The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 April 1980 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., April 16,1980

Sewer problems, Project Proud

(Continued from page 1) bad.” He said on February 21 this happened and since then it has been there and the system is unusable. Vai Duggins, superintendent of the waste water treatment plant, street and water, stated the interceptors have been cleaned and there is no obstruction. He discovered the sewerline coming down from North Shore and Stucky Addition is art eight-inch line and the old system was a six-inch, which could be the problem. Duggins and Harley Conrad will go over the system to see how far the old line goes. Duggins believes there is an infiltration problem on that line. He also believes there is a problem underground. Donna Workman, who also lives in that area, stated she has pump problems. Water is going out and coming back in and when it rains the pump runs every 25 seconds and then all of a sudden stops. She stated this has caused a back up and the stools in the home cannot be used. Duggins again stated the lines have been cleaned and that it’s infiltration of ground water. It’s the idea of trying to find it and he will be tracing the problem through man holes. There is a possibility that when the lines were installed in Stucky Addition caps were not put on the line. Chamber Projects Joe Gray of the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce told of the three programs the Chamber is working on and stated the members are interested and hopeful the town will give full cooperation on these projects. The first project was Project Proud where United Telephone wants to make the town a place where people will stop instead of driving through. Gray talked of what has been done and the meeting on June 17 will feature John Lumm who is on the Indiana Area Development and employed at UTS. Another project is the Area Development Council, who meets with a representative of the state department of Commerce. Gray indicated there are programs under Federal Aide Retreval Program where monies are available for industrial development. Myrick has been sitting on this board. The final project is in connection with the construction of the Turkey Creek Bridge on Huntington Street. The Chamber sent a number of letters to the State Highway Public Hearing board and has received word there will be a public hearing on the closing of SR 13 in the summer of 1983. “We’re telling the town we re trying to do everything we can to help the growth," remarked Gray. New Ambulance Rates During the March 18 meeting Johnson stated the ambulance rates should be updated. Since that meeting Joe Morganthaler, Mrs. Dust and the township advisory board established new rates. Effective Tuesday, April 22, the cost will be $45 loading fee plus $1.50 per loaded mile, $lO per house call, plus supplies if ambulance is not needed and for on station calls there will be a $5 charge plus supplies, if the ambulance is not needed. The old rates were $35 per call for 25 loaded miles or less, SSO per call over 25 loaded miles, $1 for each loaded mile, $5 for oxygen when used, $1 or more for supplies when used, $5 per on station call, plus supplies; and $5 per house call, plus supplies, no ambulance. The rates of surrounding towns are within $5 of Syracuse rates. Bid Tabled The only bid for the trash pick up in town has been tabled until Tuesday evening, April 22. Lakeland Sanitation, North Webster, submitted a bid of

