The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 August 1980 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., August 20.1980

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IUSB — (Continued from page 1) Students taking courses at both the South Bend campus and Wawasee must register at IUSB during regular registration hours on August 27 and 28. Brochures with fall schedules, details and registration and admissions forms can be obtained at Wawasee High School and many area businesses. Fees are payable at registration. Financial aid is granted on the basis of need to students who have been formally admitted to IUSB. Books can be ordered by mail or purchased at the IUSB campus bookstore in Northside Hall. No books will be sold at registration. For more information, call Dr. Robinson at Wawasee High School or the IUSB extended programs office. Bowton — .. (Continued from page 1) maintenance of wetlands without unauthorized filling, support of a fair mobile home ordinance and lake vegetation growth. Director Dick Essig suggested, and other board members agreed, that a special effort be made to monitor the condition of the lake water during this coming year. It was agreed that assurance of cleanliness of Syracuse Lake is vitally important to property owners and others who enjoy the lake and surrounding area. It was agreed that reminders will be sent to those property owners who may have overlooked sending their annual dues to Niki Pawlicki. The next meeting of the board of directors will be Tuesday evening, Sept. 16th, at 7 p.m. at Todd Realty’s meeting room. Town sued — (Continued from page 1) $750 for this it will bring the system up that much in taking care of the back up and that the department will do the build up work themselves. He added it was a bad job and done fast, but once the project is accepted and paid for without being checked out first they have a problem. 11)6 Stookey addition project was accepted approximately one year ago by the previous board. A contract was signed by Myrick with the state highway department, paying the town of Syracuse to take care of SR 13 or Huntington Street. The highway commission will pay the town $l7O semi-annually for cleaning 1.7 curb miles on Huntington Street. Hess stated he talked the contract over with Harley Conrad, strfeet department' advisor and Duggins, and they thought the town could do it, but would not make a profit. This contract, according to Hess, is good until either party wants out of the deal. Dave McGrew remarked the people look at Huntington Street as the town’s and the board would be fools not to accept it. He added he wanted to contact the highway department himself about the road itself to get something done. Duggins added the town sweeper won’t be driven much more than already. It was also mentioned that once the sand is up in the spring, it will be no job running the sweeper up and down . the street. Reed has been approached by concerned citizens about having Turkey Creek cleaned out. He stated these people have been to the Kosciusko County Commissioners and are requesting the town write a letter to the commissioners saying they are in favor of the project. Reed added in writing the letter, the town is not saying they will participate or will not be obligated to do anything. McGrew asked if cleaning from ‘ the dam back up the channel could be included in the project, since the channel is getting full of silt and other debris. Reed will be drafting a letter for the town and stated “personally I think this is long overdue. ’ ’ Alan Kitson questioned who is liable for the Turkey Creek right of way. The board replied it is under the jurisdiction of the county which controls 75 feet back on each side of the creek. A change was made in the salary ordinance for dispatchers. Earlier when the budgets were discussed it was brought up that there should be a separate pay for probationary dispatchers, but nothing was done. In Monday evening’s meeting Myrick proposed paying $7,267 for a probationary dispatcher a year and a dispatcher will be on probation for six months after being hired. The regular pay for dispatchers is $7,942 a year. A plumber will be contacted to look at the circulating pump on the boiler in the town hall. It is estimated the cost will be SIOO for anew pump. Department Discussions Robert Houser, police chief, advised that Corky Wong will be attending the police training academy for 10 weeks leaving August 25 until October 31. Houser received permission to attend a two week firearms instruction class, where he has

