The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 March 1981 — Page 1

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rBJn ££. >pflri '* = 9 'Jr fl k V r $ ilfl H «■ ffdt » .pi si/ ha •TgFAjiil' a. J r-sJ * esEH Virli INDIANA'S DAIRY FAMILY OF THE YEAR — The Carlton Beer family. Milford, was named . the ISM Indiana’s Dairy Family of the Year at the annual meeting of the Indiana State Dary Association in Mahon. The family was presented with a plaque and recognized for its Contributions to the improvement of diary cow breeding and milk production os er the past 3h*odd y ears. Seated in the front are Mary inn and Carlton < •Tap" > Beer. Standing in back are Debbie and Dan Beer. Pat and Fred Beer. Steve and Connie Beer and Ronn and Shari Beer. Not present for the picture was the Beer's daughter. Mrs. Russ (Pat Beer* Mikel. who helped the family over the years. Mrs. Mikel now lives in Oxford. < Photo by Deb Fox >

Honor Milford farm family —

"Indiana Dairy Family of The Year' winner

"We are honored to receive it,” commented Carlton ("Cap") Beer. Milford, after his family won the Indiana's Dairy Family of the Year Award at the annual • meeting of the Indiana State Dairy Association. March 4, in Manon Beer added he feels "more or less humbled our family got it 1 feel we accepted the award for three generations my parents. Ezra and Luella.

OK Milford contracts

By KIM HIEBER Two Milford Junior High School contracts were finalized when the Lakeland Community School Board met last evening (Tuesday. An Everett I Broun architectural firm representative was not present as planned to review four contracts with board members . In a unanimous vote City Roofing of Elkhart was given the Milford roofing contract for $146,950 The company offered Trocal. a 48 mil thick roofing substance, thicker than its 32 mil alternate "Personally I favor staying with the heavier material as specified." told board secretary PhilPanye Board member Dave Carey added. “Although it's $4,30C more expensive for the Trocal. the price difference could be more on a repair job " A contract for Interkal plastic bleachers was accepted over one for Hussey wood bleachers because of a far superior chain-

I What to do with our aarbaqe ?

|| By TERRI CHILCOTE Results of a landfill study’ were revealed by a representative •g: of a nationwide planning firm at the Kosciusko County Coms:< missioners meeting Thursday. March 5. |' x * : The studv involved five counties and was conducted to draw up a Wabash Valley Solid Waste Management Plan for counties of the Wabash Valley Solid Waste District. Members of that district are Kosciusko. Wabash, Miami. Fulton and Huntington Counties. The results were presented to the commissioners by Vince Griffin of the architectural-engineering-planning firm of Howard Needles Tammen and Bergendoff in Indianapolis Formed in 1976. the Wabash Valley Solid Waste Board looked H into existing landfill sites in the five-county area and the study S results will enable them to recommend trash disposal alterH natives. .. . The study proposed the following disposal options: Transfer stations: volume reduction through a shredding, baling or incineration method; energy production, or secondary materials ® recovery

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Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE - WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

who started us in farming and teaching us the merits of honesty and hard work. my brothers, who helped with the sharing of machinery. and our children who stuck with us. ” Beer, who spoke for the family, stated he gives a lot of credit to the family s success to the 4-H projects ius five children have taken The four sons. Dan. Fred. Steve and Ronn. each have

drive mechanism The $37,864 bid was the lowest of three submitted “The wood bleachers look shinier and nicer but they aren't motorized which could cause future trouble The Interkal are two inches deeper than the Wawasee High School bleachers Phil and I both like Interkal." explained Carey, who was one of three members investigating the products personally Two other contracts, to be finalized later, are for painting and contracting at the junior high school School board members signed five contracts previously approved The five contracts included Delta Star Electric. Wnght Construction. Burton. Gibson-Lewis and William Herman and Son School bus drivers were added to the Public F mployee Retirement Fund beginning July 1 The drivers previous contract did not allow for them to be added to the PERF program

