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DANA GROUNDBREAKING — Attending the formal groundbreaking at the huge Spicer Axle Division plant of the Dana Corporation, at Syracuse this morning were, from left. Dave Arnold, plant personnel manager; Philip Beer, vice president of the Syrifc;use Economic Development Commission; Paul Levernier, commission president; RichardC. Rice, plant manager; Cletus Schenkel. general contractor on the new building; John L. Hess, general manager of the Spicer Axle Division (Fort Wayne and Syracuse) plants; Paul M. Isbell, Syracuse town board president; Tony T. Gammiere. facilities engineer; and Max Snyder, plant engineer. In the top photo is an overview of work now under construction at the Syracuse plant.

Break ground this morning for Dana's multi-million $ addition

Formal groundbreaking for the new addition to the Syracuse plant of Spicer Axle Division of the Dana Corporation was held early this morning (Wednesday), with company officials, the general contractor and Syracuse town officials participating. (See above photo.) Prior to the picture-taking, plant manager Richard C. Rice took the group on a tour of the plant. Eventual use of the new plant facilities will be the manufacturing of front end axles for the Ford Motor Company. Employment To Reach 500 Employment at the plant is expected to reach 500, when the

Indiana University — South Bend college courses to be offered at Wawasee

Don H. Arnold, Superintendent of the Lakeland Community School Corporation, has announced that beginning in September college credit courses taught by Indiana University - South Bend professors will be offered at the Wawasee High School. Efforts to have college courses brought to our locals began last summer from a Needs Assessment Survey conducted by Dr. David W. Robinson. Mr. Arnold has assigned the project of college courses to Dr. Robinson. Further announcements from IU - SB will be distributed in early July but it is known now that all courses offered will earn full college credit, and will be transferable to any college or university. According to IU - SB policy all citizens 21 years or older who would like to take these credit courses but who do not want a college diploma in the near future can enroll without an admission’s charge. Persons under 21 and those who would like financial or

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plant is in full production, by about October 1980. Already this week a number of employees have been called back to work. Actually, the plant construction is already underway, with workmen of the general contracting firm of Schenkel & Sons. Inc., Fort Wayne, doing the work. Structures in the path of the 179,000-square foot building have been demolished to make room for the addition which will be 374' x 480’, on the east side of the existing plant. The small Skinner Ditch is being re-routed to provide for heavy reinforcement to support a railroad spur coming off the

veteran’s assistance will need to apply as a regular student to IU - SB, pay a $15.00 one time admission’s fee, and be admitted as a degree candidate. Requirements for admission are available at IU - SB or in Dr. Robinson’s office at Wawasee High School. Currently enrolled high school senior students, with permission of the principal, will be permitted to enroll in IU - SB course at Wawasee High School. Those interested should of course contact the principal, Mr. Henry L. Smith. IU - SB offers the College Level Education Program (CLEP) course equivalency exams, also. The CLEP tests will be given at Wawasee High School. Such examinations, if passed, exempt a student from certain required beginning courses. In addition, IU - SB has course credit available for what is called the “Credit for Life Experience”. It is not uncommon for adult citizens to earn regular college credit for certain life ex-

Chessie Railroad into the plant but the re-routing will eventually be clpsed off and the ditch reverted to its present form, according to manager Rice. Completion date for the newbuilding will be approximately January 1.1980. The Dana Corporation will eventually spend sl3 million at its Syracuse plant, on buildings and equipment, to make the local plant a show piece in the Dana firmament. Os this amount $1 million is being provided through Economic Development Commission revenue bonds, through the cooperation of the Syracuse

periences. Details regarding this also are available in South Bend or Wawasee High School. Tentative agreement has been made to have available for the next fall term at least the following courses: English Composition, W 131; Public Speaking, S 121; Political Science; Introduction to Accounting, A 201; Introduction to Sociology, S 161; Introduction to Micro-Economics, E 101. In addition, arrangements may be made for the teaching of any graduate course in education or in business where there is an interest. Each course will be offered one night per week from 6:30-9:10 p.m. In the second semester, in addition to a continuation of some of the above courses, Dr. Robinson noted that we shall have a course in American History, Modern Literature, Psychology and Business Administration. Final selection of the courses to be offered in each of the terms will be made before July 1,1979.

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Economic Development Commission. John Lee Hess, general manager of Dana’s Spicer Axle Division which includes plants at Fort Wayne and Syracuse, said this morning: “The building expansion at Syracuse will provide the axle division with much-needed additional capacity.” He further commented that the Ford light truck ram program, of which Syracuse is an integral part, is still on stream with a schedule for 56,000 axles during the remainder of 1979 and 140,000 during 1980. S3OO damages in car fire Syracuse Firemen were called out near Pickwick Road and Warner Road, when an auto driven by Sally Galloway, r 2 box 82 Syracuse caught fire. According to officials the fire started when a wire shorted out under the dash board. Damage was estimated at S3OO. Minor accident at Linwood and CRS3OE May 13 Syracuse Police investigated a minor accident at the intersection of Lynwood Drive and CR 530E in Syracuse on Sunday, May 13, at 8:22 p.m. Involved in the accident were Debbie L. Bartow, 16, r 4 box 100A Syracuse and Donald E. Knafel, 20, r 2 Ligonier. According to police Bartow was traveling north on 530 East when her auto was hit by Knafel’s auto. Knafel was traveling East on Lynwood drive. Damage to Bartow’s 1972 Ford was set at $450. There was no damage to the 1972 Ford belonging to Knafel.

