The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 November 1980 — Page 1

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Syracuse to sell bonds

By DEBFOX The town of Syracuse will sell $100,900 worth of performance bonds, following proper advertisements, to purchase the town hall. This was decided Tuesday evening, Nov. 18, at the regular board meeting of the Syracuse Town Board. Carl Myrick, board president, stated the town had applied for a loan through Farmers Home Administration some time ago, but the agency is at a stand still in the Columbia City office and can not give the town any indication whether it will get the loan or not Myrick discussed the situation with town attorney Robert Reed who suggested the town sell the performance bonds. The board president added that the town has the permission of the state for an indebtedness of SIOO,OOO Reed informed board members the interest rate on the performance bonds would be seven per cent compared to five per cent with FmHA on the open

,“'■?? »¥ ' Sf $. H. " RETIRING FIREMAN — Bill Burgett, left, is receiving a momenta from Milford Fire Chief Bill Leeman on his retirement as a member of the Milford Fire Department. Burgett, a resident of West Emeline Street, Milford, has been an active Milford fireman for 25 years. He retired in August. Burgett joined the department in 1955 when the fire station was located on North Main Street in Milford and when Bill Martin was fire chief. He is a dispatcher for the United Telephone Co., working out of the Syracuse office. (Photo by Arch Baumgartner)

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market. Advertisements for the bids will be published in the near future. New Streets Dee Stiver, who lives on an unmarked street off of North Shore Drive, requested two street names and that a street be opened up by the removal of three large trees. Stiver lives near the Purding addition. The names of Rose Lane and Iris Lane were recommended by the seven residents in that area and approved by the board. Stiver was given the go ahead to establish house numbers with the residents and the post office. He is to report back to the board on the house numbers. As for the trees, the town will be advertising for bids since the trees are oak, walnut and ash, and are worth money. Prior to the advertising of bids the town’s street department will have someone look at the trees and get a dollar estimate on the cost of the trees. (Continued on page 2)

1 J AT ANNUAL MEETING — H. E. ("Red”) Long, Ace Pest Control, Syracuse, participated in extensive programs in professional pest control procedures at the National Pest Control Association's annual meeting last week in New Orleans, Workshops and seminars on the latest technology in controlling such pests as termites, roaches, ants and rodents were highlighted at the meeting. There also were exhibits and demonstrations by manufacturers and distributors of new products and application techniques. NPCA represents more than 2,600 pest control operators serving government, industry, a variety of businesses and homeowners. It provides its members with continuing expertise on safe and environmentally sound procedures in curbing infestations by pests which threaten the health, safety and property of all Americans. Truck hits pole Richard A. Larimer, r 1 North Webster, left his truck motor running when he got out of his vehicle on November 6 at Henry Hitt’s Standard Service Station, SR 19 near Elkhart. The truck moved backward in reverse gear and struck a Standard light resulting in SIOO damage. Two area stereo thefts reported Linda Chapman of Goshen reported the theft of several stereo items from her summer home at Warner Road, Lake Wawasee. Thieves reportedly cut a porch screen and crawled through a front window, gaining entry. Stolen from the home were speakers valued at S2OO, a S6OO AM-FM stereo, an eight-track player valued at $l5O, two clock radios worth $75 and a S2OO Zenith radio. Jeff Glon, r 4 Syracuse, reported the loss of a Pioneer stereo cassette player, taken from his auto November 7, while it was parked at Wawasee High School.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19,1980

Merchants prepare for Santa's arrival

By TERRI CHILCOTE The Retail Division of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the arrival of Santa Claus Sunday. Nov. 30. Plans for Santa’s arrival were finalized at the Retail Division meeting Friday morning. Nov. 14. at the Ivy Hut Restaurant. Stores will be opened November 30 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and Santa will roam throughout the Syracuse stores greeting local children. Many stores will remain open on Sundays and evenings throughout the holiday season. Weather permitting, carolers from Saint Andrew’s and Calvary United Methodist Churches will sing Christmas carols throughout the downtown and Village areas during the afternoon. In case of poor weather, the carolers will sing at the Scout Cabin in Syracuse. At 4 p.m.. children will gather with Santa Claus at the Scout Cabin where they will be served treats and sing Christmas carols. Kappa Omicron Sorority will be in charge. The refreshments will be furnished by the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce. Joyce Smith, president of the Retail Division, opened Friday’s meeting with a report of the merchant’s Halloween Moonlight Madness held October 23. Mrs. Smith said there was a good turnout and business was goof’*; The merchants felt the sale hacr been successful. Mrs. Smith said she will put Halloween Moonlight Madness on the agenda for next year. Following the business meeting. Captain Ron Robinson of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s

