The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 July 1982 — Page 2

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r r i v-aI E- ,L ’ p-B Ky'x IBki / Ji -a f BOARD MEMBERS — The Lakeland Community School Board elected executives at its July 13 meeting. Board members pictured above from left to right are: Billy G. Little, president: Marguerite B. Hoerr: Don H. Arnold, superintendent; Dave L. Carey: John Kroh. vice president: and Philip R. Payne, secretary. Assistant Superintendent George Gilbert was not present at Tuesday night’s meeting. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer) Billy 6. Little re-elected Lakeland board president

By GAIL WIDMOYER The Lakeland Community School Board met Tuesday for the first time in a new term deciding on board positions, textbook adoption, van bids and overcrowding at the Syracuse Junior High School. Board positions for a six-month term remained the same with Billy G. Little as president, John* Kroh as vice president and Philip R. Payne as secretary. The positions of recording secretary. Evelyn Fawley; attorney, Robert Reed; and member of the Vocational Education Advisory Committee, Dave L Carey, also remained the same Mrs. Fawley will be bonded for $50,000 and Reed will receive S4OO-for his services The day, time and place for school board meetings is still 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the administration building Salaries for the board members remained S3OO Before the reading and ap proval of the minutes from the June 8 and 22 meetings. President Little noticed Superintendent Arnold as the man “wearing many hats” as he substituted for the absent Vice Superintendent George Gilbert. Financial reports as of June 30 were read by President Little and Superintendent Arnold noted bills and loans had been paid since the statements making the true total balance $226,463 There wfere enough funds for July however, the board must borrow for August against the December tax draw in order to meet the monthly operation costs of $385,000. Board member Philip R. Payne moved the proposal to borrow and the financial reports of June 30 be accepted A reading of the claims preceded the extra-curricular reports and both items passed the board unanimously. Board merpber Payne commended the Milford teachers and staff for the money they raised at a fish fry for the community building. The Joint Service Agreement with an addendum making legal costs the responsibility of the coop was passed unanimously. Also passing the board was the aj> pointment of Dr. Howard Hull as representative of the school corporation on the park board According to board member Payne, Dr. Hull “is prepared and willing to’take the time” for the newly added position The Silver Burdett Music Program was accepted by the music adoption committee and presented to the board for approval. Members of the committee included parents and

Cable Television for town of Syracuse nearly completed

Syracuse Noble Cable TV manager Robert Kocher has announced that much of the company's system within the Town of Syracuse has been constructed. He said a door-to-door marketing representative of the company is now contacting residents south of the railroad and on both sides of State Road 13. These residents will be the first to be served when the system is activated the week of July 19. Phase One of the Syracuse project by Noble Cable includes all the Town of Syracuse, all of Syracuse Lake and an area on the southern portion of Lake Wawasee Kocher said people who have seen cable crews working on the

teachers with some musical background from the Lakeland area. The next item of business was school van bids. Superintendent Arnold stated, “We’re at a bad time for taking bids” because the manufacturers s "caught between the 1982 and 1983 models. Two additional companies told Arnold they would bid in October after the 1983 models were available. Therefore, the Superior, Inc. bid of the last meeting was rejected and a motion for the readvertising, rebidding and purchase of a new van was passed. In reference to the new structure at Milford where most of the necessary equipment is on sight. Board Member Marguerite B. Hoerr said, “I was at the school when a lot of these things were being checked and the "istodial team is working very 1.” Board member Payne moved the Milford Junior High building program claims be accepted as listed. One new teacher was added to the North Webster Junior High. Mrs. Jerry (Janet) Minton will replace Charlene Brumbaugh as English instructor. Mrs. Minton has had five years prior experience and has also been a substitute teacher with the system. Attendance information was provided at the meeting and showed a 90 student drop in enrollment from September 1981 to June 1982 in the school system. Superintendent Arnold was not alarmed by the drop, noting onethird of the loss was chie to midterm graduates. Charles Haffner addressed the problem of overcrowding in the Syracuse sixth grade. The math and language arts sections of the sixth grade will be divided into five instead of four sections in preparation for the larger clast thus making 24 students the average class size for these sections. Concerned parents and teachers once again voiced their opinions. One visitor at the meeting asked, “Is it your opinion and your teachers that you can handle this load 0 Superintendent Arnold addressed the question by noting this is not an uncommon situation. He stated, “I’ve been a teacher and if the teacher is competent, they can handle the larger classroom." He continued to say if problems do arise, he will re-examine his staff. Confidence in the administration and parents was voiced by Mrs. Hoerr. “Maybe we could all have a little patience and give it a try. With a cooperative spirit, it will get off the ground."

