The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 March 1982 — Page 2
THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., March 17,1982
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Water, water everywhere, worse north and south of Lakeland area
(Continued from page I» nesday» officials are still working to fill and place sandbags to hold the water and more people are being evacuated from their homes The Red Cross had five shelters set up this morning in the city and were expected to have an additional five open sortietime today Goshen Bad Too Goshen residents along the Elkhart River suffered heavy damage to property as that nver overflowed its banks Businesses in the area also suffered damage
'Citizen of Year' nominations soon to be accepted by MAD
(Continued from page 1) the community building fund He said all bills are paid except for a $137 09 lumber bill John Rouch recommended MAD list all scheduled com mumty building activities on a bulletin board Evans volun leered to donate a bulletin board from his store Keiper added a lighted, por table sign could be used to announce community activities being held m the community building Parking Available In Back Evans pointed out persons should be made aware that parking space is available behind the community buijdmg Byparking m back during com munity building activities, parking spaces are left available on Mam Street for shoppers MAD will hold a garage and bake sale Thursday-Saturday. April 8-10 Keiper said volunteers are needed for donating items' pricing and working during the sale Keiper pointed out all items
Numerous reports dominate Syracuse Town Board meeting
(Continued from page 1 usefulness Joe Dock could not be present at the meeting and William Hess asked the department, on his behalf, to consider the need that the street, water and sewer department has for a trash pump Hess said that, at present, the town is borrow mg pumps or using old ones and it is_a_-.very bad situation He stated that if such a pump were purchased within the next 30 days it could be pur chased for a cost of $1,866 55. including hose Upon questions to Cynthia Fry the board came to the conclusion that funds for such equipment was available and it was approved to purchase a trash pump Myrick spoke to the board about the fact that some thought should be given to selling the old « town hall building He said that he believes Turkey Creek Township wishes to buy the building The board discussed the possibility of tearing down the old buildings behind the present town hall and the need to get an estimated cost on such a project and decided to proceed in getting those estimates Further discussion was held concerning getting a space needs study for building a new town hall Town Attorney Robert Reed suggested contacting Purdue University, who might have a group who would do such a study for a minimal cost to the town Discussion was held concerning the Civil Defense Unit in Syracuse Tom Gilbert was appointed as director of the Civil Defense and it was decided to ask Gilbert to study what needs to be done to make the unit more active in Syracuse Jay Peffley was appointed by the board to act as a member on the Syracuse Library Board. This was done at the request of the librarian, by letter to the board A lengthy discussion was held
from the water with one business having a foot of water covering its floors The Chicago-Pike Plaza was flooded with businesses there closed the first part of the week Sandbags helped to keep the damage dow n and the water to a minimum in some stores Rogers Park, across the street from the plaza, was completely un derwater While Goshen streets ere open yesterday some are being closed again today as the water is twice again rising
will be donated and there will be no consignment Residents may donate any good, clean, usable item including children's clothing, furniture, baked goods and Easter-type bazaar items M AD Merchants' Day MAD Merchants Day on May 29 was discussed Other activities on Memorial Day week end include a MAD bazaar and chicken barbecue, free fish fry at the bank, merchandise give-away <no purchase necessary and EMS activities Evans, who is president of the Milford EMS. reported rumors have been circulating regarding alleged disagreements between the EMS and M.AD "I wan! to squelch this right here and now. stated Evans He denied that any friction existed between the two organizations • I don t know how these things get started.'' mused Keiper who also denied any disagreements exist The next MAD meeting will be Saturday. April 10. at 9 a m at the Milford Community Building
regarding a request from the police and street departments to close the three city parking lots at certain times each night and not permit any 24-hour parking in town After a somewhat heated discussion, it was suggested and approved that Bob Reed study the existing ordinance to see if. after review, it may need to be republished and used as it presently exists Present al the meeting were town board member Bill Hess. Steve Butt. Joe Morganthaler. Carl Myrick and Jim Hughes
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GRADUATES FROM OFFICER SCHOOL — Lieutenant Colonel G. Thorpe Mitchell. Lake Tippecanoe, has recently graduated from Aircraft Maintenance Officer School conducted by United Slates Air Force Technical Training School. Chanute Air Force Kase. 111. Col. Mitchell was appointed commander of the I22ad Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in September 1981. The maintenance squadron is the largest unit assigned to the Indiana \ir Guard. Fort Wayne Municipal \irport. Mitchell, a former command pilot, is responsible for 360 plus members who maintain the unit's F-4 Phantom fighter aircraft. Shortly after assuming command the unit was given an operational readiness inspection which grades a unit's ability to perform their war time mission. The unit was rated overall excellent. the first ever for an \ir Guard or reserve unit under the present criteria. Col. Mitchell is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and received a master's degree in business administration from the University of Chicago. 111. He is associated with C. V. Yeager and Associates of Warsaw. He and his wife. Karen, have a son. Brad, who is a freshman at Wawasee High School.
