The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 September 1979 — Page 1

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Work begins on Milford Sewers

Equipment and tile were moved into Milford last week and work has begun on the new sewer lines for the town. The lines will run trom Emeline street north to include the proposed nursing home, CTBand Meadow View. Town board members voted in April to extend the sewer lines to the northwest section of town on a motion which came at the close of a two-hour special session of the board The motion was made by Dr f. A. Miller and seconded by Boa ;d President Jean Treesh. All boa d members voted in favor of , the motion. At that time Dr. Miller confirmed the fact the town coffers can not finance new sewer lines for the entire town, however, because of the cumulative sewer fund monies thisjwork can be done with some money left over for the next step in providing sewer lines for all areas of Milford.

'Flying Granny" from England speaks to Syracuse Rotary Club

/ Dubjied “The Flying Granny,” Mn. Christine Matthews from Che|am, England, spoke to the SyrScuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, Tuesday, Sept. 18. Mrs. Matthews is a promoter for Flying Doctors, a medical program based in Nairobi, Kenya, that flies into Afr can bush areas to treat people there. The sixty-eight-year-old widow got; the nickname “Flying Granny” when she decided it was pointless to have a pilot to fly her to her destinations when she could learn to fly herself. Mrs. Matthews enrolled in flying lessons and flew her first solo flight last Thursday, Sept. 13,

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Miller further stated that since lines for the entire town can not be done at one time priorities must be set. One reason the northwest corner of town was considered first is the building of the Lakeland Loving Care Home and the CTB expansion. Once these establishments are paying into the sewer fund it is estimated the cost of the lines to that area would be recovered in approximately five years. This recovery would help to finance sewer> lines to other areas of town. Bids were accepted at the July meeting of the board, one from Gale Smith Excavating, Winona Lake and the other from Haskins, Inc., Lakeville. Dr. Miller made a motion to take the bids under advisement for 10 days with James Brooks seconding the motion. Board members noted at that time that once the

before arriving in the United States on Saturday. The spunky Briton is a guest of Rebecca Andrews of Rolling Prairie, daughter of Rotary member Varner Chance. Mrs. Andrews had stayed in Mrs. Matthews’ home in 1978 when she toured Europe with Sounds of Hope, a singing group directed by Chance. Since then, Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Matthews have corresponded. Mrs. Matthews will be in the United States for three weeks. The Flying Doctors program was founded in 1957 by British surgeon Dr. Michael Woods. Involved since 1972, Mrs. Mat-

notification was given to the bid wii ner the project must start will.in 4 days and the entire project must be completed within 60 days. In a special session held July 16 board members voted to accept the bid of Gale Smith Excavating. Winona Lake. Dr. Miller made a motion to accept the base bid of $73,205.90 with option and less the asphalt and chip and seal subject to signing papers on an easement across the property and state approval. Mrs. Treesh seconded the vote and board member James Brooks voted against the motion, stating, “I don't think we’ve explored all possibilities." Easement papers were signed shortly thereafter, however, state approval became bogged down in the mass of channels at Indianapolis.

thews travels throughout England promoting the program and raising funds. She has also traveled to Africa on numerous occasions and assisted doctors in the field. After her husband died, Mrs. Matthews began searching for something to fill her life. “I was left widowed and feeling very down. I read a book about these people (Flying Doctors),” she explained. She said God directed her to join the group and worked out her finances to make it possible. Mrs. Matthews works on a volunteer basis being paid only for her expenses. “It's purely something to keep me out of mischief in my old age,” she

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1979

Straw vote to be taken on town manager Oct. 12-13

A date has been set for Syracuse residents to voice opinions about the town manager situation. The date for the straw vote will be Friday, Oct 12 from 3-6 p.m and Saturday. Oct. 13 from 10-4 p.m. in the town hall This was decided at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Town Board held last night (Tuesday*. The straw vote will give three choices for the townspeople to

