The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 August 1980 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 13,1980

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION — A group of Claypool-Silver Lake area merchants banned together to purchase the reserve grand champion steer at the county fair’s livestock auction on Thursday night from Blake Neeley of r 2 Silver Lake. The handsome animal weighed 1,165 pounds and brought $1.65 per pound. Shown behind the animal are buyers John Clay. Robert Sittier, Edy Barber. Ed Sloan, Larry Rhoades. Larry Swihart and Arden Rhoades. Auctioneers shown behind are Eric Yoder. Max Weller and Dennis Polk.

Transfer of funds concern Milfordites

By TERRI CHILCOTE The Milford Town Board meeting Monday evening, Aug 11, was moved from the town hall to the fire station to accommodate the more than 15 residents who attended. Several residents were concerned about the recent transfer of funds from the cumulative sewer fund to pay for 1979 sewer construction bills. Town Board President Jean Treesh explained the money was transferred, because there were sewer construction bills that were received in 1979 but never paid and some bills for work done in 1979 were not received until 1980. Mrs. Treesh stressed that the board had transferred the funds under the advice of the State Board of Accounts. "What Mary (Clerk-Treasurer Maria Lozano) has done was under the advice of the State Board of Accounts," stated Mrs. Treesh. Under the advice of Town Attorney Tim Blue, the town board will consult the accounting firm of Hershal Umbaugh and Associates of Plymouth on the proper procedure for transferring funds from the cumulative sewer fund. The cumulative sewer fund was set up several years ago to pay for new sewer construction. Edith Baumgartner voiced objections to the recent salary increase given to Mrs. Lozano. At last month’s meeting, the town board voted to give the clerktreasurer a $1,200 raise. Funds were transferred from three accounts: The water department, sewer department and general fund. Mrs. Baumgartner, a former clerk-treasurer, said since the town’s budget had been set at the beginning of the year, Mrs. Lozano should not have been given a raise in the middle of the year. She felt if any raise is to be given it should be given at the beginning of the year, not in the middle. “She (Mrs. Lozano) knew what the salary was when she took the job,” Mrs. Baumgartner pointed out. Mrs. Lozano replied when she agreed to run for clerk-treasurer she was told it was a three-hour-a-day job. However, she said she puts in many more hours per day. Mrs. Baumgartner felt it took Mrs. Lozano longer than three hours a day because she was new and after she learned the job, it

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would not take her so long. The board justified Mrs. Lozano’s raise by stating she had done a very good job and was putting in long hours. "Don’t you think that if someone is worth it, they should get a raise?” asked Town Board Trustee Bob Auer. "Would anyone in this room want to do this job for $3,400? ” Mrs. Baumgartner said she was not implying Mrs. Lozano was not doing a good job, only that she should not be given a raise in the middle of the year. Property Complaint Diane May, representing surrounding neighbors, complained about the property at the corner of Fourth and James Streets owned by Ron Davidhizer. She complained the property has a sewage problem and attracts rats. She said the neighbors had contacted Davidhizer about the condition of the property and he informed them it was the tenant’s responsibility to maintain the property, not his. The town board promised to look into the matter and find out what recourse the town could take. Milford Fire Chief Bill Leemon informed the board the town's pumper is 20 years old and it’s time to think about replacing it. He said now is the best time to buy a new pumper, because prices are ’expected to go up between $5,000 and SB,OOO by next year. Leemon gave the ball park figure of around $60,000 for a new pumper. He said the town could expect to get about $9,000 trade in on the old truck. The fire chief stated there is nothing wrong with the town’s present pumper, but pointed out that with a 20-year-old pumper something can go wrong at any time. He said it’s a rule of thumb to replace pumpers every 20 years. “I don’t know of any problems with the truck now. I don’t know if I can say that in a year,” Leemon stated. The board instructed Leemon to meet with various salesmen and get specifications. They suggested perhaps the new truck could be paid for with revenue sharing funds and a loan. According to Mrs. Treesh, the town has $25,000 in revenue sharing funds. Ken Leatherman of Key Estates talked to the board about his company’s plans for a federally subsidized apartment complex in Milford. Key Estates is working in partnership with

State Senator John Augsburger on the project. The proposed building site is east of Scwartz’s Supermarket. Rent rates will be adjusted to each renter’s income. Persons with incomes under $15,000 will be eligible. Special provisions will be included in each lease to erisure the units will remain in good condition and a care taker will be assigned to properly maintain the property. • In other business Street and Water Superintendent TerryBeatty informed the board he will begin attending a water certification program two nights a week starting August 25. He also reminded residents streets will be swept every Wednesday from 5 a m. to 7 a.m. and asked residents to remove their cars from the streets. He also said any cars parked on downtown streets between those hours will be removed. Ron Barley, chairman of the Saint Jude’s Children Research Hospital's Bike-A-Thon in Milford, asked the board’s permission to hold the bike-a-thon in Milford on October 11. The board voted to grant Barley permission. The Milford Town Board adjourned at 9 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 in the Milford Town Hall. Special budget hearings will be held Monday, Aug. 18, and Monday, Aug. 25, both at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall.

