The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 October 1982 — Page 1

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VOLUME 19

Mark 25 years — Brock Mfg. Co. plans Saturday Open House

Brock Manufacturing celebrates its 25th anniversary with an open house. Saturday, Oct. 30. from 1-5 pm The open house will feature plant tours, a free slide show outlining Brock’s history and refreshments All employees, their families and guests, and the local public are invited to attend the open house on Saturday, said Paul B rem beck. Brock president. The company has recently set a . fourth quarter sales record for gram bins, capturing an increasing share of the market, according to B rem beck. B rem beck said Brock ’s expanding market and the big year for gram storage in 1982 has given Brock its busiest production season m the com pany's 25-year history. Dunng September. Brock worked three shifts a day, seven days a week, manufacturing grain bins Office employees worked relief shifts on Sundays The company's line of feed blns has for many years been the most widely sold make in the U.S market, according to the company Brock Manufacturing was founded on December 2, 1857. when Howard B rem bock, president of Chore-Time Equipment in Milford, and Harold Schrock, president of Star Tank and Boat Company in Goshen, became partners The Brock name is a combination of Brembeck and Schrock Schrock later sold his interest in the company Strong Local History The company rented a small garage on Mam Street in Milford and started manufacturing one product —a six-foot diameter bulk feed bin And. since machinery was limited, most of the actual manufacturing was done at night at the Star Tank and Boat Company As more bins were added to Brock's line, more space was needed. So. plans were drawn up and a new plant was built in 1962 Since its founding. Brock has gone through six major expansions The latest expansion, completed in 1979. provided for housing the entire office, manufacturing, and shipping areas m one facility —a 170,000 square-foot plant on a 40-acre site on SR 15 at the north edge of Milford Manufacturing operations employ some of the most advanced manufacturing and quality control methods available today, according to the company The company work force has approximately 200 employees. Brock s product line has expanded over the years and now includes bins for both agricultural and industrial uses For agriculture. Brock offers a complete line of bulk feed bins, a commercial grain storage bin line available with either flat or hopper bottoms, dual purpose grain bins for drying and storage, and their new 78 and 90-foot diameter commercial grain bins for maximum capacity For industrial use. Brock offers hopper bins ranging in size from six to 21-foot diameters and flat bottom bins in diameters from 15 to 24 feet Brock also manufactures grain bin accessories, including Brock's Cam-Lock Door, POSIFLO* Feed Flow Control. Channel Lock floors, floor supports, ladders, safety cages, bin stairs, roof vents and Brock s f FLEX AUGER’ Feed Delivery System. Brock products are sold in the U.S. and Canada, Central and South America, Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. License Branch closed Nov. 2 Roxanne Hadley, manager of the Syracuse License Branch, has announced that the license bureau will be closed on election day. Tuesday, Nov. 2. The branch will reopen with regular hours on Wednesday, Nov. 3.

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C. Alan Rovonstino Traditionally, the office of sheriff in Kosciusko County is one of the most hotly contested battles in the election. Even in this Republican-dominated county, the Democratic party has had their foot in door every year when it comes to sheriff. For 20 years, the Democrats have had their man in office. But in 1978, C. Alan Rovenstine broke that tradition. He defeated incumbent Dave Andrews that year. For Rovenstine. politics has been a part of life ” even before be became a politician himself His family, politically known throughout the area, was always a part of the political scene. His father. Cassius “Tim” Rovenstine. was a county councilman and he had an uncle who served as deput\ sheriff "I do enjoy politics," said Rovenstine "I think it is an important part of the sheriff’s job, and I think that’s what makes the sheriff s job exciting,” he said. Because sheriff is the only elected law enforcement official, Rovenstine believes the system insures the needs of the people are heard • "I believe the people can get to me quicker, and they can get us to look at a problem quicker. ’’ Because of this system, Rovenstine believes politics and law enforcement can mix — to a certain extent “1 do not think that it hinders the operation of the sheriff I think it makes you more alert to the needs of the people,” he said. Being close to the people's needs does not mean allowing politics to dictate his actions while on the job, however. 'Tve never had any political pressures in my decisions on how I run this office and I would not allow that. No politician dictates to me how I run this office " The biggest project Rovenstine's term as sheriff has been the development and operation of the jail portion (rs Kosciusko County's new 7 million dollar . Justice Building completed in February This took up a lot of Rovenstine's time during his initial term. “We had at least one meeting a week and most weeks two meetings that I attended and assisted the commissioners in the building of this building.” Rovenstine said since that time, he's been busy getting things organized the way he would like for it to be. A new computer is currently being installed and some of his staff members are being trained to handle it. If be should be re-elected, he would like to continue some of these programs he and his staff have started The responsibility of running the jail for Rovenstine has “increased considerably." he said. The jail is averaging around 27 prisoners a day, which is more than double in the last two years, said Rovenstine. AU of this extra work limits Rovenstine from doing what he said he likes to do the most, which is meeting the people in the community. “My biggest concern, my biggest let down, was that I couldn't get to each of the towns in the county that 1 really thought I would like too. Maybe if we get everything going really good here lean do that in the next four years.” “I enjoy being out in the field, I enjoy aU of police work. I just don’t get out like I want too, and I wish I could.” His attempt to communicate with the community does not interfere with his police work. In fact, he feels that's what being a sheriff is all about “I believe that they (the people) should see their sheriff, and I would like to have a little closer communication with them; although, I try very (Continued on page 2)