Former resident, Anglin, Ohio T.C. Project director

A former Milford man. Dr. Leo Anglin, has become a well known figure in the Kent State University area. He is serving as the project director of Teacher Corps. A former Headstart, primary and intermediate grade teacher, he feels comfortable in the classroom and in school settings. Anglin is the son of Leo and Annabelle Anglin of Leesburg He was raised in the Milford area and is a graduate of Milford High School. He attended Manchester College where he received his BS degree and has an MS degree from Indiana University. He received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Wis. He served as a graduate assistant in the Teacher Corps at the Menominee Indian Reservation while studying at the University of Wisconsin. He is in the process of writing an Introduction to Education textbook to be published byHarper and Row in 1980. He has written mathematics instructional materials as well as many research articles. An article in Teacher Corps Newsletter states, “One word that might be used to describe Leo’s personality is approachable.’ He is always open to suggestions and while he does not always follow them, he certainly listens. The Teacher Corps project contains many extensions of Leo's interest and goals. He is truly committed to education and to the better life for all citizens Special meeting at Webster on September 26 The North Webster Park and Recreation Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday evening, Sept. 26, at 7 in the fire station to hear public input concerning park and recreation needs for the community. The town plans to file an application next year for cost sharing with the department of natural resources and the government requires at least one public meeting be held to consider community input.

joked. Mrs. Matthews showed slides at the Rotary meeting and told about the work being done by Flying Doctors and its needs. She reported that during the next five years, the program needs $2,000,000 annually to operate. The program is supported by subsidies from African governments and donations, from organizations and individuals. The Rotary Club collected $64 from its members and presented it to a surprised Mrs. Matthews. After being assured the donation was for real, she remarked, “ever since I’ve come to this country, I’m never quite sure when I’m having my leg pulled.” Using the theme “People That

choose from: No change, town manager or mayor. This vote will not be legally binding but will give the board an idea of how the town feels. Paul Isbell, board president stated ‘The board has the responsibility to the town to determine the town’s wishes. I would like to know the feelings of the people in this particular area.” If the town would vote to have a

that can be achieved by that education. ” The demands on a facultymember at Kent State plus the demands of the Teacher Corps directorship leaves little time for anything else. He does enjoy reading, tennis and basketball. His wife, Joyce, is also a teacher. The Couple has a two-year-old daughter, Katie. Replogle detained in Venezuela Chore-Time employee John Replogle, r 1 Milford, has been detained in Venezuela by the Venezuelan government, according to a Chore-Time representative this morning. Replogle went to Venezuela to conduct service meetings for firms that had bought ChoreTime equipment through the company’s international distributor E. Holzer, Inc., of Englwood Cliff, N.J. The purpose of the meetings was to show the Venezuelan firms how to use and care for the equipment that had been purchased from the Milford plant. The Venezuelan government is detaining Replogle on grounds that he was in the country to make a profit for his company. However, according to Chore-Time, he was only in Venezuela to conduct meetings. According to Chore-Time, E. Holzer, Inc., said the matter should be cleared up in a couple of days, but the Venezuelan government indicated it could take as long as one week to 10 days. DRIVER HITS ROCK, POLE Charles R. Werker, 18. r 3 Syracuse, was passing a car when his vehicle hit a rock and went out of control Saturday night, Sept. 8. Werker was on CR 1050 N. His car went off the road into a pole. Estimated damage to the Werker auto was S9OO. The lawn and hedge of the Kenneth Kinnear residence, r 3 Syracuse, was also damaged.

Matter," Flying Doctors not only treat patients in bush areas but also teach health education. Mrs. Matthews reported that in sortie areas, 60 per cent of the children die before the age of five and most of the diseases they die of are curable with proper medical treatment. “I think our people (Flying Doctors) in a small way are doing one of the greatest things,” she said. Mrs. Matthews receives her greatest reward from “the response of warm-hearted people and the joy that I can go around and meet new people and know that they are being inspired to help.” She added, “Through this help and God’s help I know that I can help.”

manager the town would need to hire the services of a professional as a full time town employee who would take care of the town management. However, the board would sei up the policy. If the vote went to a city mayor the town would need to have an official ballet stating whether the citizens wanted to be a town or city. A city mayor would also carry out business of the town and there would be a city council, board of works, etc. A dissertation will be published at a later date concerning what exactly the townspeople would be voting for This will be drawn up the town attorney. Robert Reed. There was some draw back to having the straw vote by Bill Hess. He stated that there are so many things the board is in trouble with a id with no money, his major concern is what will happen in the next two to three years. Hess also brought up that the last time z poll was taken by the board concerning this matter less than a dozen people took part. In reply to Hess’s concern Isbell remarked that the board will not necessarily need to accept a mandate if there is one and that it was time something was done. Isbell also stated that the cost of this poll would be minimal. In the last board meeting the State Bank of Syracuse requested permission tc> close Main Street from Huntington to Harrison for the new car show, October 18-20. The board stated that there was 100 per cent approval this could be done. A letter was received by the board with 100 per cent approval by the merchants in that area. Thus he board has approved the closing of main street during that period of time. Betty Dust, clerk-treasurer, requsted the purchase of another calculator for her department. She stated the money has been appropriatec for this. Trash pick-up raised 35% The Syracuse town board approved a request from Lakeland Sanitation to raise the cost of resicential trash pick up 35 per cent The approval was made at Tuesday evening s board meeting, Sept. 18. Currently the cost for residents is $1.85 anc $5 for commercial

