The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 September 1982 — Page 2

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NEW OFFICERS — The Syracuse Retail Merchants have elected new officers for the upcoming year. Pictured here are Jeanne Gardiner, president: and Marie Selvey. vice president. Not pictured is Jerry Bauer, secretary-treasurer.

Election at Syracuse —

Jeanne Gardiner to head retail merchants

New officers were elected, and several upcoming events were discussed at the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce retail merchant division meeting last week Elected were President — Jeanne Gardiner Vice president — Maurice Selvey Secretary-treasurer — Jerry Bauer Diana Walker announced to the group the new chamber of commerce organizational structure designed by president Henry Smith The new format has assigned Mrs Walker to be liaison person between the retail merchants and the chamber She

3-way license for Shrimpboat

(Continued from page I) who is a patron of The Shrimpboat and The Frog, said there were few Syracuse restaurants that could be enjoyed in the winter. Her final supporter, who possibly clinched the vote, was Vince Leo. According to Leo he went to the hearing to say what he felt had to be said “1 thought it was unfair, that other competitors were down there fighting against it. It used to be different groups and organizations were trying to keep us from getting a license now it’s competitors who are keeping us from going into business I thought it was wrong 1 told them competition was good for everybody ” Leo commented he believed there were probably 40 persons there who were for the application. and 30-40 who were t against He stated there were a number of tavern owners present -who did not speak and those who did speak against the application “had their attorneys do the talking “I could say. listening to the attornies for (Don) Hayes and (Wayne* Van Curen with the other tavern owners present, the end result would have been she probably wouldn't have gotten her license I was fortunate enough to be in business and it helped someone in the same business. “I'm glad she got it," concluded Leo who added "it will be more help than harm " Opposition Steve Hearn, attorney for The Frog, commented at the hearing that the free enterprise system did not apply to liquor stores like utilities or phone companies and later asked Mrs Yoder if her bills had been paid At this point her attorney became upset and replied that The Shrimpboat had been financed by the State Bank of Syracuse, whom he represents, and Mrs Yoder was in good standing Ed Lambert, attorney for The Beacon, commented the market in the Syracuse-Wawasee area was already over populated with restaurants.

EMS hog roast on Saturday

Members of the Milford Emergency Medical Service are hoping to serve 800 persons during their annual hog roast on Saturday. Sept. 18 Serving will begin at 11a.m. Four hogs have been donated for the meal by Howard Beer; Melvin Zimmerman; Dick Casto; and Junior Bleile, manager of the Leesburg Mill. The hogs will be served with cole slaw, bread and butter, potato chips, choice of dessert and dnnk. The event will take place in the Milford Community Building with service in the community building and carry-outs.

will serve as committee chairwoman for the committee which wijt be made up of the new officers. she explained. From these meetings, she will report to the chamber about the group's concerns and desires. The merchants budget for the upcoming year was discussed and Mrs. Walker said she will meet with the Chamber's treasurer, Robert Mauzy, about the group's needs and will report back at a later meeting. A spring “western day” was suggested by Mrs Gardiner for late March or early April. She said this is a lag time in the group’s calendar and told the group this could be a successful

Wayne Van Curen, owner of The Frog, commented he was opposed to the application due to the non-compete agreement signed by Yoder with him (Van Curen) and the fact there are too many bars in Syracuse now ‘•Anybody can see we are hurt here in the winter, it doesn't matter if it's a clothing store or what.” Van Curen also stated he does believe in free enterprise but wonders where the line will be drawn on the number of bars in Syracuse. Don Ha'ys, owner of the Kale Island Beacon, said “no comment.’' when questioned on the matter Mrs Yoder was asked by the board why she had not applied for the license before building the restaurant Her reply was that z she thought she had met, all requirements, adding she did not anticipate any opposition when she first applied. Manuel said he felt things were happening which may have been legal but not right He referred to the one-year waiting period between the time a license is denied and the time of re-application. He added he did not sign his name to rehear the case His denial was based on the fact the former board had denied the petition. Other board member's Werner and Ulery approved the petition with the deciding vote going to Robb After an explanation he voted for the petition Mrs Yoder stated the petition will be before the state board of alcoholic beverage commission on Tuesday. Sept 21.