been accepted. He will be gone from September 2-12. Alan Kitson, representing the park board, reported the urinal in the men’s restroom has been broken and requested the street and water department fix it when they have time this week. Duggins stated he looked at the problem and said it would take a new valve assembly costing SIBO to fix. Myrick had some repercussion as to fixing it this late in the season because of closing the restrooms down for the winter. He was thinking about vandalism and frozen pipes, making the expenditure a waste. It was decided to fix the break this year, possibly saving money if it was put off until next year. Kitson also reported the only vandalism this year at the parks was the shrubbery and stated the park department is grateful to individuals who live near the parks calling the police department when something suspicious is happening. Dust thanked the current board and previous board for what they have done to get the sewer line into Lingofelter Park, which was recently completed. He question the tap-on fee and monthly charges, which Reed stated will be a SI,OOO tap-on fee and then the regular monthly charge. Reed added residents in that area have 90 days to connect. Dust also requested a town limit sign and speed signs be posted in that area. Houser will be checking into where speed limit signs could be placed and report back to Duggins who will place the signs. Old Business During the July 22 meeting, Tom Gilbert, Civil Defense director, requested the town pay the utility bills for the civil defense. Reed stated he thought the town could not pay their bills, but the township could. Reed will be looking into legal matters to see what the town can do to help. Joe Morganthaler, town board member, remarked there should be some way to help them out. The matter was tabled until later. Again the parking in front of the Dairy Queen in Wawasee Village was brought up to the board by Steven Butt, board member. Reed commented he recalled when the new front was built there was a stipulation in the variance with the Board of Zoning Appeals there would be no parking on the west side of the building. Butt was told it was up to the Kosciusko County BZA to see it is enforced. The board will hold a final public hearing on the 1981 budget, Monday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the town hall. This budget meeting is for the public to come and voice their opinions concerning the budget. Mishler is candidate for representative Gregory E. Mishler, 33, Bremen, son of Wade E. Mishler, Milford, has accepted the candidacy for state representative in the 18th district. He announced his candidacy on the Republican ticket July 31. Mishler is taking the place of Howard Abbott, Plymouth, who won the primary. Abbott withdrew his candidacy due to health reasons and asked Mishler to consider replacing him. Mishler is running against Democratic incumbant G. Edward Cook, Plymouth. In the past Mishler has worked closely with Governor Otis R. Bowen, M.D. in his campaign by being the master of cermonies in many of his fund raising and kick off dinners. Mishler stated that over the years he has developed a closeness to the governor, who has endorsed him. Running for state representative is Mishler’s first experience in running for a public office. His basic platform is to preserve Governor Bowen’s tax packages, one of his main concerns. Other concerns are the extremely high cost of health care and school funding, ‘“niese are the key items on my mind at this time,” remarked Mishler. He is the owner of the Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen; member of the board of directors of Bremen Gias, Inc.; service officer of American Legion Post 191, Bremen; Masonic Lodge 414 F and AM, Bremen; Scottish Rite, South Bend; Mizpah Shrine, Fort Wayne; Past President of Bremen United Way; former director of Bremen Jaycees; member of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, past president and currently vice director of district II; and member of the National Funeral Directors Association. He is a 1965 graduate of Milford High School, 1968 graduate of Indiana College of Mortuary science and a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Bremen. Mishler and his wife, Brenda, have a son, Ryan, 12. ** * • One good thing about the hot days--they’re getting shorter daily. ♦• ♦ ♦ Few people complain about being over-reward-ed by life’s fortunes.

911 system for county?

By VICKI HYDE-HICKEY Numerous towns across the United States have adopted the 911 emergency number system and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department would like to know how of the county feel about the possible adoption of the system in the county. According to Captain Ron Robinson of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, now is the time to make the decision before completion of the new county jail complex. “It certainly would be a lot cheaper to install the lines and everything else involved while the building is still under construction,” stated Robinson. ‘“Right now,” continued Robinson, “We’re just gathering the information to see what it would cost and see how people feel about having the 911 system.” He emphasized that the Sheriff’s Department is not trying to push the system — just see if people want it or not. He said that the cost would be paid by the county or by various

Whooping Cough continues to be a problem in area

Whooping cough or pertussis continues to be a problem in the Elkhart County-Northern Kosciusko County area. Over 40 cases have been reported by local physicians. Hardest hit are areas near Middlebury, Goshen, New Paris and Syracuse. Cases have also been reported in Elkhart, Dunlap, Nappanee, Bristol, Leesburg and North Webster. Persons from two weeks of age to 55 years are involved. For every case reported, there are probably a number of undiagnosed cases. Because the

