The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 February 1982 — Page 1

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VOLUME 19

Community action, volunteerism topic for chamber of commerce

By JERI SEELY Dr. John Fallon, PHD, community service department from Ball State University, challenged members of the Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce during a dinner meeting last Wednesday evening Dr Fallal's topic was, “Community Action and Volunteerism in Small Communities.” Introduced by Col. Joseph Gray, Dr Fallon said Governor Robert Orr had charged Ball State University to work with communities in the state He said volunteering or volunteerism isn't always easy, noting many would not like a would not believe in the principles he was about to share but they were true Fallon aroused those present when he said people volunteered exclusively on the basis of personal need as they become motivated because of their own selfish interest He further stated all human behaviour is based on human need, commenting that people don't do it because they love their fellow man! Volunteers, he continued, behave precisely as they are expected to behave Recognition is the single most » deterrent in volunteerism During later questions Ted Rodgers asked Dr, Fallon if this be true how he explained anonymous donors Here again, the university professor held to the fatt the person making the donation gained even though he was anonymous Volunteers, Dr Fallon said, can be and often are ■ manipulated Volunteers are often dealt with in the same way he was taught to X. treat a "public official " ExXplaining further, he said, they are treated like a 10 year old. with all written a oral communication in one syllable or less and trained andretrained daily Volunteering is seldom, if ever, creative or different It's always, he said, "let s see what others have done " ' Questions Dr Fallon then asked a number of questions including. Why is Syracuse the way it is? Why are the buildings where they are 9 Why do you , live in Syracuse 9 Why do you live where you do istreet location, etc.)? Why are your .personal characteristics the way they "are 9 He said not all were do to careful and deliberate planning The questions could be answered with coincidence, accident or default Communities and people don't plan People plan week ends and holidays but they don't plan their life, he continued He then asked what will Syracuse, be like m 3010 9 2060" 2100 9 Who will live here 9 Jiow large will it be 9 How will it be laid out physically 9 What businesses will be located here 9 What will the schools be like 9 What natural resources will be

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used? What will the political system be like? Here again, he noted, the answers would be coincidence, accident or default Although, he continued, it doesn't have to be that way— planning can make a difference The university professor went on to say planning needs to be done in a different way— most people have learned to plan by the numbers This is doing step nujnber one and completing it before beginning step number two In using this method planning is not deliberate He continued by saying-communities never involve all major interests when planning, citing business, church, political and school as examples People never examine the total resources, they blindly except the past, he added You can. he said, change the shape of the future He noted people need to determine a destination at a pant in the future before beginning and develop a manageable plan to reach that destination •You Hold The Key’ Needed are countless hours, fresh creativity and help “You hold the key." he challenged "Until you open the door the agencies who can help remain nameless-faceless spectators “So what will you do? Blindly accept the future or take charge and determine what the community should be like?" he questioned," Dr Tallon asked for questions and comments and received a barrage of different ideas and opinions from the floor Many present said they had chosen Syracuse deliberately Tallon said this was great but was unusual, precious few know where they are headed, most are irresponsible "You have influence." he charged Do you want to control who comes here 9 Is any economic development good 9 Do you want a steel mill here? “We can learn a good deal from business and industry who use planned growth,” lie added. All agreed they did not want a steel mill m Syracuse and the community is unusual because of the lake At the conclusion of Dr. Ta lion's presentation Syracuse businessman Robert McNary asked fa the floor He said he did not mean any disrespect to the docta but he disagreed with much of what he had said He said the people in Syracuse are not there by accident, most of them are there by choice. They love their community and the people in the community McNary said he felt the doctor was off base in his assessment of Syracuse and perhaps other communities McNary agreed that recognition was one of the prime motivators. "Very plainly, you made me mad!” he told the docta He continued, the people at the meeting live in the