Holstein herds and milk approximately 200 cows, which was started during their years in 4-H Their daughter. Pat Mikel, who lives in Oxford, used her 4-H projects to help finance her way to college The Beer family was presented with a plaque and recognized for its contributions to the improvements of dairy cow (Continuedon page 2)

Adult Education The spring adult education program was approved with 171 students enrolled in recreational education and 79 adults registered for trade extension classes * Enrollment for recreational activities and instructors are as follows: Early bird swim. Tim Caldwell. 22. powder puff mechanics. Dave Gargett. 11 driving. Mike Rich. 14; furniture refimshing. Shirley Timmons. 12; knitting and crocheting. Lois Kober, 14; interior design. Becky Doll. 11; intermediate sewing. Margaret Cousins. 12; slim nasties. Linda Baumgartner. 45; and men and women s volleyball. Larry Pletcher. 30. Trade extension class enrollments and teachers are: Welding. Lowell Culp, 10; intro to data processing. Robert Dallman, Tuesday. 15;- typing. Mary Lou Brewer, eight; bookkeeping. Linda Hoy. 16; (Continued on page 2>

However, the study recommends Kosciusko and Huntington Counties “remain independent,’* that is, not participate in the five-county collective trash disposal plan at this time. The recommendation is based on the determination Kosciusko County landfills can be used for another 16 years. Huntington County landfills have 22 years life, according to the study. Wabash and Miami Counties landfills can last 10 years. The only landfill in Fulton County is presently being phased out because of poor geologic conditions. Scott’s Landfill near Dewart Lake in Kosciusko County was ordered to close in a January 21 letter from the Indiana Board of Health. The landfill was ordered closed, not because of violations, but because the state plans an eventual phase-out of all Indiana landfills. The phase-outjs due to environmental concerns. Other Kosciusko' County landfills are Ransbottom near Packerton and Elko near Nappanee. Ransbottom and Scott's are tax-supported while Elko is privately operated. Milford trash collector Ron Smith said be will haul Ins trash to Elko Landfill when Scott's closes. He added if Elko is also phased (Continued on page 2) MNHHHNIHHHMNMMMMMM

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11.1981

13.3% proposed NIPSCo increase brings petitions Petitions against the Nor will make food or heat a Anyone interested in them Indiana Public Service matter of choice, '' com- helping should contact her. Company’s 13 3 per cent mented Jean Rogers of Donna Dye of Hebron is utility rate increase are ctr- Syracuse. working with the mayor of rulating in the Lakeland Michigan City on widespread communities Rogers will be working to petitions As of the end of last distribute her 100-plus week, petitions were cir“We’re trying for 10.000 petitions to any merchants. culating in Kosciusko. Jasper, signatures in the Syracuse. businesses interested in ob- Porter. Lake and LaPorte North Webster and Milford taming signatures. She in- Counties with contact exarea A lot of people are on tends to begin a door-to-door pected to filtrate into 21 other fixed incomes and the hike campaign counties

Varsity Singers to present MAD program

By DEB FOX The Wawasee High School Varsity Singers will present the program for the 11th Annual Milford Area Development Council. Inc.'s "Citizen of the Year” banquet. Saturday. March 21. The banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m in the Apostolic Christian Church’s fellowship hall The group of 24 high school students will do a variety of songs from the 1950 s and popular songs from “They're Playing Our Song.” Also there will be selections from the schools spring musical. "Fiddler on the Roof. The Varsity Singers are*ar group of students in the music department who devote their time, after school, to perfecting their songs for performances and learning new routines This group was started as a swing choir by Varner fhance and approximately five years ago received the name Varsity Singers The group doesn’t do all pop songs, but every style of music Some of the songs the group performs go back to the 1930 s to 1940 s The students also sing tunes from Broadway musicals, current hits and songs from the 1950 s Steve Bailey, director, said he tries to keep the program versatile because the audience normally is not an audience that is en-

Sewer Tech to take over annual sewer maintenance

By TERRI CHILCOTE Milford’s sewer system will be regularly maintained by Sewer Tech. Inc. of Fort Wayne This decision was made Monday evening. March 9. by the Milford Town Board Meanwhile, railroad crossing lights for the town is still meshed m beaucratk red tape; although. Grant Consultant Bob Murphy is optimistic Harry Cowger and Ed Ousnamer of Sewer Tech, inc approached the town board.

