The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 January 1983 — Page 2
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MN&fll 1 ‘lfa 1 i a?"*~ fl i~t HFM TRook > dtr i w ■ ’■'i i -’ ' -f .»»hl^— ; ' V GREETING SPEAKER — Mary Prentice, Indiana State Consultant for gifted and talented children, spoke to teachers and principals from the three Lakeland Community junior high schools last Friday. Mrs. Prentice, greeted by school board member Marguerite Hoerr, stressed the importance of recognizing gifted and talented children in local schools. Standing with Mrs. Prentice and Mrs. Hoerr is Connie Bailey, head of the Lakeland gifted program. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)
Gifted diidren receive attention
By GAIL WIDMOYER Gifted and talented children are receiving more attention as educators become aware of the “most neglected group of children/’ according to Mary Prentice, Indiana State Consultant for Gifted and Talented. Mrs. Prentice spoke to junior high school teachers and principals from the Lakeland Community School Corporation. Gifted educational programs are growing from the bottom up thanks to dedicated and desperate parents, said Mrs. Prentice. “Up, Up and Away,” is one gifted program available for students in the Lakeland system, said Connie Bailey, director of
Town-township to study fire contract
ByDEBFOX A one-year cooperative fire agreement between the Town of Milford and Van Buren Township was approved at a special meeting Monday afternoon, Jan. 17. Work on a new contract for 1984 will be drawn up in a special March meeting and will include a number of changes from the existing contract. Township Trustee Max Evans proposed the expired agreement be extended and the town and township meet to work out matters on a new and changed agreement for the year 1984. “I’d like to have more input on what’s going on and I feel as though it will take one year to work out a different type of contract,” remarked Evans. He added that currently the township has no input on running the fire department. A suggestion by Evans was that a committee of one board member, one advisory board member and a fire department representative, be established to work out who will pay for which items and what the town can pay for and what the township can provide. He also said he would like to have an idea of equipment or items needed by the fire department for 1984 so he can start budgeting for them. The contract states that through a mutually understandment and agreement that Van Buren Township shall pay 50 per cent and the town of Milford pay 50 per cent of all the costs of insuring and maintaining the fire station building housing the fire fighting apparatus and equipment of the parties hereto, the plumbing, heating and electrical fixtures, and the black topping of the fire station grounds adjacent to the building; and that Van Buren Township shall pay 65 per cent and the town pay 35 per
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the course. Elementary students from grades two through five spend 45 minutes once a week in special classes where they have the chance to develop their talents. Approximately 65 students from the three schools participate in the program. At the junior high level, 22 sixth grade students participate in the extended study program for one hour every week. The gifted program will grow one grade level every year to keep up with the progressing students, said Mrs. Bailey. An important characteristic of a gifted child is sensitivity. says the gifted children are mentally adjusted,” stated Mrs. Prentice, “but in my personal dealings, the children
cent of all the costs of heating, lighting and' operating the fire station building housing said fire fighting apparatus and equipment of the parties; and that Van Buren Township shall pay 65 per cent and the town pay 35 per cent of all cost and expense of any compensation to volunteer fire fighting personnel, insurance which may be required by law on volunteer fireman and clothing allowances which may be required by law to volunteer firemen. The agreement also states that all foregoing costs and expenses herein provided for to be divided between the township and town shall first be paid by the said town and the town shall then submit to the township a statement of such costs and expenses at least two times each year during the term of the agreement, at least one such statement to be submitted on or before June 20 and another during the month of December in sufficient time to allow the township trustee to reimburse the town for accured costs on or before December 31. It is further provided that in the event the township shall have paid any costs or expenses herein to be divided and paid as aforesaid, that credit shall be given said township to the extent of such payment upon proof. Electrical Work In other business Terry Hollar was given permission to do the electrical work in the town’s pole building and the new utility building at the cost of $2,025. Bill Knowles, street, water and sewer superintendent stated the quotes include all electrical work with the exception of the water heater and well pump. Electrical work on the pole building will be $1,275 and on the new building the cost will be $750. Also a meeting has been set up
think being gifted is a curse. ” “The waste of brain power and mind power is just terrifying,” she continued, explaining the need to compliment gifted children as well as “normal” children. According to Mrs. Prentice, 17 to 23 per cent of school drop outs have an IQ of more than 125? meaning a significant segment is dropping out because of low selfesteem. Mrs. Prentice also noted that 40 per cent of the gifted children are under achievers who are not working to their fullest potential. She sees education as the “greatest resource America has ever had,” and through personal ancedotes and enthusiasm, her dedication was obvious.
