The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 July 1979 — Page 1

What they think about President Carter's energy speech —

1 -v 'Mm / Wr.. FRED BYLAND, SYRACUSE — “I think he’s sincere admitting he can’t do it on his own or by himself. He’s asking for renewel of patriotism.” *

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Smith's bid accepted, Brooks votes 'no'

Members of the Milford Town Board, meeting in special session Monday night, voted to accept the bid of Galp Smith Excavating, Winona Lake, for work on the sewer line project »to the northwest section of Milford Following a lengthy discussion Dr. T. A. Miller made a motion to accept Smith's base bid of $73,205.90, with options and less the asphalt and chip and seal. Subject to signing papers on an easement across the property and state approval. The motion received a second from town board president Mrs. Glen i Jean) Treesh and voted on by Miller and Mrs. Treesh. Board member James Brooks voted against the motion, stating “I don't think we’ve explored all possibilities. - ' Engineer specifications on the project were drawn sometime ago anil bids were accepted at the board’s state meeting on Monday, July 9, with board members

- -.—. wJferwTT-^;, .._JE3W ...„.. —. • ~-'- •»**• * •■**’.■ “;‘ k ’ l * • ’ ,L- •< . • * * w ..<** '"* •■'• -: ' ' "* *' 4nl *=■s », < *• • A ; 'W FOUNDATION LAID — The foil ndation has been laid for the new Milford Chapel to be located on a two acre site on Beer Road. The mew 72’x80’ L-shaped, one story structure is planned to be completed in January 1980. The Milford Chapel is presently located on Main Street in downtown Milford. Pastor Ben Shirk said the church is re-locating because they need more room. The chapel has an average Sunday attendance of 85 persons. The new building will include n sanctuary with a capacity to hold 150 persons, foyer, pastor’s study, and a fellowship hall with kitchen facilities. Folding doors will also be arranged to make seven Sunday school classrooms. Hie general contractor for the new chapel is Advanced Construction. Gene Miller, part-owner of Advanced Construction, is a member of Milford Chapel. Pastor Shirk said the new site v<ill give the church room.to grow. “We are here to serve people in any way we can,” he said.

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MH Ei mF STEVi; FRANTZ. MILFORD — “I thought it was just great. I’m positive about it. I think the America a people are really going to pitch in.”

voting at that meeting to take the bids under advisement and make the decision within todays. Said motion was made by Dr. Miller and seconded by Brooks. It was decided at that time to meet July 16. Considerable discussion was again held on the sewer line at CTB, Inc., with a new proposal being shown the board by consultant Robert Murphy. The proposal is on a different location of the sewer line and Murphy, Miller and Treesh agreed on the proposed location, which would eliminate one of the controversial lift stations at this time. Brooks appeared to be against the prop osed change. The new line will be studied and plans will be drawn before any decision is made. Since most of this line is on CTB’s property the town is not obligated for the cost, however, the town is obligated to take the line to the property line. Brooks said he would like to see

■FjF WE' I s» JEANNE GARDINER. SYRACUSE — “I wanted very badly to believe him but then had my doubts.”

the sewer line run down SR 15. Murphy explained this would mean additional costs at this time. Brooks questioned the easement across the property of Inez Beiswanger for the sewer line in the considered Monday. Murphy stated the attorney was working on same. Brooks said the contract could 1 ntot be awarded until the , easement is obtained. Miller and Murphy said the contract could I be awarded, however, the work I could not be done until the I easement papers were in order j and signed. Murphy also stated at that time the work could not begin until approval is obtained ffom the state, noting those | papers should have been signed on Monday. Miller asked Clerk-treasurer Margaret Brooks how much money was in the cumulative I sewer fund at the present lime. | (Continued on page 2)

■ n J i F v >' PAT NEWCOMER, NAPPANEE — "I thought it was like a sermon.”

Bill Troup new president of Waubee Lak& Association

The Waubee Lake Association met for its annual meeting in the Milford Fire Station. The following officers were elected: President — Bill Troup Vice president — Bill Stath Secretary-treasurer — Rick Peterson Board members — Jack BILL TROUP

Fire damages police car

The Syracuse Police car received $l5O damage when a short in the wiring caused an engine fire. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 14. at 5:35 p.m. Damage to the auto was to the distributor, wiring and rubber hoses. Syracuse Police Officer Robert E. Houser, 49, r 1 box 8 Syracuse, was patroling on East Medusa St., Syracuse, when he noticed

Ethanol plant slated for Indiana in 1980

By DEB FOX President Jimmy Carter made a national speech Sunday evening, July 15, stating the nation’s situation on gasoline and the need to conserve. For the last few months the Kosciusko County Farm Bureau Co-op in Milford has been selling gasohol, an alternative to gasoline. It has been learned that a company in Indianapolis is planning to build a plant in Indiana to make the ethonol used in this liquid.