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$41,898. The board took the bid under advisement because only $29,000 was appropriated. Rich Bellman from the sanitation company stated they could carry the town for one week past the expiration of the contract, which is April 30. He stated the company can not keep up with the raising costs of gasoline and other costs. Department Reports Duggins requested the board approve the purchase of two pair of boots and a typewriter for the office. The cost of the boots would be $25-S3O a pair and the typewriter would be $99. Johnson requested purchasing two folding steps to get to the apparatus on the fire trucks. The cost was $99 total. He stated the steps were overlooked on the specification for the pumpers. Also Duggins believed a fiveton weight limit should be posted on the bridge on Henry Street. The bridge is deteriorating and the town would like to see something done. The go-ahead was given to advertise for bids on the old town fire pumper. The bids will be opened l during the May 18 meeting and the specifications for the bids will include a $9,000 minimum bid for the truck. Purchase of summer uniforms for the new officers and replacements for the older uniforms were approved. The cost of the uniforms will be $620 total. Kip Schumm, president of the park board, designated Saturday, April. 19, as park clean-up day between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Youth groups in the community will be cleaning the parks. He stated the concession stand has been leased to a reliable operation and requested one gallon of white paint and rustolium for the concession stand. Myrick told Schumm to contact the street department for the materials needed and he thought the group leasing the concession stand should be the ones to fix it up. However, Schumm felt the park board shouldn’t lease out something in bad shape. Other Business Fred Dust asked what is holding up the installation of the lift pump at Lingofelter Park. He stated they worked on it for two or three days and it has been standing idle ever since. He also wanted to know what can be done about the high water, his septic system is not working. Steve Butt stated the Scouts accepted SIOO donation from the town for the work the group did. Robert Murphy, special projects consultant, gave census information to Myrick for the survey on the community center. He stated he would like to have 1,000 homes contacted but he for 600 homes. Myrick gave Steve Vanderbur, a representative of the Day Care Center, the information to pass out among the census committee. The committee will be meeting to see if any further questions should be added Robert Reed, town attorney, stated the board needed to amend the ordinance on the water rates because of an oversight, there was no rate for unmetered customers. The cost for unmetered customers will be $6.38 per month for residential and $8.56 per month for commercial. Paul Isbell said he would make every attempt to have the comprehensive insurance report in the board’s hands by the next meeting. Isbell is the advisor on insurance. On Thursday, May 1, at 10 a.m., there will be a public service commission meeting in Indianapolis to approve the water rates and changes for the town of Syracuse. Reed stated that public participation is requested. The meeting will be in room 908 of the State Office Building. Margaret Freemen of the Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchants Association.

requested permission to set up a tent in the lower parking lot, across from the library during sidewalk sales, August 7-9. William Hess was given the go ahead on repairing the meter on the number one well at the iron removal plant. The cost for repairs will be approximately S6OO. He also requested Duggins receive a S7OO dollar increase in pay for the year. Duggins annual salary will be $15,000, his title was also changed to supervisor of the waste water treatment plant, street and water superintendent. Cynthia Fry, clerk-treasurer, stated she heard from the state board of tax the town needs to reduce the criminal justice fund from $1,500 to $278 and the federal revenue sharing fund should be reduced from $29,013 to $27,257. The board reduced the amount of money in the public transportation fund to meet the recommendations. The supplies for the sewer work in the Thompson Hill Addition came in Tuesday and the town attorney has received verbal agreement from the property owners. Approves — (Continued from page 1) demand for used fire trucks,” remarked Nichols. The board agreed to sign the claim for Hoosier Fire Equipment following Johnson’s statement concerning his feeling on the new truck. The balance of $37,735 was paid to the company. The total cost of the fire truck was approximately $59,185. The town saved S7OO when the chassis was paid for in advance. “You’re very fortunate to get it (the pumper) at that price,” remarked Nichols. He said the price of the trucks has increased 14 per cent in a month and he could imagine what the cost would be today for the same type of truck. Johnson also stated he would like to see the board earmark the money collected on the old pumper to be used for the town’s share of a new ambulance. Myrick stated the board would have to advise - Reed on this matter. The fire chief stated the new fire pumper is gasoline powered with automatic transmission and is identical to the township pumper received several months earlier. Sewer Work Bud Kline was awarded the sewer work in the Thompson Hill Addition on Syra-Web Road. His bid, for labor only, was $2,150. Also bidding for the job was Firestone Construction. Hess and Carl Myrick, town board president, stated there has been problems in the addition with septic tanks being plugged. Both men suggested the town put in sewer lines from the comer of Chicago Street and Syra-Web Road, 275 feet south, 165 feet east, 150 feet between two properties, to a man hole located at Kinder Drive and Hillside Drive. The town has funds available to purchase the materials needed and would receive the majority of the money back when the four property owners hooked up and paid the tap on fee. A heavy plastic tile will be used instead of the tile normally used. The board approved the sewer project to start when the town is awarded easement onto the properties involved. Myrick stated there should be no problems obtaining the easements, since it would increase the value of the property Seeks — (Continued from page 1) depending on what the department leaves on the truck. “I’d shoot for $9,000 as the worth of the vehicle. It’s very possible with the economy now, there will be a technicians in the state of Indiana. “Before we had Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics but nothing in between.” The bill allowed the EMTs to advance in their training to bring them closer to the paramedic level. The second bill pertained to the liability of the EMT. This bill put the EMTs under the Good Samaritan clause with doctors who helped in emergency situations.