✓ See photo on page 2 tertained by the latest songs. “We try to catch every age group.’’ he said Bailey adds variety by having special groups do numbers and solos in each performance. Bailey, who is the only person in charge, notes, “fortunately or unfortunately" he does the choreography, with help from the students Not every song has a dance routine to it. He remarked the singers stand still or have a slight movement for some of the slow songs One of the problems the group has to face is that of new members or the younger ones who are not used to dancing and singing at the same time Bailey stated once a person is chosen for the group, he or she normally stays with the group until the family moves or the student graduates Bailey commented usually new members are picked at the end of each year, but this year the tryouts were held in the fall, allowing freshmen in the group. He remarked the number of performers is not established. “It depends on the sound of the group, the parts we re doing and the music, on the quality of kids needed "In the 24-member group there are 10 boys and 14 girls The Varsity Singers have sung throughout the Lakeland Corporation and have gone outside of

asking if the town was interested in coming back on the firm’s maintenance program The town had used the firm’s service from 1974 to 1979. On the maintenance program. Sewer Tech. Inc will clean and repair one-third of the town’s sewer every year “I can understand why you made the decision you did to try to maintain your sewers But sewers are out of sight and out of sight, out of mind You don’t think about it till something goes wrong.’ stated Ousnamer. He cited the town had

the corporation limits into Topeka. Warsaw and New Paris, because of contacts within the school district. Bailey remarked he tries to keep the group within reasonable driving distance since the students provide their own transportation while Bailey sees the equipment is taken to the right place. The group also does not have a fee for its entertainment, but accepts donations which are put into the music department for props, equipment and other items that are needed. Bailey added each of the performers m the group pays for his or her own uniform and each year the uniforms change, which is what the group prefers. He said the group tries to outfits which can be worn other than for performances “Were always available.” commented Bailey, who added he likes the group to do more local community programs, giving the students experience. He stated one of the reasons for the group getting out into the community is if people like them, they maycome to the school's concerts. Also the community knows the students are there and available. Tickets for the performance at the MAD Banquet are available tn advance from any MAD member or businesses associated with MAD. There will be no tickets sold at the door.

no major emergencies between the years it was serviced by Sewer Tech, Inc. but has had several emergencies since then The firm will charge about $3,000, or S6O per hour, to clean and repair one-third of the town's sewer which will take about eight days “All we can do is work with what you can appropriate We’ve always done this.” added Ousnamer. The board agreed the sewer needed proper maintenance and told the firm to tentatively put the I Continued on page 2>

\ll/ / ■ I . WK (s' *1 i-' i |j ■mT >ujKi ' :■ '■: r ?rry - & RON SMITH IN WHAT COULD BE A VANISHING OCCUPATION.