‘flß St' .* ***” > l>>> l ** iin ** C i ■L z (\ ' Jr r a NANCY CURTIS, SYRACUSE — “I felt he reiterated things he had said before, I didn’t hear anything very new or conclusive. It was disappointing to me. I do think maybe personal self-control is the answer.”

Mahrer, Phil Price and Steve Kaiser. Other board members are Bob Turner, John Rouch, Dan Schwab and Harold Miller. President Jim Stork outlined some of the work that has been accomplished: Copper sulfate has been bought but the lake has been clear sb it has not been used aLthis time; a security light was bought and installed by members at the boat launch at the park; the weed cutter is again available for use; markers have been puL on the barge and the island; and Jed Pearson, fisheries biologist, has been working with the board on the fish population of Waubee. It was decided to authorize the board to buy replacement parts and repair the weed cutter. Also decided was the date of August 5 for a chicken barbecue at Bruce’s Texaco Station, Milford. This will be a carryout only and Bill Stath is in chrrge of the advance sales. The annual pot luck supper will be held for all lake residents at Camp Mack on August 26 at 5:30 p.m. There will be a program. The next board meeting will be August 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Dan Schwab.

smoke coming from under the hood. The officer tried to extinguish the fire himself after opening the hood, but the fire had burned a wire to the trunk and the fire extinguisher could not be obtained. Officer Houser called the fire department and for the town police sergeant. The town board president was also called.

Third Century Venture Corporation, Indianapolis, is a new energy corporation and is currently engaged in developing the design for a cellulose conversion plant to manufacture from corn stalks, leaves, cobs and other parts of the corn plant, products usually derived from petroleum. In Indiana, the only places gasahol may currently be purchased is from Farm Bureaus and a few Sunoco Stations which are sup l

ht - b O-A < m ” 808 LONG. R 2 MILFORD — “I didn't think he said enough. t He defined the problem, but didn’t come up with any solutions."

W VST LX sea 4 a t I I < W ■*' pg- I j|g -I ” K WX x KWR zflBS A E r .A a z > *■’ MS Hnr> -* .. —» PLAN SALE, CAR WASH — A number of local women are planning a Lakeland Day Care Center Rummage Sale and Car Wash to be held at the Lakeland Youth Center, Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are now receiving items for the sale and are asking for community support to help raise funds to keep the Day Care Center financially sound. Anyone wanting to contribute items may do so by calling the above women. In photo are, from left. Ann Hapner. Lisa Logan, Kay Hare, Carol King and Kay Ahrns.

Discontinuing parking meters could cut police salaries /

Parking meters or not? The final decision has been tabled until Syracuse Clerk-treasurer, Betty . Dust contacts the state board of accounts. This decision was made Tuesday evening, July 17, at the regular monthly

plied by two firms from Illinois, who supply the nation’s needs in gasohol. This firm will be the first to produce ethanol for Indiana. Other states which sell gasohol include Nebraska, lowa, Illinois. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, { Virginia. Do many consumers use gasohol? Betty Arthur, Syracuse, agent for the firm stated, gasohol is being consumed as fast as it is (Continued on page 2)

***•'' IMf ' tT t \ Mr A ■ i - PHIL CHARTERS. MILFORD — “I don’t know. I’d say it sounds intelligent in print.”

meeting of the Syracuse Town Board. Dust will contact the board to answer a question she raised last evening. Her question was 'whether the police department should continue receiving money allocated for running the parking meters if the officers are not going to work the meters. For a number of years the police department has received money for this in its salary fund. Before Dust raised her question. Paul Isbell, town board president, informed the board, the town of Syracuse has 53 parking meters — 14 have been vandalized or not in working condition, seven are gone, five are not working properly, leaving 28 meters working properly. .Also, he informed members, based on two-year-old information, to fix the meters would cost approximately $1,500. 4 When all the meters were in working condition the income from this totaled $1,612. This year the income was reported to be $270. Isbell also stated that in this 'area, Syracuse is the only town utilizing the use of meters and he

* >4 DALE KIRKDOFFER. MILFORD — M- doubt be stands up to it. I doubt he has the guts."

can not see asking the police to run 28 meters and leave the others go. The maximum amount the town ever received was between $3,000 and $4,000. A suggestion was made tjfrhave a two-hour parking limit, if the meters are taken out. This would be to discourage personnel parking during the business hours. It was also suggested to have the potice department periodically check the autos parked by in some way marking the vehicles. General feelings last night was to do something about the meters. But after Dust’s question. Forest (“Bud”) Smith, stated he would change his decision on taking out the meters if it would mean cutting the pay of the police officers. The amount of money which may be taken from the police salary fund is S4BO. This money is currently being obtained from other areas. Road Money Another pertinent interest of the. community is the fact funds are available to start the street repair of approximately one and (Continued on page 2)