IDEA to celebrate 100 years

The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association will celebrate its 100th anniversary next week end, August 22-23,1980, at its annual convention at the French Lick Springs Resort in southern Indiana. Editors and publishers will combine business with pleasure as they celebrate the founding of their organization with fun and festivities while mixing with the Democratic Party faithful in what has become the traditional “kick-off” of the Democrats’ fall campaign in Indiana. IDEA President Robert Mason of the Porter County Herald, Hebron, Indiana, announced there would be the usual banquets, speeches, and “politiking”, with some added DAV picnic draws 400 On August 10 the annual D. A.V. Chapter 15 picnic was held at the F.O.P. Lodge on Middlebury Road in Goshen. Between 375 and 400 members attended with their families. A chicken barbecue was provided, and there was a variety of games for children and adults. Music was offered by “The Ovation” and junior auxiliary members Gretchen Myers and Susan Roth and chapter member Robert LaFarry. Special guests for the day were national committeeman Harold Fields and his family; state first senior vice commander James Hughes and his family; national junior Miss D.A.V. Kim Houston; chapter 15 commander Roy Archer; auxiliary commander Shirley Pease; and junior auxiliary commander Gina Chrispyn. The picnic was hosted by post commander Robert -“Beaver” Neterer and auxiliary commander Jan Blodgett, with a lot of help from both chapter and auxiliary members and a special assist from Robert Richerman.

Registration continues, schools open next week

School doors in the Lakeland School Corporation will be opening for the first student day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 27. Teachers will report on Monday, Aug. 25. During the early part of this week students began registering for their classes, text book rentals, locker assignments, etc. Registration at Syracuse Elementary and Junior High were completed this morning (Wednesday). At the Milford schools registration will be today (Wednesday), Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At North Webster Elementary, enrollment for

towns within the county. “We think the cost of installation will be somewhere around $5,300 and then a monthly charge of $1,175.” But what $ the 911 system and why should the residents want it? The system would mean that any resident in the county, in case of emergency, would just dial three numbers, 911, and the call would then be put through to one central dispatching office. “This would save a lot of time in getting to a person in an emergency,” said Robinson “TBe dispatcher (in a central office) would, depending on the type of the call, have all the cars in the county on the same frequency and it would save a lot of time,” Robinson continued. Indeed, it would save time, in some cases, very precious time, in the case of a life-threatening situation. “A lot of time someone in Syracuse, for example, has to call the Syracuse dispatcher and they have to relay the call to us.” Robinson also pointed out that the system would save officer miles in the car. “Instead of an officer having to go out to a resident’s home, a lot of these

/ disease produces the most serious consequences in infants, control of whooping cough in all age groups helps offer protection to infants at risk. So far this year, eight babies have been hospitalized due to whooping cough. The Elkhart County Health Department is requesting public cooperation to help reduce the number of cases, which result from person-to-person spread of the disease. Persons with any type coughing illness, no matter how mild, should not visit or care for

surprises in observance of the IDEA’S 100th anniversary. Opening the festivities on Friday evening. August 22, will be the Past Presidents’ dinner, honoring all past presidents of the organization, many of whom are still extremely active in the organization and the promotion ( of the Democratic Party and candidates in Indiana. Immediately following the Past Presidents’ dinner will be a reception honoring the current president. Mason. On Saturday, August 23, editors’ will gather for a luncheon and business meeting, and ladies will have a “fun” luncheon, both at noon; a champagne reception will be featured midafternoon; and the annual IDEA banquet will highlight the evening. Special guests of the IDEA will be the Indiana Democratic State Central Committee and Democratic state candidates, all of whom will be in the receiving line at the campaign reception with the IDEA officers. Confirmed speakers for the 100th anniversary celebration include: Senator Birch E. Bayh, Indiana’s senior United States Senator; John A. Hillenbrand 11, candidate for Governor; Robert Peterson, • candidate for Lieutenant Governor; and T. Perry Wesley, editor of the Spencer Evening World and author of a recently published book on his numerous activities in the fields of journalism and politics. Current officers of the IDEA Hawkins return from New England visit Ervin and Johanna Hawkins, Dewart Lake, returned on August 15 from a 34 week vacation through New England. According to a friend, they visited in Plymouth and Boston, coming back through Canada. Friends, Mr. and Mrs. Montane of Montreal, Canada, showed them around Montreal. They traveled through the Thousand Island freeway on the Lawrence River.