Charles Parker Being a Democratic candidate in Kosciusko County is not exactly the wisest thing to be if one plans on getting elected. The county's Republican stronghold is difficult to break, unless your running for sheriff. For some 20 years, Kosciusko County voters have went with the Democrat for sheriff while sweeping the other. county offices with Republicans. That formula held true until Alan Rovenstine arrived upon the scene in 1978 and broke the 20year Democratic reign. This year's Democrat for sheriff, Charles Parker, wants to get things back to the way they were. He believes in his party, but he knows the election must be one of personalities rather than party politics "There’s no doubt about it, I have to pull a lot of Republican votes to be elected,” said Parker, who hopes his own personal voting habits will be reflected in the November 2 election. “I also am a man that looks at all the issues whenever I vote in a campaign . . . during an election. I vote for a man. I’ve never went in and voted straight ticket." Parker has served as police chief at North Webster for five years, and before that served 10 vears in the Military Police during his 23-year stint in the army Parker spent 13 of his army career as supervisor in the data processing division. Parker feels his experience in the military, at North Webster and his training at the Indiana State Police Academy in Plainfield, makes him a qualified candidate for sheriff. He said his administrative background during his days as sergeant first-class in the army will be a big asset if he's elected. "I've been in administration just about all of my Me ... I don’t see any problem getting into the administration, tax dollars, things of that nature," said Parker Parker's campaign has centered around one major issue, improving the county police response time "There’s a lot to be done yet for law enforcement, lowering the crime rate, quicker response time. I’ve come up with the idea of dividing the county up into three different sectors and having a patrol car in each sector.” Parker said the present system has no designated areas for patrol. Instead, the squad cars patrol the county at random. “I believe you get more exposure out of it, and much quicker response time in any given situation,” he said. "Your going to save tax dollars by doing it this way... and you’ll save on gasoline that it takes to get from one area to another,” Another proposal Parker has been working on is assigning a shift commander for each shift and. if possible, requiring his jailers and dispatchers to be trained at the Plainfield academy. “You don't have the amount of drag enforcement that we used to have, and that s another plan I’d like to see brought into being is a drag awareness program,” said Parker. His proposed program would involve both the youth and parents in the county. “A lot of parents don’t really know what to took for. I think this would help greatly if the parents get involved in it,” he added. Parker said the campaign following his unopposed nomination to the ticket has been a learning process. “I am not a politician. This is the first time I’ve ever really been involved in politics. It’s very hard trying to do police work and being a politician at the same time.” Despite the hassles, Parker still believes in the elected position of sheriff and he said the two — — and law enforcement — can mix. “You (Continued on page 2)

WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 27.1982

Lakeland locations to vote The Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners have announced where citizens of the Lakeland area can vote for the Tuesday, Nov. 2, election. They are as follows Tippecanoe Township — First precinct, Camelot Hall. Counting House Bank; second precinct. North Webster Fire Station; third precinct, Barbee Conservation Club Building; fourth precinct, Counting House Bank, Fountain Room Turkey Creek Township — First precinct, Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church; second precinct. American Legion Post 223, SR 13S; third precinct. Scout Cabin. Henry St., Syracuse; fourth precinct, Syracuse Junior High School; fifth precinct. Saint Martin's dePorres Catholic Church; sixth precinct, Turkey Creek Conservation Club Van Buren Township — First precinct, Masonic Lodge Building, Milford; second precinct, Milford Community Building; third precinct, Miford Fire Station Plain Township — first precinct, Oswego Community center; second precinct, Leesburg Town Hall; third precinct, National Guard Armory; fourth precinct. Chapman Lakes Conservation Chib House Jefferson Township — Second precinct. Island Chapel United Methodist Church Lakeland board seats in contest Four people are seeking three seats on the Lakeland Community School Corporation’s board of trustees on next Tuesday’s election. On the ballot will be the following names: • David L. Carey of District 1, Tippecanoe Township • Charles W. Koser, Jr., of District 2, Turkey Creek Township • Henry L. Smith of District 2, Turkey Creek Township • Marguerite B. Hoerr of District 3, Van Buren Township and East Jefferson Township Carey and Mrs. Hoerr are incumbent members of the board, each having served one term John Kroh of Turkey Creek Township chose not to seek reelectifm and will be replaced on the board by either Smith or Koser. However, since each of the three districts must have one representative on the board and none can have more than two. both Smith and Koser may, be elected. The other current members of the board are Philip Payne of District 1 and Billy G. Little of District 3. Conley resigns at Milford ByDEBFOX A special meeting was called by the Milford Town Board to hear and accept the resignation of Ron Conley, street, water and sewer department supervisor. Conley stated his resignation was due to a change of personal goals and family commitments. The resignation is effective October 31. Conley has been with the town’s utility department for two years and was Deputy Town Marshal for 14 years. He would not disclose the nature of his new job, but did state he has moved out of town. In other business board member Darrell Orn stated he has heard complaints fr? 1 ® neighbors of the Leisure Living complex on the ground level The concern is that the ground has (Continued on page 2)

