The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 December 1982 — Page 1

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VOLUME 19

Cumulative funds set by Milford Town Board

Milford Town Board members activated the cumulative sewer fund and established a cumulative capital improvement fund and xeapproved the cumulative sewer arid water fund at a special town board meeting Monday, Nov 29. at 4 pm The sewer and water fund approval was to make the fund legal as the state auditors found no records of the originaj action on file The board had this fund in 1981 In activating the cumulative sewer fund, the town will receive $200,831 to replenish the amount paid to Seldge, Inc. To date Seldge has been paid $206,932.93 Maria Lozano, clerk-treasurer, stated that SB,OOO had already been appropriated to pay for the sewer project The levy for the cumulative capital improvement fund was set at 16 cents per SIOO of taxable

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SANTA. I WANT ... — Sauta Claas was hi Syracuse Sunday afternoon greeting shoppers and hearing the wishes of children. There were a number of children visiting Santa at the Syracuse Scout Cabin between 4 and S p.m. Sunday. Shown above is Jamie Farber telling Santa. < Butch Plikerd* what she would like for Christmas. < Photo by Deb Fox)

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real and personal property in the taxing district. The tax will be levied in 1982 and collected in 1983 and annually thereafter for a period not exceeding five years. This fund will be used for the construction of a new utility building. The cumulative sewer and water fund will be 10 cents on each SIOO, levied in I*B2 and collected in 1983 and annually thereafter, not exceeding five years. Other Business In other business board members Jean Treesh, Darrell Om and Steve Miller voted to purchase a Gledhill spreader from Deeds Equipment Company. Inc.. Plymouth, for $2,369. This will be installed on the dump truck for the spreading of sand and sand-salt mixture The 707 spreader will be powered by a fanbelt hydraulic pump.

Board members also indicated they will be checking with Dan Richards and the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission on the footage of land at the utility building, next to Farm Bureau Co-Op on Main Street, and how large a building the town will be able to build without special exceptions The board will proceed with plans for a new building with the assistance of Bill Knowles, utility supervisor Orn met with representatives from the State Highway Com mission on November 23 con-

Winter carnival plans underway

Ten members of the allvolunteer Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival committee met Monday to discuss plans for the 1983 winter carnival, scheduled for February 5 and 6 Several activities from last year’s carnival will continue for 1983 and more activites were tentatively announced. An indoor arts and crafts show was tentatively scheduled. Cochairman Kip Schumm antounced that all persons interested in contributing or participating in the show should contact Sharon Runge at 457-4322 or call the Stout Boutique. The annual snowmobile races will be continued in 83. The drag race course was shortened to 750

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cerning parking signs along SR 15. The highway department will be installing "No parking within 10 feet of pavement” on the east side of SR 15, from Fourth Street to Syracuse-Milford Road, a distance of approximately 960 feet and “No Parking Anytime,” on the west side of SR 15 from Syracuse-Milford Road to a point. 300 feet north of the Syracuse- , Milford Road. The town board will be meeting next Tuesday. Dec. 7. at 7:30 p.m. for its regular meeting instead of Tuesday. Dec 14.

feet from last year’s 1,000 feet to better accommodate participants. The snow sculpturing contest, skating events, concession stands, sledding, the mustache and beard contest, snowmobile games, torch parade and fireworks display will be continued in next year’s carnival. The annual poker run, involving local taverns, will be continued and the winter carnival dance at the American Legion Hall was also confirmed at the meeting. The only outdoor run of its kind in the area, the winter carnival wonder run, was also rescheduled for the February event. The run features two races* —a 2.2 and six mile course — and”'* promises to have the biggest field ever because of advertising efforts in area running clubs. A visit by a hot air balloon, skydivers and a tug-of-war competition were mentioned as additional activities. The next meeting for the committe has been scheduled for December 13.

