The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 December 1980 — Page 5

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(Continued from page 4) ’ Goshen Hospital later today (Wednesday) for prostate surgery. fNote: His brother Dale, of Goshen and former editor of The Goshen News, is also a patient in the same hospital, just down the hall from Jay.) —o— U.S. CONGRESSMAN Floyd J. Fithian, from Indiana’s Second District, credited his postal card blitz in great measure in helping him get re-elected, on November 4, in a telephone conservation with this column Monday afternoon. He said fellow Democrats in '* the district sent 90,000 cards to friends urging his (Fithian's) reelection. Fithian is one representative who has kept in touch with his constituency. One method used since he was first elected in 1974 was his mobile office that periodically visits the 100-odd towns in the district to talk with townspeople. It made one such appearance in Kosciusko County last week. —o— A LITTLE over a week ago a Goshen jeweler was showing two half-carat diamonds to a ladycustomer when one of them came up missing. Try as he would, he couldn’t find the second diamond, even to the point of getting on his knees back of the counter in search of the $l,lOO gem. He went home and tried to sleep on it, but with little success. The next day he found the

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I LAKELAND TEACHERS WANT TOU TO KNOW® I ■ A. We are not being offered a fair and just contract. Over the years our salary has not kept pace with inflation and our fringe benefits have not kept pace with the profession. Once again this year the Board is not concerned with inflation and the high cost of living in this area in offering the contract. B. The increase we are seeking is coining from monies that have already^been approfl * priated by the state legislature. It is tax money that has already been paid. Therefore: IT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR PRESENT TAX RATE. IT WILL NOT RAISE YOUR TOTAL TAXES. We are not at the tax ceiling limit. The money already appropriated will be spent, if not on teachers' salaries, then on something else,•'which is usually purchased outside this community. I C. In commenting on any major changes in the pay schedule, Mr. Arnold has been quoted as saying: l lt could mean as much aS the reduction of 22 teachers. A No mention was made of reducing the number of administration positions. Does this mean that administrative positions are more important than teaching positions fc in the education of our youth? fl D. Mr. Arnold, the Superintendent, earns a comparable salary when compared to the salaries of the Goshen and Wa—Nee superintendents. Mr. Gilbert, the Business Manager, earns a comparable salary when compared to the salaries of the Goshen "and Wa—Nee business managers. Mr. Smith, the high school principal, earns a comparable salary when compared to the principals of Goshen and Wa-Nee, In comparison, a Lakeland teacher with 18 years experience is paid $58.00 less per week ($3,016.00 less per year) than a Goshen teacher and $47.50 less per week g ■ ($2,470.00 less per year) than Wa-Nee based on the Board’s last proposal. Wa-Nee and Goshen teachers top out with 18 years of experience; Lakeland teachers must wait until they have 22 years of experience before they reach the top of fl the pay scale. fl E. "Professional staff members should have a living and a saving wage commensurate with their preparation and their complex and difficult professional tasks. Wawasee High School Teacher Handbook 1980-81. F. During negotiations, we pointed out that teachers are not paid adequately for A their extra-duty time. In most cases the "overtime pay" figures out to be LESS than minimum wage. The Board's reply to this concern was, Perhaps it is time for you to quit and let a younger and more dedicated teacher take over. Our society has always valued experience and talent. It makes us wonder why Mr. Arnold and the Board don’t share the same respect for the experience and talent of their employees. The Lakeland Community Schools POLICY HANDBOOK states: "We believe that children need teachers who help them to learn, to develop, to change and to grow, each according to his own natural abilities. Children need creative teachers who use vision and courage in planning improved opportunities for them, teachers who are sympathetic to the needs of children and willing to provide for their individual differences and teachers who find ways of enriching their personal lives." fl G. The Lakeland Community School Board has refueed to discuss the concerns with teachers. Relationships between the educational staff and the board of education should be characterized by mutual respect and trust." Wawasee High School Teacher fl Handbook 1980-81. fl H. In conclusion, our request is: a) a 5-6% difference in salary and benefit fl , proposals; b) we are only asking for money already available; c) our increase fl will not increase total taxes; e) our present system is inconsistent with the educational objectives of the School Board and the Administration.. We are professional members of this community who are asking for a fair and equitable contract. The Board has not offered us such a contract and the Board has not lived up to their objectives in their educational philosophy. It is our hope fl that we can remain a part of this great community as experienced educators offering the best possible education to our students. I PAID FOR BY THE LAKELAND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION I

