The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 2, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 January 1983 — Page 8

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., JanuryZS, 1983

It happened ... in Milford

!• YEARS AGO. JAN, 24.1973 The war in Viet Nam appears to be over. All of America welcomed the words of President Nixon on television Tuesday night that all fighting would cease as of 7 pm. Eastern Standard Time Saturday night. It brings a huge sigh of relief to the American people, and for that matter to the peoples of many nations involved in that tragic war. For the second time in less than two months the nation is saying its goodbys to a former President. Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States, died Monday of a heart attack. He was 64. Former president Harry S. Truman died on December 26. There are currently no living ex-presidents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heckaman of Milford had week end callers of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis of Cadillac, Mich. Mrs. Lewis is" a sister to Mrs. Heckaman. Mrs. Ben Knockhel and Mrs. Edna Polk of Elkhart called on Mrs. Knockhel's sister, Mrs. Emma Krauter, at Milford and Mrs. Polk’s mother-in-law. Mrs. Esther Polk, at Warsaw on Monday

Energy assistance fund offered by United Way

The formation of the Kosciusko County Energy Assistance Fund was announced today by H. G. (“Gus”) Sideris, president of the United Way of Kosciusko County, Inc. In response to Northern Indiana Public Service Company's offer to provide matching funds to assist qualifying individuals in maintaining their service from NIPSCo, the United Way has agreed to fund the program up to $6,150. With NIPSCo’s matching funds, a total of $12,300 will be available for needy customers in K osciusko County. Several United Way in northern Indiana are already participating in this program. According to Sideris, “The concept of people helping is United Way’s purpose. Our United Way therefore formulated this program to particularly help the newly unemployed who have been so supportive in our United Way campaigns. ”

No-till information available on Feb. 10

The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District has set February 10 as the date for this year’s no-till information. The meeting will be held at the Shrine Building on the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds in Warsaw and begin at 6.30 p.m. with a dinner sponsored by the Ortho Chemical Company. Kelly Fitzharris, Ortho Chemical; and Marv Swearingen, Purdue agronomist, will discuss no-till soybeans; nitrogen management in no-till corn; and herbicide tank mixes and J HITS CERAMIC TILL 630 Pittsburg Street / Syracuse Carol Peanut 834-7582 457 2665 || (Beto * (getoeCC COMPLETE _ PACKAGE:/®” ( $ 7 50 ) I—sx7 A ■ ✓ 4 — Wallets z • NO LIMIT ON NUMBER OF PACKAGES • FULL PACKAGES ONLY • PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS ON KODAK PAPER • YOUR SELECTION OF POSES • SINGLE SUBJECTS OR GROUPS • NO AGE JIMIT foFFERGOoSJ (FEB. J-APRIL if W Sunrise Photography NORTH WEBSTER 1134-2301 By Appointment Only | V —Julie Dußois — . V

29 YEARS AGO. JAN. 24.1963 Ray Ferverda of Van Buren township was re-elected chairman of the Kosciusko County seed improvement association at its annual meeting held Tuesday at the county extension office. According to the music instructors in the four schools in the Lakeland Community School Corporation, the instrumental solo and ensemble contest will be held at Plymouth on Saturday, Jan. 26. According to Milford’s music director Joseph Judkins, there are 57 solos and 22 ensembles entered this year from Milford. A total of $7,525.20 was reported as the total receipts of the 1963 county tourney according to an announcement made last week by Milford high school principal Donn D. Kesler. The schools in the Lakeland district reported a total of 55 miles. Leesburg received a total of $545.53; Milford, $554.52; North Webster, $559.03; and Syracuse, $563.53. Steve Kaiser, a sophomore at Purdue university, is spending this week visiting with fms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaiser of Milford. Mrs. Levon Heckaman of Milford and Mrs. Jake Doremere

Kosciusko County plants raised $159,979 among their employees in the 1982 campaign. “The elderly of our community are also urged to take advantage of this program If they have a low fixed income and extenuating circumstances such as high medical expenses, we would hope they would apply,’’ stated Sideris. The program will be operated by volunteers from the Kosciusko County Council on Aging and Aged and Mobile Meals. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Heaton will coordinate the efforts of volunteers, along with the United Way staff. Applications will be taken at the Warsaw Community Services Building, 800 N. Park Avenue, which houses the United Way and three of its member agencies. The office will be open each Monday and Thursday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. beginning Thursday. Jan. 20 and each

No-till acreage in Kosciusko County has increased from a few acres in 1979 to nearly 2,000 acres in 1982, which is an identical trend to what is occurring in the state and nationwide. Benefits of no-till farming include: reduction in soil erosion; reduction in labor and fuel used; less cost in buying and maintaining equipment; and increased moisture conservation. All those who are interested in no-till farming are welcome to attend. Since this is a dinner meeting, reservations are required by February 5. Call the district office at 267-5726 or the Extension Service office at 2674444 for reservations.

Cash flow survival meeting The Kosciusko County Extension Office will conduct a meeting for area farmers on the subject of Cash Flow Survival Strategies at the Justice Building in Warsaw, Thursday, Feb. 3, from9a.m.-3p.m. The objective of the meeting is to help farmers appraise the current farm situation and assist them in developing and evaluating management and operational strategies to cope with the situation. Specific items of discussion will include how to reduce production costs, tax strategies, changes in crop and livestock production, stategies in investments such as land, machinery and buildings and how to improve cash flow. Ed Carson, Purdue Ag Economist, Jack Warner, Albion Production Credit Association, and Dennis Burch, First National Bank of Warsaw will be the speakers for the meeting. All area farmers and wives are welcome to attend.