Court news ,
UOUNTYCOURT The folkiwing claims have been filed in Kosciusko County Court. Small Claims Division. James Jarrette, judge Augsburgers Super Value vs Julie Yarborough. Syracuse
Assessments underway Farm assessment appointments will be accepted at the Turkey Creek Assessor s office starting March 22 and continuing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday until May 15. Taxpayers are urged not to allow their assessments to become delinquent. The Turkey Creek Assessor s office will be open on Saturday from 9 a m to 12 noon beginning April 3 through May 15.
School board approves $206,618 for equipment
Members of the Lakeland School Bcard. meeting in special session last evening iTuesday), approved bids totaling $206,618.47 for equipment for the new Milford Junior High School Bids were opened on February 16 and Assistant Superintendent George Gilbert has since tabulated the bids, studied them and talked to school personnel involved with the use of the equipment. He made his recommendations last evening Twelve separate categories were listed In the first division were such items as stools, teacher desks and chairs, tables, file cabinets and other cabinets with bids totaling $38,061.05 Division two was office furniture and equipment and totaled $16,083.95. Audio visual equip ment totaled $16,628.05. Science materials and equipment totaled $22,433.76 Music department equipment totaled $17,828.35. Maintenance equipment and supplies totaled $10,513.66 Cafeteria equipment totaled $11.832 11 Physical education equipment totaled $17,397.14 Art department equipment totaled $2,327 77. Home ec department equipment totaled $12,401.95 Industrial arts department equipment totaled $39.843 09 And. miscellaneous items totaled $1,267.59 Gilbert said the present junior high has been there a long time
Plaintiff seeks a judgment of $239 85 and costs Wawasee Lakeside Dental vs Larry Weeks. Wolf Lake Plaintiff seeks a judgment of SBO and costs Richard W Cross has filed the following claims; Deborahs and Ronald Trump, r 2 Argos. S6O and costs. Jamie and Terry Newcomer, r 3 box 193 Warsaw. S2OO and costs. Barbara and David Diamond. 309 E Williams. Milford. $lB9 20and SUPERIOR COURT The following claims have been filed in Kosciusko County Supenor Court. Robert Burner, judge Support Peggy Shively, representing the Kosciusko County Depart-
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Tornado season here The Indiana State Police want to remind Hoosiers that March through June is tornado season in Indiana; so be prepared if a tornado strikes. Indiana Governor Robert Orr also is encouraging citizens to plan now for tornado safety by proclaiming March 15 through 21 as Tornado Preparedness Week. State Police Superintendent John T. Shettle said the State Police support Tornado Preparedness Week and encourage citizens to do the same by learning and applying protective measures. First, remember the difference between a tornado watch and warning. A watch is when conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop and a warning is when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar Then keep up to date on the weather conditions by having a battery powered radio tuned to a local radio station. If you're at home when a tornado strikes, go to the basement or a small interior room on the lower floor of the house, such as a closet or bathroom Just remember to stay away from windows or outside walls. ' If you are outside and not near a building when a tornado strikes, you can still find protection Look for a ditch or ravine and stay low in it until the storm passes. Indiana currently ranks third in the nation in both tornado frequency-and the number of deaths due to tornadoes, according to information compiled by the National Weather Service since 1953. This is why the Indiana State Police encourage all Hoosiers to remember and follow these safety tips Don't be caught unprepared.