To advertise for demolition of old Milford Junior High

(Continued from page 1) demolition bids has been tentatively set for October 5 so figures will be available for consideration at the October 12 monthly meeting Bids for purchase of two special purpose 15 passenger vans and sale of a 1975 Ford Country Squire station wagon and a 1977 Barth Unit, both owned by the corporation, were opened at the 7 o'clock meeting. Eby Ford Sales of Goshen placed a bid of $16,506.94 for two new vehicles with a trade-in allowance; Smith Ford of Warsaw placed a net bid of $22,870 for two vans without a trade-in allowance; and Kerlin Motors of Silver Lake placed a bid of $20,775 32 with trade-in allowance. Two personal bids for the Barth unit were received from Myron Dickerson for $2,300 and Stanley Custer for $2,100. Bids for the units will be considered and a decision will be made at a special meeting

venture. She advised the group to take this under advisement and details will be researched later. - * Maurice Selvey was appointed chairman of a committee for the • .uoonlight Madness” scheduled for October 21 and an advertising committee — made up of Joyce Smith. Jeanne Gardiner and Bob Pilcher — will work on advertising alternatives for a possible July sale days for July 21 toJuly23. Pilcher reported that the television ads purchased from the South Bend television station were a success. He and others said many of the customers at the sidewalk sales commented that they came for the sales because of the television advertisement. The next meeting for the group is scheduled for October 11. WHO KNOWS? 1. Name the most decorated World War 11 hero. 2. In what year did girls first serve as U.S. Senate pages? 3. Name the capital of Wisconsin. 4. When did it become the 30th state? 5. Who said. "The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world"? 6. When was the Louisiana Purchase made? 7. When was the first U.S. space flight made? 8. What is the 3rd Commandment? 9: What is an anemometer? 10. What is a vicuna? Aaawara Te Wbe Kamra *A|iuiej puieo aqt jo joqtuoiu ssojdiunq yeuis VOl *puiM aqi jo poods oqi soanseotu ipiq* luojunjisut uy ’6 X|oq ii oj *abq qieq -q«S oqi joquiouioj} g 1961 ‘S Y £OBI 0£ l ud V 9 aoeiPM sso 8 S BWI *6? > uosipejN £ U6l Z Aoq lujrj sbxoj v "Aqdjnpq oipny oiv| oqi |

scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 21. The Milford Junior High School auction, held on August 14, netted a total of $36,058 reported assistant superintendent George Gilbert who also noted payments on the new structure in Milford are continuing. Arnold announced official resignation from North Webster English teacher Ronald Guernsey was received with Donna Yargosz previously approved for the vacant position. The meeting ended on a good note with a member of the teaching staff from the Syracuse Junior High School commending Lakeland officials for their solution to the over-sized sixth grade class entering the Syracuse school which “seems to be working quite well ” Appreciation for the progress report was expressed by board member Marguerite Hoerr. An executive session followed the regular monthly meeting with a special session tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 21. A definite time will be set at a later date.

‘lt's up to the bank to dose the driveway:' Miller

(Continued from page 1) close it." Orn added it would cost the bank a lot of money to close the drive. Mrs. Doll interjected that Reith had told her he didn’t care, it was whatever the community wanted. Further discussion became semi-heated after board president Steve Miller commented, "If the bank wants it closed, it’s their initiative to close it." Orn was in agreement and Mrs. Treesh reminded them she did make a motion to have it closed but it failed to receive a second. Letter Mrs. Treesh has in her possession a letter signed by Reith stating the bank would like the drive closed. This letter was read to the town board on August 25. The letter, addressed to Mrs. Treesh and the town board, “This letter is to confirm the conversation I had with you on August 17, 1982. concerning the closing of our old drive-up lane north of the bank. I have personally talked to the major users of the drive-up night deposit and they are not against the closing of the lane. I have also discussed this matter with various merchants and they are in favor of closing the lane. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the bank to have the town of Milford close the old drive-up lane immediately." Mabie remarked “People are not going to park behind the bank” an area provided by the bank for shoppers, “and walk across the street.” Mrs. Doll added that all the hubbub is in that area. “It's too vital of an area to just sit there.” The final comments on the subject were from Mrs. Treesh and Mrs. Doll who stated: “OJk there’s your answer people you know the board doesn’t care about you merchants." Mrs. Doll answered “Yes we do,” and left the meeting, stating she had another meeting to attend. Sewer Problems Gary Miller was present to see what had been decided about hooking his building up to a sewer. Miller was discussing the quonset building on SyracuseMilford Street. He stated he did tell Steve Miller he wanted to hook on and would absorb some of the cost. Miller will have to run a line for one block in order to hook onto the system. After a discussion Ron Conley was asked to check on what it would cost to run a sixinch sewer line from the corner of East Street to Syracuse-Milford Road to the Miller property, one block east. Another problem dealing with the sewer lines was brought up by Don Bucher, representing the Christian Church of Milford’s house and grounds committee. Bucher's question dealt with the Eula Hamilton house and if she was paying sewer assessments. A problem has developed with the line running from her home under the church’s west drive. Bucher stated the line has evidently collapsed and the church wants to repair its drive. “We have to get whomever is responsible for it to get the drain problem corrected. Were (the church committee) not sure who’s obligated.” After checking records the town is responsible and the street, water and sewer department will be working on the matter. Other Business The board gave permission for Conley to have Phend and Brown repave Emeline Street from the Conrail tracks to East Street and Catherine Street from Main Street to the crossing. He was also told to have the firm pulverize the north-south alley between the Conrail tracks and Main Street. This is expected to cost under the $15,000 limit, therefore eliminating the need to advertise for bids. A definite figure will be presented to the board. Also if the quote is under the limit a drain will be installed in the middle of the alley behind the Main Street businesses between Emeline and Catherine Streets. Conley had a figure to have the alley paved for $13,000 to $15,000, however. Canrail would have the right to tear up the pavement anytime it desires since it is the firm’s right-of-way. Miller remarked Conrail will not help with the alley but stated if the -town wants to pave it, it can. Bob Vice, a resident of Section Street, was told to contact Steve Pulver or Mei Deardorff concerning replacement of his yard which was torn up when S. J. Pulver Construction Co., Avilla, hooked the new apartment complex, located at the southwest edge of town, onto the city sewer lines. According to Vice and Orn there are several other residents who have complaints about the way the yards were left by the company . Mark Jones, architect for Designmasters, LaGrange, submitted a brochure of what his firm can do and that it is available to assist Milford in any architectural, engineering or planning projects. He also added the firm handles grants.