“real” world and were there because they wanted to be and because they cared about their community even though they don't have all the answers Dr. Tallon’s only answer to McNary was, “The fact I made you mad is what I came fa, now you’ll do something ! ” Railroad During the business meeting Phyllis Louden, chamber president, said she had made a number of contacts on the problem of railroad crossings in Syracuse. Railroad officials told her they plan to redo the tracks over SR 13 and the tracks near American Industries as soon as the weather clears Railroad officials suggested the . chamber of commerce petition the state highwaydepartment to have a "rubber crossing" installed. Currently such crossings are to be found in Columbia City and in LaPate. Mrs Louden said she had contacted the state highway department and such a crossing would cost $75,000 but it would last many years She said she is currently working on a petition as she feels this should be done. Day Care Center Father David Hyndman, chairman of the fund drive fa the Lakeland Day Care Center, spoke on behalf of the fund drive of the center. He told the 38 persons present the center was formed in 1973 and nas served over 500 children. Hyndman said the center is currently located on the second floor of the Calvary’ United Methodist Church and the state fire marshal's office requires the center be moved to a ground floor They plan to build a building to allow for this and are seeking $75,000 fa the project. The land will cost SIO,OOO with the building to cost $65,000. He ask for the support of the chamber Father Hyndman said from 50 to 60 children can be served by the building which could be used as a community building when not in use by the day care center. Ted Rogers questions what violations had been cited by the fire marshal and was told the only one was the center is located on the second floa and the state would not renew its license when it runs out on July 1 because of this He said if they are in a building project at that time they feel they can get an extension until the new building is completed Landfill Mrs. Louden said she felt the biggest project undertaken by the chamber is the landfill. She. Syracuse Town Board President • Carl Myrick and Col Gray met with county commissioners recently and came away with no suggestions Gray and Bill Beemer were appanted to a committee to see what could be done Gray said at one time the county had three landfills. Soon there may be none Scott’s was closed the first of the year, Elko

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is presently operating without a permit with a lawsuit pending and Ransbottom's at Packerton is 40 miles v away. He continued that in ader to obtain a renewal of their license the Packerton landfill owners must put down four wells and draw a core sample at a cost of around $16,000 or they will have to close in 10 months Gray said they had contacted the state legislature and the legislature says the responsibility belongs to the local body, the county commissioners in the case of Kosciusko County- He said the town of Syracuse is also concerned and noted three possible solutions to the problem. 1) To get Scott’s to reopen immediately. 2). To find an ac- . ceptable location elsewhere and purchase same. 3). To do a longrange study on what to do with the trash. He said it is time to petition fa action future and urged all to suppat such action Questioned again on whose responsibility this is, Gray said, ’ the county commissioners. New hours for area development company, C of C Col Joseph Gray has announced that beginning March 1 the Syracuse-Wawasee Arr Development Company and the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will have new hours The office will only be manned between the hours of 8 am. and 4 pm. on Wednesdays and Friday-s. It will be closed during the lunch hour on those days. Telephone service will be available from 9 a m. until 4 p.m on Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday and Friday and until noon on Saturday. Semi jock knifes Icy road conditions was the cause of a semi jack knifing onehalf mile north of Milfad on SR 15. The accident occurred at 4 am. this maning (Wednesday). Accading to State Police Trooper Lvnn Wampler, Thomas H Gunter, 39. 522 Hall, Grand Rapids, Mich., was southbound on SR 15 when the semi-tractor trailer he was driving jack-knifed ’and went off into the ditch. Gunter was not injured . Once again, the area was hit by an ice storm on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, making driving conditions dangerous. The semi rig is owned byCountry Queen Foods, Inc., Wyoming. Mich., and was loaded with frocen food. Damage was estimated at approximately SIO,OOO Trooper Wampler stated that traffic was stopped at the scene fa approximately one hour this maning to allow a wrecker to free the semi

•V I I 'I V \ I ./ * w w Awi Id ii • I i ; ®2--ALL THAT REMAINS — The above photo was taken Friday maning and shows al! that remains of the center section of the First Brethren Church’s Fellowship Center in Milfad. The center part of the building was destroyed by fire Thursday night. The rest of the building suffered considerable smoke and water damage. (Photo by Morrine Half acre) -•

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Fire destroys section of old C. S. Myers Ford building "

The total dollar damage resulting in last Thursday evening’s. Feb. 18. fire at the First Brethren Church’s Fellowship Center, the old C. S. Myers building, located on Catherine Street in Milford, west of Main Street, has not yet been determined. The blaze which was reported to Milford Fire Department and responded to at 10:55 p.m. was at first thought to have been the result of an intemalexplosion Fire Chief Max Duncan said, however, that the explosion heard by residents was probably an exploding gas tank on one of the three vehicles parked inside the burning garage. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time but is believed to have

Lakeland schools have speaker's bureau

Educators of the Lakeland Community School Corporation are interested in increasing communication opportunities with area citizens regarding educational and informational programs. Thus the purpose of the Lakeland Speaker's Bureau. Tais is to be a resource for organizations needing public programs. Individuals listed within the directory are willing to present their program topics throughout the Lakeland communities If anyone is interested in securing the program services of individuals listed below, contact the individual. Listed are the speakers, their field and the topics on which they speak. . Central Office Don Arnold, superintendent of schools. “A Profound Transformation of Our Society.” a slide tape presentation of 23 minutes; "Cost of Decline” also a slide tape presentation of 25 minutes; and “It Ain't All Bad.” George Gilbert, assistant superintendent of schools, “Financing Our Schools." Supervisors Directors Nancy Nelson, tutorial reading supervisor, “A Slide Program On Special Reading ” Richard Wysong. vocational education director, “Vocational And Continuing Education In Our Community"