INIf r if * “FLYING GRANNY SPEAKS TO ROTARIANS — Christine Matthews, right, from Cheam. England, shows Rotarian President Dan Van Lue, left, a stool used by African nomads.

areas. As of October 1 the cost of residential pick up will be $2.50. The representative from Lakeland Sanitation also questioned about who is paying for the pick ups at Greenhaus Apartments and Turtle Bay Trailer Court. The board stated that the town pays for the pick up at Turtle Bay but the cost for trash pick uo at Greenhaus Apartments would be incurrtxi by the owner. Approval of. rezoning was granted following a lengthly discussion concerning the rezoning of 450 feet east of Syracuse near the county line border. The rezoning was petitioned by Laucks Xanders. William Xanders and Ruth Haas, for commercial property use Dan Richards from the Area Plan Commission, stated the petition received a favorable recommendation from residential to commercial zoning. There were 300 feet originally requested and an additional 150 feet were added to the request. Dave McGrew questioned about the land being compatible for commercial development and Richards reply was that the recomendation stated that it was. Also asking a question was Forrest Smith, board member, about whether the people living around that area shouldn't have a say. Richards pointed out that people were personally notified and by a legal ad appearing in the newspapers. Betty Dust, clerk treasurer, stated the commission looks at each request individually to see if it is fitting. “They frown on spot zoning and strip zoning,” remarked Dust in answering McGrew’s question. Also Steve Snyder, representive for those who filed for rezoning' stated board why there was an additional 150 feet added to the 300 feet from the right of way of SR 13. He remarked that the 150 feet was to allow a frontage road to be placed and for an exit to the County Line Road and SR 13 from the south, to avoid congestion similar to the village and at the intersection of SR 13 and County Line Road and to save on the cost of a curb cut Parking Fines Raised Isbell commented that he felt the parking fines currently in effect are obsolete and gave several examples of the cost of parking violation tickets such as. $1 for double parking, parking in front of hydrant, curb parking, etc., and $.50 for expired time. Isbell felt that the board should

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increase the fines imposed and use one uniform fine for all parking violations since thay are approximately the same His feeling for the cost of the fine was $5. Robert Reed, town attorney, read ordinance 7H-25 regarding the removal of parking meters and a limit of two-hour parking where the board designated in commercial areas. The board agreed on the $5 fine plus court costs and asked the police department to enforce the twohour parking. Steve Knispel/ Syracuse police officer, stated this would be ?.ard to do. Isbell replyed by saying he knows it would be impossible to police the area all the time but for the department to do its best in that area The police department was also asked to furnished the board with a 1 list of areas where it would deem necessary for the parking limit. Open Bids In the last regular board meeting the board stated it would be opening bids for a new police car and the Specifications were advertised. The bids from two car dealers were opened last evening. The net bid from Wyant Chevrolet. Inc.. Syracuse on a four-door Impala was $5,000. This cost would include extras listed in the advertisement along with a discount and trade in. Also the company stated the 1979 auto has 3.610 miles from being used in driver’s education The net bid from Bruce Petro Olds. Warsaw, was $5.996.600n a 1980 Olds Delta 88 The board tabled the matter for further discussion at the next meeting after a deeper lixik at the bidsand specifications A motion was carried to rescind the approval made by the board at the August 21 meeting concerning the request by a resident on Fourth Street and the vacating of that alley. Smith stated he had been down at the site and a fence has been placed but they stayed away from the alley. Hess also stated he had looked at the area Mrs. Leonard Nichols informed the board of a recent problem she had encountered with Dye Plumbing and Heating. She stated that she told Vella Baumbaugh.jclerk for the town, that she did not give Dye permission to go into her building until they came to her door 1o set the meters and that she did not (Continued on page 2)