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YOUNG WOMAN INJURED — Pamela K. Miller. 22. Warsaw, is listed in critical condition in the Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. The car she was driving was struck by a Conrail train last Sunday. Also injured were her motheTrFlorene Ferguson and her sister. Lana, 17, both of Warsaw. They are patients in the Kosciusko Community Hospital.

3 injured in car-train accident

A 22-year-old Warsaw woman, Pamela K. (Ferguson) Miller, was transferred to the Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne after suffering injuries Sunday when the car she was driving was struck by a Conrail train south of Milford. She is listed as critical. The accident occurred at CR 1150 N at3:ssp.m. The engineer .of the 99-car train, powered by two diesel engines, was M. D. Lane of Anderson. The Miller woman, who resides at 613 N. Park St., Warsaw, suffered multiple injuries. She had started to proceed west across the tracks, stopped on the tracks, and her car was hit by the northbound train. She was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw and then transferred to Park view Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. She suffered a skull fracture. Passengers in the vehicle, her mother, Florene Ferguson, 48, 613 North Park Ave,, Warsaw, and a sister, Lana Ferguson, 17, were both taken to KCH. Mrs. Ferguson suffered a fractured pelvis and Lana suffered head and hand injuries. Both were listed in fair condition. The train shoved the car approximately 1,000 feet down the tracks before coming to a stop. Investigating officers were State Trooper Larry Clodfelter

By DEB FOX A disaster plan for the town of Syracuse and the surrounding area of Turkey Creek Township has been presented to the town board of Syracuse and the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board. The plan was compiled and coordinated by C. Corky Wong, Captain, Syracuse Fire Department. The types of disasters which the program is designed for include: 1) Extreme weather conditions — tornado, snow, rain or flood 2) Explosion and a fire of a large scale — in a factory during working hours, at a school during classroom hours or any public bulding with a large occupancy 3) Transportation — com-

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and County Patrolman Brant Nellans. The 1973 Datsun driven by Mrs

Several report thefts, vandalism in Syracuse

There were several reports of theft and vandalism over the past week in the Syracuse area. Mrs. Virgil Richards, 501 North Harrison, Syracuse, on Friday, June 8, at 12:30 p.m., reported that someone, during the night, had stolen two large flower pots from her front porch. They were valued at a total of S3O. Hit And Run A parked car was struck by another car, with the driver leaving the scene of the accident, on Friday, June 8. Lou Meier reported to police that the car he was driving was parked across the street from the Eagles Lodge on Sycamore Street when someone backed into it, causing damage to the front fender. The vehicle, owned by Wawasee Auto Sales, is a gray Plymouth. Garden Hose David Melbourne, 406 Front Street, Syracuse, reported on June 10, at 10:51 a m , that during the night he heard noises but did not investigate. In the morning he

Syracuse, township boards presented emergency plan

mercial and or school bus with a large occupancy, train derailment with a large occupancy, commercial airline, motor transport of hazardous material (chemical or radiation), rail transport of hazardous material 4) Civil disorder and national state of War. EOC The Emergency Operational Center must have these requirements: An emergency electrical power of some type, ample room for EOC staff and equipment; somewhat safe from the outside environment and to have multiple communications set ups. Buildings preplanned in the area for EOC are the Syracuse

Miller was listed at a total loss. Damage to the train was set at S4OO.

discovered that his garden hose had been cut from the outside faucet and the butt end had been removed. Damage: Estimated at $lO. Ina Frederick, r 4, Greenhouse Apts., East Chicago Street, Syracuse, reported someone let the air out of the tires in her van, on Sunday night, June 10. Burglary, theft at Frog Tavern Wayne Van Curen, ownermanager of the Frog Tavern, r 4 CR 530E Syracuse, reported the burglary and theft of $1,415.67 from the tavern on Wednesday, J tine 6. The crime occurred sometime between 11 p.m., on Tuesday, June 5, and 9 am., Wednesday, June 6. A second story window was broken and then unlocked for entry. A small file cabinet was found pryed open. The Syracuse Police Department is investigating at this time.

