The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 April 1979 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed,, April 18,1979

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Chamber — (Continued from page 1) ?amishee an employee’s salary o withhold $8 or two per cent oi the amount of garnisheement. The session also provided for a study on medical cost containment, a subject that is drawing so much attention at the time. Question-Answer The question and answer session was brief, and not all that v productive. Sitting at the head table with the speaker were Senator John B. Augsburger; Robert McNary, Chamber president, and Mrs. McNary; Debbie Greene and Sam Dungan, incoming and retiring executive secretary of the Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce; and Joe Gray, executive secretary of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. President McNary told the group they try to have such an educational meeting following each General Assembly session. Egypt — (Continued from page 1) it in a bathtub and let it soak. After it soaks, they pound it and roll it and then let it dry. They do all this by hand. Then they press it.” Most of the ancient writings in Egypt were done on papyrus. This water plant can grow up to eight feet high. Mounds Os Sand Sand was one thing which came to mind as Mrs. Fisher related visiting the great Sphinx. She commented, “That was really something to see. It was so huge. It was made out of red granite and there was so much sand, mounds and mounds of it.” She added, “In Egypt, all you’ve got is sand, sqnd and sand. It’s as fine as powder. ’’ The Fishers viewed one mound of sand under which an ancient boat was discovered. The boat, built in pyramid times, was in good condition, but had started deteriorating “The Egyptians don’t believe in perserving the old and what’s new. ” Some artifacts Mrs. Fisher hopes will always be preserved afe the ones found with King Tut. The Milford family saw some of these treasures in the Cairo Museum. They also had a chance to visit the famous tomb. Mrs. Fisher said, “There were more of Tut’s stuff in Cairo than in the exhibits touring the world. It was really breathtaking. You just can’t believe it until you see it. The carvings out of wood were so lifelike. They were even hinged, so it looked like you could move them. Some also had eyes, the kind that looked like they followed you.” Huge Cemetery Yet another sight mom, dad and son visited in Egypt was the City of the Dead. Calling it a “huge cemetery,” Mrs. Fisher said, “There are a half a million people living there, in mausoleums and lean-to shacks. The people don't know where else to live. The living people are living with the dead people. ” Many other Egyptians live along the Nile River, the main source of water for the country. “The only place you can farm is along the Nile,” Mrs. Fisher said. “The Egyptians believe if a little water does a little good, a lot of water will do a lot more good. So many drown their crops.” , Grown in Egypt are corn, potatoes, carrots, spinach, sugar cane, wheat and* other vegetables. At harvest time, an ordinary sight is women in the fields cutting the crops down by hand. Even though they visited many Egyptian places, one not visited by the Fishers was an Egyptian restaurant. “We never ate in a regular Egyptian place. If you’re not used to the food, you could get sick. We ate in American type family would eat food bought at a supermarket about half the size of Campbell’s IGA Market in Milford. She said, “This was the most unbelievable supermarket * I’ve ever seen.” Most of the food purchased at the market, however, first has to be frozen to kill off any bacteria. Light And Sound Besides visiting Cairo, the family also toured the city of Luxor and the Oswan Dam. Concerning Luxor, Mrs. Fisher said, “It was much nicer than Cairo. It was smaller and not as dirty.” One highlight of the Luxor stop was a light and sound show held underneath huge, scalloped pillars. “They had lights on the towers and on big boulders. This was ancient history; the beginning of time for the Egyptians. I just got goosebumps all over,” said Mrs. Fisher. At the Oswan Dam, the group saw a temple rebuilt on higher ground several years ago. Earleen, a correspondent for the New York Times, was the first newsperson to do a story on the temple. Nick, also a news correspondent, works for the Associated Press. Both he and Earleen have been in Egypt for a year and a half and will live there a year and a half more. Many of Nick’s stories nave revolved around Sadat and the