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Troup urges lake users to attend meeting Persons who use the beaches on Waubee Lake or who have lake property are urged by Bill Troup, president of the Waubee Lake Association to attend a public meeting, tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Apostolic Christian Church’s fellowship hall. Troup stated there is “coliform bacteria present in the lake and it is an indication there is other harmful bacteria present.” Coliform bacteria is an “indicator” bacteria first found in the Muncie waterworks where warnings have been issued that persons there should boil water prior to using it for drinking or cooking. Troup added findings from the tests 4 taken in relation to lake pollution will be presented and what action to be taken will be discussed at a later time. Featured speaker will be Dr. Byron Torke of Ball State University. Dr. Torke will present the program on lake ecology and came to the lake today, looking at specific problems. Ringler booked on theft charges After consultation with the Kosciusko County prosecutor, 'a warrant was issued for the arrest of Dennis E. Ringler, 32. Syracuse, for an alleged theft from the State Bank of Syracuse. According to Syracuse Town Marshal Robert Houser, Ringler withdrew more funds from the State Bank of Syracuse than he had credited to his account. On Tuesday, April 8, Ringler deposited $540 to his account at the Village Branch of the State Bank. The following day, Ringler then, according to the police report, withdrew that amount from the Village Branch. Later that same day, he went to the Fish Hatchery Branch and to the main bank building in downtown Syracuse and withdrew similar amounts, overdrawing his account by SI,OBO. Ringler apparently used at least part of the money to purchase a 1968 Chevrolet pickup truck from Buzz Keck’s Motor Car Company in Syracuse. Gold? Forget it! Buy comic books Forget about the price of gold. < The best investment you can make today is in comic books. Vintage issues of Marvel or Superman comics are now worth thousands of dollars. The first Superman comic is worth between $7,000 and SB,OOO. The most valuable comic book is Marvel I. A near-perfect copy was bought recently for $13,000. The market is exploding with nearly 200,000 collectors in the United States. Incidentally, the vintage books are never read; that would hurt their value.

Jy'/ byG.G. TRAVEL TALK

A question frequently asked of a travel agent is “What’s going to happen at South Bend and Fort Wayne airports now that United is pulling out and Delta is discontinuing many of its flights at Fort Wayne?” Our friend Lem says “That’s not entirely true as both airlines will continue a few long range flights originating at both Fort Wayne and South Bend. Deregulation has caused a lot of changes in airline operations,” Lem explained, “and another factor is the ever increasing cost of fuel. As a result small airlines are now providing service for the short runs that have become too costly for larger planes.” “So,” said Lem, “small airlines, some classified as commuters, are now supplying and will continue to provide short distance service and flights for connecting to transcontinental flights operating out of larger airports. It may take some

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North Webster — Tippecanoe Twp. library notes

By SUZANNE SCHOCK Library Board President It has been a very busy month at our new library. Over 150 cards have been issued. We have had several groups visit this month. Cub Scout Den One visited on March 10 with their leader Julia Rhoades and were issued cards. On March 25. Mr. Cowen’s fourth