diamond back of the lining of a drawer. Whew! That was a close one, he seemed to be saying. Area Red Cross workers attend CPR seminar The American Red Cross, Indiana Division, and the Indiana Affiliate American Heart Association held a cardiopulmonary resuscitation seminar in Indianapolis on November 21 and 22. Indiana is the first state to hold such a workshop with a purpose of uniting guidelines of materials add procedures in their teaching of CPR. Highlights of the seminar included: Cooperative Goals:Red Cross and Heart Association; New CPR Standards and Demonstrations; Recent Advances in near Drownings; The Relationship of EMS; The Good Samaritan Law and Volunteer Motivation and Cooperation. Those attending the meeting from this area were Irene Abts, Syracuse; Nancy Herrin, Michael Wallen and Inez Devenney of Warsaw. An important briefing session for Heart Association CPR instructors and American Red Cross first aid instructors will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Red Cross headquarters, 501 N. Lake Street, Warsaw. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

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“So you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas,” Lem replied to Alfie in response to his wondering if it would be possible to get reservations for that particular holiday. “Yes. I’ve been seeing ads by different tour companies for a New Year’s Eve special. Is there any chance of getting in on one of those? I believe its a tour package using chartered planes,” Alfie told him. “That’s right and we’ll find out for you. We know that Las Vegas packages have been advertised and that these tour companies will accept bookings so long as space is available. With a chartered plan, they naturally prefer to fill the plane,” Lem explained. “These packages are for five days and four nights with departures from Chicago on the Sunday and Monday before New Year’s Day. One of these companies also offers airfare only, for those who have other arrangements in Las Vegas. This offer is good just until January 8 and is most reasonable.” “The rates, as you probably know, depend on the hotel of your choice, or in last minute cases, the hotel that is available. Included is round trip airfare and transfers between the airport and hotel, baggage handling, all taxes and tips for these services including the bellman and maid

service, plus some extras for use in the casinos and restaurants. If you are interested in tours outside of Las Vegas, the company has an agent available to arrange for sightseeing,” Lem added. “Do you know what shows will be in Vegas for New Year’s Eve?” Alfie asked. “We get an entertainment guide periodically and our present one lists some of the December shows. We hope to have new listings soon particularly since Lettie is going out for a few days early in December and will have the latest information to bring back to us. We do know that the Sands has Wayne Newton and Dave Barry scheduled for the last week in December, and Don Rickies will be at the Sahara. Mel Tillis will be at the Frontier. The regular musical reviews featured by many hotels such as the Union Plaza downtown, and the Stardust, Flamingo Hilton, the Dunes and the Desert Inn on the Strip, are listed as continuing indefinitely. “So you recommend the tour package using charter air travel?” Alfie wanted to know. “Yes, we do, and particularly for the persons wanting a ‘getaway’ package for a fewdays, the charter tour package is the best buy. If the purpose of the trip calls for a longer stay, then there are good fares using scheduled airlines, and the hotels have package rates, too. But whether you are a Las Vegas ‘regular’ or a first time visitor,” Lem continued, “a package vacation can save you money. And that means more money to spend at the casino and for gourmet dining.” “You’ve answered my questions so now let’s see if you can make reservations for my wife and me for New Year’s,’’ Alfie decided. “Sounds like something different from the usual New Year’s parties.” ** * * This is the season for shot-off toes and feet, and some hunting accident deaths.