‘ BBr m| - Ej P' 'W v J Sl IB RJi V Wsz 1 iSOlik h. i I A VOTE FOR GLENDA — Whether Glenda Burchette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Burchette of r 7 Warsaw, will cast her vote for Indiana’s Second District Congressman Floyd J. Fithian might be in question but there’s no doubt Fithian is about to cast his vote for “Miss Warsaw 1” queen contestant at the county fair. Fithian was working the Democratic booth at the fair when the comely queen contestant came along with her mother and friend. Henschen Oil Inc. Jobber Supplying Customers Jobber With Standard Oil Products Products For 4Q years Products Syrecwe 457*2*72 MiHord

Project — (Continued from page 1) a decision, because there are other options. “If it would be too much of a burden, the school board wouldn’t continue.” stated John Kroh, filling in as president for the evening. Board president Bill Little is on vacation. It was also expressed that the project was a Lakeland doing, not just Milford. At this point one guest stated that a lot of people could not attend that evening. She thought that the scheduled meeting could have been important to the reason why such a small crowd attended. “I have little sympathy for those not turning out. It’s their fault if their ideas are not expressed. It seems like most don’t show up until we’re well involved and ready to go. By that time, it’s too late,” said Secretary Phil Payne. Study Lock er Policy Also on the agenda was the student locker policy for 1980-81. The school lockers are not the student’s property, making it a school corporation right to search lockers. However, a search warrant is necessary’ for law enforcement agencies to search a locker or lockers. The corporation, owning the lockers, may individually or mass search any locker in regard to such items as suspicion of drugs, alcohol and food spoilage. It's recommended that the student be present for searches,, although this is not always possible. A coloring book advertising agency is reportedly going door-to-door to local businesses trying to gather advertising for the school corporation. The board stated that his happens every few years and is totally unauthorized. The only advertising allowed is

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through athletics and the yearbook. The reason for this policy is so that the schools do not become overloaded with unnecessary donations. Recommendations of employment were presented before the board and approved. Joining the Wawasee High School staff are three tnacpers. Martha Ozinga will teach Spanish and English; Terri Stevens, girls’ physical education; and David Baumgartner will transfer from Syracuse Junior High to the high school careers class and assist as a wrestling coach. The board is searching for a replacement for Baumgartner at the junior high. They are hoping to find someone who cannot only teach his social studies class, but coach wrestling at the junior high level as well. The resignation of Douglas Hutsell was approved, after being submitted in July. He is leaving the Wawasee High School careers class. Bids were also received for cash operating funds. The State Bank of Syracuse offered SIOO,OOO with 5.8 per cent annual rate interest. The other offer was received from the First National Bank of Warsaw, with $500,000 at 7.75 per cent interest. The school baord agreed that both rates are improved over previous rates at eight per cent. They are accepting both bids and will readvertise again for better rates on $760,000; of which $60,000 is transportation and $700,000 general. The school corporation also approved the national school lunch pro-am. In this agreement, the federal government returns half the amount and an equal amount of food with supplies. Some quantities received are very good quality and most are not wasted, depending on the popularity of the food item.

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SYRACUSE-WAWASEE AREA DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS - Pictured from left to right are the new organization’s directors: Jay Peffley; Barbara Mort, secretary: Alex Christofides. president; Joseph Gray, treasurer and executive vice president; Steve Snyder: and Jim Caskey. (Photo by Kim Hieber)

Syracuse-Wawasee Area Development Company moves to stimulate economy

The first Syracuse-Wawasee Area Development Company meeting was held yesterday (Tuesday) in the State Bank of Syracuse conference room, downtown. The objective of the organization is “to obtain money to start to combat the sluggishness of the local economy and lack of economic growth in the area.” The group wishes to promote growth, development, revitalization and beautification of area commerical and industrialenterprises. The abstract for the organization lists eight important criteria: Broadening the tax base by organized and planned development, development of a positive community attitude, training and retention of local youth, technical training for unskilled labor, establishment of an industrial park, stimulation of

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$525 FOR A HALF GALLON OF MILK! — For the first time, milk from prize cattle at the Livestock Auction at the county fair has been sold at public auction. Jim Wolf of the Atwood Wolf’s Stock & Grain Co. purchased a half gallon from the Grand Champion Holstein for $525. Hie animal is shown with its owner. Gina Stookey, 15. who has been in 4-H for six years. Gina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Stookey, r 2 Leesburg, and the granddaughter of the president of the fair board, Emra Stookey. “Wimpy” is a four-year-old Holstein. Auctioneer was Eric Yoder. In all, the milk auction brought in $1,400.

Presenting . . . JUBILATION Praising The Son Through Song Coming Sunday, August 17, At 7:30 P.M. >MI 1 * flB « W 1F • Sunday School — 9:30 A.M. • Morning Worship Services — 10:30 A M. (Services For All J ® A9eS Nursery Throuqh Adult ’ • Sunday Evening Services At 7:30 P.M. • Family Night Bible Study — 7P.M. Wednesday Carl Shearer . Fred Walls Minister Associate Minister Milford Christian Church . Fourth And Henry Streets 658-9151 Milford A

private investment, tourism development and to revitalize and encourage beautification and preservation. Requested funding is $37,394 for the expected duration of the project, which is October 1. 1980 to September 30,1981. The Area Development directors include: President — Alex Christofide Treasurer and executive rice president — Joseph Gray Vice president — Phil Beer Secretary — Barbara Mort ~ . Also, Phil Hoy. Jim Caskey, Helen Alfrey, Carl Myrick, Richard Stoller, Jay Peffley and Steven Snyder. TTje next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 26. at 6:30 p.m. and will be a planning dinner. It will be a general membership meeting at the South Shore. Anyone from the community wanting more in-

formation is welcome. “At the meeting today, it was decided that the other participants would be left unnamed at this time We decided the general meeting would be the place to list them, after they’re sure they want ot be involved,” said Secretary Barbara Mort. Car stolen Margaret Nichols, 425 Medusa, had parked her car in front of Klink's on the evening of August 12, She left her keys in the car and when she returned it was gone. Two unknown subjects moved the vehicle around 7 p.m. The 1971 Ford LTD sedan was fouid uptown. The car was towed to Dan McCullough's for fingerprinting The investigating officer was Corky Wong.

formation is welcome