The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 July 1981 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL— Wed., July 15,1981

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Carnival — (Continued from page 1) Columbia City July 30 SCORE is an arm of the Small Business administration. Object To By-Laws Mrs Rogers voiced her objections to the chamber s by-laws that prevent the president of the retail division from being eligible for nomination for chamber president. According to the chamber's by-laws, the retail division president serves on the board of directors as a liaison and is not a voting member of the board To be nominated for chamber president, a nominee must be a voting member of the board Several said they had been unaware the retail division president was not a voting member of the board Several merchants also feel board of directors meeting should be open to the general membership Audrey Ruth reported on a recent board meeting she attended She reported the directors had suggested the board publish an agenda for each board meeting. Chamber members would then be aware of what business will be discussed and have the opportunity to attend if they are interested She also said the directors plan to review the chamber s by-laws. Mrs. Ruth expressed confidence in the nominee for chamber president. Phyllis Louden Mrs Louden asked for the merchants support if she is elected president “If I am elected. I will need everyone of you. . . I want to fill that South Shore Restaurant (during general membership meetings),** she said. She also said she would welcome any chamber member at the board of directors meetings The group briefly discussed the community's increased interest in the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs Smith pointed out more people seem interested in chamber activities and are

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willing to work Meeting Place Changed The monthly meetings of the retail division will be held in the board room of the State Bank of Syracuse for the remainder of the summer Mrs. Smith said the Ivy Hut Restaurant, the merchants’ former meeting place, is too busy and crowded during summer to accommodate the merchants morning meetings Next month's meeting of the Retail Division of the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce will Friday. Aug. 7, 7:45 a m . at the bank The merchants will meet the first Friday of the month instead of the usual second Friday because of Syracuse Sidewalk Days Kosciusko County Court Judge James Jarrette and Prosecutor Michael -Miner will explain changes in the state’s shoplifting and bad check laws at the August meeting OK 5% — 4 (Continued from page 1) publications. $1,200; building repairs. $5,000; equipment repairs, $200; official records. $300; stationary and printing. $200; other office supplies. $150; building materials. $1,000; other supplies, $1,200; sewer materials, $2,000; parts, $200; other material. $300; dues and subscriptions, $700; premiums on bond. S2OO. schools. $l5O. unemployment, $55; motor equipment. $1,000; other motor. $1,000; office equipment. SSOO. ana otner equipment. $1,500 Other Bitsines* In other business. PolicetChief Robert Houser requested the purchase of four new tires at the cost of $256. He stated he will also need tires for the other police car The board approved the purchase and Mrs Fry will be finding additional money for the other tires to be aporoved The board will meet in a regular meeting Tuesday evening. July 21, at 7:30 p m. in the town hall

Board approves Milford claims The Lakeland Community School Board members unanimously approved the claims for the Milford Junior High School Building Program on Tuesday evening. July 14. For the Lakeland Community School Corporation the payment of $6,819.29 was approved for Wright Construction CompanyClaims approved for the Milford-Lakeland Community School Buildings were: Wright Constructibn Company. $43,524.25; Burton Mechanical Contractors, Inc.. $50,825. Delta Star Electric. $11,400; To Escrow Account. $14,773.75; E l Brown Company. $14,032.78; Rock Masonry. Inc.. $56,407; Shilts. Graves & Associates. Inc. $1.832 90; Steel Fabricating Division of Midland Corporation $118,556; and Jansma-Coursev Asphalt. Inc . $27,045 82 Ten speed bike stolen Mrs Ralph Bushong. Syracuse, reported to Syracuse Police the theft of her son’s bicycle July 9 or 10 from his yard The bike, a yellow 10-speed Schw inn, belongs to Tim Bushong. 301 John St., Syracuse, The bike was valued at S2OO Items token from stotion wagon Donald Kathan. 206 East Washington St, Syracuse, reported sometime during the night of July 11 someone broke into his station wagon bybreaking the tailgate lock Removed from the vehicle was a black tow bar valued at S2OO and two sets of heavy duty shocks, valued at $l3O. Syracuse Police investigated the incident. i