- w || r HL. BJ BFB HBk bHB ' w Hp .-'JHB HALLOWEEN BREW — Witches, goblins, ghosts and other Halloween spooks will braking a I special Halloween brew for this week end as trick-or-treaters go door to door in the Lakeland area asking for treats or threatening with tricks. There has also been a number of activities planned in the Lakeland communities for young and old a like to enjoy and join in the Halloween fun. Shown above inside a witches kettle are witches Alan Kitson and Diana Walker with their ghostly friend. KipSchumm. (Photoby Deb Fox) Caution issued — I Haunting horrors await hobgoblins

Well, it’s Halloween time again and there will be a lot of trick-or-treater’s out about the Lakeland Area. In addition to the trick-or-treat nights established by each community there are many activities planned. But before we get into the activities here’s when trick-or-treat nights have been set. In | Syracuse it will be Friday evening, Oct. 29. £ from 6-8 p.m. and in Milford it will be the same ■ evening except from 5-8 pm. North Webster will have its trick-or-treat night on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. Milford Activities In Milford there will be a Community Halloween Party in the town’s business block on Saturday, Oct. 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary, the Kiwanis Club and Lions Club are expected to participate. Activities and special music have been arranged for the occasion and three prizes for best dressed participants will be awarded, in a large number of categories. Adults as well as young folks are urged to participate in the costume competition. A grand prize of $lO will go to the most original or most unusual masked character. A cash award of $3 will go to the first place, $2 to the second place and $1 to the third place in each of the following categories: Cartoon characters, witches, goblins, skeletons, clowns, scare crows, ghosts, hobos, story book characters, fairy tale characters, movie characters, pirates and others. Judges will be Judy Tinkel, Jean Treesh and Rev. Kenneth Greenwood. Treats will be given to the children. AtSyracsse In the Syracuse Community there will be a Haunted House on Saturday, Oct. 30, storting at dusk at the Lakeland Youth Center. The haunted house, which is being sponsored by local merchants, is said to be so scarey that a

Few contests ... but — Brisk vote expected Tuesday

Kosciusko County is predominately Republican and the November 2 ballot proves this to be a fact. There are few contests on this year's ballot beyond the federal and state level. In fact, the only race at the county level is that for sheriff with incumbent Republican C. Alan Rovenstine of Atwood facing North Webster Town Marshal Charles Edwin Parker, a Democrat. Only two trustee candidates face opponents on the ballot. Incumbent Democrat Richard D. Mitchell of Tippecanoe Township faces Republican Dennis Schaaf. Both men have a full slate of advisory board members on the ballot. Republicans seeking election are Jerry L. Rhodes, William E Metcalf and Roger Leinsetter, all incumbents. Democrats seeking electton are Danny Conkling, Robert Strombeck and Suzanne J. Shock. The other race is in Etna Township where incumbent Republican Robert White is facing Democrat Kathryn Kaiser, a former Milford resident Both White and Mrs. Kaiser have a full slate of advisory board members on the ballot with them. AU other candidates for trustee and ad-

warning has been issued. The warning is: Persons with heart conditions, pregnant women or weak fortitudes may wish to reconsider before entering. There is a donation asked and refreshments will be served. At North Webster There will be two different activities planned in the North Webster area. One tea Halloween Fun Night and the other is a Halloween Party. First the Halloween Fun Night. It is being co-sponsored by the Lakeland Kiwanis Club and Heart-Of-The Lakes Business Association on Friday, Oct. 29, from 6.30-8.30 p.m. in the school gym. There will be a costume contest with judging in four categories, pre-school and kindergarten; first and second; third, fourth and fifth; sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Also there will be a Halloween picture coloring contest for pre-schoolers through second graders. Participants are to bring their own crayons, paper will be provided. Another event will be a jack-o-lantern carving contest and those participating should bring a pumpkin, I cleaned out and uncarved. All youngsters attending Fun Night are 1 asked to wear tennis shoes. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. All parents are encouraged to attend activities where I judges will be members of the Heart-of-The Lakes Business Association. The Halloween party is sponsored by the lakeland Snowmobile Club with Sherree Long as co-ordinator. The party will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings, Oct. 29 and 30 starting at 7 p.m. I The evening will begin in the parking lot of Rinker’s, uptown North Webster, with a hayride to the mystery haunted house. At the haunted house there will be cider and cookies served.

visory boards are Republicans. All are unopposed. Other trustee candidates in the greater Lakeland area and their advisory boards are: Turkey Creek — Louis Kuilema, trustee; Jackson Dean Ridings, Sr., Carl H. Hadley and

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Susan Myrick, advisory board Van Buren — Max G. Evans, trustee; Harry D. Doty, Kart Keiper and William Stath, advisory board Plain — Donald J. Boggs, trustee; 0. Kart Stookey, Ken(Continued on page 2).