Unhappy Meadow View residents want addition's streets paved

Residents of Meadow View appeared before the Milford Town Board on Monday night to express concern for the condition of the streets in that addition. Streets there are not paved and are full of chuck holes. A petition, signed by 25 families residing in the addition, and two letters from individuals were presented and read by Town Board President Mrs. Glen < Jean> Treesh. ‘’We are residents of Meadow View and neighboring homes who are affected by the poor road conditions and or from the dust coming from these roads whenever traveled,” stated a part of the petition which urged town board members to do something about the area. It concluded with a comment on the fact the signers feel they are, “getting the run-around.” The major problem seems to be the fact the streets do not meet state specifications and no state monies can be used to finance the project. Meadow View residents, some 13 strong, stated they were paying more taxes but didn't have any better services. Board members answered by saying the town hasn’t received any tax dollars from the annexed area as yet. Cost, said the board members, have tripled since the annexation was started several years ago and the tax dollars paid by residents in that area won’t to cover the cost of surfacing the streets there. Questioned on grants used for other projects in town board members said it took as long as five to 10 years work before some grants can be obtained. One resident of the Meadow View area stated she did not understand why Milford annexed the area as she thought the county might have done the surfacing. Board members said they had talked with county officials and the county had the same problem the town has — the streets do not meet specifications and no funds are available. Mrs. Owen Richards said the school bus had refused to pick up children in the area because of the condition of the streets. Town consultant Robert Murphy said when sewer lines are laid in July to the new Brock Manufacturing complex they would have to tear up Kinwood Drive. He thought it might be possible to pave this drive when repairs are made. Board members asked Street and Water Superintendent Terry Beatty about the condition of the roads in the Meadow View area. His answer, “Terrible. ” Ask if he couldn’t help the streets’ conditions by grading. Beatty said the town's equipment can not handle the job. Larger machinery is needed. He also suggested oiling to keep the dust down. The question was raised several times as to whether or not Kinder Realty, developers of the addition, could be held responsible for agreements made to surface the road. Most present agreed they would not have purchased homes there if they had thought the roads in the area would remain unSurfaced for a period of years. The project was started in 1969 or 1970 and completed in 1972. Some thought it was recorded in their agreements, others said they thought it was a statement made by Kinder representatives Phil Beer and Rich Stoller. They questioned a class action suit against Kinder to surface the road. Another alternative discussed was an assessment on property owners. Again the fact the streets do not meet specifications was brought up. The major factor being a curve which does not qualify. Mrs. Treesh said what the town needed was a plat of the area so Phend and Brown, contractors, could look at it and check on specifications. One gentleman present stated he had such a plat and it was agreed it should be taken to Bob and Dan Brown for study. A question was voiced as to why the county took the area’s roads over in the first place if

they did not meet specifications 9 Some thought the questioned curve was square to begin with and had been turned into a curve by drivers. This should show on the plat. After continued discussion Dr. T. A. Miller stated again. “All the discussion in the world won't do any good unless the state will approve the project .” All board members said they appreciated what the people were saying and could see the need They also reminded those present that there were needs in the entire town and monies available have to be divided when possible, not directed to one area. Board member James Brooks said Meadow View had been in the town for only a short period of time The people there had fought with the county for seven years and asked for them to give the town a chance. He too commented on the fact that no tax monies have been received by the town to date from the annexed area. Questioned on having Phend and Brown work on the streets in the area, residents said they did a beautiful job in prior years, however, it only lasts five or six days and then the holes are back. Meadow View residents also stated the oil helps the dust but not the holes. Again the question was voiced on whether or not the Meadow View' residents could hold Kinder

Annexation of Lingofelter Park OK'd by Syracuse Town Board

The annexation of Lingofelter Park was approved last night (Tuesday) at the monthly meeting of the Syracuse Town Board. A petition for annexation was presented by Fred Dust last month. The annexation includes 17 properties located south of the bridge by the Main Channel Marine to the fence south of Oakwood Park to almost CR 530E. Twelve of the 17 property owners were contacted by mail or personal contact and were in favor of the annexation. The ordinance stated this area is needed for development, they are a social part of the area it is a urban community. After 60 days from public notice of this action the annexed area will become part of Syracuse City Limits. Os major concern to the board was the sewer inflo-infiltration found by Sewer-Tech, Inc., early in April. In the Company’s findings of 360 feet of video taped sewer lines, was the suggestion of a further survey. The areas with the major amount of infloinfiltration problems are on both sides of Main Street from North

AWARDSPROGRAM SET FOR FRIDAY Wawasee High School will have their 11th annual honorawards program on Friday. May 18. The program will be held in the gymnasium from 1:30 to3:oop.m. Hie public is invited to attend with a special invitation to parents of graduating seniors.