places.” Mrs. Fisher said sometimes the Mid-East peace treaty. Asked what the mood is in the country, Mrs. Fisher said, “1116 people over there were so happy this treaty was signed. People on the whole, really like Sadat.” More Stops A few other stops for the Milford family included the Valley of the Kings; the Valley of the Queens; a 1,000 year old fortress where Muhammed Ali rilled; the Sakkara, where sacred animals are buried; and the souk, a market. Would she return to Egypt one day? “No,” was all Mrs. Fisher had to say. “It was a nice trip, but I’m ready for home.” Boston St. — (Continued from page 1) months. Bellman also said, “One thing that makes it tough on bids, many towns fail to update the housing count.” The board asked Bellman if Lakeland Sanitation could do a housing count. This will be done soon. A third bid was awarded to Wyant Chevrolet of Syracuse for a one-half ton pick-up truck for the street department. Price of the truck is $5,328.75 including freight. Trade-in value of two old street trucks is $1,461.08, making the total bid $3,867.67. Sewer Matters Also discussed by the board were various sewer matters. Isbell reported Sewer-Tech has completed a video inspection of 360 feet of sewer lines on Portland Street from Oak Street to Main. A flow of 35,000 gallons per day was in the line which Isbell said probably was an infiltration problem. Approximate cost to fix the line would be $3,600, if a contractor is hired. The possibility of using town labor was discussed. Isbell also reported Ten-Ech, sewer consultants, will be inspecting the primary clarifier at the waste water treatment plant today and tomorrow (April 1819V This is just one of the problem areas at the plant Cost to extend the sewer line on Chicago Street was read. It would be approximately $26,000 plus engineering and hook-up expenses, said Isbell. He added, “Perhaps we have the obligation, but we don’t have the money.” Isbell also said, “I would like the board to find a little money to do things — survey the existing areas and find out what our obligations are so we can get together some package.” Cripe will start a preliminarystudy to find out where sewer line work is needed the most. Isbell has met with Stremmel and Hill, contractors for the iron removal plant. He said, “Changes were discussed and will be made before it starts up." When the plant is put into operation, Isbell said residents should notice an improvement in their water in 10 days. He added there will also be an increase in water pressure. Annexation Several residents from Linkofelter Park were present to discuss annexation. Since work is about ready to begin on Oakwood Park hooking onto the sewer lines, it was discovered Linkofelter Park doesn't have to be annexed to hook-on. The board wanted to know of the residents were still interested. A representative from Linkofelter Park said out of i7 property owners, 10 were for annexation, five couldn't be reached and the other two weren’t in favor of it. The other five people will be contacted to get their opinions. Reed will draw up some annexationpapers. A petition, filed by C. D. Lawson, to rezone two platted lots from a residential to a light industrial district in Syracuse was denied. The land is located on the north side of Pittsburg Street, 171 feet east of SR 13. The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission had voted to deny the petition, saying it was not compatible with the area and it would decrease the property values of the adjacent land owners. The Syracuse Town Board had the final vote. Trash is being dumped in a field behind the sewage plant. Harley Conrad, street and water superintendent, said the town can’t bum ail of it. The police will watch the area closely. If the dumping doesn’t cease, a fine will be assessed. Police will also keep an eye on the city park parking lot and Front Street for speeders. Fifth Officer Needed A letter was submitted by Louis Mediano, sergeant of the police department. It reads as follows: “At this time I would like to request that the board consider filling the vacancy created by the recent resignation of ‘Ron Robinson.” Mediano gave the following reasons, “The department has experienced more and more calls during the early and late evening hours involving subjects who have been in possession of a fire arm, or subjects who have had to be forceably placed under arrest; court time has taken our officers away from town more and more; and in order to adequately train an officer for the upcoming summer months, I feel it

necessary to recommend approval of this request at the soonest possible time.” An executive session has been set for April 24, at 7 p.m., in the town hall to discuss personnel matters. Reed will draw up the necessary papers to advertise for bids for street repair. The following areas need resurfacing most, said Cripe: North Shore Drive, two-tenths of a mile; W. E. Long Drive, from curve to North Shore Drive, two-tenths of a mile; Main Street, one-tenth of a mile covering various sections; Chicago Avenue, east of Sixth Street to the curve at Turtle Bay Trailer Park, quarter mile; and Medusa Street, SR 13 to Seventh Street, one-tenth of a mile. Betty Dust, clerk-treasurer, reported the Turkey Creek cleanup project will be discussed at the May 7 meeting of the county commissioners. The Syracuse Economic Development Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. April 20 to consider an inducement resolution to issue industrial revenue bonds in the amount of $1 million for an addition to the Weatherhead Plant. Weatherhead is considering a $3 million expansion. Finally, the drainage tile at the Little League park should be fixed by May 15. Isbell said he has talked to Lessig on the matter. The fire department has drained the field of 720,000 gallons. Sewer lines — (Continued from page 1) Following the reading of the letter she gave, each person present a chance be heard. Henry Beer, who resides on the east edge of town, said they wanted sewer lines in the east end of town too. He wanted to know if this is being considered and was told not at this time since both Brock and the nursing home would be putting up money to help with the sewer line to their area. Beer also questioned a new water tower and was told by Miller that a new tower has been needed for a long time because of fire protection. When a big fire occurs in town the water pressure is lost and the town must use its tankers to get above the first story of the taller buildings. They can by-pass the tower and use water direct from the wells but this is dangerous. The solution is a new and larger standpipe. The board was also asked if the sewer system proposed would be large enough for the homes in that area too. Yes, came the answer, however, no loop is planned at this time for the Meadow View addition. Robert Rassi said it would appear the lines would not go to his area of town either (north). No. was the answer. The money isn’t available. What about an assessment. No assessment was the answer. The town has to come up with the money, that’s the problem. Rassi said he was personally interested in hooking on to a sewer and wondered if it could be done if enough were willing to pay. It was noted sewer lines were layed in Milford by this method in years past and that is part of the trouble now. Many different kinds of lines are installed in many different ways. Some are right. Many are wrong. This is not the answer. It was also noted it will cost S2O per foot to install new sewer lines. Paul Brembeck of CTB was next to speak. He again confirmed the fact his concern was not water but sewer and the firm needed to know reasonably soon whether or not it can count on town sewer lines or whether it would have to install its own system. Asked if the corporation would be increasing employment, Brembeck stated the two companies employ approximately 450 persons. The current expansion is for Brock, however, Chore-Time is also contemplating an expansion. The current Brock expansion is s2'2 million. The contract is signed and ground has been broken. Brembeck said persons should not confuse this with the transportation building which was recently built by the firm. Mrs. Treesh pointed out the added tax base these expansions would give the town. John Redsecker, also of CTB, stated the possible expansion at Chore-Time is not finalized, however, they might be able to come up with some figures for the grant application. Van Buren Township Trustee Walter Wuthrich and Mrs. Wuthrich spoke on sewer for their area of town. Like Mr. Beer, the Wuthrichs live in the eastern part of town. Mrs. Wuthirch said they were told 17 years ago that sewer lines would be expanded to their area of town. They are still waiting. Dr. Miller said this was one reason he was on the town board — to get equal service for all. And, the town can’t afford to put in sewer lines for everyone at one time so some must wait. Miller went on to explain that when the new sewage treatment plant was installed the town took the advice of the engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency to do the plant and the lines in two different projects.