Shaky experience for family caught in KKK

By GAIL WIDMOYER Extended holiday vacations are away for families to visit historical areas of interest, but Washington, D.C.. proved to be a little more historical than desired by the Kenny Grimm family on Saturday. Nov. 27. On that day. the Ku Klux Klan planned a march to the White House which was discouraged by Washington police “We never knew what really happened." said Kenny Grimm of r 2 Milford who was in a corner case with his family at the time of the riot “The KKK was supposed to march, but they were so out numbered, by anti-Klan demonstrators that the police

Christmas: the spirit of giving

’This the season to be jolly. To deck the halls. To help Santa and purchase or make gifts for our loved ones. At Christmas time everyone becomes a Santa’s helper, selecting just the right gift for that special person. Last Friday is said by many to be the biggest shopping day of the year. However, in the Lakeland area it would appear people do their shopping later in the season and the biggest days lie ahead. With this in mind our reporters visited the three Lakeland elementary schools at Milford, North Webster and Syracuse with the following results: “I’m going to buy socks ■ for m - v mom because she I needs them. I don't know what else I'm going to buy anyone yet,” says Angie Wineland, a fifth grader at a .JF * Syracuse.

’ MILFORD FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH ADDITION, HENRY STREET ENTRANCE

OK new Brethren Church plans

By GAIL WIDMOYER In the next few months. Milford citizens will see the demolition of many old buildings in town. Among these is the commonlyknown old C.S. Myers Ford Agency building on Catherine Street, which boused part of the First Brethren Church. However, the vacant area will not *be an eyesore since church members approved a new building project at a meeting on Wednesday evening/Nov. 17. The church body has accepted the preliminary drawings and floor plans for the addition which will be added to the north side of the existing gym structure after Custer and Sons Excavating remove the old structure. Demolition work should begin within the next three weeks, said Paul Tinkel, pastor. Floor Plans Immediately north of the existing structure will be two 10 by 18 feet shower rooms for gymnasium use. On the west side of the new building, facing Henry Street, a will be five 12 by IS feet Sunday School or meeting rooms and the main entrance. At the north end of the addition is a 12 by 15 foot secretary office and another 12 by 15 foot room which will house the pastor’s study. An adjoining work and storage room connect the two offices. The remainder of the north side is composed of an approximately

escorted them out of town. The riot broke out between the police and the Klan." Anti-Klan groups who were a part of the riot included members from the All Peoples Congress. Citizens Against Hatred and Violence, the Sparticist League, Labor-Black Coalition to Stop the KKK., and the Palestinian November 29 Coalition. The purpose of the Klan rally was to oppose a bill which would grant amnesty to over 12 million illegal aliens. Apparently the anti-Klan groups became angered when the police removed KKK members and thus turned on the officers. "They weren’t after the people.” explained Grimm, “it was bet-

15 by 21 foot Sunday School or meeting room, divisible by folding doors into two rooms. The largest room with a seating capacity of 134 including chairs, is in the center of the structure and is approximately 39 by 51 feet with the longest end facing west. An 8 by 16 foot platform is in front of a 44 foot baptistry at the east end of the room. On the north and south ends are folding doors, capable of producing four more

Community Christmas tree at North Webster

Communities across America celebrate the Christmas season with a community Christmas tree. In Kosciusko County, North Webster will have its very own Christmas tree. North Webster residents have a chance to get into the spirit of the season December 12 when the Lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster lights a giant Christmas tree. Kiwanis president Jon Roberts promises the community a sight to behold when the tree is unveiled in front of the Counting House Bank at 4 p.m. North Webster residents will be invited to sing Christmas carols around the tree for about 20

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ween the police and the anti-Klan groups." “The group was throwing stuff at the police and it (debris) ricocheted into the windows at the cafeteria. Everybody left who wanted to.” The Grimms were visiting Mrs. (Mattie) Grimms sister. Mary Miller, in the capital city and were sightseeing on the day of the not. "We went to the Air-Space Museum and saw some movies until about two in the afternoon. W hen we got out of the movies, we were hungry but the cafeteria at the museum was full. “Mary’s friend suggested we (Continued on page 2)