Department Reports Max Duncan, fire chief, announced the firemen have repainted the fire station doors and an agreement has been worked out with the water department concerning nonworking fire hydrants. Duncan stated a canvaS or sack will be tied on to any hydrant which is in need of repair. He also announced that on October 3 from 11:30 until sold out or 3 p.m. the firemen will have their annual chicken barbeque at the station. This year 200 more chicken halfs will be barbequed and all those who have purchased tickets in advance will be guaranteed chicken. Ron Conley, street, water and sewer superintendent, requested the town check into purchasing a new chlorinator since the current one is causing trouble. He stated the chlorinator is so old that he is having trouble adjusting it to the water system. Conley added that he is currently maintaining a high level of chlorine to maintain a good water quality. T Trash Pick Up Conley reported equipment is being readied for leaf pick up and asked anyone having nongarbage items to place it on the curb or call the street department between 7 a.m. to noon until next Friday, Sept. 24. These items only include limbs, brush and leaves. In other business he reported lightening hit the pump controls at the street department on September 8. The problem has been corrected. Also the east side lift station malfunctioned and backed up into the new system. He felt this was due to not being used in the past. He reported the department is in the process of repairing the sewer machine. He requested the purchase of a welder and air compressor to aid in repairing items. It was approved that he purchase a Lincoln 225 amp welder for $l6O and a one-half horse power electric air compressor with a 10-gal lon storage tank for $289. No decision was made on laying a new water line to Barth, Inc., which would pick up at least 28 customers for the town. Conley reported it would cost $20,000 for material alone it might be possible to cut $6,000 from the total. Conley asked how the board felt about hooking up three properties who already have town water to the new water line on south West Street. Conley stated these residences are on the old gaivinized line. His did not receive an answer from the board. He said starting at midnight on September 21, the water system and hydrants will be flushed. Marshal David Hobbs submitted the monthly activities report and also informed the board he had checked the lighting around town and there are some areas where trees need trimmed around the lights. He suggested that this wait until spring since fall is getting closer. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 12, at7:3op.m. Better batter \ To cut down on cholesterol, for » each whole egg called for in a * cake recipe, substitute two egg whites stiffly beaten and folded into the batter. Hot oil treatment When reusing frying oil, eliminate odors and unwanted taste by first frying a dozen sprigs of parsley or a raw potato id the oil for about fifteen minutes.