Augsburger appointed chairman

State Senator Robert Garton, president pro tern of the Indiana Senate, has announced committee assignments for the upcoming session of the general assembly. Senator John B. Augsburger (R-Syracuse) has been appointed chairman of the interstate cooperation committee. Additionally, Augsburger was named, ranking member of both the senate energy and environmental affairs committee and natural resources committee. He was appointed to the powerful senate finance committee and local government subcommittee. School nurse guest speaker Mary Robertson, nurse for the Lakeland Community School Corporation, was guest speaker for the Lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster Monday, Dec. 1. She described the nature of her work with elementary, junior and senior high school students. The school nurse explained that early in the school year students are given seeing and hearing screening checks to determine if they have problems that need attention. Dental examinations are made thrpughout the year to help parents understand proper treatment and dental care needed by their children. In working with younger students, the nurse believes it is important to get acquainted with the children and let them know she is their friend and wants to help them. She works closely with the Child Protection Agency and makes every effort to promote better personal hygiene habits among students. One of Mrs. Robertson’s problems is obtaining funds tor professional dental and medical care for children from needy families. Service clubs and several other organizations have assisted by providing funds for emergencies, but more is needed. Larry Stackhouse, club program chairman, introduced the speaker and Kiwanian Richard Long assisted with arrangements. Four mailboxes hit in Syracuse Gary L. Johnson, 25, r 2 box 110 North Webster, had S3O damage to his car after striking four mailboxes on r 4 Syracuse. The incident ’ occurred on November 29 but was not reported until the day after the vehicle was moved from the scene. A total of $l2O damage was estimated for the four mailboxes.

From the Syracuse police blotter

November 27 7:53 a m. — Wrecker needed one mile south of 1000 N on SR 13 9:14 a.m. — Subject on station Record high farm exports expected in 'Bl Officials of the U. S. Department of Agriculture indicate that 1980 farm exports will reach the record S4O billion previously forecast for the fiscal year which ended September 30 and they expect the recrod-breaking activity to continue in 1981. Accoridng to recent reports, the value of agricultural exports for fiscal year 1981 will range between S4O and $45 billion. Export volume may be marginally above this year’s 162 million tons. Feed grain shipments are expected to match this year’s 71 million tons and wheat shipments may increase by nearly two million tons to over 30 million tons. Small gains are forecast for rice and tobacco, while exports of soybeans cotton and vegetable oils may decline. "With imports of sl7 to sl9 billion, the agricultural trade surplus will almost certainly approach $25 billion in fiscal 1981,” USDA officials said. It is still too early to forecast fiscal 1981 exports precisely; several factors are critical in this assessment, including weather developments, smaller U. S. crops due to drought and slow economic growth in most markets which could limit the growth in demand for U. S. farm products during the year. Farmers depend on foreign markets as an outlet for much of their production and the extra income increases their buying power in the domestic economy. The efficiency of the agricultural sector has been the key to its success in world markets in the past, and maintaining that efficiency in the future will be the most important single element in sustaining the gains already made, the report stated.

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OUR PHOTO this week is another school photo and we need help again identifying the students. The photo is one of several loaned to us by Gene Felkner and shows teacher John Postma. The young girl, third from left in the second row, is Becky (Felkner) Bates. Who can name the rest? The photo was taken by H. L. Morgan of Milford. —oSPEAKING OF school, don’t forget the Wawasee girls’ basketball boosters’ bake sale and garage sale at the Lakeland Youth Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All proceeds will go towards new uniforms and equipment. —o— CAN’T HELP but wonder if any of our readers, or even Milford’s Town Board members realize Our Town was incorporated 100 years ago this year? While the area around Milford was homesteaded by white settlers in March of 1833, it wasn’t until 1880 that the town was incorporated. William Felkner, great uncle of Eugene Felkner, whose photos we are printing, was the first settler, being a few days ahead of