with the State Board of Health for Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Milford Community Building concerning fluoride treatment in the town of Milford. The board of health will be sending a dentist and field representative to answer pros and cons of fluoride treatment. This will be a town meeting and everyone is encouraged to attend.. In other business the board approved to join others in the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns to fight Northern Indiana Public Service Company on the expected rate increases. Milford contributed $lO4 to the organization’s fight. Also Knowles will be working on repairing the blinking light at Main and Emeline Streets. Maria Lozano, clerk-treasurer, was asked to contact representatives of Noble Cable TV, Kendallville and Ligonier, to attend the February 8 meeting, concerning prices for cable television in Milford. M-J Begins 20th Year With this issue. The MailJournal begins its 20th year of publication. The paper is the result of the consolidation of The Milford Mail, established in 1888 and The SyracuseWawasee Journal, established in 1967. The Mail-Journal is a publication of The Papers Incorporated with corporate offices in Milford. Copublishers are Arch and Della Baumgartner. Booked at jail Douglas Scott Stump, 19, r 2 North Webster and Harold Lewis Compton, 39, r 2 Syracuse, were booked at the Kosciusko County Jail recently. Both were released on their own recognizance. Stump was booked on a charge of criminal mischief and Compton was charged with driving with a suspended license.
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The mayor announced several reasons for seeking re-election; the job has been an interesting and enjoyable experience and criticism has been constructive; he has been “in training” for three years and wants to help the newly elected clerk-treasurer make a smooth transition; and there are several projects he started that are still pending. Those projects include the expansion of the waste-water treatment plant, the block grant program for housing rehabilitation and improvements on Indiana 19 and US 6 within corporate limits. Callander commented, “The highest elected job anyone can have is being mayor of a town like Nappanee. The position is quite a tribute and I’m appreciative of the support I’ve received.” The retired insurance agent said he feels fortunate to have enough time to devote to the city and listed Nappanee as his project for the next five years. Liquor among items stolen from cottage Richard Ness, Huntington, reported to Kosicusko County Police the theft of a can opener, television, electric shaver and three bottles of liquor, valued at $760, were stolen from his cottage. The cottage is located north of Macy ’s Slip, Syracuse.
Parents in action for teens, school “Parents in Action for Teens and School” is the Lakeland area’s newest organisation with its first general meetirg set for Monday, Jan. 24, at 7:38 p.m. in the Wawasee High School Cafeteria Annex. The group was initiated by Maniynne (jueus ana rtutnann Angle, Wawasee counselors, in response to parent interest expressed at open house meetings and in counselling sessions with parents of teens. The planning group, consisting of. parent representatives of the four Wawasee classes and the counselors, cited increased communication between the school aid parents as their primary goal. The PIA group and Dr. Howard Hull have arranged for the school newspaper, “Smoke Signals,” to be mailed to the parents of all Wawasee students. The paper reports school activities and special items of interest which many parents would like to know about, but often never do. PIA is viewed by its founders and Dr. Hull as a special interest group or a “lobby” with the “special interest” being teens and school. PIA could be an advisory group for the school, it could promote activities, and serve as a forum where parents can come together and share their concerns and feelings. The January 24 meeting will be an exploratory meeting designed to determine community interest The panel will be prepared to lead in an informal sharing on the topic of communication which should interest anyone who has experienced communication breakdown between parent and child, parent and teacher, or parent and parent. Everyone is welcomed to attend the meeting. On January 28, the PIA will sponsor a dance after the Whitko basketball game which will be held in the boys’ gym and music will be provided by the popular Silver Lake disc jockey, Tim Stiffler. All Wawasee students and grads are invited. Other coming events endorsed by PIA include an evening program on abuse sponsored by the Syracuse ParentTeacher Organization on Tuesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wawasee High School Auditorium. The program will be presented by the Drug Awareness Panel of the Elkhart