The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 January 1980 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., January 9,1980

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Houser gives report for December The Syracuse Town Board received the December activity report of the Syracuse police department by Chief Robert Houser. The department answered 206 calls and traveled 4,341 miles. There were 47 courtesy calls made and five gun permits issued along with 10 title checks made. Officers assisted in seven fire and ambulance calls for the month. The three public accidents investigated, involved five vehicles and the damage to the vehicles totaled $2,340. In the two personal injury accidents investigated there were four vehicles involved with the amount of damage listed at $6,900. There were five assists to county or state police in accidents. In complaints, the officers investigated eight thefts with the • amount of loss listed at $9lO. However there were no items recovered. There were three vandalism complaints with damages of $425. In other complaints there were seven miscellaneous complaints and 11 dog complaints, all 11 were impounded. During the month there were 18 traffic arrests made and six felonv or misdemeanor arrests. Officers 17 warning tickets and one no parking citation. Regular officers worked 6'2 hours overtime and spent seven hours in court. Reserve officers worked 49 hours and spent 62'.2 hours in service training. Syracuse youth arrested A young Syracuse resident was arrested over the New Year’s holiday and booked at Kosciusko County Jail. David Allen Johnson, 19, 226 North Shore Drive, was arrested for illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage. He was released on his own recognizance. • . ' .1 ■ Dispatchers report show 2,734 calls The dispatcher’s monthly report for December 1979 shows that the four dispatchers handled 2,734 calls for the month. The break down shows the following: There were 233 calls handled for the Milford police department. 1,540 calls for the police department in Syracuse within

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the city limits and 177 calls for the police department within the township. Calls for the fire department within the city limits totaled 164 while there’were only 64 calls handled for the same department within the township. Dispatchers handled 25 calls for the street department and there were a total of 531 courtesy calls extended by those dispatchers. Smoke at doctor's offices on Tuesday The Syracuse Fire Department was called to the offices of Dr. Clark and Dr. Craig, 200 block of South Huntington Street, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 8:44 a m. A blower on the furnace burned out and filled the treatment rooms with smoke. Damage was estimated at SIOO. Policeman — (Continued from page 1) because he would not work on days off to which he replied he had never been asked to work. He said Cripe stated they did not want to fire him. because he had a clean employment record and offered him servance pay until January 15 if he relinquished his duties immediately. Boston reluctantly agreed and submitted his resignation to Houser December 30. Cripe is out of town on business and was unavailable for comment. ‘ Former Town Board President Paul Isbell refused to comment on ttfe matter and Board Member Bill Hess said he was unfamiliar with the issue, adding he had learned of Boston’s resignation in an area newspaper. When asked for a statement on Boston’s resignation, newly elected Town Board President Carl Myrick answered. “I have no statement to give, because it’s news to me. Boston was hired by the Syracuse Town Board October 16 to fill one of two vacancies left by the resignations of Sgt. Louis Mediano and Patrolman Jack Zimmerman. Boston was previously employed with the Wells County Sheriff’s Office, headquartered in Greeley, Colo. He received his law enforcement training at the Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy in Golden. Colo. “'CK-gl I ■ Gold lace can be made of wires so thin that' 1,000 to 2,000 yards weigh no more than an ounce. ... V L