anyone who could not be enrolled earlier in the week are to be registered between 812 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. The junior high registration at North Webster will begin today (Wednesday) with the sixth grade, Thursday with seveth grade and Friday, the eighth grade. Registration times are the same as the elementary registration. Juniors and Seniors have ■> already registered at Wawasee High School. Sophomores are registering today and the freshmen are to register bn Thursday. Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. has been set aside for late registration.

type of calls could be handled over the phone. A lot of times when we get a call that has been dispatched from another location, we don’t know if that call is an emergency or not. A lot of them aren’t and can be handled over the phone.” A central dispatching system would, thus, save time and money. According to Robinson, a lot of calls could be scheduled together when they were not of an emergency nature. “Some calls, such as title checks, could be grouped together; they are not emergencies. They don’t involve a life-and-death situation.” Right now the sheriff’s department is actively soliciting resident’s opinions on the 911 system. Robinson has showed a film to various organizations which shows how the system has worked in another Indiana town and said that he will show the film and talk with any interested town or service organization. If you would like to voice your opinion on the initiation of the system in Kosciusko County or you would like to see the film, contact the sheriff’s department in Warsaw.

infants. A physician should be consulted if cough has lingered, becomes increased at night, if vomiting or whoop accompanies coughing spells or if known exposure to whooping cough had previously occurred. Persons with diagnosed whooping cough should remain isolated until completion of the antibiotics prescribed. They should also notify close contacts of possible exposure. Childhood immunization should be started on schedule and continue as the physican outlines.

in addition to Mason include: Stephen A. Deckard of the Shoals News, vice-president; Hillenbrand 11, secretary; and John Krupa of East Chicago, treasurer. Mason is the third member of his family to serve the organization as president; his pfgther, Maurice Mason, was president in 1960, and his sister, Marcella Mason, in 1973. Special entertainment has been obtained for the 100th anniversary celebration and will range from a balloon ascension to musical entertainment provided by “King and the Two Buc’s”.

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BAYH - lines From Washington

by U.S. Senator Birch Bayh

FAMILY FARMERS: GET READY FOR ANOTHER ASSAULT

WASHINGTON - Well, they’re at it again. The “big money boys” are once again out after the family farm. This latest assault is being mounted by three former bankers from Chicago who have put together a scheme for investing pension fund money in farmland. Apparently, what they plan is somewhat akin to an idea which was first put forth by two of the country’s largest commercial financial institutions - Continental Illinois Bank and Merrill Lynch, the brokerage firm. Here’s the deal: the funds managers, which in this latest case are three former officials from the Northern Trust Company of Chicago, seek suitable farm properties for pension investors. They then negotiate the purchase of these properties and oversee their managment with the help of farm management services. Presumably, the owners and investors in the fund make money both from the farming operations as well as from appreciation in the value of the land. The Continental Bank/Merrill Lynch scheme -Called “Ag-Land Trust”.-- fell through when the International Revenue Service denied the fund a tax exempt status and when adverse publicity proved to be an insurmountable problem. The managers of the new fund are also looking for a tax- exempt status, but it is still unclear whether the American Agricultural Investment Management Co., Inc. (as the new plan has been dubbed) will get its way with the IRS. Family farmers don’t have to be told about the seriousness of the threat posed by these investment schemes. They already know that outsiders - absentee owners of farmland and land speculators - have contributed to the rapidly escalating price of prime farmland. Indeed, in Indiana, the average price of farmland has gone up from $406 per acre In 1970 to $720 in 1975 to $1723 this year. Prime land goes for as much as $2500 or S3OOO per acre. Higher prices for land, as well as more costly equipment.