Fithian's Office on Wheels to visit Kosciusko County

Congressman Floyd Fithian’s Office on Wheels will visit Kosciusko County communities Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25. Fithian said a member of his staff will be available to help individual’s facing problems with the federal government. Citizens also will be able to convey their views to Fithian’s aide on matters facing Congress. On Monday, the mobile office will be in Syracuse from 8 to 8:45 a m. across from the State Bank of Syracuse on East Main Street., North Webster from 9 to 9:45 am., at Rinker’s Department Store, Pierceton from 10:10 to 10:40 a.m. in the downtown area.

NIPSCo now taking SAFE applications

The local office of Northern Indiana Public Service Company began on Monday taking applications for the State Assistance for Energy Program (SAFE). Applications may be made at any time by customers to qualify for benefits under the program. Applications will be accepted through April 15,1981. Those who heat with natural gas are encouraged to make application at their local NIPSCo office, while those who heat with other fuels should make application at NIPSCo or their electric utility if served by an electric company other than NIPSCo. It is necessary that customers bring their social security, verification of age and income and copies of their most recent electric and home heating bills. No cash will be paid householders, but they will receive credits on their fuel and electric bills. A NIPSCo spokesman said his company does not verify eligibility for the program; the utility only accepts the

Department spoke to the merchants about the proposed 911 central dispatching system for the county The 911 central dispatching number would enable residents anywhere in the county to receive police, fire and emergency medical help by dialing 911. Robinson showed a video tape of a similar dispatching system used in Adams County. He pointed out that Adams County is about one-third the size of Kosciusko County. According to the Adams County spokesman on the video tape, Adams County felt it had to go to a central dispatching system in light of the frozen tax levy and dwindling funds. The spokesman highly recommended the central dispatching system. He pointed out the main obstacle to overcome when implementing a central dispatching system is pride. “Everyone wants to keep his own dispatcher,’’ he commented He also stressed that cooperation between agencies is very critical to the success of central dispatching. Robinson stated the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department gets around 258 calls a day. He said, while the northern part of the county has access to several dispatchers, the southern part of the county has no such access. He said central dispatching would enable county residents to get police, fire and emergency medical help faster and more efficiently. “Police and other agencies can work together more efficiently with 911,” he stated. Robinson also pointed out it’s easier to remember to dial 911 in an emergency than a regular sevendigit telephone number.

Sidney from 10:50 to 11.10a.m. at the Post Office, Silver Lake from Ito 1:30 p.m. at the Fire Station, Claypool from 1:40 to 2 p.m. at the Post Office, Winona Lake from 2:20 to 2:40 p.m. at the Fire Station, Warsaw from 2:50 to 3:30 p.m. at Lakes Village Shopping Center, Leesburg from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. at the Town Hall and Milford from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at the Post Office. On Tuesday, the Office on Wheels will be in Etna Green from 9:30 to 10 a m. at the United Methodist Church, Atwood from 10:10 to 10:30 a m. at the Post Office, Mentone from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Town Hall and Burket from 11:30 to 11:50 a.m. at the Post Office.

applications and forwards them to the proper state agencies for verification and eligibility. Further questions will be answered by calling the toll-free number: 1-800-622-4972. White House tree to be shipped Dec. 11 Eby Pines, 14583 SR 120 Bristol, will be cutting down an 18-foot Douglas Fur Christmas Tree on December 1 at 1 p m. This large Christmas Tree will be taken by Harry Eby and John Sheets, by truck, to Washington, D.C., on December 11 where it will be placed in the Blue Room at the White House. Eby Pines obtained the honors of choosing a tree for the White House when their White Pine Christmas Tree won grand champion during the meeting of the Christmas Tree Growers Association in DeKalb, 111. The grand champion tree will be on display during the Christmas season at the restaurant.

■mKBKBMMMHMHHMH AREA POWER KNOCKED OUT — Gregory A. Shue, r 1 box 46A Pierceton, escaped serious injury last Friday when his car hit a utility pole and knocked out power in the Cromwell and Lake Papakeechie areas. Northern Indiana Public Service Company officials said 2.200 customers were out of power for two hours. Shue was heading south on SR 13, near 1000 N when he fell asleep at the wheel of his 1968 four-door Dodge. His vehicle left the road and hit the NIPSCo pole. The electric pole caught on fire and the Syracuse Fire Department was called to extinguish the blaze. Shue was transported to the-Goshen Hospital suffering with pain below the left knee and in the right shoulder. His car was a totaHoss.

