The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 July 1982 — Page 2
THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., Jtdy 7.1982
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FROM THE JULY 7th ISBUE 0F THE WAKARUSA TRIBUNE — Local firemen go "beyond call of duty" on rescue run
Bossy was pronounced OK Tuesday and Wakarusa firemen were reflecting quizzically on their performance “beyond the call of duty” in rescuing her from drowning last Saturday aftefhoon. Firemen were called by telephone and by the soundingof the siren at the station for a rescue mission to the farm of Wayne Harter, 67564 CR 3, south of Wakarusa. They discovered that Bossy, a three-year-old Ayrshire cow from the Harter herd, was in a 12-foot pit, having somehow fallen through a 2 by 2 foot opening in one end of the concrete cover. By placing boards under the animal and persuading her by putting pressure on her neck and tail the firemen were able to get her to the opening. Harter then
Turtle Bay has grand opening
- Grand opening festivities were held at Turtle Bay, Chicago St., Syracuse, July 3, 4 and 5, with approximately 1,000 people touring the facilities available. s One special event which occurred was the live broadcasting by WOWO’s Bob Seivers on
Barth Corp, signs $ 4 V 2 million Iraqi contract
(Continued from page 1) company, the Arab Consultation and Development Company, and that further negotiations that culminated in the large contract were with the Ambassador of Iraq to the United Nations He said, inasmuch as Iraq does not have an embassy in the United States, his conversations and dealings have all been with the Iraqi Mission in Washington and with that country's ambassador to the United Nations. Besides recreational motor homies, the Milford company manufactures commercial motor homes, including remote TV production units and mobile health clinics that are sold on a national and international market Umbaugh added that this contract came at a time when the company is experiencing a real upsurge in business, coming principally in the last several weeks • Indianapolis Interested The office of Indiana Governor Robert D Orr and that of Lt Governor John M Mutz and the department of commerce which he heads have shown special interest in the new Barth contract. They are working to get more Indiana firms to work into the export market, according to
Fire causes extensive damage to house on Old Road 8
On July 6at 11:47 a m Charles Stuckman called Syracuse Fire Department to advise that a house located on Olddkoad 8, past Bayshore Beach Drive, was burning. He was working in the area and a member of his crew had spotted smoke coming from the roof of the house The residence belonging to Mary Pusti, r 3 Syracuse,
Leesburg man charged with attempted murder, battery
Eugene Wilson, 60, Leesburg, has been charged with attempted murder and battery following a shooting incident at 9:40 pm Sunday, July 4, on the south side of Tippecanoe Lake. Formal charges against Wilson were filed Tuesday morning by Kosciusko County Prosecuter Michael Miner. He is being held on $25,000 bond. Injured in the incident were Robert Lee Kelly, 38, Reform, Ala., and his mother. Elnora Kelly, 63, Aliceville, Ala. Both were shot as they were leaving Wilson s home on CR 450E just west of Armstrong Road. Kelly suffered shotgun wounds to the chest, stomach and chin and was listed in good condition at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was hit by approximately 65 pellets from a 12gauge shotgun Mrs. Kelly was treated and released for shotgun wounds to the back and elbows of both arms. According to Kosciusko County Police Detective Sgt Tom Kitch, Kelly and his mother were visiting Wilson and his girlfriend, Lamana Findley, who is Mrs. Kelly’s sister. Wilson apparently had been drinking that afternoon and the Findley woman became agitated and wanted to leave Wilson s home. Kelly, his mother, Lamana
attached a chain to an end-loader and to the animal’s neck and lifted her back onto dry land. When the chain was removed from her neck Bossy walked away from the pit area. She had been in the pit from sometime Friday before being discovered by Harter’s son, James, when he heard her bellowing. Harter said he was grateful to the firemen for going far “beyond the call of duty” to rescue Bossy. He said a veterinarian at first thought Bossy might get pneumonia from her soaking in the pit but found her in good health Tuesday. Harter explained the 12-foot-deep pit contained nine feet of liquid natural fertilizer containing sufficient bulk to keep Bossy buoyed up so she didn't drown.
Saturday, July 3, between 2 and 6 p.m In addition to the live broadcast visitors were given free boat rides and tours of the grounds. Free hot dogs and soft drinks were available. Those attending the grand opening also had the opportunity to tour five model homes; take a
Umbaugh. Indiana has been on the depressed states list, along with Michigan. Ohio, and Illinois and othe r midwestern states that have been severely affected by the depressed automotive market, and so the new Barth contract provides a bright spot in this somewhat gloomy Hoosier economic picture. In fact, Umbaugh was flown to Indianapolis a week ago to appear on state-wide television to announce terms of the new contract his firm has with the government of Iraq. : The first building of the Barth Corporation was built in 1963 by Robert Barth of Elkhart, who had considerable expertise in engineering a unique aluminum mobile home frame His “Barth Motor Home” quickly caught on and soon became known as “the Cadillac” in the motor home field. Mike Umbaugh of Marion bought out the company in 1968 and has had wide success in expanding the market for the company's product. Many movieland people have Barth Recreational Motor Homes, and these units can be seen on America's highways in any part of the country \ The company had van conversion division for a time but has discontinued this line
sustained extensive damage Firemen were at the scene for over an hour to put out the fire, which is believed to have been caused by an electrical short in the attic. Cromwell fire department was also at the scene. Damage to the home was estimated at $30,000. Mrs Pusti was not at home at the time of the fire.