utility poles in their neighborhood in recent weeks are likely to be included in the first phase of construction. Kocher also emphasized that there is no need to contact the company at this time to express interest or to ask questions about service. Noble Cable’s marketing director will be contacting each home prior to the start-up of service in that area. Noble Cable will offer a selection of 20 channels in Syracuse as the system begins. Gas tank stolen Mrs. Leonard Newman, of Waco Drive, Syracuse, reported the theft of a six-gallon gas tank valued at 355 recently to police.

An executive session regarding teacher negotiations and personnel concerns followed the regular meeting. The next school board meeting will be at 7 p.m., August 10, in the administration building.

Syracuse retailers change summer sale dates to August

(Continued from page 1) matter would be beneficial. Pilcher believes that through a combined effort, the entire town of Syracuse would benefit from the exposure with a minimal cost to the merchants. He predicted it would only cost each merchant S3O to SSO for the television spots. Pilcher plans to involve all Syracuse businesses in the television ads. In an effort to attract more members, the group voted to have copies of the Generic Press, the merchants newsletter, to be sent to every retail merchant it town. The request came in a motion from Margaret Freeman, Syracuse Travel Agency. Chamber president Henry Smith gave a short address to the

Board increases salaries; town hall plans approved

(Continued from page 1) paying for the time involved with the job including phone calls and transportation. Myrick said he thought the mileage reimbursement should be raised. Town board members receive 17 cents a mile. Myrick said industry pays around 22 cents a mile. Town attorney Robert Reed informed the board that a recent act allows elected officials to raise compensation if an ordinance announcing such an increase is published 30 days before the budget goes into effect. He said the ordinance restricts, however, elected officials from raising compensation during the year. The general fund budget, known as the “clerk-treasurer’s budget,” totaled $175,077 and included a $41,000 figure for garbage disposal. The 1983 general fund budget is a 5.7 per cent increase over 1982. Design Okayed Four schematic designs were presented by Wayne S. Schmidt of Schmidt Associates, an architectural firm in Indianapolis. All four designs included a customer drive-up window at the clerk-treasurer’s office. The designs include a 936 square foot common area accessible by all the offices. A 904 square foot meeting room is also included along with office space for the chamber of commerce and the township trustee. The plans also called for extensive landscaping in and around the parking lot and entrance way. The plans also utilized the park across the street by keeping a park-like atmosphere to the structure. The design chosen by the board is a “stripped shopping center" approach, according to Schmidt The design places emphasis on accessibility to the public. The major differences between the two designs were the location of the 14-car parking lot next to the building. Board members Joe Morganthaler and Jim Hughes said the emphasis should be placed on the public use of the building. Both Hughes and Morganthaler said parking should be given top priority. The design calls for a parking lot on the west side of the building with easy access from both