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Consignment Auction Sale receipts down

Milford Lions Club members were less than overwhelmed at the success of their fourth annual consignment auction held Saturday at the Large Animal Clinic north of town on SR 15. Club president Jay Zehr said for the past several years large farm equipment sales did not live up to expectations due to adverse farm conditions. He added that this year’s push was not for large farm equipment, but rather for

MAD sets rates for community building

By DEB FOX New rates will go into effect on October 1 for the use of the Milford Community Building. The rates were adopted by the Milford Area Development Council, Inc., Saturday morning. Included are a SSO security deposit and SSO cleaning charge which will be returned to the lessee after the event, if the building is left the way it was found. Opinions of the eight members present were heard prior to the motion made by Donn Kesler to accept the rates. Karl Keiper. MAD president, said these rates will be in effect until MAD sees that a change is needed. Rental of the building and use of the kitchen will be $25 each room. Fee Schedule The new fee schedule will be: No charge groups: Blood pressure day, Chatter Box, senior citizens, American Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Elementary harriers are big winners, 3-0 Lakeland Elementary School’s cross-country squad won a 27-38 decision against Concord last night (Tuesday) which makes their record 3-0. Finishers for Lakeland were: Steve Schmahl, second; Jeff Carey, fifth; Eric Stookey, seventh; Andy Miller, ninth; Eliseo Roa, 11th; and Pete Bonner, 14th. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade squad is coached by Dave Stookey. ... In an earlier meet. Lakeland defeated Lakeland of LaGrange County 23-45. Winners in the 3,000 meters course were: Steve Schmahl, first; Andy Miller, third; Basil Bonner, fifth; Pete Bonner, sixth; Jeff Carey, eighth, and Eric Stookey. Foil a sprout To keep dry onions from sprouting and becoming soft, wrap individually in foil. They will stay firm for some time.

smaller items with a wider appeal. Even this did not live up to expectations. Several who worked the sale felt the proliferation of garage sales had taken the bloom off the consignment auction promoted by Milford Lions. However, there was a good crowd of buyers to respond to the auction call by auctioneers Lee Beer, Jerry Lambert and Larry

emergency medical services. Girl Scouts, 4-H clubs. Brownies, MAD and Milford Town Board. Those organizations who will be charge $6 per meeting plus $4 kitchen use (use of stove and refrigerator) are: Any Milford area religous. civic or public group, Milford Kiwanis Club, Milford Lions Club, Milford Jaycees, Waubee Lake Association and Milford Jayceettes. Day fee groups, including wedding receptions, family reunions, private business meetings, private parties, forprofit fund raisers (garage sales, merchandise sales, auctions) will be charged $25 rental fee, plus $25 kitchen usage and the security deposit and cleaning charge. During the discussion it was suggested the town board should have its meetings in the community building if that evening is available. The lease for rental of the building was approved. Marlene Evans, building administrator and custodian is the authorized agent to sign the lease on behalf of MAD. Persons who wish to reserve the building should contact Mrs. Evans. The lease agreement must be signed and deposit made before the key will be given out. In other business Keiper stated he is prepared to do the gold, silver and bronze plaque and all contributors have been notified what areas they are in. He added that if anyone wants to contribute additional amounts the deadline has been changed from today (Wednesday) to Friday, Oct. 1. The break down is SI,OOO and up, gold; SSOO-$999, silver; and SIOO- - bronze. Officers Donn Kesler, chairman of the nominating committee, presented the slate of officers for

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Mast. One item that attracted considerable attention and spirited bidding was a wood-constructed * tool shed built by Lions Club member Elmer Sorensen. It brought $875 into the club sale receipts. The weather proved excellent for such a sale. Bidding began ’ promptly at 10:30 a.m. and continued until 1:30 p.m. Gross receipts were not made known.

1983. Nominated are: Jean Treesh — president Marcy Haab — first vice president Doug Brown — second vice president Missy Sorensen — secretary Don Arnold — treasurer At the October 9 meeting nominations will be opened and the election will be held. A report was presented from John Murphy. EMS president, who stated the EMS is willing to sign the lease on the building with MAD with the changes recommended previously. It will be signed at the next EMS meeting. Keiper announced MAD’s attorney is still working on the change for the articles of incorporation and has not charged the group as yet. Keiper will be meeting with several businesses concerning the sign for the. building and will give a report at the next meeting. MAD has been requested by the town board to set up a steering committee to work with the Kosciusko County Economic Development Commission and the Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce. Keiper has been working with Mrs. Treesh on starting the steering committee and he asked that anyone who would like to work on the committee with the county economic development council and the county rezoning committee contact him. Prior to the close of the meeting. Mrs. Evans asked about the use of alcoholic beverages in the building and if the tables and chairs could be taken outside of the building. Keiper stated he did not think MAD could say no to alcoholic beverages at this point and that no decision can be made. “I think we have to stay on top of it.” As for the tables and chairs the group decided they should not leave the community building.