Findley and Kellys three children got into Kelly's auto and prepared to leave As they were backing out the driveway on CR 450 E, Wilson appeared in the yard with a shotgun, according to Kitch ' Kelly reportedly told his family to get out of the auto. He went around the back of the car and fired one round from a 22 caliber handgun at Wilson. Wilson then fired the shotgun and wounded Kelly from approximately 112 feet. The shotgun blast also hit Mrs. Kelly, who was running from the car toward the bouse on the north side of CR 450E. Wilson went back into his home and would not come out for approximately 15 minutes after Kosciusko County and State Police arrived. Wilson gave himself up to police. He had been living in for the past few months with Lamana Findley. Wilson is originally from Cloverlawn, Mich. _ Motorcycle stolen A Kawasaki motorcycle was reported stolen recently in Syracuse. Jerry L. Parker, 30, 72522 CR 133 Syracuse, reported the theft from an unlocked starageshed. ■
Revenu© liooniiji fa Milford July 19 , A proposed use hearing for general revenue sharing purposes will be held on July 19 at 5 p.m. at Milford Town Hall for all interested citizens of the town of Milford. The amount of general revenue sharing funds to be discussed for the fiscal year is $3,531.51. In addition, the town bMfdwill discuss possible use of revenue sharing funds to be budgeted for 1983. An additional $7,219 is expected to be received in 1983. All interested people at the meeting will have the opportunity to give written or oral comments on uses of the funds. Senior citizens are encouraged to attend and comment. MAD to meet on July 17 The July meeting of the Milford Area Development Council, scheduled for July 10, has been changed to July 17. It will be held in the Milford Community Building beginning at 9 am. according to president Karl Keiper.
look at the recreational center which has a pool table set up, large television and many other recreational items; view the inground swimming pool; picnic area; and the storage area for boat and recreational vehicles. There is also space available for docks and piers. 300 forward — (Continued from page 1) terested individuals will have ample opportunities to provide more input on the project,” Ridenour added. ♦ “I think the major question yet to be resolved is: If the stateowned site is no longer a hatchery. what is it? Not everyone is really in agreement on that question, "he said. Hartman scholarship winner R. Brian Hartman, r 2 Milford, has been awarded a “Stefan Kaufmann Memorial Scholarship.” The scholarship is given annually to an outstanding student of music at Manchester College. Manchester College is a fouryear liberal arts school which is affiliated with the national body of the Church of the Brethren. Revenue sharing to be topic of meeting The Van Buren Township Trustee and Advisory board will be meeting Monday, July 12,at the home of Walter Wuthrichs3l6 East Catherine St., Milford, at 7:30 p.m. All senior citizens and interested persons are invited to attend the meeting. The use of $5,500 in revenue sharing funds will be discussed.
Court news
CXJUNTY COURT The following residents of the Lakeland area have had fines assessed and have paid those fines in Kosciusko County Court, Jun Jarrett, judge: Speeding — Deanna'x M. Charlton. 17, North Webster?s6s; Mayhiela Wagoner, 28, Leerourg. and William C. Winn, 30, Leesburg Disregarding step sign — Rick D. Kuhn. 17, Leesburg, SSO Conversion — Terry Joe Richards, North Webster, $57, with 20 days good time credit in Kosciusko County Jail MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko County Circuit and Superior Courts: Singrey — Chad A. Singrey vs Debb R. E. Singrey, r 1 Leesburg. The couple married January 23, % 1976, and separated June 24.1982. Plaintiff seeks a dissolution, the court to determine custody of minor children, and equitable di v ision of the property. Price — Patricia L Price vs John R. Price, r 4 box 238 Syracuse. The couple married June 3, 1972 and separated June 22. 1982. Plaintiff seeks a dissolution, equitable division of property, the custody and support of the two minor children plus attorneys fees and coats. Baker — Mary Ann Baker vs Joe W. Baker. P.O. Box 43, Milford. The couple married April 16, 1976, and separated March 1, 1982. Plaintiff seeks a dissolution, an equitable division ' of property, attorney's fees and costs
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BIG BOOMER — Spectators of the Syracuse Fireworks on Sunday evening. July 4, were treated to a special display at the close of the evening. "The Boomer," which is said to have covered a six block area lit up the sky in a special salute to America. This display and other fireworks were made possible by contributions from lotal citizens and businesses. * Chairman of the committee John Kroh stated 25 individuals helped support this one display. In addition to Kroh, Tom Prickett assisted on the fireworks committee. Assisting with the lighting of the displays were John Whybrew, shown to the right, and John Stoliker.