Fire Department, Syracuse Civil Defense Building, Syracuse Police department Town hall building and any building left standing. Personnel who will be manning the center are: EOC coordinator, fire chief, police chief, civil defense director, emergency medical services head, town board representative and radio dispatcher who is on duty. Only the above listed personnel could enter the EOC, all other personnel would not be allowed into the center until the X)C has been deactivated. EOC’s functions will be to maintain communications with personnel in the field and other municipalities, planning and operations center and it is a center for coordination of all field

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13,1979

Merchants discuss Flotilla The Syracuse Retail Merchants Association held its regular monthly meeting last Friday in the Three Flags Drive-In. Topics of discussion were July’s Flotilla promotion. August's Sidewalk Days and the general dinner meeting and election of officers with the Chamber of Commerce, held Monday, June 11 at South Shore Golf Course. Representatives of area newspapers presented prices and format ideas for coupon advertising promoting the Flotilla. The coupons will be good from June 27 through July 4. Linda Crow. Phyllis Roberts and Sherry Keim will chair Sidewalk Days. Suggestions were made to add a festival-type atmosphere with such attractions as food booths scattered throughout the town and village, a street dance, a fish fry or chicken barbeque (possibly sponsored by the Youth Center) and a Kiwanis auction. Suggestions may be made to the above chairpersons named. New members were introduced: Ron and Phyllis Roberts, Tom Socks Sportswear ; Carolyn Michaels, new owner of Curls; John Hite, new owner of Johnson's Bookstore (formerly The Book Nook); and Jack Matney, new partner of Wyant Chevrolet. Inc. R. E. Wuthrich is graduate Richard E. Wuthrich, r 2 Milford, received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Valparaiso University on Sunday, May 20.

$ 2,000 in prize money offered in Flotilla Parade

(See photo on page 2.) All entries in this year’s Flotilla Parade will be competing for a SSOO grand prize besides the coveted Commodores Trophy. In all prize money will total $2,000. Each division winner will receive a $l5O first prize. $75 second prize and $25 third prize, along with their trophies. Everyone is invited to enter. Prizes and trophies will be awarded in the following six divisions: Antique and classic boats, (signs with make and year are suggested); commercial; industrial; residential; institutional; and junior, (18 years old or younger). There are no restrictions as to the size or type of boat to be used

operations. EOC Coordinator Upon the activation of the EOC by any two of the city department chiefs, the EOC coordinator will be notified of the activation. The following men will become the EOC Coordinator when called: Herschel “Bud” Harper, Larry Clodfelter, Thomas Kitch or Tom Gilbert if the nature of the disaster does not involve the civil defense. Upon arrival of the coordinator he will assume his duties as controller of the EOC. Coordinator’s duties will include the overall coordination of all functions of the EOC, ease the responsibilities of department heads on assigning duties in the field, control communication for assigned personnel in the field.

Sewer lines, lift station could cost Milford taxpayers $78,000

Taxpayers in Milford may have a large tax obligation depending upon the decision Brock Manufacturing makes regarding how the cost of a lift station, in relation to the building of new sewer lines, is to be handled. This was the major business discussed at Monday’s Milford Town Board meeting. Robert Murphy. town consultant, provided the board with all plans and specifications from CTB. Inc., with drawings indicating exactly where the new sewer lines would be placed. In the discussion following, board member Jim Brooks alerted those in attendance that at present day sewer rates it would take many years for the taxpayers to pay the bill required for the sewer project, which is currently $58,000. At this point the lift station was brought into the conversation and Murphy informed the board that this would cost the town an additional ~<*30,000. He added Brock, through the years, would donate various amounts of money to the town for its use of the lift station and sewer lines. But Brooks made the point that the donations would not affect the total bill the town would have to pay. That would stand at $78,000. The suggestion was made that it might be better for Milford if Brock would pay the bill for the lift station itself rather than having monies donated. The intent of this plan, stated Brooks, would be “to lessen the taxpayer’s obligation considerably. " A motion was made for Murphy

as a float, except that it should be sea-worthy and capable of maintaining a 10 mph speed. All entries will be marshalled in front of Wawasee Preparatory. Bob McNary, parade marshal, will be in charge of seeing that the boats are in line and ready to get under way at 1 p.m. A series of salutes will be fired to denote the following: A single burst at 12 p.m. will indicate the boats begining to assemble. At 12:55 p.m. another single burst will signal to up anchors and start engines. At 1 p.m. a double burst will begin the parade. The parade will travel clockwise around the lake unless wind conditions dictate otherwise Each craft participating must

to consult with CTB. Inc., to see if this alternative would be a feasible one and report to the board at the next meeting regarding the decision. Other sewage discussion revolved around exactly what the problems are pertaining to the physical status of existing sewer lines involved in the project. The problem of the sewer lines lies in one of three areas: Broken tile, roots or the depth of the lines. Murphy stated that if the tile is broken that the town has no other choice than to install new tile. Citizens invited to have say in revenue spending All citizens of Kosciusko County are invited to have a say in how the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the remainder of 1979 and the whole of 1980 should be used. Citizens may comment verbally or in writing to the Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners. The board will be holding a public hearing at 11 a m. on July 2 in the Commissioners office courthouse on the use of the federal funds during the remainder of the calendar year of 1979 and for all of the calendar year of 1980. The unappropriated balance of revenue sharing funds on hand on June 1 and the amount to be received for the balance of 1979 and the estimated allotments for 1980 totals $559,133.