Poll - (Continued from page 1) they believed the schools in the community could improve the education of Milford’s young people. Thirty-four per cent believed more emphasis should be placed on educational basics and academics and 22 per cent believed less emphasis should be placed on sports. It was believed better teachers are needed by 13.8 per cent of the respondents. It was believed more education is needed on practical life experiences, values, responsibility, morals, etc. by 10.4 per cent and 10.4 per cent believed more dicipline was needed in the schools. More individual time, attention, care and concern for students was felt needed by 9.8 per cent. Six respondents believed more religion needed to be taught in the schools; six thought more studying is needed; and five wanted to see Spanish taught in elementary school. Four persons believed smaller classes and four believed more interesting classes would improve the schools. Four felt a stronger home life would improve the quality of education. More parent involvement was believed needed by three persons. Three believed less free time is needed and three wanted to see a crackdown on drug abuse in the schools. Three respondents thought practical application of learning would be an improvement while three persons felt more recreation is needed. Next week The Mail-Journal will publish findings on the community’s opinion of child care services. Sky Park — (Continued from page 1) he didn’t feel 30 days would give the board members enough time to adequately review the material. Other remonstrators were also present to voice their objections. Jim Leish, representing James Lake residents, agreed with Lawson’s arguments and added he was concerned about increased boat traffic on the lake and the safety hazard it would present to lake residents and area children. He also was concerned the size of the proposed subdivision would be inconsistent with the type of housing already in the area. Tippecanoe Lake property owner Kenneth Dawson brought up the possible existence of an Indian burial ground on the site of the proposed subdivision and pointed out there are laws protecting Indian burial grounds In Helm’s rebuttal, he stated lake traffic is a concern on all county lakes and isn’t unique to , Tippecanoe Lake and the-solution should be increasing the number of auxiliary officers patrolling the lake. In regards to the Indian burial ground. Helm said he had asked the remonstrators to present documentation that such a burial ground existed and he has not yet been given proof. Helm claimed his clients had approached Barnhart and had been unable to reach an agreement, but said it was not the board’s place to decide a title dispute. He invited Barnhart to settle the disagreement in court. Helm agreed to show the proposed building lines on the plat at the elevation level line, but stated building lines are

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difficult to determine because shore lines are difficult to determine and that should not be a condition for turning down the plat. He stated ownership of the streets would extend from each lot to the center line of the street and property owners would be responsible for maintenance of streets after all lots are sold. He agreed to clarify street ownership on the plat. Board member Don Arhns said he wanted to see a soil report from the health department before he would approve the plat. He also wanted to see the dispute as to who owns the land over which the easement crosses resolved before the plat is approved. Board member Jerry Grady stated, "1 don’t feel we have enough adequate information presented to us at this time/’ The board suggested the petitioners and remonstrators meet to work out their differences before the board makes a decision, feawson agreed to the suggestion and Helm said he was willing to meet with, the remonstrators. but was hot willing to table the hearing for 60 days. He suggested the board Table the case until next month and if the two sides have not yet come to an agreement, then the board could table the case for another 30 days. The board voted to table the case until next month during which time the parties are to work out their differences and clarify a number of questions regarding the plat. In other business, the board approved a petition filed by R.R. Donnelley and Sons Company, to rezone 19.841 acres from an agricultural to a light industrial district. The property is located on the south side of Old Road 30W three-fourths mile west of CR 225 W in Wayne Township. The board also approved a petition filed by Manwaring Leghorn Farms and Archie Leckrone, to rezone 344 acres from a light industrial to an agricultural district on the south side of SR 25, east of CR 1000 W in Franklin Township. The next meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission will be February 6 at 1 p m in the Commissioners Room at the county courthouse. Calendar — (Continued from page 1) second by John Kroh. All board members voted in favor of the calendar. Prior to the motion a discussion was held on giving an extra day’s vacation on February 16, Presidents’ Day to allow for a mid-winter break. Payne was against. Marguerite Hoerr stated she worked in a federal office and appreciated the day off, Kroh stated it would depend on whether or not the schools were closed for snow days, asking Superintendent Don H. Arnold how many years he could remember when the schools were not closed at least one day because of snow. His answer was two. Kroh therefore said he would rather take the chance of the students and teachers receiving a break because of the snow than to add another vacation day. When the motion was made’ it was to exclude the February vacation day. Prior to the close of the meeting LCTA president Lera Reinholt asked if the board felt