Foo and Foyers Sold Foo and Faye Wong sold their restaurant building and several outbuildings on State Road 13 south of Syracuse on Friday to Ray J. and Joanne M. Ganz, of r 3 Syracuse (Highland View Gardens). The restaurant building for years housed Foo and Faye’s Cantonese Restaurant, operated by Mr and Mrs. Wong. Mr. Ganz is president of the Commodore Corporation of Syracuse The Wongs have retained the house located on the rear of the property and will continue to make it their summer home. Mr. and Mrs. Ganz are remodeling the restaurant building, and will lease it to Don and Judy Storey. The Storeys will move their restaurant business, known as Gropp’s Famous Fish of Stroh, from its present location at Maxwelton Golf Club, to the Wawasee Village location, hoping to open for business about the first of the year. (Continued on page 2)

Milford Lions honor members

Awards and honors were handed out Monday night when members of the Milford Lions Club held their annual preThanksgiving ladies’ night in a Middlebury restaurant. Paul Reith, president, presided over the meeting. Following dinner guests were introduced. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hoover and daughter Sonja. Miss Hoover represented the Lions Club in the Mermaid Festival last June with her vehicle placing second in the

® Iv J bM v* ’ -il-i • [TT Wb J * Z ”<SSSi 'i HB -• MEMBERSHIP AWARDS — Milford Lions Club Secretary Dr. Bruce Lamb, left, presents membership awards to members of the chib. D. G. (“Bud”) Seely received an award for 15 years perfect attendance while Dr. T. A. Miller received a 15-year membership award and Arch Baumgartner received a 35-year membership award. (Photo by Jeri Seely)

Kosciusko youth attends National 4-H Congress

Brian K. Roberts, r 2 Syracuse, will be among 50 Indiana young people from 29 counties attending the 59th National 4-H Congress in Chicago November 30-December 4. Nearly 1,700 4-H youths throughout the United States are expected to attend. The Indiana delegates have been selected on the basis of their outstanding achievements in 4-H projects and activities. Roberts’ 4-H project was field crops. The fifty Hoosiers attending the national congress have completed a total of 454 years of 4-H work. Ages of the delegates range from 15 to 19 years old with 25 of them being 19 years old, 13 are 18 years old, nine are 17, two are 16 and one is age 15. Twenty-seven of the delegates are girls. With Roberts representing Kosciusko County, five of the delegates are from Boone County, four from Montgomery and three each from Greene, Noble and Delaware counties.

parade. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rookstool and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Beer, auctioneers who helped the Lions with their successful auction last September. Gifts are to be presented to Rookstool, Beer and Ernie Banks for their assistance. Membership awards were given to Dr. Gervas Schafer and Graham Meier, 10 years; Dr. T. A. Miller and Jerry Bushong, 15 years; and Arch Baumgartner, 35 years. Perfect attendance awards

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Eight other counties have two delegates each and 16 counties have one delegate each. The state delegation will be guests at a Hoosier Champions’ Banquet Friday evening, Nov. 28, at the Hoosier 4-H Leadership Center southwest of West Lafayette. They will leave for Chicago by bus the following day. During the Congress, 287 scholarship winners in 42 programs will be announced. These scholarships, provided by ‘ some 75 donors from the private sector, total $265,250 in value. Using the theme “4-H Expanding Horizons,” the week-long education program emphasizes personal development. Youth leaders who will attend the congress with the Indiana delegation are Charles Gosney and Lois Maddox, state extension youth specialists at Purdue University and Extension Youth Agents Mary Truitt of Hamilton County, Dan Baugh of Jennings County and Gary Emsweller of Vigo County.

were given to Dean Cousins', Elmer Sorenson. Dick Smith, five years; D. G. Seely. 15 years; Jerry Bushong: Robert Brobks; Dr. Gervas Schafer; Dr. Bruce Lamb; Dr. T. A. Miller; Dr. W. J. Zehr; Don Wolferman; and David Siegfried. D. G. Seely installed Steven Frantz as a new member. Frantz was pinned by his sponsor. Dr. W. J. Zehr. Entertainment for the evening was presented by the Chain ’0 Lakes Barbershop Chorus.