The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 50, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 December 1982 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., December 29,1982

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Giant stump removed

The Darrell Custer wrecking crew dug out the stump of an old maple tree at the site of the recently demolished opera house on Mam Street in Milford this week The tree stump turned out to be quite a sight, measuring 15 feet across from the primary root system on both sides Although the exact age is difficult to

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determine, at least 150 age rings were counted on the stump The stump was uplifted by the Custer crew's crane for the inspection The tree had to be knocked out to make room for a parking lot and driveway for the proposed $70,000 doctor ’s office This stump was a big one. but Custer said he’s removed several larger ones before — up to 25 feet in diameter

"All-Savers" certificates give interest tax break

Taxpayers who buy qualifying All-Savers certificates can exclude up to SI,OOO <52,000 on a joint return) of the interest on

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those certificates from their income, the Internal Revenue Service said The qualifying certificates are issued between October 1, 1981. and December 31. 1982. They have a maturity of one year and pay interest equal to 70 per cent of the investment yield on the most recently issued 52-week Treasury bills All-Savers certificates cannot be contractually linked to any other investments or benefits and still be tax-free, the IRS stressed This means that if a bank allows a taxpayer to enroll in a highyield investment such as a 30-day certificate of deposit at 40 per cent interest, the bank cannot require that the taxpayer reinvest the funds in an All-Savers certificate If it does, the interest from this certificate is not taxfree. For more information on AllSavers Certificates, check the tax instructions that come with the tax package, or request IRS Publication 553, Highlights of 1981 Tax Changes, available by using the handy order blank in the tax package Ao QUPRv&'STuFP AS 4 , U*» the handy order form in your tax pockogo to order ony of 90 free IRS publications. A vmAAc meMOfp from (fee internal •avanva Semca Yolklore You can cook whole egg yolks without their shells. Slide yolks gently into water and cook for about ten minutes. You can use these yolks in salads or in a spread for hors d'oeuvres.

Solarias set for 'B3 — Syracuse board approves police, utility appropriations

By GARY LEWIS The street and police departments received last-minute appropriations for expenditures from leftover funds at the final meeting of the Syracuse Town Board last night. Joe Dock, street, water and sewer superintendent, requested and received $3,500 for a concrete floor to a storage shed and SBOO for a new portable radio. The concrete was needed because the storage building, located next to the department's garage, had a dirt floor. The absence of a floor made it difficult to keep the equipment clean. Dock said. The radio would supplement another portable unit already in possession, he said. The radio would replace the need for two mobile units and would increase efficiency. The motion to approve the expenditure for the concrete was approved 3-1, with board member Steve Butt voting against the measure. The vote for the radio was 4-0. Funds for both expenditures came from unused portions of the budget. “We’ve done well enough with the budget,” Dock explained. “It's not a necessity, I guess . . . you could call it a luxury item,” he said. The radio would, however, be a “great time-saver and a safety feature. ” President Carl Myrick read a request from the police department for new tires for the police cars, ammunition and repairs to the radar gun. With S6OO left in the budget for tires, the department’s request for eight tires would cost the town $544 The ammunition would cost the town $255. The cost for repairs to the radar gun would be between $64 to SBO. Myrick reported The board unanimously approved the request.