This was advice. By putting in the sewage treatment plant first the town’s pollution factor went from very high to very low. As a result, the second stage of the plan has not been achieved. Mrs. Wuthrich said she still didn’t think it was fair that they had to wait. The board members explained they felt the expansion to the northwest section of town was in the best interest of the entire town. Robert Wise wanted to know if the water grant would be for the entire town. He was told it would be. He too questioned the sewer stating he had problems at his North Main Street home for years. Wise was at the last town board meeting and following the meeting Murphy had checked the line at the Wise home. Murphy s suggestion for the present is the town reduce the water rate at the home in the winter and Wise keep water running during those months. Wise said his sewer is currently working. He has not run water during the winter months. Miller used this sewer as an example stating that part of Wise’s problem was because this is one of the sewers people put in themselves (it was not done by Wise) and again stated there are a lot of old-type sewers that run every which way. Wise was told to return to the regular town board meeting in May and the board would see what could be done to solve his problem. Questioned again as to why the board was considering the northwest part of town for the first step in the expansion of lines, the answer from Miller was, “We’re a community. I'm part of it. You’re part of it. We all pay tax dollars. The system is never fair but it’s the only way a community can pull together to do something. It’s just good business to develope for clients who are going to pay the highest sewer bills first. We all need to be totally unbiased and unselfish. This way, wecan service people and generate income to keep going and to expand. We ll have monies for repair and to provide sewer were there is none. ” Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Custer were present and stated they were only there because they were interested in what was happening. The Custers have 18 acres of property at the southwest edge of town where houses or apartments might be built in the future. Mrs. Treesh complimented them on how much nicer this approach to town looks since they started work there. Both Carmen Wenger and Dick Gentry of CTB said they had nothing to add. Amanda Davidsen stated she was there for the Senior Citizens. Eldred Mabie said he was interested in seeing the town expand. •* Former street and' water commissioner Marion Deeter said he had been asked about the grant several times. He

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questioned spending monies in the cumulative fund and was told it would help to spend the money. He was also told that the grant currently being sought was for water and not sewer. The cumulative fund is for sewer only. Murphy said he would recommend the town spend cumulative sewer money every year to stay ahead of the inflation factor. Why can’t we have both water and sewer? The answer is simple. The town can not afford to complete both projects at the same time. If the sewer project would be done at one time new lines would have to be installed for everyone since the EPA regulations call for separate storm and sanitary sewers. Currently Milford has a combination line. This would be upwards of $1 1 2 million. Board member James Brooks said he felt the town took a step forward when it hired Bob Murphy. He said he felt Murphy should be given the additional time to file the pre-application and see what he could do to get the necessary funds for the water project. This is to be done. Miller's motion came at the end of the discussions and work will preceed from there. Enters guilty plea Ronald Yant, 41, North Webster. entered a plea of guilty at his arraignment in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Wednesday, April 11. Yant appeared before Judge Geneß. Lee He is charged with child molesting, a class D felony, of a 13-year-old on February 20. Hie plea of guilty followed a plea bargaining session with his attorney and Prosecuting Attorney Michael L. Miner. A greater charge of child molesting will be dismissed. Yant will be sentenced on May 15 at 8;30 a.m.. following a presentence investigation by the county probation department. If he is convicted he could face two to four years in prison and fined up to SIO,OOO.

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M I I < *Y THE ONLY WAY TO TRAVEL — While visiting the ancient land of Egypt, the Noble Fisher family, r 2 Milford, discovered a unique way of traveling — riding camelback through the desert. >• Above, Donna Fisher, left. Noble Fisher, center and Rex Fisher, right, show off their camel riding skills.

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