(the cornerstone was laid in 1914 > and the corporation hadn't put much money into it lately He noted the time to equip the new building is now. Hopefully, he said, if bids were let Tuesday paperwork could be done soon arid the equipment could be delivered in June Following discussion by the board, member John Kroh made a motion to accept the bids. This was seconded by Marguarite Hoerr and received full approval of the board. Confirmation was made of the balance the corporation has in the State Bank of Syracuse. The amount. $303,138 41, was omitted from the bank's February’ report 7- Person Board Turkey Creek Township resident Charles Koser said he had two things he would like the board to consider. The first is a seven-member board with two members from each district and one at large He said TurkeyCreek Township currently has only one board member while the other districts each have two. The second is he doesn't understand or feel it's fair for board members to be elected in November and then not take office until the following July and then have to approve a budget as the first thing they do as a board member Board President Bill Little said the time between the election and
ment of Public Welfare vs Orville Evans. Jr. 801 S Seventh Street. Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks* an order for support for respon dent's two minor children Noles State, Bank of Syracuse vs Mark E Francis, r 1 box 600 North Webster Plaintiff seeks a judgment of $2,051.85 plus attorney's fees and costs State Bank of Syracuse vs Larry G Stover, 322 N. Cook. Warsaw Plaintiff seeks a judgment of $1.992 88 phis attorney's fees and costs. MARRIAGE LICENSES WiKon-Castro Richard W. Wilson. 20. r 1 box 44J Milford and Betty Castro. 18. r I box 44J Milford
Kosciusko County trustees discuss township issues
The president and northeast vice president of the Indiana Township Trustees' Association spoke before Kosciusko County trustees at their March 15 meeting. State President Wilfred Johnson of Cambridge City and Northeast Vice President Earl Sample of Bristol addressed the Kosciusko County Trustees’ Association at the Kosciusko County Justice Building in Warsaw.
Tippecanoe Township tax forms mailed
Tippecanoe Township Trustee Richard D. Mitchell has announced all Forms 101 for listing personal property, as well as farm and business forms, have been mailed by his office staff. Any taxpayer who did not receive a form and needs one should contact the Tippecanoe Township Office at 834-4402. The Form 101 is used to list items such as snowmobiles, terrain vehicles, pontoons, boats, outboard motors, travel trailers, pick-up truck toppers and trailers of all descriptions that are owned by or in possession of taxpayers on March 1. All personal property is taxable in the county and township where it physically sets on March 1. regardless of the place of principle residence Out-of-state residents are also liable for property tax within the State of
July 1 is long and it s hard for a lame duck member to maintain interest Superintendent Don H Arnold said the five-member board was set in re-organization Mrs Hoerr said she could relate personally to the second item as she was one who had to approve a budget shortly after becoming a member of the board Little said an effort is made to help new members. Mrs. Hoerr confirmed this. Arnold said it can be changed but the law says you can t shorten a term, therefore you have to lengthen them when changes are made Mrs. Hoerr said on the boards she has worked with the feeling has always been a five-member board keeps a person more involved that a larger board Phillip Payne said he had never thought of changing the fivemember board but the lame duck period was a long spell. Koser said he realized the board would need some time to think about his questions but he would like them to give it some thought Little said this would be done and the state statues would be checked and the board would get back to him on the subject Following a 7:30 p.m. ad- ' joumment an executive meeting followed regarding personnel concerns and teacher negotiations
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Johnson addressed the group about the trustees' Legal Services Organization. According to Johnson, the Legal Services Organization previously felt the trustees’ were not doing their best jobs, but changed that opinion when it realized the alternative would be more regionalization and less satisfactory fulfillment of duties. Sample spoke on the progress and accomplishments of the Indiana Trustees’ Association.