State plans wedge job on SR 13 in Webster

State Senator John B. Augsburger has informed this newspaper of the fact he has spoken to Ray Hawk, district state highway superintendent in Fort Wayne, and has been told the state tentatively plans to do a wedge job in North Webster prior to the Mermaid Festival. A wedge job is a short resurfacing of an area. This should eliminate the worst areas in SR 13 in North Webster as soon as possible. The 1.3 miles of road through the town are scheduled for resurfacing in 1980 or 1981.

responsible for promises made. They were told to check their contracts. Mrs. Treesh stated if they would get such contracts she would go with them to the town attorney's office for an opinion. It would then be the residents’ responsibility to decide what to do next. Questioned on how long it would be before monies are available if nothing is in the contracts, board members said it

Consumer van coming to Kosciusko County Attorney General Theodore L. Sendak’s Consumer Protection Division van will be visiting the Kosciusko County courthouse, in Warsaw, next Tuesday, May 22. A representative of the Consumer Protection Division will be in the commissioners' office from 8:45-9:45 a.m. The visit is part of a summer-long program of special services to Indiana residents. The division representative will listen to consumer complaints, direct them to the proper place and distribute consumer alerts, brochures and pamphlets. Attorney General Sendak explains: “Since we don’t have regional offices, we are taking our services directly to the people. In addition to providing this service, the van is used throughout the year to deliver legal proceedings and department personnel to the state’s courts. We're carefully coordinating schedules to conserve fuel and save money.” The Consumer Protection Division van does not replace the regular services of the Division office in the State House. Complaints may be sent Protection Division, Attorney General’s Office, Room 219, Indiana State House, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

Street to Boston Street, a total of about 1.200 feet; Boston Street east to Skinner Ditch and Skinner Ditch to SR 13, approximately 18,000 feet; and both sides of SR 13 south to Medusa and Medusa Street to Elder's Addition, approximately 12,250 feet. It would cost a half a million dollars to fix these problem areas if the board would do the work. Presently the board is considering finding an engineer to come in and look at the problem and filing for a EPA grant where the federal government would put up 75 per cent and the state 10 per cent, leaving 15 per cent for the town to pay. Robert Reed, town attorney, will be contacting various companies well recommended to give their costs on inspection before deciding who will do the work needed to submit the application. Paul Isbell, board president, stated the primary clarifyer was drained April 18 and 19 and everything was reasonably sound with the exception of a rubber seal in the gas dome. This seal was needed immediately and they were able to get a Goshen firm to make this seal, which had deteriated due to age and use. At the last meeting Isbell said he had talked to D. H. Lessig Engineers about the drainage problem at the ball park and was told it would be repaired by May 15. As of last night no word has been forthcoming from Lessig and the board will take action and inform Lessig he has five days to complete the contract or the board will be hiring another firm to do the job at Lessig’s expense. Any further action has been

Hawk explained to Augsburger that part of the delay has been due to a shortage of hot asphalt which is just now coming into supply. North Webster, Hawk told Augsburger, is on the high priority list for resurfacing. The state has found the condition of the road, which is full of chuck holes, is due to a drainage problem which created high water levels on the road and over the past few years has worked to break up the asphalt on the road.

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was hard to tell but the plat should be taken to Phend and Brown as soon as possible Residents felt if the curve is shown as a square on the plat it might help. However, they were told the state has lots of different regulations and specifications would have to be checked. Other Questions Meadow View residents questioned board members on (Continued on page 2)

tabled until the June 6 meeting. Another item of business which brought about a great discussion was by Mrs. Phillip Frew on the Lakeland Day Care Center. Mrs. Frew asked for the board's help in finding city land or for funds for a community center. Mrs. Frew reported the day care center has been given an extension on its provisional license, expiring December 1979. If no other building can be found or plans aren’t underway for a new location the day care center will have to disband. The town board suggested the property behind the Calvary United Methodist Church as a possible location for the new (Continued on page 2)

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GRADUATES AT PURDUE — Blake D. Baumgartner, 7514 Kilbourn Drive, Fort Wayne, received his bachelor of science degree at the Purdue University campus at West Lafayette, on Saturday in commencement exercises for students of the main Campus and all state Purdue campuses. His degree is in Industrial education, specializing in electronics. Blake attended night classes at 1.U.-Purdue in Fort Wayne and courses from West Lafayette campus while being a full time employee at Magnayox Corporation. He is the son of Mrs. Michael Stafford of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and a grandson of Mrs. Ray Ferverda, r 1 Milford. He is married to the former Carolyn Morehouse of near Milford and they are the parents of two children: Jonathan, 11. and Lisa, eight.