Re-elects — (Continued from page 1) lower our salaries,” told Carey, although other board members did not agree. The resignation of Athletic Director Carl Meditch was unanimously accepted and approved by all members. Six staff recommendations were presented and approved for the 1981-82 school year. Paula Popenfoose. one of the teachers affected by the reduction in staff earlier in the year, will teach at the Milford Junior High, fifth grade. Tony Vermillion, a recent Indiana University graduate, will teach social studies at North Webster Junior High and will also serve as the North Webster Junior High football coach. Sally Hanson was also hired as a parttime instructor at Wawasee High School for home economics, with a 62 per cent contract. Other teachers to begin in the fall are Shan-on Lantz, replacing Virginia Ditmer as the Syracuse Elementary music teacher. Mrs. Lantz completed her master s in music this summer. Also joining the corporation is Mary Kimball as the Milford Special education teacher and Robin Hanson as the Wawasee High School drivers education instructor during the school year Hanson will teach the entire drivers education class during the school year and perhaps some summer work will be involved. He will also be an assistant football and baseball coach at the high school. “We need an additional assistant football coach for the high school At this point we would consider hiring a qualified rrfdividual from the community for the $1,774 salary. Anyone interested should contact Henry Smith at Wawasee High School." said Superintendent of Schools, Don Arnold The North Central Indiana Coop Budget was approved with a 29 per cent increase over last year. The board approved $77,624, which is approximately $17,000 over last year. “The increase this year is because of the three new programs we will be adding. This ( year we will offer a learning disability class and this past year we added an emotionally disturbed class which was not included in last year’s funding Because of the large age span of the emotionally disturbed we will add a high school program this year,” told Arnold. The Holt, Rinehart and Winston Modem Health textbook was accepted for the high school level. The texts will be kept for a longer time span of six years, to help keep expenses down The bo<ik was carefully examined by the WHS health department and two parents The board approved their recommendation. Gilbert was granted permission to advertise for the $500,000 tax warrants Bids will open at the next meeting. August 11. * “1 would like to congratulate everyone for the CETA program As a Lakeland Youth Center , 'lx>ard member I have seen those l&ds busy working On rainy days they paint and clean the youth center which otherwise would have to be done by the board members. I want to let the board know that we appreciate the program available.” told Deb one of the three guests present at the meeting Following the board meeting trustees held an executive session on personnel concerns Fire truck — (Continued from page 1) county to adopt such an ordinance The Area Plan Commission has been pushing to get a similar ordinance passed by the county Rusty Water Complaints Alan Coy complained to the board about rusty water "The rusty water is getting a little bit ridiculous.” he said. Miller replied the board and the water department were aware of the problem Street and Water Superintendent Ron Conley- explained the rusty water is mainly caused by the water tower which is in bad need of repair He acknowledged he has received complaints from all parts of town. “Rust will be there until" we get the tower repaired. ” he stated. Conley plans to flush the water hydrants July 21 and hopes that will help eliminate some of the rust. "There's nothing we can put in (the water) that is not harmful.” he remarked. “This (water ’tower) is probably the mainstay of our problem We’ve got to get it taken care of,” urged Board Trustee Bob Auer. Miller pointed out they need someone to inspect the tower before they can decide what repairs are needed. Conley, who has talked with refuesentatives from several firms, recommended the board contact E. Crone Knoy, P.E. of Tank Industry Consultants in Speedway to inspect the water tower. The board voted to have the firm inspect the water tower. The board tabled a dog and cat ordinance until manpower to enforce the ordinance can be worked out. The board also accepted the Area Plan Commission’s recommendation to rezone 1.0946

acres from an agricultural to a residential district. The property is located on the south side of Section Street, 500 feet west of SR 15. The rezoning was requested by Ken Leatherman of Ligonier to build Milford Meadows Apartments. Milford Marshal David Hobbs submitted his monthly police report. He reminded citizens to call the Syracuse Police Department when they need to contact a Milford police officer. The Syracuse dispatcher will radio the Milford officer on duty. He explained there is no one to man the department’s telephone 24 hour a day and police officers are “not in the office that much ” Mosquito Control Miller announced a representative from Agiflight had planned to <• attend the meeting, but was unable to do so. The representative was going to explain spraying mosquitos from the air. Miller said it would cost $4.20 per hour per acre to spray for the mosquitos by airplane (similar to crop dusting). He said the firm was licensed to fly and spray over towns and has had no complaints from residents of towns who have hired the firm. “HeTfirm’s owner) has been checked out very thoroughly and he's had no problems with any government agencies.” Miller pointed out. “It is up to the people if they want it.” Board Trustee Jean Treesh explained the town has no money for mosquito control this year, so residents would have to pool together and pay for it if they want it. She also pointed out the board, as a governing body, can not solicit money for it either. "We would have to have someone »a private Citizen l to spearhead this," she said. “All we can do is sanction it.” xMiller expressed his preference for aerial spraying. “It kills mosquitos and their larva. You’re getting the mosquitos at their source. Fogging just chases them away,” he stressed. He assured residents there would be no harm to wildlife, plant life or humans. John Holden was asked if he would spearhead the project and see if Milford citizens are interested in pursuing aerial spraying. He was also asked to contact land owners and the Kosciusko County Health Department. Meanwhile, the town board will investigate howmany acres will need to be sprayed and the cost involved. In final business, the board voted to purchase two fresh air tanks for $338 for the fire department. Miller also announced the town is in the process of purchasing a tractor. He explained the present tractor isn’t large enough to do the job and breaks down frequently. The board voted to appropriate $20,000 from the general fundirT; 723 > to the fire truck fund - The meeting of the Milford Town Board concluded at 10 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Aug 11, at 7:30 p.m. A revenue sharing meeting will be held Monday, July 20. at 7:30 p.m Mrs. Beer's sister visiting Milford Josephine Kupferschmid and her two children. Annette. 15 and Rosangela. 12. from Brazil, are visiting with her sister, Mr. and Mrs Levi Beer. Milford They arrived at Beers’ home* on Saturday. July 4, and will be staying for the rest of the week. While in Brazil Josephine spent 15 years in an orphanage she founded. Her two adopted children are from the orphanage While in the area she is visiting the churches and people who supported her work, giving them a report and to ask for further support She has left the orphanage in the hands of other people and is planning on living in Illinois. J ELECTED 63RD COMMANDER — Max Julian, Sr.. Angola coatractor, was decled the <3rd Commander of the Indiana Department of the American Legion at Us dosing session in Indianapolis on Joly 12. Elected withoot opposition. Julian ia a World War II veteran who operates his own construction firm in the Angola area. He is a member of the Angola Post 31 and has served the Indiana Legion in many capacities inchsding northern vice commander, state membership chairman and fourth district commander. Julian succeeds Ray Anglin of Terre Haute.

