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

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., May 9.1979

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KIWANIS DONATE TO EMS — The Milford Kiwanis Chib gave a total of sxim> to the Milford Enjergencv Medical Ser\ ices at their Friday morning breakfast meeting. A check for S7OO was given to Mrs. Glen (.leant Treesh. who headed up the recent Miltord Bazaar. by Robert Hall, the chib s treasurer. The money came from the bazaar breaklast tin- Kiwanians sponsored. Another check for SIOO w hich w as an outright club donation to the EMS, is being handed to John Perry. In the above photo from left are Mrs. Robert (Wilma > Ruch, who assisted Mrs. Treesh in the bazaar. Mrs. Treesh. Mr. Hall. Mr. Perrv and Kiwanis Club president Ered Powell.

Blitz — from page 1) paramount. The distance of concern to the North Webster citizens is 1.3 miles of the state highway, from Huntington Street on the south to the industrial park on the north “The town board is plagued with complaints from not only our local taxpayers, but county taxpayers and other motorists who travel this portion of 13 says the letter. Bemish, on behalf of the town board, requests the readers pay particular attention to the letters from school officials, bus drivers. Sheriff Al Rovenstine and North Webster Town Marshal Charles Parker. “The traffic density through North Webster increases manytimes over during the months of April thru October due to our geographic location in the lake area. We attempt to provide a pleasant access to one of Indiana’s finest recreational areas. With route 13 in its present condition, we are very concerned and solicit your help. " Letters total 41. Signatures on the petitions totaled 1,812. News items included the one from this newspaper s April 11 issue and the editorial which was printed the following week C. Alan Rovenstine, sheriff of Kosciusko County, stated in his letter, “I believe it is of great importance to get the road conditions improved. As a police officer I am especially worried about road 13 in the area of the North Webster grade school. “If a motorist should hit one of the chuck holes and lose control of his vehicle, perhaps hitting a child, or any pedestrian for that matter, the end results could be very sad. ” Marshal Parker said. “I am writing at this time to express my deep concern for the safety of anyone driving state road 13 in or thru our community. The deplorable state of disrepair, of approximately one mile of this highway extending thru the town of North Webster, has gotten to the point that I feel it is unsafe to drive or walk near some sections of this highway...” Township Trustee Richard D. Mitchell and members of the township advisory board stated. “Os deep concern is the safety of our school children who must use one of the poorest sections of the road in question. Let’s not wait until we have a fatality on our hands. “Something must be done as soon as possible to correct the

An Educational Experience Coming To Syracuse The Choralaires A Vocal Group Made Up Os Adults From Various Parts Os Kosciusko County... Appearing — Sunday, May 13 7 P.M. At Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church 1 ALSO — Russ Sonafrank Featured On The Church’s New Allen Computer Organ A FREE WILL OFFERING WILL BE TAKEN WITH PROCEEDS TO TO GO INTO THE CHURCH’S ORGAN FUND Public Invited

deplorable condition of state road 13...“ “As you know, throughout our 34 year history, the two parades each year have played a vital part in the over all week of the festival. With the existing con dition of the main thorofare in mind, we feel that it would be impractical if not impossible to ’■ ask the various parade units to traverse the normal and ac cepted route Many of these units consist of small children marching in step while twirling or playing an instrument. The potholes and loose material in front of the school would constitute a definite hazard to these Eastland of the Mermaid Festival Committee. And from school officials. “As the principal of the North Webster Elementary School, 1 feel one of the responsibilities of my position is the safety and welfare of thestudents. “White* cars and trucks are trying to dodge the many potholes, boys and girls must walk along state road 13 in front of the school. The road conditions in front of the school have created a safety hazard for all children as they wait to cross the street . .” says Principal Richard R. Long. A like letter comes from Junior High School Principal G. Wendell Bryant. “Being the school crossing guard, I see near accidents each day due to the potholes in the road in front of the North Webster School School zone signs are very ineffective when holes in the road distract the driver’s attention. Many motorists are so busy missing the holes in the road, they forget the area is a school zone where their concentration should be on school children.. . “says Sue Ann Ray. Lakeland business manager Marion L. (“Bud”) Lantz also expressed his feelings. "... The present poor condition of the surface creates a definite hazard for children crossing the street in front of the school while drivers are concentrating on missing chuck holes instead of looking for children. In addition, all of outbuses must cross that area several times each day, creating serious maintenance problems for the vehicles ...” Other letters come from North Webster business people, the emergency services unit, ministers, property owners, school bus drivers, traveling salesmen, doctors, school children and the like. Copies of all 41 letters are being mailed in the packet. It is hoped someone at the state level will read them and someone will come to the rescue of this community-minded town.