Milford EMS needs EMTs The Milford Emergency Medical Service is in need of technicians and a basic EMT class will begin August 30 at the Goshen Hospital. .It will end January 12, 1983. Interested persons are encouraged to enroll. The classes will be held in the education oepartment basement of the Community Health Information Center, Goshen, under the direction of Pat Gaume on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 until 10 o’clock. Additional meetings will be held on Saturday, October 9 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Saturday, November 6 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. A place in the class will be reserved upon receipt of an application and check. A class schedule will be sent after payment is received and no refunds will be made after August 13 unless approved by the director of education. August 13 is the last day to register for the class and questions or applications may be sent to the Education Department, Goshen General Hospital, 200 High Park, Goshen, Ind., 46526 or they may be directed to the Milford Emergency Service. Flag at WHS Wawasee High School Principal, Dr. Howard Hull, has announced that a United States flag, which was flown over the nation’s capitol on May 22, has been presented to the high school by Congressman John Hiler After making requests of senators, congressmen and the governor and being told the cost of a flag was SB, Hull talked to Hiler, who presented the flag to Wawasee High School at no charge.

group on his plans as president of the chamber of commerce. “My experience working with young people has taught me two things,” the former principal said, “to be flexible and to be honest. 1 did not earn this position, I’m sitting in this position by default,” Smith said. He explained that he took the position after no one else would accept the nomination. "My role is that the greatest thing that can be done is that word — harmony," he said. The retailer’s meeting theme word for the morning was “harmony" — an attempt to keep the group together while deciding changes in the sidewalk sale days. “I sense that word (harmony) needs some work.” Smith said.

Huntington and Henry Streets. The board voted unanimously to accept the design which features a rectangular building that highlights the town board meeting room. Schmidt reported the median cost for the construction of the the town hall is $616,656. The construction cost should total $525,720. Reed presented a contract to the board which gives the firm permission to complete architectural plans for the new town hall. 5% Salary Increase 9 In another budget matter, the board agreed to a five per cent increase for the amount budgeted for wages of all town employees. The increase only concerns the budget allowance. Specific salary adjustments will be made after the complete budget is approved. Sewer Study Report Presented Wessler presented storm sewer maps to the board showing ponding areas and proposed storm sewers. He said the town’s storm sewers are generally in good condition but he stressed the need for continued cleaning and maintenance. Several problem areas were discussed with Wessler which he noted and said his company will investigate. Problem areas discussed by the board were as follows. Main St. and W.E. Long Drive; the alley between HarrisonHuntington and Main-Pearl streets; Hunt and Carroll St.; the size of the storm sewer at Harrison and Benton; Hillside and Manor Drive; Benton and Huntington; Baltimore and sth; Pittsburgh and sth; and Huntington and Carroll. Other Business The Syracuse Civil Defense was appropriated SSOO in the general fund budget Director Tom Gilbert was not present at the meeting. The board decided to give Gilbert the opportunity to use the funds if it was needed. The board refused to pay a bill from Leary Construction Co., Greenfield, until the pinholes in the water tank were properly repaired. Joe Dock, water, sewer and street superintendent, will notify the company of the unsatisfactory work. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20 at 7 p.m. The meeting will also have a public hearing on federal revenue sharing.

J| 99 PER CENT COMPLETED — Milford Street and Water Superintendent Ron Conley said Tuesday night Selge Construction Com-. pany, Inc., of Niles, Mich., had completed underground work on the new sewer lines and the restoration work was 99 per cent completed. Residents of Milford began hooking on to the new sewer on Monday with six being completed prior to the Tuesday night meeting. The above photo shows restoration on north James Street. (Photo by Arch Baumgartner) Sewers, mosquitos, coble TV topics before Milford board 0 4

