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$200,000 fire destroys Frost TV & Antenna Service

A beautiful day turned dark for Mr and Mrs. Ray Frost. SR 13S Syracuse, as they returned from a trip to Covington, Ky., to find their home and business had been destroyed by fire. Damage has been estimated at $200,000 by Frost, who added. "We lost everything. Syracuse firemen received a call at II: 15 am. from a passerby and seconds later from Charles Harris. When firemen arrived

County-wide tourism group formed

By GARY LEWIS I Kosciusko County isn't exactly the tourist center of the world, or even in the midwest. And chances are, the county will not become one in the future. But a committee has been recently formed to combat that problem. Under the auspices of the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, a county-wide tourism committee has been formed to develop and disseminate information about tourism in Kosciusko County This county-wide approach is a rather new idda tor most communities. Tourist trade —a jealously protected entity of the* private sector — just doesn't have much appeal for most < people whose only view of' tourism is a self-centered, “How does it affect me.'’

.North Webster dispatching problems resolved at special meeting

By DEBFOX ? Dispatching problems in North Webster have been resolved. In a special’ meeting Wednesday evening, Dec. 29, the North Webster Town Board and Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board, and trustee agreed to work together and not change the current contract. In addition to solving who's responsible for the cfispatchers it was decided dispatchers will receive training on procedures /or dispatching fire and emergency „ medical service personnel. . Current C ontract The current contract agreement between the town and township calls for the township to pay the town $18,500 for dispat ching service of the tire department and emergency medical

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smoke was billowing from the roof and exits, in the building. According to Syracuse Fire Chief Joe Anderson, the fire is believed to have started in a small utility room at the center of the building and spread to the Frost living quarters. At this time no cause has been determined and arson is not suspected. Frost stated all television sets at the home, which totaled 25, were damaged due to the intense

Thanks to some committed volunteers, though. Kosciusko County may be able to get out of this misconception. Tourism affects everyone. New people coming into an area creates more dollars, and the more tourist dollars spent means better business for just about everyone. Appointed chairman of the new committee in August was Candy Wolkins, president of ABC travel in Warsaw. As chairman, her job is to coordinate the efforts of the 20-member committee so their work can benefit the entire county. Each member was recruited to all of the different communities so the group can Y keep tabs on each area’s opportunities and needs. “We wanted to handle it on a countywide basis, rather than just the

service and for the town to pay the township. $10,950.04 for the same service. In July, Richard Mitchell, township trustee, submitted a letter stating the township would consider taking over the dispatching responsibility altogether, depending on the , town. A lengthy discussion followed Mitchell’s question about the proposal. Howard Bemish, town board president, stated he may have been misadvised. “I know this was a proposal made, I did not know it affected the existing contract.” Larry Keim, board member, stated he intrepreted the proposal to mean 1984 not 1983. Breyer stated he understood it to mean the 1983 contract and added, “1 don’t know if that’s the right step at this time. ”

heat of the blaze. He noted everything throughout the building sustained damage from the heat and smoke. Destroyed in the living quarters. which included five dorms downstairs, a master bedroom, game room and three master bedrooms upstairs, were all the belongings of Frost and his wife. Frost TV and Antenna was formerly also the location of Frost Foundation for Boys.

city of Warsaw,” she said. "We’ve contacted people in each of the township areas and cities, „ to try and get representation from each area. ” The group's aim is two-fold. First, just like any other tourist group, the committee wants to attract people to visit the county. Also, and maybe even more important, the group wants to inform local residents of the opportunities available in the county “We want to let the people here in the community know what is available,” said Wolkins. This is especially important for those who meet the public on a regular basis. Ideally, this would create a better atmosphere for tourism in the area. “So when they come up and talk to people, they ’ll know if (Continued oft page 2) A

Further discussion centered around the offer since there was a *“gray area of misunderstanding.” Before putting the proposal to a vote all town board members agreed the contract remain the same for this year and if there are problems then change it for 1984. Breyer stated. “I’d rather talk about splitting the cost 59-50 in 1983 and let the dispatcher's continue working for the town. If we find in the middle it’s not working then start talking about it.” Keim suggested it be tried this year and “see if we can’t make it work. If we can’t successfully make it work, we’ll turn it over. ” It was after these statements that the township withdrew it’s offer and agreed to stay with the current contract.

Frost stated his future plans include rebuilding at the same location and continue on with his business. For the time being the Frosts are staying in a home owned by Mrs. Harris. The loss is covered by insurance. S' Assistance was called for at approximately 11:25 a.m. from North Webster Fire Department. There were 12 men responding from Syracuse and 12 from North Webster. A total of six trucks were at the scene. North Webster firemen were released after approximately I‘s « hours. Syracuse firemen remained at the scene until 2:46 p.m.