to report vehicle in ditch south ot county line and SR 13 9:27 am. — Subject request information about weather and road conditions, advised slick and hazardous with traveler’s advisory in effect 3:03 p.m. — Subject on station reports vehicle in ditch at US 6 and SR 13 11:57 p.m. — Party advised accident, took light pole off across from post office November 29 1:53 a.m. — Party advised there is an older Chevy racing in and out of Turtle Bay, first drive by motel 10:24 a.m. — Man from Anchor Man advised row of mailboxes knocked down in front on SR 13 11:02 a.m. — Woman advised snowmobile in cemetery 6:54 p.m. — Woman advised three snowmobiles and a pick-up truck on high school football field 7:24 p.m. — Subject on station advised keys locked in vehicle 8:09 p.m. — Subject reports juvenile disturbing crowd ‘ at Pickwick Theatre 8:59 p.m. — Man advised sign

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the more than 30 families who gathered on the county’s northern border to await the cession of the Indian lands that then composed Kosciusko County. Felkner located near the north end of Little Turkey prairie, having selected a location the previous winter Felkner’s daughter was the first white child born in Van Buren Township Felkner also had the first house and barn and bought the first reaper used in the township. It was Felkner who named Van Buren Township. When the township was formed in 1836 Martin Van Buren had just been elected President of the United States. Milford was surveyed on April 10, 1836 and then laid out by Judge Aaron M. Perrine. Judge Perrine settled on the town site in 1834. His family is probably the first residents of the town of Milford. As we understand it the town held a large centennial observance in 1936. Judge Perrin was the first hotel keeper, although his hotel was not formally opened to the public until after the town was surveyed. 1 Many residents of Our Town know four streets in Milford were

missing from Dolan Drive 10:48 p.m. — Woman reports someone possibly inside Ed’s Barber Shop November 30 10:45 am. — Found young collie 3:12 p.m. — Woman reports boyfriend has her licen r ■* plate on his car 3:49 p.m. — Woman reports lofet chow dog at Enchanted Hills 10:30 p.m. — CBer reports accident involving deer and car one mile south of US 33 and US 6, Ligonier December 1 5:55 a.m. — Man advised he just hit deer, took care of, given permission to take deer 11:24 a m. — Subject requests information, is fog widespread? Kosciusko County advised Clear west of Tippy River 1:15 p.m. — Subject makes reference to accident at 950 N and 500E | 4:08 p.m. — Subject advised boy playing close to water at dam 4:14 p.m. — Man reports stolen bike from Syracuse Elementary 'School

named for Judge Perrine’s four children, however, visitors and new residents might like to know where the names for James, Henry, Catherine and Emeline Streets came from Milford got its name from the fact that it was necessary to ford Turkey Creek at the south edge of town where the grist mill was located: The mill was operated by water power, diverted through a mill race. Thus, Millford. The first trustees of Our Town were Simon Miller, Isaac D. Hall and James H. Kinley Hall was the first president; John J Hoopingamer, the first David W. Becknell. the first treasurer; and James Hoffman, the first marshal of the newly incorporated town of Milford — o— FORMER MILFORD Postmaster Paul Kizer and his son Jan visited The M-J office last Wednesday afternoon. Paul and his wife, Kathryn, are now residents of Florida Jan lives with his wife and family in the Barbee Lakes area. —o— MR. AND Mrs. Orris Flannerv and family have moved from West First Street to South Main Street.

December 2 8:52 a.m. — Woman reports her vehicle stuck off roadway, RR Ave. and Syracuse Webster Road 12:23 p.m. — Subject reports barking dog 4:43 p.m. — Woman on Kale Island advised po’ssiMe suspicious vehicle parked five t six houses south of Beacon Road, been there on private property for six hours. z • r ~ T FW Vu u-tl MlKt-P "in thoughts ahem a recfSLEM ccKeKcMis -them- ) HOLOc?i>TS “-Ay it's FSC.ST To “TAKE AN AK OVEP A TAIL GLASS. ICEP TEA ,THEN (,CMC SACK To THE at hamp!

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