maintain its position throughout the entire course unless specifically instructed to do otherwise by one of the patrol boats. All boats should keep in line and maintain an interval of five boat lengths. If any boat has difficulty staying in position, the parade marshal may instruct its pilot to pull aside so that those following may pass. The boat passed should then fall in line at the rear. The parade will terminate at its starting point and prizes will be awarded there. The decorating theme for this year is "Memories: Yesterday’s, Today's. Tomorrow’s No preregistration is necessary. Plan now to participate in this day of fun.

with the public needing emergency aid and outside municipal persons, arrange the neds of personnel on long term field duty such as the equipment needed in the field, food and personnel items plus shelter and sleeping arrangements. Finally the EOC Coordinator is the only person who can declare the EOC deactivated. Police Department The Syracuse Police Department will respond in the following ways when the EOC is activated: Maintain law and order within the disaster scene, security of the disaster scene, traffic control, assist with search and rescue, inform the public on what is to be done and what has happened, plus any duties assigned by the

As to the depth of the lines. Marion Deeter, former street and water commissioner, noted that if the problem is not taken care of, “the lines will freeze if we/ have another winter like there has been the past two years.” Concerning the root problem, current street and water commissioner Terry Beatty told the board that chemicals had been put into the lines and that improved flow had been reported. This led Brooks to state. “We need to make a definite effort to. clean out the lines since the chemicals instituted by Terry seems to have improved the flow.” As to specifically determine what the problem is board president Mrs. Glen (Jean) Treesh asked Beatty to call Sewer Tech and have them take a picture of the sewer lines. Murphy supported this suggestion stating, “It would be the best way to find out which course of action to take, providing a picture can be taken.” A similar matter was raised by Deeter concerning an inoperable lift station on the corner of

Barbara Mort elected chamber president

Barbara Mort was elected president of the Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce at a general membership meeting on Monday evening. June 11. The meeting was held at the South Shore Golf course. A general discussion was held for the members to voice their opinions on what they would like to see the Chamber of Commerce do for them as an organization. Also discussed was the plans to organize other divisions with the remaining members similar to that of the retail merchants division. These organizations would include areas under titles •of professional and industrial organizations. She was the only officer elected at this meeting. Other officers will be elected by the board at the July meeting. Mort replaces Robert McNary, after Jeff Wells declined the president's position because of health reasons. New board members appointed that evening were Jean Stout, Phil Hoy and Dave Arnold. Terri Caskey was appointed to serve the one remaining year of Terry Griffith’s term at the regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, June 6.

EOC and or chief of police. The chief of police will have all full time and part time officers report to the police station. The chief will report to the EOC and stay there. He will assign one man and one car to respond to the scene. This officer will make a fast evaluation of the scene and report to the EOC the nature of the disaster, equipment and manpower needed police. Once all field reports have come into the EOC the chief of police will assign duties to remaining officers and call for additional help to the sheriff’s department or the state police. The chief will coordinate all activities of law enforcement officers.

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Fourth and East Streets. He stated the station is full of water and suggested that it be pumped out to save the equipment inside the station. Beatty informed the board that he would see to it that it got taken care of. Another matter of extreme importance to Milford residents dealt with at the meeting concerned the construction of railroad crossing lights at four locations: First Street. Emeline, Catherine and Fourth Murphy told the board that Milford could get 100 per cent funding for this project and that its “just a matter of sending the application in and getting the ball rolling.” Brooks made a motion that Murphy start the paperwork for this and that he contact the county regarding the crossing located at the south end of town going towards Waubee Lake on CR 1150 N, which is the county's responsibility. The motion was passed. , In other business. Beatty presented to the board plans for an office to be built at the pole building and stated that the water (Continued on page 2»

Accomplishments of the Chamber of Commerce were listed as the Christmas decorations which were purchased with the help of other social groups. A second accbmplishment was Meeting the School Board Cabinet Night. The final accomplishment was the organization of the Syracuse Retail Merchants division. w j BARBARA MORT

Syracuse Fire Department When EOC is activated the fire department will respond to standard operational procedures. The primary duties of the department are fire fighting or the prevention, search and rescue operations, assistance with Emergency Medical Service, along with any other duties the EOC or fire chief assigns. The priority for these procedures are that all available firemen will report to the fire department, those firemen with assigned duties while enroute to station will carry them out. When arriving at the fire department, the firemen will report their findings to the assigned fire officers. Firemen will then await (Continued on page 2)