OF NUTRITION

VITAMIN E-ESSENTIAL TO GOOD HEALTH Nutrition researchers have established vitamin E as being necessary in the human diet and essential to good health. Today, as more physicians recommend polyunsaturated fat diets to their healthconscious patients, experts say the need for vitamin E jr IO.XrCVs JWOv ARE YOU getting enough vitamin E from the food you eat? may increase — since vitamin E may protect unsaturated fats from abnormal breakdown within the body. However, in a recent survey by Response Analysis Corporation, only 16% Os those responding knew that the vitamin E requirement may be increased in people whose diets are high in polyunsaturates. And in a 1975 FDA Consumer Survey, over 20% of those surveyed felt that not all members of their household were getting a wellbalanced diet. Eating foods rich in vitamin E, for example, wheat germ, whole grains, egg yolks, leafy vegetables and certain vegetable oils, will insure you’re getting enough vitamin E daily. For those of us who do not have the time or knowledge to make sure we re eating enough vitamin E-rich foods, many nutritionists recommend taking a vitamin supplement containing vitamin E at 100 percent of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance.

OF SAFETY

ANOTHER WAY OUT — Since most homes have only one stairway, windows may offer the only alternate way out when fire blocks other exits. LIFE LADDER, a compact, lightweight portable ladder constructed of metal chain, is available at leading hardware stores nationwide. Made by American LaFrance division of A-T-O Inc., it makes every upstairs window a fire escape. ** * * One of the dangers of looking ahead is that we see things that never happen.

feed and fertilizer, is making it harder and harder for young families to get into fanning. Indeed. the statistics show that the number of farmers in the U.S. has declined by 20,000 in 10 years. So, where does this leave us? For one thing, mutual funds like the Continental/Merrill Lynch proposal and pension investment funds like this latest one put us just one step closer to the time when farms owned and operated by independent family farmers become extinct. And if that comes to pass, we will be living in a feudal society where the masters are huge corporations and all of us are the serfs. If you think the major multi-national oil companies have done a good job in providing us with fuel at reasonable prices, then you’ll love it when the corporate giants get ahold of our food and gasohol producing farmland, too. And, if you think the major multi-national oil companies have done a good job in providing us with fuel at reasonable prices, then you’ll love It when the corporate giants get ahold of our food and gasohol producing farmland. At the present time, there is no law on the books to prohibit non-agricultural corporations or non-resident foreign investors from purchasing as muih farmland as they want. There are no legal abarriers to prevent investment schemes such as those I have described in this column. That doesn’t mean something can’t be done. I have pending in the Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee a bill called the Family Farm Antitrust Act. This proposed legislation would prohibit these practices, thus protecting the family farmer from the menace posed by corporate investors in farmland. In support of the bill are a number of national and state farm organizations who have presented compelling testimony to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on the dangers now facing the family farmer in the United States.

Roof is the next item on Milford Community Bldg. Progress continues on the new Milford Community Building with the next step in construction being the roof. The committee has decided to use the MR-24 roof system, a double locked standing-seam metal roof. The metal is 24-gage aluminum zinc alloy coated steel. The roof has a U. L. wind-uplift class 9® rating to insure structural integrity. The metal sheets are precision rolled and locked together. Plans continue for the Milford Community Benefit Festival and the Milford Lions Consignment Auction. Both are slated for Saturday, Sept. 13, at the north edge of Milford. The festival will include smaller items such as books, plants, baked goods, white elephants, etc. The consignment auction will include farm machinery, large household items, etc. Proceeds from both events will go toward the community building. Persons with items to donate,. ideas or persons willing to help with the festival are urged to contact Mrs. Glen (Jean) Treesh. Persons with items for the consignment sale are urged to contact Dean Cousins or the Milford Large Animal Clinic.