By JERI SEELY The new. sewer system, mosquito control and cable television before the Milford Town Board during the regular July meeting Tuesday evening. Special meetings were slated for Wednesday and Thursday nights at 4 p.m., to work on the budget; Monday, July 19, at 5 p.m., for a revenue sharing hearing; and Tuesday .July 27, at 7 p.m. at the Lakeland Community School Corporation’s administrative offices, to discuss the possible use of the old junior highschool site for a town park. Street and Water Superintendent Ron Conley reported to the town that all underground work has been completed by Selge Construction Company, Inc., Niles, Mich. Restoration, Conley said, is 99 per cent completed. Hook-up started on Monday with six having hooked-up prior to the meeting. A contract was signed with Selge in October of 1981 for $164,343.75 for construction of sewer lines in the east side of Milford. Board members signed a claim for $97,417.12. A total of $69,963.30 was paid in a previous claim with only one small claim remaining when the work is completed. Monies will come from the cumulative sewer fund. Adopt Rules Board members formerly adopted rules for the town’s sewer system. They will effect all sewers, not just the new ones. They are as follows : 1. A sewer tap permit must be obtained prior to the construction of any building sewer installation, which connects to the Town of Milford’s sanitary system. The cost is $75 per permit and the permits are available at the system. i The cost is $75 per permit and the permits are available at the clerk treasurer’s office. This tap permit is to be obtained 24 hours prior to construction. The contractor or home owner is to notify the sewage utility superintendent at least four hours prior to the building sewer inspection. All tap connections and building sewer installations are to be inspected and approved by the superintendent prior to any backfilling. 2. The size of building sewer lines is recommended to be six inches in diameter, but four inches is accepted. The various materials allowed are as follows: Type of pipe — PVC Poly Vinyl Chloride or VCP vitrified clay pipe ASTM Pipe sepcs. — D-3034 SDR 35 or C-700-71R ASTM joint - D-1869 or C-425-71 Note: Existing six inch tap lines are PVC. If other materials are used for the building sewer an appropriate adapter will be required 3. The proper slope for building sewer is recommended to be oneeighth to one-fourth inch per foot (one-fourth inch per foot is preferred) with uniform slope and alignment being maintained 4. An outside cleanout is recommended on each building sewer at or near the house 5. No roof drains, sump pumps or any other source of clear water is to be connected to the sanitary

■ VawlOw Sponsored By North Webster Church Os God Saturday, Jely 17 — 11:00 A.M. Lions Building, Fostivol Grounds North Wobstor We WV Pick Up Veer Good Wsdfa Item Uetil Dey Os Sob Lunch And Refreshments Will Be Served Furniture, Tools, Bicycle

sewer at any point or time 6. It is recommended that old septic tanks be filled and new connections be made before your sewer enters the old septic tank 7. Only one sewer tap is permitted per lot 8. Two 45 degree elbows are to be used to replace one 90 degree at all 90 degree turns 9. Sewer tap permits will have three copies disbursed as follows — property owner, clerk treasurer’s copy for office use and contractor copy (when required) Mosquitos Rev. Paul Tinkle was present at the meeting with results of requests on what others do to rid their communities of mosquitos. He was accompanied by Mrs. Bruce Korenstra who said her young daughter was among those bitten by the pests. Tinkle explained the system used in Columbia City with the same chemical as used by his son-in-law at Jellystone park. He presented facts and figures to the board members on costs. Because board president Steve Miller was not present the item was tabled until later in the evening. When Miller arrived the issue was discussed and it was decided to have Conley look at a pump in New Paris which may be purchased for $350 and could be used for dual purposes. If the pump, valued at around $1,500 is worth the purchase the board approved it should be bought and the chemicals will be purchased to allow for spraying as soon as possible. Cable TV At the last meeting the board requested Clerk-Treasurer Maria Lozano to check on the status of cable television coming to Milford. At the May, 1981, meeting the board granted a nonexclusive franchise to TV Cable, a firm out of French Lick owned by Ted and Ron Filson. The firm had 18 months to install cable television in the town of Milford. With time running out the board members were concerned. Ron Filson was present at Tuesday’s meeting and told board members they were completing work in Bourbon and should start stringing cable in Milford before the end of August. Board member Darrell Orn, who was not on the board at the time the contract was signed, questioned as to where Cable TV’s nearest service was. He was told Nappanee. Filson said a satallite dish would be installed in Milford. When the cable is turned on the company will advertise in the papers and representatives will go door to door then a salesman would be sent out. Board member Jean Treesh said several had questioned as to how far out of the city limits the company would service. Filson said service would stop at the city limits, however, if 10 persons from 10 houses in one area wanted service it would be considered. Filson said before leaving when work begins in Milford his firm would be in contact with the board on a regular basis. Other Business In other business before the board discussion was held on the proposed ordinance requiring the licensing of amusement centers