Kristin Galegor, second grader in Myra Gunden's Milford Elementary class. is thinking about her MW - favorite friends. “Christmas is a time to give presents. My neighbors, Dennis and Denise, are my f favorite friends and I’ll take their presents over to them. Probably a toy car for the boy and a doll for the girl.” —. S’ ' “A book for my mom, one of those fat ones because LiJjM she likes reading them,” I said Syracuse third grader I Brian Donat. He continues. I “I'm going to get my sister I a smurf.”

meeting or classrooms, two on each end. The southeast comer of the large room evolves into a kitchen area equipped will two fourburner stoves, a refrigerator, four sinks,and approximately 290 jnches of counter space. Actual Construction Before actual construction of the new structure can begin, several steps must be completed. “The preliminary plans must go to the architect for a working

minutes after the tree is lit. Also, residents will have the opportunity to bring items for the community Christmas charity. Roberts said the Kiwanis Christmas committee "thought it would be good to do something for the community and the Christmas charity." he said. Roberts urges residents to take food, clothing and toys for the charity collection. The community-wide charity program involves several organizations in North Webster. Hie Kiwanis club is one of many groups that support the charity effort.

May seek death penalty in Devine murder case _

The mystery of the murder of Joseph P. Devine, 34, New Paris, may come to a close as the death penalty may be sought against Danny James Cox, 23, formerly of Niles, Mich., who has been charged with Devine’s murder. Devine was a New Paris fuel dealer who was found shot to death in his office at Railroad Street. New Paris, at 7 a m. on March 6.1981. Count two was filed Tuesday morning in the case alleging that Cox was “hired by another human being or human beings to kill and murder" Devine. Elkhart County Prosecuter Michael Cosentino stated that as a result of new evidence the state has filed an additional count alleging that Cox committed the murder of Devine for hire This additional count makes this murder case a capital offense under the laws of the state.

“I want to make my Mom and Dad something in school. I'll make them a picture and cut it out of j paper so they can keep it for gl /<,. j a long time,” said Deedee Diamond, a first grader in Cindy Kaiser’s Milford ~ Elementary class. Pam Shock, a student in Richard Fehnel’s fifth ■ grade at Milford Elementary School, placed I her friend, Amy Jodry, at R/WsmHß the top of her list. “I’m J® thinking about getting a placque that says my best friend. That says what I feel.”

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drawing which must then go to the state for approval,” explained Tinkel. "Then bids and financing plans can be made and hopefully we can have an enclosed structure by spring.” Tinkel further noted weather conditions as a major factor affecting the building schedule. Once the structure is enclosed, members of the church will be responsible for some of the interior work with the completion date set for sometime in 1983.

Roberts sees the Christmas tree as a good way for the community to get together and celebrate Christmas. Chairing the giant Christmas tree is Rev. Dean McFadden Club members donated the lights for the tree and bank officials have consented to provide for the electricity in addition to the lawn space for the tree. The tree is "one of the major projects of the year" for the Kiwanis, said Roberts. The community service project is one of several the club has planned for the upcoming holiday season.

Because of the recent occurrence, Cox’s trial has been rescheduled to January 10.1983. He will stand trial for murder. If he is convicted, the jury will determine whether or not he will be subjected to the death penalty. Cox was scheduled to go on trial Monday. Nov. 29. but his attorney requested a continuance. Elkhart Circuit Court Judge Gene Duffin granted the continuance. On April 14 of this year a circuit court grand jury indicted Cox and he was arrested that same day in Niles. Those testifying for the grand jury included Frank Fabiano, who pleaded guilty in April to possessing 8,000 gallons of gasoline on July 3,1980, that he knew was stolen from the Arco bulk storage plant at 20630 W. Ireland Road. South Bend. Also testifying were Arthur P. Fox and Gary Goddard