, April 28, at the Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse, at 12 p.m. 0 A Lambert will be the auctioneer. Sell or donate your surplus items, ‘ they are welcome and needed. To make arrangements contact: Lambert, Dick Brandon, Owen Cobbum, Ken Bowten or Ron Roberts. The auction is being sponsored by the Wawasee Kiwanis Club.

then take us to the next place. ’ ’ Mrs. Fisher said she especially enjoyed seeing the hieroglyphics on the pyramid walls. She commented, “I still can’t figure it out after 3-5,000 years the hieroglyphics are so clear. The colors are amazing. The reds are reds and the blues are blues.” She added, “The ceilings were beautiful. You couldn’t believe how long it must have taken them to do these things. How could they do it? They were just smart people. ” Next seen by the visiting Americans was the making of papyrus. “It was an interesting thing,” said Mrs. Fisher. “After it grows, they put (Continued on page 2)

an application for funds. It is a one-time opportunity, Murphy explained, for unique opportunities. If Murphy can show a need the town has a chance. He stated he will need binding agreements that the nursing home will be built and CTB will expand. This will create more jobs in the town. He will also show that the town has the money to expand the sewer lines. This will show the town wants to do its part and should help. Much discussion was held on

Boston Street parking resolved at Syracuse

Whether parking will be allowed on the north side or south side of Boston Street in Syracuse was finally decided at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Town Board last night (Tuesday). The board had been looking into disallowing parking on one side of the street from SR 13 to McConnell’s Ditch. One reason given by the board was the narrowness of the road. This was causing problems with snow removal and was creating a safety hazard to school bus traffic. Originally the board adopted an ordinance disallowing parking on the south side of Boston Street. However, due to objections by Boston Street residents, the board agreed to look into the issue. Last night, several residents again voiced their opinions. Robert Hamman, Syracuse Elementary School principal, commented, “Parking should be allowed on the north side. The sidewalk is on the south side. We should keep the cars as far away as possible from the kids.” Chris Koher said, “In that first block, we should have no parking on the north side. People come around that corner at a high rate of speed. We have a big parking problem on that corner. ” The board decided to disallow parking on the north side and allow parking on south side to McConnell’s Ditch. Robert Reed, town attorney, will rewrite the ordinance already adopted. After checking with a 1974 ordinance, no parking is allowed 30 feet down Boston Street from the curb on Huntington Street. The police department will be asked to enforce this. Contractor’s Fault Paul Isbell, board president, read a memo from Jerry Lessig, town engineer, concerning.work done by Haskins, contractor for the Pickwick Road sewer project. Warren H. Swartz had voiced a complaint at last month’s meeting stating Haskins had put the line in thp middle of his property and did not give him a place to hook-on. Lessig said, “The location of the sewer was established as close as possible to the property line of the properties in the addition along Pickwick Road. The

when, if the grant is approved, such water lines will be run to the area. “Not before next summer,” came the answer. CTB plans to put down a well since they will plan to be in their new plant by fall. John Perry and Orvil Kilmer stated the nursing home has to meet state approval and they only have a year from this past January. Discussion was held on the possibility of a well being put in there too. Both firms could then put in town water when it becomes available and use their

actual property line was located and the information given to the contractor for digging. Because of the nature of sewer construction, there is no doubt that the contractor instruded upon private property with his machine and excavation. ” Lessig went on to say the work will be completed to the satisfaction of the property owners. Swartz had another complaint to voice last night. He said. “How about the future? What if something goes wrong? Are you going to come in and tear out our yards? I’m sure he (Lessig) knows he’s on private property.” The board will meet with Lessig, a Haskin’s representative and Reed and look at all the properties involved to see what can be done to resolve the situation. Three bids were awarded by the board Tuesday. A bid from Hoosier Fire Equipment, Inc., Valparaiso, for a gas fire pumper truck at a cost of $59,235 was approved. This was one of four bids received last week in a special session. The fire department had wished to purchase a diesel truck from Hoosier at a cost of $63,435. Isbell stated, however, “I do not

Economic commission adopts Brock resolution

Members of the Milford Junction Economic Development Commission met yesterday (Tuesday), in the town hall, to consider an industrial revenue bond issue in the amount of $2,225,000 Tor Brock Manufacturing, Inc. George Buckingham, Brock’s attorney, was present. He said, “The purpose of this meeting is to adopt findings in a report and submit it to the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission and the area school superintendent.” As part of the resolution adopted by the commission, it reads: “No increase of public

safe y j Jp S, ' * U fl AT CAIRO — Noble and Donna Fisher, along with son, Rex, 29, of Milford, recently returned from a two-week trip to Egypt. The family went to Egypt to visit daughter, Earleen and son-in-law, Nick Tatro. Above, the Fishers stand in front of the Cairo Museum. This was just one of the many sights seen by the Milford family.

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wells as a back-up system. It was noted at this Lime that the sewer project Could be started much sooner. Engineering work should be done in approximately three weeks with approval and bids being the only other steps necessary before actual building could begin. Mrs. Treesh read a letter from The Papers Incorporated, signed by Arch Baumgartner, president, urging expansion of lines to the nursing home and CTB. (Continued on page 2)

feel the additional $4,200 is warranted for purchase of -a diesel truck.” Delivery date is 90-120 working days after the delivery of the chassis to the factory. Isbell asked Kenny Johnson, fire chief, if there is any possibility of getting a reduction since both the town and township are purchasing a truck from Hoosier. Johnson will look into it The board will also consider paying for the chassis at the time of delivery at a savings of $750. Johnson will also look into what could be done with the present two pumper trucks. Approximate value of the trucks is between $4,000-SB,OOO each A second bid was awarded to Lakeland Sanitation for trash pick-up. Lakeland had submitted a bid for a one-year contract at a cost of $22,005. The board felt this was too high and asked if there was any way a reduction could be obtained if it was agreed the contract could be reviewed after six months. Richard Bellman. from Lakeland, said on the 815 residential units picked-up, he could reduce the amount of $2.25 per household to $1.85, if the contract was reviewed in six (Continued on page 2 )

services will be necessary in connection with this project; the construction of economic development facilities will create new employment of approximately 125 persons, having an annual payroll of $1,375,000; and the cost of such facilities, including all necessary financial costs, will be approximately $2,500,000 of which $2,225,000 is proposed to be financed through the issuance of econohuc development revenue bonds.” The next step will be to hold a public hearing on the bond issue, said Buckingham. This should occur within 60 days.