The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 October 1980 — Page 1

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Offices re-located — Kosciusko County Courthouse clean-up operation underway

By DEB FOX Portions of the main floor of the Kosciusko County courthouse will be opened Thursday according to Jean Northenor. county auditor. The treasurer’s and clerk's offices will open their doors on Thursday The telephone system is also back in operation. After almost one week of clean up by the professional cleaning company hired, John M. Settle. Inc., Fort Wayne, the treasurer’s and clerk’s offices are the only two offices ready. Persons coming into the courthouse will only be allowed into these two offices, located on the east side of the building.

FfWA; I f«iv kJ Jr ! * Bm ■’oßnl V : HBMk M HSkK ■ K ? Om—■ HOMECOMING ROYALTY — During halftime festivities at Wawasee High School, Friday. Oct. 3, the 1980 Homecoming King Chris Darr and Queen Tonda Davis, center, were crowned and first runners-up Sandy Lozano, left and Brian Roberts, right, were named. Darr is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Darr, r 2 Syracuse and Miss Davis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Davis, Syracuse. Miss Lozano is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lozano, Milford and Roberts is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Roberts, Syracuse. Wawasee lost their homecoming game with Plymouth by a score of 29-0, giving the Warriors a season record of 3-4. This Friday the Warriors battle against the Concord MinutemeiyU Concord. (Photo by Deb Fox)

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Clean-up started at the Kosciusko County Courthouse Thursday, Oct. 2, and upon entering the building today one finds it has the combined smell of cleaning chemicals and smoke. Mrs. Northenor stated the clean up is a slow process and it is uncertain how long it will take. Besides the cleaners, the general contractor. Gay Robinson, Warsaw, has electrical and plumbing companies working in the basement. Most of the power on the main floor of the courthouse has been restored. There is still no electricity in the basement or third floor. The plumbing contractor checked the boiler today (Wednesday) to see if there

would be heat in the court house this winter, also the steam lines were checked Tuesday. Mrs. Northenor was given a check Thursday, Oct. 2, by the insurance company in the amount of SIOO,OOO. She stated they will receive money from the insurance firm for as long as it is needed. The estimated amount of damage is still set at between $500,000 and $1 million. Basement Clean Up The basement hallway has been scooped out and the crews are starting on the janitor’s office. The records, which were in the hall cabinet, were old records and according to Mrs. Northenor, permission was going to be (Continued on page 2)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8,1980

County Commissioners rezone six acres south of Milford

The Kosciusko County Commissioners accepted the rezoning recommendation of the Area Plan Commission to rezone six acres in Van Buren Township from an agricultural to a residential district. The County Commissioners met Monday. Oct. 6. in the Warsaw Cily Hall. The rezoned property is owned by Byron Ulrich, r 2 Milford, and is located on the east side of SR 15 and 1,050 feet south of Section Street, south of Milford. The commissioners also opened eight bids to install new

130th anniversary celebration planned

The Milford United Methodist Church will be celebrating their 130th anniversary during the week end of October 10-12. The theme will be the wearing of old fashioned clothing and it is hoped many people who have this type clothing will wear them. On Friday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Robert Brown, Milford, will show slides at the church with a sing a long time and refreshments following of cider and doughnuts. Marilyn Brown and Ann Brooks will be the song leaders and Phyllis Blosser pianist. Nancy Wuthrich is in charge of the sing-a-long. The public is invited. On Saturday church members will participate in a pig roast starting at 5 p.m. at the church. At 7:30 p.m. the events will be moved to the Milford Elementary School gym for square dancing and Dr. Gervis Schafer will be the caller. Refreshments will be served.

Teacher negotiations still 'not fruitful'

By KIM HIEBER Lakeland teachers and school board representatives met again on Thursday, Oct. 2, to continue contract negotiations and, according to Lakeland School board spokesman and business manager George Gilbert, “It did not prove fruitful. The board stands ready to negotiate any time prior to the fact-finding on October 16th.” The two sides have attempted negotiations since May 5. Earlier this month, an Indiana Education Employment Relations Board mediator, Cal Simon, was brought in|. Progress appeared to be coming during the 17 sessions towards teachers extra-duty pay, fringe benefits, salary and