Gilbert — (Continued from page 1> He and his wife. Sonjia. have two children, Troy, a sophomore at Warsaw High School and Darci. a student in the eighth grade Gilbert was chosen from seven applications. He will receive a three-year contract and a salary of $27,000. How to complain about TV You have just seen something on television and you feel a need to write to someone about it. Or maybe you have some questions in general. You can direct a letter to a Government communications agency: Federal Communications Commission Consumer Assistance Office, Room 258.1919 M St., N. W„ Washington, DC. 20554. Federal Trade Commission. Pennsylvania Ave. at Sixth St., N.W., Washington, D C. 20580. Senate Subcomm, on Communications, Russell Senate Office Building, Room 130, Washington, D.C. 20510. House Subcomm, on Communications. Rayburn House Office Building. Room B 333, Washington. D. C. 20515. Corporation for Public Broadcasting. 1111 16th St., N.W., Washington, D C. 20036. National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 1800 G St., N. W., Washington, D C. 20504 NEWS VIEWS Joan Claybrook. Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: “People are dying on the nation’s highways in epidemic proportions.”

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NEW OWNERSHIP — The Syracuse Dairy Queen has changerl hands and the new owner is Harry Koontz. He took <»ver the business April 16 from Dave Petz of South Bend. Koontz has plans on some minor changes to take place in the near future and possibly some major changes in the luture. Koontz and his wife, Joyce, have a daughter. Tanya, six. They Middlebury and possibly w ill be making a move to this area.

■■■ U-J- 'SILeT BI til Jt * <ORH SPEAKERS ON PROPANE INDI STRY — Sieve \ aiulei bur. center, assisted hv Steve Jordan. Kiwanian on his right, presented a program on the propane imhislrv lor Kiwanis ( hih of Lakeland, North Webster, on Monday. April3o. Pictured with the speakers from left to right are Flo>d Murhpx, new member, and his sponsor Mien Hart, and on the tar right is Lakeland Kiwanis president Richard Long, The Petrolane representatives explained that propane gas is a by-product of the petroleum industry. One gallon of this liquid can produce 36 cubic feet oi propane gas. I he propane industry has a good saferi record and equipment usitl with the product is sturdy and designed to prevent tires in case of accident. Propane gas has many uses which include fuel for cooking, home heating, power for cars and trucks, dry ing grain and commercial uses. \t pr»*senl auto manufacturers are not producing cars equipped to operate on propane gas, but trucks are being protimed by major companies to use propane. Passenger cars can he converted to use prttpane fuel for an average cost of sxoo. Ihe equipment can be transferred toanother can in case of a trade

Retail Merchants to meet Friday The Retail Merchants of the Chamber, of Commerce, Syracuse will hold a meeting at 6:45 a m. Friday. May 11, in the Three Flags Drive-In All chamber members and potential members are welcome. Samuel Swedarsky receives minor injuries in crash Samuel Swedarsky, 62 , 224 E Boston St., Syracuse, sustained minor injuries when his auto was hit by an auto driven by Lore L. Braun, 22, 3214 South Main St., Elkhart. The accident was at the intersection of Sunnyside Drive and US 33 near Concord Mall in Dunlap at 6:48 p.m.. Saturday, May 5. Swedarsky was southbound when Braun drove from the Concord Mall drive onto US 33 and collided with his auto. Damage to Swedarskey’s 1959 Chrysler was estimated at SBOO and'Braun’s 1974 Mazda was set at $4,800 damage by Elkhart County Sheriff's Patrolman Warren R Allender

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Severe shortages not expected here

Long gas lines and panic buying that has been occurring in California recently will not be a problem in the Milford-Syracuse area according to station managers and bulk dealers. According to Robert Ruch, manager of the Milford Mobile Station, “We ll have to play it by ear. We re going to take care of our regular customers. But if our allocation gets cut for some reason, non-regular customers will be by-passed in favor of our regular ones.” Bruce Hunsberger, manager of Bruce's Texaco, Milford, stated. “We haven’t had the shortages California has had. We receive allocations by the month and have experienced no problems and we do not expect any in the near future” He added, “California is usually one of the first places hardest hit in a situation like this. ” Sunoco Products manager, Ron Smith, replied. “I don’t expect the same problems because our

supplies are adequate, though limited We have enough gas ;md fuel oil to meet people’s needs Denny Newcomer. Phillips 66 manager, Milford, stated. "1 don’t think the-same thing will happen here Though our allocations have been cut. we’ve got more than we need Os the • stations and dealers contacted, only one expressed concern over t he gas crisis. Alex Christofides. manager of the Lakeland Standard at Syracuse, commented. T expect to be closed every Sunday, through Memorial Day. unless my allocation is increased My allocations are now down to 80 per cent, and 1 do expect lines. ' added Christofides. The Standard station experienced long gas lines only two Sunday's ago and according to its manager, ‘‘it was like a zoo here. " Conflicting reports don't give the citizenry a lot of confidence, but for the majority, gas should be adequate tor the weeks ahead