Only s2ll in cash — $19,600 taken from Syracuse Town Hall

Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Vella Baumbaugh said s2ll in cash and $19,463.44 in checks were stolen in the break-in of the Syracuse Town Hall last Tuesday night. According to Syracuse Police Chief Robert Houser,. Mrs. Baumbaugh discovered the break-in early Wednesday morning when she reported for work. She first discovered the cash box was missing and later found the rear door of the building had been jammed.

A trial period of six months was given and if the situation does not change board members stated, “we’re in trouble.” Mitchell asked that an ademen be attached to the contract stating the contract be on a day to day basis, stating there were only two other alternatives the township could see: reinitiating the old system or implimenting its own dispatching service. “Neither one is what we want to do. We want to work this HiagoaA” commented Mitchell “We either have to stop the war and start peace or get a good war going, ” remarked Breyer. “Somewhere we’ve got to call a halt to it We’ve got to get it working or get out of dispatching and let professional’s do it.” Committee Meets Breyer, Mitchell and Jerry Rhodes, township advisory board member,/ met to review the

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M —- WvE wil cklSSifffecl |NK|£S The Mail-Journal has a new look on the classified pages this week. Ads will be easier to place and easier to read than in the past and cards of thanks have been moved off of page 3 and will now be included in the classified pages. Also new is the index. For assistance in handling classified ads, we are-printing an index of our new section, showing the various classified departments — announcements, automotive, business, service, employment, farm, financial, instruction, leisure, recreational, merchandise. pets, real estate for sale, rentals, etc. We urge our readers to study this index, designed for easier use. * REMC names new manager Lynn Collyer has been named the new general manager of Kosciusko County Rural Electric Membership Corporation, effective January I, after the retirement of Arden Warner who held the position for the past six years. Originally from central Indiana, Collyer began his 25-year e'ectric utility career in 1957 with Public Service Indiana as an engineering assistant in Shelbyville. In 1973, he was named district manager for PSI in Huntington. a position he held until 1976 when he became PSI c vision manager in Terre Haute. In 1979, Colfyer moved to North -■*l Myers, Fla., hi become district manager of the Lee County Electric Cooperative. He attended Purdue University and is a registered professional engineer in Indiana and Florida. He is also very active in civic activities having held positions with the Jaycees, Kiwanis, Rotary and chamber of commerce in the several localities he has lived. Having been general chairman of the United Way in Huntington and Fort Myers, and member of the board of directors of five separate United Way agencies. Collyer recently was awarded the Harry Fagan Award for outstanding community service through his activities. He and his wife, Lynda, have three children. Todd. Craig and Julie.

Mrs. Baumbaugh said she went to local banks and reported the incident to stop payment on the checks. Mrs. Baumbaugh said two '“‘boxes of cheese, containing 12 five-pound blocks and 15 pounds of butter, a half case, were also stolen from the trustee area of the town hall. Police officer Bill Selvey said no one has been apprehended and no clues have been obtained in the case.

Milford OK's utility building

ByDEBFOX A new town utility building wiU be erected at the north edge of Milford, Main Street extended (at the "sink" hole) Milford Town Board members voted to approve the construction at their year-end meeting late Thursday afternoon. The cost for the new building and improvement on the existing building will be $10,226.17. Harry Doty, Milford contractor, will be doing the work. The specifications call for the improvement of the north building, already owned and used by the town, for $5,275.49 and the construction of a block building for office use with restroom facilities, at the cost of $4,950.68. The existing building is 32 feet by 64 feet by 12 feet. The new building will be 12 feet by 16 feet by eight feet. Doty's bids did not include the cost for installing electricity, well drilling, sewer system or heating These bids will be obtained at a later date. Once these buildings are completed the current utility building, on Main Street next to Farm Bureau Co-Op, will be razed with the exception of a small building for the town’s well

Syracuse selects two new chiefs

By GARY LEWIS Two new chiefs were named and four other town positions were reappointed for 1983 last night at the annual Syracuse fii-st-uf-Lhe-yearspeciaTmeeting. William Selvey was named the new Syracuse Police Chief (town marshal) by a unanimous vote. He will replace Robert Houser who will remain on the police force as an officer. Selvey is a 17-year veteran policeman, serving the last three years on the Syracuse department. He attended the Toledo, Ohio, police academy and was a member of that city’s police force for 14 years. Since coming to Indiana, he has also received a degree from the Indiana Police Academy in Plainfield. The board also unanimously approved the selection of Joe Anderson as fire chief for 1983. Anderson, a member of the Syracuse Fire Department for 13 years, has served in several positions within the department He has been assistant chief, captain and lieutenant during his 13 years of service. Anderson is a driver for the Syracuse EMS service. A dispatcher for NIPSCo. he and his wife Cindy have one daughters. Monica 15. and two sons — Sean. 13. and Christopher. IQ. Both the fire and police appointments were unopposed. The board re-elected the following officers for the coming year: Carl Myrick, Town Board President; attorney. Bob Reed; street, water and wastewater superintendent, Joe Dock; and park board member. Kip Schumm. Liasons for each department