Set clean-up day at Syracuse City Park

The Syracuse Park Board met Thursday, Sept. 25, at the town hall. The meeting was called to order by President Kip Schumm. A motion was made by Kip Schumm and seconded by Alan Kitson, that Saturday, Oct. 18, be designated as fall clean-up day in the parks. The public is invited to pitch-in on the day of clean-up. The park board will meet at 5 p.m. on October 23 at the Pickwick Square to begin judging the pumpkin decorating contest, sponosred by the Retail Merchants “Moonlight Madness” being held 6-10 p.m. oh that day. Park board members will also assist by flying around town on the evening of October 23 either as ghosts or witches. Under new business, Diana Walker asked the board if it would be interested in coordinating the Winter Carnival for the Retail Merchants. A motion was made by Kip Schumm and seconded by Dave Gargett that the park board coordinate activities for the Winter Carnival with organizations in town.

pipe culverts along Rader Road, CR 350 S and CR 850 S. Raymond Custer and Sons of Milford was one of the bidders along with Geiger Excavating, Warsaw; Terry England Excavating, Warsaw; Shephard Excavating, Elkhart; Heavy Construction, Columbia City; Wolff Construction. Union Mills; Spears and .Dehner. Fort Wayne; and Beer and Slabaugh Inc., Nappanee. The contract was awarded to the lowest bidder. Heavy Construction of Columbia City for $17,919.28

Sunday morning Merrell D. Beible, Conference Director Council on Ministries will be the guest speaker for the morning services. Also former ministers of the church will be recognized. Following the morning services a carry-in dinner will be held. At 1:30 p.m. the Goshen College Drama Group will give the afternoon program. The public is invited. Guest Speaker Beible was pastor at the Warsaw First United Methodist Church from 1959-1964 and then became conference director of nrogram and Christian education nom 1964-1969. Following his term as program and Christian education director he went to the Lafayette Christ Church from 1969-1971. In 1971 he was Conference Resource Staff person and from 1972 until 1977 he was Logansport District Superintendent.

language area problems. Although the last negotiating session with the mediator did not supply a tentative agreement. “It did not progress as much as we anticipated. The communication between the two sides broke down,” explained Lera Reinholt, Lakeland Community Educators Association president and Syracuse elementary teacher. She continued, ”nie proposals went back and forth and were not agreed upon. Lakeland teachers have fallen behind other schools in the area. We’re hoping to get a fair contract this year.” The fact-finding is set for Thursday, Oct. 16, at 4:30 p.m. at Wawasee High School. Mediator Robert Weiss of the Indiana Employment Education Board will be present.

Discussion followed regarding ideas for the carnival and the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Present were Kip Schumm, Alan Kitson, Dave Gargett and Diana Walker. Members absent were Tony Clouse, Bob Knudson, Pat Bartow, and Carl Myrick.

r ircmc n to hold open house In connection with fire prevention week the Syracuse Fire Department will have an open house on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 2-5 p.m., at the tire station on South Huntington Street. The public fe invited to stop by and took at the equipment used by the department. Firemen will also , be on hand toaa»w<>:Wquestions the public may have. .Oft refreshments wilt be served during the open house. ■ ;

MHHKIiB i IIIWI; IHl’ll ■II II 1 i s l Mkß k-. Bi;‘kt-W HI T . % ,'BBi GUESTS AT FALL MEETING — Donald W. Moreau, executive director of the Indiana Department of Commerce; Joe D. Lumm, member of the Indiana Area Development Council; and Thomas E. Conners, president of the Ligonier Industrial Development Corporation board of directors: all spoke at the fall membership meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting, last Wednesday at South Shore Golf Course. Shown in back is Janet McCully from the Indiana Department of Commerce. Moreau explained her role in the department. (Photo by Deb Fox)

Ligonier is example — Syracuse Chamber learns how to attract new industry

By DEB FOX Members of the SyracuseWawaseC Chamber of Commerce heard three persons, knowledgeable in organizing a local development group and promoting industrial growth, during the fall general membership meeting. The meeting was held last Wednesday evening at the South Shore Golf Club. The three speakers were Joe D Lumm, Indiana Area Development Council; Thomas E. Conners, president of the Ligonier Industrial Development Corporation board of directors; and Donald W. Moreau, executive director of the Indiana Department of Commerce. All three men spoke of things the local community should do to be competitive in attracting new » industry to Syracuse. Land for an industrial park is necessary and buildings must be available, they said. Lumm stated that Syracuse falls into the guidelines of many small industries which employ 30-75 persons. He commented these industries like communities with the population of under 5,000 people and this is the type of industry Syracuse should look for. He added that industry should have the potential of growing so the company can grow with the community. In discussing the Ligonier Development Company. Conners stated it was started out as a nonprofit organization because it created less problems and friction. When the company started out. they sold stock into the corporation at $1 per share and raised $30,000 on the initial