Police, park budgets approved at Syracuse
By GARY LEWIS Syracuse police and park departments 1983 budgets were approved by the town board in a budget meeting Tuesday, July 6. The park department was appropriated $9,083 and the police department budget totaled $125,236. The park department budget is a 5.6 per cent increase over 1982 and was $25 less than was originally requested. Salaries were not included in the police budget because the board voted earlier to discuss all salary questions at the July 13 general budget meeting. Syracuse police officers are looking for a seven per cent salary increase The overall budget is a 2.3 per cent increase over last year’s. Both budgets received only a preliminary approval. Full approval of the budgets will not be made until after the general budget is approved by the board and a report is issued by Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer Cynthia Fry. The board raised the insurance allowance for the park department sls from an original request of sllO and cut back on purchasing equipment and Maintenance allowances. The board also budgeted S6O for
I A FUTURE CLOWN* — Janet Goazatas, eight, CR a Gesben daughter of Cecil and Rone Gonzales, Goshen, is shown having a clown’s face painted on at the face painting booth in Syracuse Parti Saturday. Mrs. Don Butts of North Webster was responsible for the face paintings. -
telephone expenses. The park department uses the same phone as the clerk-treasurer's office. Discussion about the police department's budget centered around a $6,900 request in “motor equipment.’’ Although the police department may use the amount for any purpose it wishes, the budget entry is usually used as funds for automobiles. Since the department is not planning on purchasing a car for 1983, the board increased gasoline allowance from $11,500 to $12,000 and an allowance for tires and tubes S2OO — from S6OO to SBOO. Also increased from the original budget request were repairs for equipment from $1,155 to $2,000 and an allowance for automobile equipment was upped $250 from a proposed $750. A $250 increase for equipment was granted for the purpose of replacing one of the department’s citizen band radios which is broken. Using $5,355 of the $6,900 which was originally requested for the automobile budget, the board requested $2,000 to remain in that budget. The next regular meeting of the Syracuse Town Board is scheduled for July 20. That meeting will be a public participation hearing on use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.
X. • % \ B X. W MB - Sounds of Hope to present concert July 15
The 11th annual Homecoming Concert and banquet for the Sounds of Hope will be held Thursday evening, July 15, at the Wawasee High School auditorium, and the Oakwood Hotel Dining Room. The banquet will be at 5:30 p.m. and the concert at Bp.m. Sounds of Hope. Inc., founded and directed by Varner M. Chance, is a musical organization consisting of choir and string brchestra personnel. The organization is dedicated to ‘giving its members the opportunity to share with people: ideals, understanding and good will, through music. In return the members receive the experiences of travel, association with citizens of other countries, fraternization with other talented people and making acquain*1,500 damages in kitchen fire At 1:28 p.m. on July 5, Syracuse firemen were called to thb Dean Rhodes home. Ideal Beach, pier 559, south of Syracuse. A fire in the kitchen had been extinguished by a fire extinguisher, but Rhodes wanted the fire department to check for hot spots Damage to the home from fire and smoke was estimated at $1,500.
O, s'ay, can you see? Regular eye exams are important for all Americans, but there’s one group of people that must pay particularly close attention to eye health. All diabetics should have annual eye exams, even those with no signs of visual problems. A diabetes-linked eye disease known as diabetic retinopathy is now a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. To learn how to take care of your eyes, contact your state Society to Prevent Blindness or the National Society to Prevent Blindness. 79 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016.
tances of the highest type. Illis organization is sponsored • by the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club. The club members give assistance, financial aid, and otherwise, to young people of talent who are desirous of making the trip. The club . who’s current president is Henry Whelan, also __ sponsors the homecoming ac- ”” tivities of the banquet and concert. Ticket information may be obtained from Lewis S. Immel, the homecoming chairman for the local Rotary club. Tickets are available at the door for the concert. Banquet tickets must be purchased in advance for the event. ( The group left Oakwood Park, Syracuse, on Monday, June 21, and went to Chicago’s O’Hara International Airport. From
| irf OF HOPE || Founded And Directed 1 By Varner Chance I • * Final Concert Wawasee High School j | Auditorium i i Thursday, July 15 I! ,BP.M. I | Sounds of Hope, a musical organization organized | | to promote better understanding among all people, will I I be returning from a three-week tour of England, Holland, ] [ Germany, France and Switzerland. I I — || SPONSORED BY 11 SYRACUSE-WAWASEE ROTARY CLUB i I Donation ’2* 1 Tickets Available
there they went to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Cities in Germany, France, Belgium, Austria and England will be visited in giving concerts. Included in the group of 70 members are several students from Wawasee and Warsaw High Schools and other surrounding areas, as well as several other states. The group will sing in cities of the several countries visited, a concert of sacred and secular numbers. The string ensemble will play several groups of numbers, including a harp solo. A children’s group has been added this year. Traditionally, the program closes with “Sounds of Hope,” “Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory,” and “Halleluja Chorus,” performed by the entire group.