problem with the dispatchers and call procedures. Breyer stated the three sat down and wrote out instructiori&for dispatchers. He also reported a number of company's have been contacted about recorders and it is his tentative feeling that another avenue be explored. A location survey sheet is in the works in which the street will be indexed. He added a number of street signs are missing in town and a * survey will be taken on what signs and the cost of Breyer commented Sue Mitchell was designated to work on the training for dispatchers on EMS and fire dispatching. He remarked she has a manual that will be used as a guideline to put ' together a training program. The committee also discussed supervision scheduling pay rates

and pumps. In other year end business the board amended its decision to purchase a blade from Sharps Hardware and purchase the merchandise from Polk and Son, Leesburg, at the cost of S9OO. According to Board President Steve Miller the price did not hold up when the town went to purchase the blade. Maria Lozano, clerk treasurer, stated she has had numerous problems with residents refusing to pay sewer-tap on fees, late fees and utility bills. She was advised to turn these fees over to the county auditor, put a lein against the property, or take it to small claims court, what ever the case may require. Mrs. Lozano also stated she has received calls from residents renting their homes, concerning the tap on fees. It was pointed out at the board meeting that the tap on fees need to be paid by the owner of the home, not the renters. Board members also stated that if the owner does not pay a lein will be attached to the property ’’ Bill Knowles, utility supervisor, has obtained his provisional license on sewage treatment, enabling him to sign

WILLIAM SELVEY Named Syracuse Chief OfPolice were also reappointed. Street, water and sewer department. Bill Hess; fire department and dispatchers. Joe Morganthaler. police department. Carl Myrick; Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission and Scout Cabin board. Steve Butt; park department. James Hughes. A new ordinance was approved adjusting the salary of the street, water, and wastewater superintendent. Joe Dock. A superintendent with a Class II wastewater permit shall be paid

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and looked at laying out what the town has and the township acquainted Breyer with the areas EMS and fire protection is provided outside of the township. Mitchell distributed the written procedures for EMS and fire calls. Dispatchers will receive training on these procedures in the near future. A question was brought up concerning the cooperation between the dispatchers and the training. It was the belief of the town board, township advisory board, and others present there would be full cooperation. Dave Beisemeyer, asked if there will be supervision over the dispatchers for the coming year Breyer stated Charles Parker, town mai-shal. the township advisory board and himself would be the people to contact and that these people will discuss

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property documents concerning the treatment. In addition to announcing his receiving the license, it was mentioned the department has had some problems with the lift station. w Miller remarked the- problems are in the process off being corrected. "Things were not in as good as shape as it was said they were,'’ commented Miller Mrs. Lozano requested some type of assistance with the insurance bids, stating it would be wise to have an insurance consultant. making sure that town receives the coverage needed. She was given permission to contact an Indianapolis firm to look over the bids and update what coverage the town needs. Max Evans, new Van Buren Township Trustee, was present at the meeting to request the town’s assistance in finding jobs for the unemployed in the township. Evans stated there are a number of persons unemployed and a lot of them are capable of working He will be implementing a program in which the persons needing financial aid will work off the money given to them. Evans will be working with Knowles and Mrs. Lozano on this - project.

i B I < * I Ir ' * I 0 . JOE ANDERSON New Official Syracuse Fire Chief $17.864).(M) per year A Class II I permit with a Grade *D.S. water [ license. $18,415.00 per year and a Class II wastewater Grade D S. water and Grade P F will now i receive $18,961.00 per year i Omitted from the first draft of the 1983 salary ordinance ap proved last week was the salary for the town attorney. Bob Reed. He will receive $5,000 for his services to the town The next meeting for the board is scheduled for January 18 at 7:30 p.m.

the posibility of having a head dispatcher Parker and Breyer would also be the one s to contact if there is a problem concerning fire and EMS dispatchers. Altemernates Pay Dan Conkling asked if something couldn't Jte done to pay the alternate dispatchers the same as full time dispatchers, currently the alternates are on a lower pay scale. Breyer stated he felt the pay should be the same for both as did Rhodes. He suggested that it be taken to the township advisory board to see if money could be found to increase the pay The boards will also look into paying the dispatchers for the training Other Business Mitchell submitted an aderrtun for the debt service on fire and EMS. This debt service was t Continued on page 2 1