Families in Action, Inc. In keeping with tins awareness week theme, the Wawasee students will have a convocation on Thursday, March 24, from 10 am. until 12 noon to hear Sargeant Bill Essex present a program called, “Peers, Parents and Heroes.” Parents and interested persons are invited to attend. Essex will also speak to the three area junior high schools on March 25. The program is highly endorsed by PIA. Selvey releases , Syracuse report Syracuse Police Chief William R. Selvey has released the Syracuse police report for December. The report shows 117 calls were handled during the month. Nine traffic warnings were given and two parking citations were reported. In accident reports, 10 property damages were investigated involving 13 vehicles for a total of $4,800 in damage Seven business alarms were reported, with eight assist motorist calls. Five were lockouts and three sheriff or state policeman assisted in service calls. Fifteen thefts, resulting in a total of $3,402, were investigated by the department and three vandalism complaints were received. The total amount lost in vandalism was reported as $1,250. Malfunction causes fire A malfunction in an electric clothes dryer caused SSOO damage to the home of Howard McCabe, Pickwick Road, Syracuse, on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 9:51a.m. Syracuse Firemen were summoned to the McCabe home after Ethel Hughes notified authorities of an overheated dryer. The McCabe home is located on Pickwick Road, east of CRS3OE
Only 1.9 inches of snow This has been a winter of both above normal temperatures and snowfall. Goshen College weather observer Lores Steury reports that over the past 50 days, 37 have had above normal temperatures while only 13 were below normal Steury also reported that the average snowfall through January 15 is 13.5 inches. Through the 14th he had recorded only I.9inches. Last year we had received 41.2 inchest at this time. During the period of July 1 through January 15 the normal accumulation of heating degree days is 2,995. Through January 13 of this year, there has been 2,424. Last year’s total on January 15 was 3,185. Steury says that although we may appreciate the warmer weather for the home heating bilfe, sports lovers have isot been able to engage in ice ska ting, skiing and snow mobi ling
Na decision on North Webster joining area plan commission
By SHARON STUCKMAN The North Webster Town Board heard a presentation by Dan Richards of the Area Plan Commission last Wednesday. Board members asked Richards several questions and held a discussion about joining the commission but did not make a decision. Bob Breyer, board member, told the fellow members he was working on getting alternate quotes for the town’s insurance coverage and wanted to continue, attempting to get a better price. which had been received from the township trustee about dispatching. Breyer told 'the board he had discussed the problem with Marshal Charles Parker and
Parker resigns Webster duties
(Continued from page 1) best for the betterment of the people and community of North Webster. “Once again with much regret please accept my resignation. ” Parker has served as town marshal at North Webster for five years, and before that served 10 years in the Military Police during his 23-year stint in the US Army. He spent 13 years of his army career as supervisor in the data processing division. Parker has lived in Tippecanoe Township for the past seven years. As director of the International
Old school site disposal topic at AHAD meeting
(Continued from page I) The Year” award dinner. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the community building. Bruce Bultemeter will be chairman of counting the ballots and plaques. Dr. T. A. Miller was appointed to secure the speaker and see to the printing of tickets. Marcy Haab will be in charge of the building with Evelyn Orn arranging for the dinner. Connie Smith will be asked about being chairwoman of the decorations committee. A guideline was set concerning the ballots after experiencing several problems the last several years with blanket ballots. This year there will only be one vote per ballot allowed. Board Os Directors With the start of the new year the new officers were announced and the names of board members announced. Mrs. Treesh stated she will be appointing members to various committees. These committees will be announced before the next meeting. Other officers are: First vice president — Marcy Haab Second vice president — Doug Brown Secretary — Missy Sorensen Treasurer — Don Arnold Board of directors includes. Elmer Sorensen and Dick Smith, Lions Club; Mrs. Treesh and Steve Miller, town board; John Murphy ’ and Susie Chupp, Emergency Medical Service; Don Arnold and Donn Kesler, Kiwanis; Jodi Brown, Jayceettes; Doug Brown, Jaycees; Mrs. Doll, Paul Reith and Arch Baumgartner, business; Ken