Indiana If a taxpayer reports any items on Form 101 or business or farm forms, he or she will receive a tax bill from the Kosciusko County Treasurer's Office in the spring of 1983 This is payable in two installments due to the treasurer on May 10 and November 10. For those taxpayers who need help with their forms, the Tippecanoe Township Trustee Assessor's Office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 am. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for taxpayers’ convenience. The office is located in the rear of the North Webster Fire Station. AH’ forme, must be received in the office no later than May 15 or penalties will be applied. Farmers and businessmen and women may call for an appointment Monday through Friday They must have federal depreciation schedules for the office to compute taxes. Dogs owned or harbored must be tagged. Residents may send the fee by mail, but this must be accompanied with a selfaddressed stamped envelope so the tag and receipt can be returned. Fees have chayged this year for non-neutered dogs, both male and female. The fees are now $3 each. Spayed and neutered dogs are sl. The second and each added dog is $5. Minor kennel license for one to 15 dogs are sls with major kennel license set at $25. The trustee’s office will also be registering voters as an added service to the public. Citizens may register any tune prior to March 20. .Anyone not registered to vote or in question may contact the trustee’s office for further information How to scam course on crime There's at least one U.S. bank where workers regularly alter the numbers of checking and savings accounts and write fraudulent computer programs to divert funds to their own accounts. And the FBI knows all about it. In fact, the FBI operates the bank at its Quantico. Va.. headquarters, giving about 45 law enforcement officers each year first-hand experience in computer crime. The FBl's John Lewis estimates about 83 per cent of all financial transactions are now computerized, and as much as a quarter billion dollars a year is siphoned off by computer criminals. !
For the last several years, Kosciusko County has had the best representation at the state meeting held in Indianapolis during November, according to Sample. He added most Kosciusko County trustees realize the value of education in performing their jobs. He said laws and regulations are continually changing and education and instruction are required for trustees to do the best job possible. Tippecanoe Township Clerk Sue Ann Mitchell presented a program on assessing personal property, businesses and farms. She and her husband. Tippecanoe Township Trustee Dick Mitchell, and Sample recently attended an assessing seminar sponsored by the State Board of Tax Commissioners. The purpose of the seminar was to train selected trustees so they could, in turn, train other trustees in the numerous changes in the assessing procedure. Revenue sharing was discussed at the meeting. The trustees learned federal block grants given to the states for administration by the governor may replace revenue sharing They were informed the amount townships receive may be drastically cut unless the townships are guaranteed a set percentage of total money available. The trustees were urged to contact legislators and ask that revenue sharing funds be preserved. Project Safe, a state program that assists low-income families with heating bills, was discussed. Some trustees argued that Project Safe funds could be administered more economically and efficiently through the trustees' offices, since there is a trustee in each community. It was reported $1 million is spent annually in Indiana to advertise and administer Project Safe. The trustees felt that amount would be better spent in heating homes instead of paying for radio and TV time for advertising and executive salaries paid to appointed, rather than elected, officials. It was argued elected officials are accountable to their constituents while appointees are only accountable to the person or body who appoints them. A report was given on the role trustees played in the recent cheese distribution. Kosciusko County trustees were commended for their job in distributing the cheese throughout their communities with no cost to taxpayers. The trustees were informed other commodities may become available, but no dates have been set yet. Those attending the Mondaynight meeting of the Kosciusko County Trustees' Association were Walter and Martha Wuthrich, Van Buren Township; Betty Dust, Turkey Creek Township; Dick 'and Sue Ann Mitchell. Tippecanoe Township: Harlan and Nancy Wuthrich. Jefferson Township; Julia and Kart Goon. Prairie Township; Fred Slabaugh, Scott Township; Ernie and Bessie Hackbirth and Lisa Collier, Washington Township; Chet and Beverly Clampitt, Harrison Township; Don and Eva Slater; Jackson Township; and Bob,Hoffman, Seward Township