Joseph P. Devine-—

Probe death of New Paris man

No motive has been ruled out and no key suspects have been taken into custody by State or Elkhart County Police in the shooting death of Joseph P. Devine. 34. New Paris. Devine, owner-operator of Devine Oil Co.. New Paris, was found murdered in his office around 7 a m. Friday. March 6. Since Devine’s death, police officials have worked around the dock investigating the murder On Monday evening the command post, set up in the NewParis Ambulance budding, was disband and residents with information concerning the shooting are asked to call the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department or the Indiana State Pohce Devine, who was shot four times, was found by Tom Huff. Huff, a truck driver for the company, was the first employee reporting for work. He walked into the break room of the building, which is located on Railroad Street, by First Street, for a cup of coffee When he left the break room, he noticed the portable television set was on but didn’t think anything was wrong until he found Devine on the floor The body was found on the floor by a desk in the office. A counter to the right prevented Huff from noticing the body when he first walked in the door. First aid crewmen Emil Brom and Dan Kimlick answered the call which was dispatched as an extreme emergency. Devine had been an ambulance driver for New Paris Elkhart Sheriff's Cpl Tom Snider was the first officer at the scene followed by Sheriff s Capt. Phil Miller The officers secured the scene for detectives During the round-the-clock investigation detectives received more than 100 telephone calls at the temporary headquarters and have questioned more than 100 persons. Indiana State Police Detective Ray Carich stated Monday, "We re still conducting, the investigation round-the-clock and following up on the information we have, along with talking to residents. ” Bullet fragments, of lead and copper, were found on the floor of the office near the body and were sent, along with other items, to the police crime laboratory in Fort Wayne for evaluation Carich stated the weapon was not a 22 caliber revolver, but larger Elkhart County Corner Marvin Riegsecker said Devine had been shot more than once, and suf sered bullet wounds of the head and chest The bullet which pierced Devine s heart was the fatal shot. Robbery Not Ruled Out Robbery, which has not been ruled out completely, was not thought to be one of the prime motives on Saturday. The possibility of a robber who knew Devine often worked late in his office and did not lock his outer door, ora burglar who chanced to find Devine working in the office is being considered.

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However, the safe where Devine's pistol was found had not been locked and the gun had not been fired Devine did not have his billfold in his possession at the time of the murder. Nothing has been reported as missing from the office. Hears Loud Muffler Dorothy Reed, who lives three houses east on Railroad Street, informed police she beard a car with a loud muffler around 11 p m and stated it went by the house three times. She remarked she was going to look outside to see who it was, but didn't. Neal VanDiepenbos. a longtime New Paris resident, who lives next door to the office on First Street, reported he did not hear anything unusual during the night. He told police he talked with Devine around 5 p.m. Thursday and Devine had told him he would like to have VanDiepenbos dump a truck off for him on Friday. He added he often went over in the evening to visit with Devine, but did not on Thursday Earlier Thursday evening Devine had coffee with his father, Paul Devirte, who is general manager of New Paris Creamery, then went home and told his wife. Barbara, he was expecting a delivery at the plant that night and left for the office. The delivery arrived at approximately 9:30 p.m., according to Carich and the driver signed out close to 10p.m. When Huff arrived on Friday morning, Devine's truck was parked near the building, covered with frost Coroner Marvin Riegsecker stated at the scene Devine had been dead for sometime. Urge Residents Sheriff’s Detective Capt. R. Terry Snyder, along with other police officials, is urging residents to call even if the information may seem trivial. Funeral Heid Monday Devine was born on November 20. 1946, in Hudson. Mich., and was a member of Saint John’s Catholic Church, Goshen He was associated with the New Paris Boy Scouts. Knights of Columbus. Jackson Township Improvement Corporation and Maplecrest Country Chib. He married the former Barbara Deiziel on June 20. 1970, in Windstr Ontario and moved to New Paris from Goshen in 1973. Surviving with his wife are two children. Gregory and Elizabeth, both at home in New Paris; his parents Mr, and Mrs. Paul Devine. New Paris; two brothers. Michael Devine. Milford, and John Devine, New Paris; and two sisters, Mrs. Gary (Mary) Glowaski, Fort Wayne and Mrs. Arnie tDonna) Vargos, Illinois. Funeral services were held Monday. March 9. at 10 a.m. in Saint John's Catholic Church, Goshen. Rev. James Cis officiated and burial was in Violett cemetery. The rosary was recited at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Sunday at 8 p.m.