SMOKE DETECTORS: DON’T STAY HOME WITHOUT THEM Statistics show that more than 12,000 persons will die in residential fires in America between now and this time next year. In addition, some 300.000 others will be injured by fire. Both figures could be drastically reduced by using inexpensive smoke detectors. Most fire-related deaths and injuries, notes the Better Business Bureau, are from smoke—-not fire. With smoke detectors, the smoke peril is almost eliminated. Families, such as your own. get enough warning time to get out of the house before it is too late. Smoke detectors, the 888 points out. are now required by many states and cities in both houses and apartments. Mobile homes also should have them installed The Federal government requires detector units in new V.A and FH A housing before a loan will be made. Some fire insurance companies give discounts on premiums to homeowners and renters if smoke detectors are put up. >» What Type Where? There are-two types of smoke detectors, and both are inexpensive and ususally easy to install with basic hand tools by the homeowner. Photo-electric detectors are good at smelling out large smoke particles given off by smoldering fires. lonization detectors are good at detecting small smoke particles given off by a flaming fire. It’s a smart idea to use both types since residential fires usually generate both types of smoke. Two detectors are recommended. One should be placed next to the sleeping areas—generally in a hallway. The other should be placed in a first-floor hallway or on the basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairway. Never place a detector near a heating cooling duct. Air from the duct could blow away the smoke before the detector is activated. Besides smoke detectors, a family fire escape plan also should be adopted and frequently tested. This includes escape ropes or ladders for second floor homes and a specific meeting place outside the home. Smoke detectors, available at most hardware and home center stores, are electrically-operated either by batteries or housepower. The battery-powered units are easier to install than those hooked to housepower, although either one requires no special skills to connect. Most smoke detector products, adds the 888. are packaged with complete installation instructions that include specific placement locations for the alarms. Testing and maintenance procedures are also included.

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The board also approved the salary ordinance for 1983. The board must approve the ordinance prior to January 1; although, the board reserves the right to make amendments to the ordinance The salaries listed were: town board president, $1,000; the other four trustees, $750; clerktreasurer, $4,296; town marshal $16,640. deputy marshal $15,922; permanent deputy marshals, $15,138; probationary deputy marshals, $12,007; street crossing guard. $59.85 per pay period as needed , street, water, and sewer superintendent with class II permit $17,860; with water treatment permit, $18,969. Others listed in the ordinance were: fire department full-time dispatchers, $9,456; probationary dispatchers, $8,012; fire chief, $1,500; first assistant fire chief. $1,030; second assistant, $900; fire department captain. $990; secretary-treasurer of the fire department. SBBO. Additional salary requirements and hourly wages for town employees listed were: additional amount of $41.67 per pay period to person doing extra duties required to fire equipment and janitorial duties for the fire department; combined clothing and automobile allowance for firemen, $150; $7 to each fireman responding to fire call; $4 to maximum of $7 an hour for street, water and sewer department employees; $3.50 to maximum of $5.75 for sewer laboratory technician. Other hourly wages listed were; $3.62 to a maximum of $7 per hour for clerk-treasurer office employees; and $3.80 per hour for reserve police officers The annual new year meeting for the board is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., January 4. Appointments for 1983 are expected to be announced at that meeting.

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Home destroyed — Man, sons, jump to safety as house bums

North Webster firemen assisted the Pierceton Fire Department at a two-story house fire Sunday evening. Dec. 26. The owner, Allen Dixon, and his two sons jumped to safety from a second floor window. Damage to the home and contents located at Ridinger Lake r 3 Pierceton, was listed at $45,000, or a total loss. AA to hold open house New Year's Eve The Carl Sheppard Memorial Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will hold an open house on New Year’s Eve at All Saints' Episcopal Church House, Syracuse, next to the church, from 7:30 p.m.. until after midnight. Everyone is welcome to attend a sober evening of fellowship. All Saints’ is located on Vernon Road aoout one half mile east of the southern entrance to the South Shore Golf Club. Syracuse The coffee pot will be on all evening and everyone is invited to bring a snack with them.

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Pierceton Fire Captain Jerry Kreger stated Dixon and his sons were upstairs at approximately 5:46 p.m. when they heard explosions from the lower floor Dixon attempted to go down the steps, but the way was blocked by flames. He and his sons broke out a second floor window and the three jumped 10-12 feet to the ground. No one was injured. It is believed the fire started when a copper gas coupling leaked. The coupling connected the LP gas tank and two space heaters inside the home. A total of eight trucks, four from Pierceton and two each from North Webster and Larwill fire departments, were at the scene Firemen had the flames under control in approximately one hour. Officials remained at the scene, however, until 9:30 a.m. No stick When fried foods such as hash browns stick, simply place the pan on the cold surface of the bottom of the sink or in a large pan of cold water. Slide a spatula under the contents of the pan and everything will slip right out. You even save the crusty bottoms this way.