started in the northeast caner of the central building. This comer contained much of the building's electrical wiring and it was speculated that the roof above this area had been leaking The church has been using the front structure for church activities and the garage area fa staage. Rev. Paul Tinkle, pastor of the church, said three vehicles, including one owned by himself, were destroyed in the blaze along with a $1,200 Troy tiller, a twowheel trailer, two lawn tractas, and at least one bicycle. One of the vehicles destroyed, belonging to Ron Schwartz of Schwarts’ Super Valu, was a 1964 Chevy convertable which was considered a collecta’s piece. A pickup with an attached camper belonging to Bob Groves

Joan Sharp, junior high librarian. “Good Books for Middle Schoolers” (ages 11-14); and “Media Experiences for Junior High.” Connie Bailey, gifted and talented instructor. “The Up Up and Away Program, A program for gifted and talented students,” Dr. David Robinson, psychometrist and special education director, “Developmental Psychology,” “Alcohol Drug Education;” “Mid-Life Crises;” “Antique Clocks;" and “Hidden Meaning of Sas ter.” School Officials Ned Speicher. Milford Elementary Principal, "Migrant Education;” and “The Milford Elementary Program." Marion Acton, Milford Junior High Principal. “The Milford Junior High School Program.” Richard Long, North Webster Elementary Principal, “To Mom and Dad with Love;” “Discipline In the Elementary School:" “Elementary School: The Main Step To Your Child’s Education;" and “What Is Time.” John Naab, Syracuse Elementary School Principal, “The Syracuse Elementary School,” Charles Haffner, Syracuse Junior High Principal, “What To Expect From The Junior High

was destroyed. A Long Night The call was responded to by four units of the Milford Volunteer Fire Department consisting of 14 volunteer firemen and many volunteers from the church who helped move equipment and materials out that had been staed in the front buiding which received extensive smoke and water damage. Fire Chief Duncan reported that the women of the First Brethren Church were very considerate to have handed out sandwiches and coffee during the night as fire fighters waked until 3:30 a m. controlling the flames. The chief and several others stayed at the scene until 5 a.m. Friday. Two firefighters were again

School;” “Preparing Your Child For The Teens;” and “Drugs,. Alcohol and Tobacco, What Is the Real Problem?” Dr. Howard Hull. Wawasee High School Principal, “Collective Bargaining In the Public Schools;” and “An Action Agenda for Future Schools. Donn Kesler, high school vice principal, “What You Should Know About Wawasee High School.” Myron Dickerson, dean of students at Wawasee High School. “Duties and Dilemmas;” and “Athletics — What You Give Is What You Get.” Hal Traviolia, athletic director at Wawasee High School, “The Place For Athletics In Today’s. High School Extra-Curricular Program,” and “Coordinating A High School Athletic Program. ” Teachers David Matz, industrial arts instructor at Milford Junior High School, “Bargaining And Teacher Contracts.” Kim Conrad, Syracuse Elementary teacher and high school • gymnastics# coach, “Learning Centers in the Classroom,” a slide presentation; and “Gymnastics, Demonstration of Gymnastic Skills.” Sallie Ringler, Syracuse art teacher, “How Art Can Affect A Child’s Life and Learning

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called to the scene of the charred remains on Friday afternoon. Feb. 19, at 2:15 p.m. to wet down the still smoking timbers and debris. Duncan said the Milford Fire Department was able to contain the blaze and had no problems with water, even though a precautionary call was sent out to New Paris firemen to bring extra water One wall of the structure was totally blown out in the area which would have been the area planned to facilitate a church gym There has been sone talk in the community of taking a donation for those who had personal property loss in the fire that fortunately left no one injured.

Process” James Nelson, Syracuse Elementary teacher, “American Indian Artifacts,” a 45 minute program Ruth Ann Angle. In School Suspension supervisor, “In School Suspension A Better Alternative;” “The Three R s - Are These Still The Basics?” (Continued on page 2) MAIL-JOURNAL INCREASE EFFECTIVE ON MARCH 3 The subscription price of The Mail-Journal will increase to Sl3 per year for in-county subscribers and to 115 for out-of-county subscribers, effective March 3. These price increases are caused by a continuing rise in the cost of newsprint and other general production costs, according to Arch Baumgartner. president and publisher of The Papers Incorporated. The counter sale price will remain the same at 25 cents per copy. Subscribers will have until March 3 to renew their subscriptions at the current rate. Persons over the age of 65 will continue to receive their It per cent discount on subscriptions.