where pinball and other electronic or mechanical games or video machines, hockey tables, table shuffleboard, pool tables and billiard tables are maintained for amusement and kept for hire or pay to the general public. Final action cm this ordinance is slated for the August meeting. Tuesday board members established a $lO fee per machine and a SSO transfer fee. Board members also decided to charge $43.25 for installation of read-o-matic meters in the town. Town Marshal David Hobbs said arrangements have been made for the direct line to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s office with the 658-4941 number slated to ring both in Milford and in the sheriff’s office after the line is installed. He said it should be in effect by August 1. When the line is installed Milford will have 24hour answering service. Hobbs also said the radio needs replacement crystals and a new eight-channel radio should be considered in the new budget. Jon Dewart was approved to work as Dave's assistant while

'Brainstorming' session held by new Chamber officers

President Henry Smith and secretary James Caskey met with executive secretary Joseph Gray and acting retail merchants president Diana Walker in an executive committee meeting Tuesday morning (July 13) at the State Bank of Syracuse. Treasurer Robert Mauzy and vice president William Beemer were not present at the meeting which Smith called a “brainstorming” session. Smith attended the retailmerchants meeting Monday (July 12) morning and told the group about the executive session. Full details of the session will be reported to the board of directors meeting scheduled for August 4. At the retailers meeting. Smith said he took the post knowing he needed guidance from the members of the chamber. “I need help, input,” he said in announcing the executive session. Joyce Smith said she withdrew her membership in the chamber because she felt the group did not properly represent the concerns of the membership the way it should. She cited comments made by Gray in a public meeting concerning the Wawasee Fish Hatchery June 15. Gray was attributed in the June 16 issue of The Mail-Journal as speaking on behalf of the chamber. He said he supported a family picnic area but that he worried about policing of the lake and the area.

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Rich Schneiders is attending the police academy. The job will be a non-paying one for the remainder of 1982 with hopes for funds in 1983. Don Wooten said he is looking for red paint for the civil defense tower. The tower is metal Wooten said he wanted red because of CD colors being red, white and blue. President Miller said he has had complaints on persons burning garbage on West Catherine Street and of rats running in the uptown area. He said town ordinances need to be checked and an investigation made. Darrell Orn said he has also received complaints of persons throwing garbage on the ground. Also added to the discussions on things to be checked was the large number of junk cars found throughout the town and the dogs running loose. Street repairs were also discussed. Conley will be asked for a list of streets needing work. The possibility of paving the alley east of Main Street was considered. This too was tabled until a list of needs can be obtained. I

Mrs. Walker will stay on for sidewalk days Diana Walker, president of the Syracuse-Wawasee retail merchants, said Tuesday she will continue as acting president of the retailers division of the chamber of commerce until the sidewalk sale days are completed. The retailers have scheduled a special meeting to discuss the sidewalk days August 2 and Mrs. Walker will preside over that meeting. ‘ Chamber president Henry Smith discussed Mrs. Walker’s plans to resign at the executive committee meeting Tuesday morning. The sidewalk days were changed to August 12,13 and 14 at the retailers meeting Monday (July 12).

President Smith said he could only speak for himself on this matter. “Any position taken by the chamber should come across the desk of the president.” He added that his comments on the matter were only from himself and not in any official capacity as president. He said comments on a major issue such as the plans for the fish hatchery should be made in ink and given to the press. He told the retailers that this issue will come up in the executive meeting.