Lakeland's budget increased 12.65%

By KIM HIEBER The Lakeland Community School Corporation’s board of trustees met last evening (Tuesday) to approve the 1981 budget. No one from the community was present to agree or disagree with the 12.65 per cent increase. The budget is now set at $2,585,969. It was noted the increase includes one elementary librarian and three special education teachers. The budget was advertised, in detail, in the July 30th and August 6th issues of the Mail-Journal. During the hour-long meeting, nothing was mentioned about the Milford Junior High School and the possibilities of revamping or rebuilding with an addition added to the current Milford Elementary School. Bus transportation charges will increase five cents per mile for the 1980-81 school year. School superintendent Don Arnold explained to the board that the present fee of 20 cents per mile is not covering the cost of gasoline. “It’s costing us a little over 22 cents for gas. It’s a little over 28 cents including oil. maintenance, tires, bus repair and so on. I believe that it should at least go up five cents because of expected increases,” claimed Arnold. The buses are basically used for school functions. The athletic department. 4-H, Little League and student groups use the buses and often find their own drivers. Some school bus drivers donate their time with no charge, saving the group the additional expense. If a driver is set up for the organization, a separate rate is charged. A rate is charged for the gas with an additional cost of the driver. It was agreed by the board members that if the gasoline cost was raised to 22 cents and gas increases, it would have to be brought before the board again. With this in mind, the board approved a five cent price hike. Three of the ten new bus chassis ordered by the corporation arrived Tuesday. The cost for the 10 buses will be $105,290. The new Syracuse Junior High Social Studies teacher, Gerald Yager, Jr. was also approved. He is a Ball State University graduate and has spent the past year substituting in the Allen County-Fort Wayne School system. The new student locker policy was discussed. Revisions will be made on the authority of locker searches. Inspections can be made by the principal or his designees, instead of just one designee as formerly stated.

, MILFORD jggk LIONS CLUB 1 2nd Annual Consignment Auction Sale i Saturday, Sept. 13 — 10:30 A.M. ) LOCATION: Milford Large Animal Clinic, Rd. 15 North, Milford Consignments Wanted: FARM TRACTORS — CARS — TRUCKS • ALL TYPES FARM MACHINERY ( BOATS — MOTORS — MOTORCYCLES CAMPERS — SNOWMOBILES 1 HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES I FURNITURE — MISC. ITEMS I Consignments listed by Aug. 30 will be advertised free. For listings or Information, Call 658-4126 - 1:00 To 5:30 Other Timos 658-9251 Auctioneers: Lee Beer, Milford Everett Rookstool, Leesburg Ernie Banks, Knox

Secretary Phil Payne suggested that a record be made as to who the designers are for legal protection. It was agreed that the locker policy will be approved with final approval from the corporation’s attorney. The locker policy is written in terms understandable to the students and will be explained at the beginning of the school year, The financial report as <rf July 31 was given. The State Bank of Syracuse has $1,437,837.17; Warsaw Lake City Bank, North Webster branch, $8,945; Milford First National Bank of Warsaw has $35,779 and North Webster Counting House Bank has $59,510. John Kroh noted his wishes to make public the fact the girls’ softball team worked hard to raise money to cover transportation and housing costs for the state meet. During the Syracuse Sidewalk Days the group sold hot dogs and Pepsi in front of one local store. Two town merchants donated some of the food for sale. They made over S3OO in donations that will be used to send them to the meet with very little individual cost. The girls also held a bake sale last Thursday. Aug. 14, raising additional money. Safety sense for motorcyclists Smart motorcyclists usuually come to their (safety) senses before —not after —an accident. They know that head injuries account for a majority of motorcycle fatalities. So they wear helmets to help reduce the likelihood of a head injury or its severity. Your helmet will help you head off trouble —if you keep it in top condition. In case of a really severe impact, the hard, outer shell should be partially destroyed. That’s because it absorbs part of the shock before it gets to the inner lining—and your head! So don’t reuse your helmet after any impact. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation points out that even an unintentional dropping of the helmet may partially weaken the %hell. ♦ ♦ ♦ Motorcycle drivers who use CB radios may be tempted to drill tiny holes into their helmets for miniature speakers. For safety’s sake, don’t! Those holes tend to spread, reducing the protection that your helmet affords you. If you wear your helmet every time you ride, you’re heading in the right direction.