the recommendations of the teachers was desirable when working on the calendar or if it was strictly a board matter. President Bill Little stated the input of the teachers was important. She then stated most of the teachers felt the February day was good. Board members were quick to comment that they wanted recommendations but they would vote as they felt best for the corporation. Superintendent Don H. Arnold explained the input of teachers, administration and board members is used when working up a calendar, however, the board has the final say. Arnold noted 55 of the teachers preferred to have the February day off while 30 did not. In other business before the board it organized as a board of finance and elected Little as president and Payne as secretary. A request from the South Bend Chapter of American Institute of Baking to conduct classes at Wawasee was approved. The institute seeks to use a classroom for 15 weeks Rental will be $lO per night r. The architectural agreement for projects at the several schools, including the elevator at Wawasee High School, was approved and signed A meeting will be set with the architect for the first week in February. Approval was also given to advertise for general classroom supplies and temporary loans in the general and transportation funds. Bids will be opened at the February 12 meeting. The temporary loans are to cover monies needed until the June tax draw is received. Board members were reminded of the bus bond meeting at 1:30 p.m. next Tuesday. Jan 1 15, in the corporation's offices President — (Continued from page 1) Mediano last October. » In further appointments the town board accepted the officers of the fire department as elected by the department members. They are: Johnson, Chief; Tom Ryman, lieutenant chief: Ken Oswald, second assistant chief and fire inspector; Larry Hunter, captain; Roger Grothaus, secretary-treasurer; and John Connolly as first assistant. Jim Tranter, who was recommended by the board of zoning appeals after the resignation of Danial Rop, was appointed to that board for the upcoming year. Also Tom Gilbert, who has in the past been the Syracuse Civil Defense director and a town representative on the civil defense at the county level was reappointed. The appointment for a person in charge of control over the dam was given to Darrel Grisamer. who was contacted and said he would do so as long as he was needed. Also Steve Butt accepted the appointment to work with Grisamer on the dam levtjl control. Harley Conrad accepted the appointment to be the street, water commissioner on a part time basis on an advisory capacity until, such time he is not needed. It was felt by the board that until some of the problems are overcome it would be wise to have Conrad’s service and until the new employee has the knowledge of what to expect. Vai Duggins was appointed the

waste-water disposal Supervisor. Duggins was hired by the town in December and the board feels he is the only qualified person in that area theyhave. Supervisor of the street and water department will be Howard Kyle, who was also hired within the last three months. The board will be keeping in mind persons to appoint to the park board. Last year. John Nemeth was the only person on the board and functioned alone. The board will be appointing, at a later date, three additional persons to this board. The board also approved to keep the town board meetings on the third Tuesday night of each month as they have in the past. Other Business Following the appointment of Steve Butt to the area plan commission. Dan Richards of- that commission explained to the board the functions of the board to the new board members. Richards stated that the planning commission’s main function was planning for the different city and towns in the county, with a member of each city represented, Syracuse is one of the members. He also stated Syracuse is the only town set up with its own board of zoning appeals which is made up of five people from the town. He remarked that he feels it is better for the town to have this otherwise all zoning would go to the county BZA. Salaries To Minimum Wage All town employees who were receiving $3 an hour for their services to the town will be receiving $3.10 per hour in conjunction with the new miiiimum wage increase. Town attorney Robert Reed stated the wage increase was not applicable to the town of Syracuse because corporations are exempt from this along with other areas. Hess stated he felt the town should stay with the standard wage Set by.the federal government. The 10 cent increase would per tian to relief dispatchers, reserve officers and other towmjemployees set by this rate. M" -7 Dave McGrew board if the town now owfis the town hall. Reed stated /he issue of bonds in a legal notice will be published today (Wednesday> / $

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and next week in the local 1 newspapers and the finalization ; will come at the end of the month L or the first of February. Reed also stated that Syracuse I Rubber Company has requested j the board to pay a reasonable I amount of interest on the loan for the purchase of the building. This 1 loan ended one year ago but was j not submitted to Farmer’s Home 1 Administration until this year. 1 Reed will be checking on the exact amount of interest the town 1 would need to pay and get back to - the board. He stated the request was reasonable and the town > should have been paying the 1 FmHA by now. 1 Reed also brought a request to the board from Wayne Sholtey who farms the land behind the f sewer plant asking the board to grant him use of the town road t and permission to cross the town ? land to get to his adjoining land to 1- farm This request was so he

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1 could move his farm equipment i to the land for the farming. 1 Reed stated this is the only means to get to the 28-29 acres of » land Sholtey farms. 1 The boartf also approved the » first ordinance of the year to pay r certain bills which have come 5 due. 5 No other business was brought » before the board including the registration of former police of- » ficer David Boston, who resigned 1 effective January 15. ♦ > The new board will meet at a t regular meeting on i Tuesday. Jan 15. at 7:30 p.m. in ? the town hall. > I/ / J/, \ v u > Vv yimyUu— //Tn > • U.S. Grant's real name J was Hiram Ulysses Grant