Eight candidates on ballot for president

The ballots for the state of Indiana have been printed and notice on the list of candidates whose names will appear on the ballot in Kosciusko County on November 4 is being given. Persons mihy be surprised to learn they have eight choices for president, not three. Names appearing on the ballot are as follows: United States President And Vice President Republican ticket — Ronald Reagan, Pacific Palisades, Calif, and George Bush, Houston, Texas Democratic ticket — Jimmy Carter, Plains, Ga. and Walter F. Mondale, Afton, Minn. American Party ticket — Percy L. Greaves, Jr., Irvington, N. Y. and Frank Varnum, Ventura, Calif.

sale. The company then purchased 100 acres of farmland for $25,000 in 1952 when the corporation was started. He commented that owning stock in the corporation only gave the stockholders a voting right. Streets, water and sewer are necessary for an industrial park, remarked Conners. He mentioned that at one time the Ligonier company offered to give one acre of ground for each 10 employees just to attract new industry. He commented it will take the cooperation of the city government and local people. Along that same line, Moreau stated the industrial growth in the community will not go anywhere unless the private sector is involved. “Economic growth is a cooperative venture of all the people in a community. Better and more stable jobs are what is facing Indiana,’’ remarked Moreau. It was brought out by Lumm that he will not take a prospect into a community which is not really ready for prospects. Connors stated a group of people is needed to be available to meet with the prospects and have the information ready to give them. Lumm also stated it is necessary that the information about the town be filed at the state level so the prospective industries can be directed toward Syracuse. He also stated the information packet put together by Ligonier is one of the best. Connors left several copies of the Ligonier Industrial Park’s information brochure with several Chamber members. Lumm added that “Pride in a

Libertarian Party ticket — Edward E. Clark, San Marino, Calif, and David H. Koch, New York, N. Y. Communist Party U.S.A. — Gus Hall, Yonkers, N. Y., and Angela Y. Davis, Oakland, Calif. Socialist Workers Party ticket — Clifton Deßerry, Oakland, Calif, and Matilde Zimmerman, New York, N. Y. Independent ticket — John Anderson, Rockford, 111. and Patrick Lucey, Madison, Wis. The Citizens’ Party ticket — Barry Commoner, Clayton, Mo. and LaDonna Harris, Corrales, N.M. Others United States Senator — Republican, Dan Quayle, Huntington and Democratic, Birch Bayh, West Terre Haute Governor And* Lt. Governor —

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community must be evident to the prospective industrial firm." Floor Discussion Robert McNeary was the only person present who had questions for the guest speakers and both his questions were mainly directed toward Lumm. One of his questions was concerning the turnout of business people from the community. He stated he noticed more retail persons present that evening than the industrial businesses and wondered how they could get the industrial persons more involved. Moreau stated that what he noticed is not unusual and Syracuse is no different than other areas. He added that you get 10 per cent working for the other 90 per cent and once things get started on the project it will have a rippling effect. “If the community says it wants the growth and does something, it’s like a magnet.” McNeary also wondered how the Indiana Area Development council works with the area development council if there is local initiative and motivation. He referred to the recent approval of a $1 million bond issue at Millord. Lumm stated he did not believe IADC had much to do with it and continued by saying the IADC only gets invovled with small communities if they are asked to be involved. A quesiton was also raised about the evaluation done on a community by IADC when it conducts community evaluations. Lumm stated the committee, which is composed of three outside individuals who (Continued on page 2 )

Republican, Bob Orr, Evansville and John M. Mutz, Indianapolis; Democratic, John Hillenbrand 11, Batesville and Robert E. Peterson, Rochester; and American Party, Cletus R. Artist, Rochester and Shirley M. Gephart, Greenwood Attorney General — Republican, Linley E, Pearson, Frankfort and Democratic\Bob Webster, Indianapolis \ Supterintendent of Public Instruction — RepuMican, Harold H. Negley, Indianapolis; Democratic, John Loughlin, Indianapolis; and American Party, Linda Kay Patterson, Indianapolis Reporter of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals — Republican, Marilou Wertzler, Indianapolis (Continued on page 2)