Greenwood and Roger Eberly, ministerial; Louis Neer and Raymond Pinkerton, Chatter Box; Evelyn Orn and Garnett Motts, Senior Citizens; Vi Miller, Sorosis Club; and Bruce Bultemeier, Carol Haab, Dr. Miller, members-at-large. Other Business A reception committee was appointed for the new physician. Dr. William Percy, who will be coming to town in the spring. Those on the committee include Mrs. Orn, Mrs. Doll, Mrs. Miller, Connie Casto, Tom Speicher and Brent Kaiser. Mrs. Doll reported Dr. Percy had been in town and reported he and his wife, Debra, are ex peering a baby in February and will move here after the child’s birth. Dr. Percy is associated with the Glazier Medical Clinic in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, and
Parker was ping to make a written statement to the dispatchers about the problem. Richards then made his presentation to the board, answering questions about several negative comments which had been made to board members. Board president Howard Banish commented that he was disappointed because no members of the general public were present to poae questions directly to Richards. Appathy, Richards told the board, is not an uncommon occurance when the APC makes a presentation or when a town board makes a decision to join the commission. but Richards stated people often complain later when the commission’s
decisions are not what they wanted.
Palace of Sports, Parker will be attempting to make the palace active in the community He stated he has hopes of getting Camelot Hall rented for functions and to open the facility for tours and field trips. Charlie Packer has served as a part-time director for the International Palace of Sports and according to Parker this is the first time the palace will have a full time director. The town board will be meeting in an emergency executive session to discuss personal matters this evening, Jan. 19.
presently is a general practioner. Dr. Percy plans to have a family practice in Milford. Orn read the 1982 financial report, stating the separate community building fund had been closed and the MAD balance is $1,046.46 with two bills outstanding. A profit of S3OO was reported from the “free” pancake and sausage breakfast held in December. These funds will be used to help with utility costs. . Booked at jail Terry Melvin Hixson, 31, r 3 Syracuse, was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail on a charge of failure to appear. He was held on $5,000 bond.
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Another point stressed by Richards was the fact that, although the APC wants to enforce all existing rules when persons build on their property, the APC is often not aware of People need to give the APC their input when they feel there is a problem with a structure which is being erected and the APC will send someone to cheek out the buildingsite. Misconceptions are often another problem for the APC, Richards said. He told the board that if people understood the procedures better many problems could be avoided. The APC has a large quantity of printed material which is available to the public regarding ordinances, zoning and related matters. Richards gave the board members several booklets. Syracuse, Milford, Pierceton and Claypool are now members of the Area Plan Commission and Richards told the board members some of the advantages to a town’s joining the commission. One main advantage, Richards stated, would be to gain computability between the town, the county, and surrounding towns. A trained staff, which presently consists of four persons, would be another advantage to a town’s joining the APC, Richards said. This staff would be available to assist the town with problems. Richards explained the procedure that someone must go through in order to get property rezoned, discussed plat restrictions, explained the work> done by the county board of zoning appeals and gave examples of cases where property was being incorrectly used and the owners had to request rezoning. He told the board that if a town joins the APC he feels it would be beneficial for the town to adopt the ordinances and rules of the APC, thereby retaining conformity, and then approve its own ordinance for specific cases. When asked about the disadvantages of joining the APC, Richards told the board that towns could lose some of their authority by joining. In the case of North Webster, however, he does not feel this is true, since it does not have ordinances regarding zoning or building 4 Bemish told Richards that he felt the board should read the material and make some further investigations before making a decision. Richards said that the board should be cautious and agreed to come back and meet with the board in the future. No specific date was set. The next regular meeting of the North Webster Town Board will be February 2 at 7p.m. in the town hall.