Griffith Sundries in Cromwell to close, Mrs. Griffith to 'enjoy life'

ByKIMHIEBER Griffith Sundries of Cromwell is closing following over 41 years of service to the area. The owner, Dale Griffith and her partner of three years, John McPherson, are looking forward to retiring. ‘‘l turned 73 years old in June and I decided during my birthday that I wanted to enjoy life. So, I decided to close the store. I tried to sell it but I didn’t have any luck,” said Dale Griffith. She lives at Lake Wawasee and regrets saying goodbye to the people but she will still be around for those wanting to visit. “I love my home and I’m not going to move. I like it around the lake. I want to enjoy my life and travel, entertain and enjoy my friends. I don’t have to work anymore,” she explained. Griffith’s was originally a drug store when her husband Oliver was alive operating the pharmacy. She stayed with the store six years following his death. “I hate to see it go out because there’s no other sundries to buy over the counter drugs and such, *' she explained. McPherson of Silver Lake will be busy operating his side business and enjoying his semiretirement.

Red Cross honors Inez Devenney

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the American Red Cross, the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross will be holding an open house honoring Inez Marie Devenney for her 25 years of service to the local chapter. The celebration will be held’ this Sunday, July 19. from 2-5 p.m. at the Chapter House. 501 North Lake Street. Warsaw. Mrs. Devenney, a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County Syracuse Lake Association meeting slated for July 25 The Syracuse Lake Association will hold its annual dinner meeting Saturday, July 25. The buffet dinner and meeting will oe held at Oakwood Hotel at Oakwood Park at 6:30 pm. Entertainment will be provided by Enchanted Hills Playhouse. Everyone living on Syracuse Lake is invited to attend. Driver loses control, hits Firestone fence Melvin J. Gingrich. 412 South Harrison. Syracuse, lost control of his car while traveling north on 530E. across from Oakwood Park, on July 11. striking a fence The damaged front lawn and fence were owned by Louis Firestone. 53QE Damage was estimated at $l5O.

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INEZ DEVENNEY became the executive director of the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross on May 1,1957 ; Prior to taking that position, she worked for the Red Cross raising funds and worked in nursing homes and was authorized as a Standard First Aid instructor in 1954. She currently is a Multi-Media First Aid instructor. She has worked aiding various national disaster victims including the Kentucky-Virginia-West Virginia floods of 1963, the Palm Sunday 1965 and 1975 tornadoes; and has handled many local disaster cases including the Green Acres, August 10, 1980, storm, the July 5, 1980 storm and the spring floods of April and June 1981 In addition to her Red Cross duties, she has worked with the Indiana Conference for Social

Concerns. Northeastern Health Planning Commission, Planned Parenthood of North Central Indiana. Legal Services of Northern Indiana, Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council. Kosciusko Council on Aging and Aged. Kosciusko County Mobile Meals. Kosciusko County Mental Health Association and the Nye Youth Center. In 1965 she was named “Woman of the Year” by the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce and was recipient of the Girl Scout "Thanks Badge" as well as other honors. The American Red Cross was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton following a trip to Europe. The first chapter was in Dansville, N.Y. One of the organization’s first acts was to help victims of a devastating Michigan forest fire in 1881. The national organization was chartered by Congress in 1900. Since its inception, the American Red Cross has actively helped disaster victims throughout the country, as well as providing counseling, communications and recreation support for members of the armed forces Annually, the Red Cross is involved in more than 40,000 disaster relief operations ranging from killer hurricanes to one-family fires. More than 1.357.000 persons donate their services to the community through the Red Cross and nearly 3.900,000 individuals donate blood annually through blood drives. More than 5.580.000 students are involved in Red Cross activities in nearly 30,000 elementary and secondary schools The Kosciusko County chapter was founded in 1917 with John Shoup serving as the first director