Dr. Richard Brungardt has veterinarian clinic near Syracuse

Richard Brungardt has been serving the Lakeland Community as a veterinarian since he opened his clinic in midSeptember. Treating both large and small animals, the Brungardt office is located at 71604 CR 133 near Syracuse. Dr. Brungardt is a 1976 graduate of Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has*. - worked in several practices in Kansas. Indiana and Utah prior to comfog to Syracuse. Through his previous prac-

patience on the part of all passengers to get used to these changes but we also should be grateful that these small lines are available. The business man will still be able to meet his schedules and other travelers will find flights to suit their itineraries.” Continuing, Lem said “We’ll find these small lines reliable and safe, and probably will watch them grow and merge with other ‘small lines until like the giants in the industry now they no longer will be ‘little commuters.’ ” predicted Lem. “One that has already survived many growing pains is Air Wisconsin,” said Lem. “It started as a small commuter for cities within Wisconsin. It has grown in size and service as flights into Chicago were added and then connections to cities in northern Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota and now to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Minneapolis. In 1978, it was certified by the Civil Board as a full-fledged airline. In other words, it met the CAB qualifications for performance and expansion.” was Lem’s explanation. He added, Air Wisconsin’s most recent announcement is that it is moving its eastern regional operations office to Fort Wayne. Other airlines whose names are becoming familiar are Britt Airways and Mid States Airlines both serving the South Bend/Chicago O’Hare run as well as other cities in Illinois and Indiana. Fort Wayne already has service by Air Wisconsin to Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit. So you see, as Lem told us, we will have air service as before and the changes occurring now may provide even better service than that which is being replaced.

grade class visited and learned how books are processed. The following day Brownie Troop 101 visited. We have also received many gifts since our opening. The Pier-ceton-Washington Township library gave us several boxes of books. Cadet Troop 294 presented us with the latest editions of their handbooks in honor of Girl Scout

tices. he has acquired experience in working with equine, beef, dairy, swine, sheep and small animals, as w'ell as several exotic animal species. The clinic is small but functional. consisting of the office, an examination room, a lab and pharmacy, the surgery room and a pet ward and bathing room. While at present, the clinic is arranged primarily for small animal treatment and surgery, in the future Dr. Brungardt hopes to have facilities to work on the larger animals in the clinic. Undercoating: Worth overlooking If you’re considering spending S4O to SSO on undercoating on your next car, a word of caution. Two leading consumer product testing organizations advise that while undercoating may deaden road noise to a degree, its rustproofing ability is doubtful. Just as important, undercoating adds about 40 pounds of extra weight to your car. According to a leading gasoline company, that can reduce your mileage by about one per cent. If you keep your car for five years and normally get 15 miles to the gallon, undercoating will cost you over SIOO in extra gasoline bills. Pretty expensive price to pay for an option with only marginal effectiveness.

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Week. Mrs. Gertrude Kiser donated one of her original oil paintings. In celebration of National Library Week, April 13-19, we will not be collecting any fines on overdue books. A reminder to everyone: The library is open Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m.,

One of his special interests is in performing bovine ova transplants for improving the dairy and beef industry. The doctor and his wife, the former Susan Strasser of Goshen, work together in the clinic. Mrs. Brungardt is certified in equine management and health and has taught western horseback riding, also called western equitation. She is a graduate of Michigan State University. WEIXcMC I' “ ngwZJstlc I I i rr Newcastle, England, was built on the site of an old Roman fort that defended the eastern end of the wall Hadrian built across Britain.

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Wednesday and Friday from 10 a m.-3 p.m and Saturday from 10 am.-2p.m. We also have a paperback exchange. Come and trade your paperback books. We are still accepting donations,-: both paperback and hardback. We regret that due to lack of space, we can no longer accept magazines or Readers Digest Condensed Books. State says signs illegal INDIANAPOLIS - Many advertising signs now on SR 13 between Syracuse and North Webster are illegally placed on the highway’s right-of-way, according to Henry P. Wehrenberg, state highway executive director. Wehrenberg says that if the signs are not removed voluntarily by the advertiser, each advertiser will soon be notified of their violation by the highway’s Fort Wayne District. After notification, signs remaining will be taken down by the Fort Wayne District. Wehrenberg says that he hopes many who are in violation will remove their signs voluntarily before highway crews begin removal procedures. Sign owners needing to know specific locations of highway right-of-way are encouraged to contact the Fort Wayne District.