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of Leesburg were Monday visitors of Mrs. John Lehman of the Wooster community near Pierceton. 39 YEARS AGO. JAN. 29,1963 The counting of signatures on the eight petitions that were circulated in Milford to determine how the community felt on having Westside Park deeded over to Van Buren township for use to erect a new elementary school building showed an overwhelming number of free holders favored the move. Wade E. Mishler, Milford funeral director, was elected president of the Kosciusko County Funeral Directors Association at the monthly meeting held Monday evening at Petro’s restaurant, Warsaw. Other officers elected were Howard Ashley, Pierceton, vice president and Charles Harris, Syracuse, secretary-treasurer. Chauncey Tucker, Claypool, is the retiring county president and Kenneth Breading, Warsaw, the retiring secretary-treasurer. Miss Minnie Mishler, Goshen, was a week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Griffith. Their guests at dinner Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs.

Monday and Thursday afternoon until te mination of the program In order to be eligible for assistance, the following guidelines will be used : 1. Must be a residential customer living in NIPSCo service area and a resident of Kosciusko County. 2. The applicant's NIPSCo bill must be in his or her legal name. 3. Applicant has been notified service is to be terminated for non-payment or already is disconnected. 4. Must have an income below the Community Services Administration poverty guidelines of the federal government. Poverty Guidelines Income Levels Number in household and yearly income: 1 , $5,850 2 7.775 3 9.700 4 11,625 5 13,550 6 15.475 If there are more than six members in the family, add $1,925 for each additional family member. Or, have individual or extenuating circumstances such as unemployment, insufficient work quarters for unemployment benefits, or high medical expenses which in the opinion of the Kosciusko County Energy Assistance Fund board would serve to qualify the individual or family for this one-time utility assistance. In some instances the SAFE and Emergency SAFE guidelines will be followed. Enrollees should bring with them proof of income for either the past six or twelve months, social security number and heating bill. GUEST SPEAKER — Ed Carson. Purdue Ag Economist, will be guest speaker at a meeting for area farmers which is to explain the Payment In Kind (PIK) Government Farm Program on Friday morning, Feb. 4. 9 a.m. at the Justice Building in Warsaw. Phil Braman, Kosciusko County ASCS director.' will outline the details of the program and how it will work .for area farmers. Carson will discuss the economic aspects of the program and whether it will pay farmers to participate. All area farmers are welcome to attend.

George Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Sharp left Tuesday morning for a month’s vacation at Lake Worth, Fla. 59 YEARS AGO. JAN. 26,1933 Mrs. Fred Scott and daughter of Goshen were in Milford on Friday calling on the former’s mother, Mrs. Hattie Gibson. Abandonment of the Winona railroad station at Milford Junction in Kosciusko County

Fran tibe Syracuse Mee lop — Subject questions beverages

The following was taken from the log of the Syracuse Police Department; January 19 5:23 a.m. — Officer advised he will be out of car at local restaurant reference possible breaking and entering; officer requested telephone owner reference did he leave cigarette machine open; owner advised affirmative 10:77 a.m. — Subject requested a copy of report for insurance; Syracuse officer advised subject will need to see other Syracuse officer 3:52 p.m. — Milford officer advised found wallet belonging to local subject, if he calls in 4:01 p.m. — Subject reference garbage pick up days. Advised same 8:02 p.m. — Subject asked if it is legal in Indiana to have open distilled beverages in their vehicle while driving. Checked with state police, advised negative, it is illegal January 29 1:50 a.m. — Subject from local retail store advised would be at front door of store, requested Syracuse woman cited following 2-vehide crash Joanna L. Merriman, 24, r 2 Syracuse, was cited for driving improperly left of the centerline as a result of a two-vehicle accident on SR 13 Sunday. Jeanette N. Thomas, 53, r 2 North Webster, pulled into the left lane of SR 13 at CR 800 N when a semi-trailer approached her vehicle from the rear. The Thomas car struck Merriman’s auto which had pulled out to pass both vehicles in the left lane. The road was marked as a no passing zone. Both the Merriman vehicle and the Thomas auto sustained between S2OO and SI,OOO damage. Law was a gimmick By EDWARD THORLUND The big bank push to attract funds from the money markets succeeded in luring billions away from brokerage hou&es. But in the case of many banks — especially in smaller cities and towns — the law which took effect in December was used solely as a gimmick. The one-month interest ploy was so transparent most of the billions stayed with the brokers. For in many cases, as soon as the month was up — the month with guaranteed 12 percent, or two percent higher than money market rates, banks reverted to the same interest paid by brokerage houses. In some cases the banks then paid less and in some more. In the larger cities and where there was aggressive management, many banks continued to pay 11 percent or so, through January. These banks continued to attract funds and that liberal interest rate is expected to pay handsomely in capital accumulation and investment growth. The more aggressive institutions will enjoy less of a percentage markup between interest charged on loans and that paid investors. The idea is that with more millions to work with, the net profit will nevertheless rise, on great er volume. Investors now looking for FDIC insurance and who are told by hometown banks eight percent is all they will be paid can shop around and do better — though they might have to query banks in larger cities. True, these interest rates vary weekly, and are expected to come down in the months ahead (but they may not come down much). Some banks are expected to continue paying more than eight percent for the full year.

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was authorized by the public service commission Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Pippinger of Indianapolis, were in Milford, Friday, making arrangements to move into the Kleder property on south Mam street. The small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Rensberger, is spending this week with her grandparents at Nappanee. John Martin and George

officer; officer clear 5:55 a.m. — Floyd Gingerich requested ambulance at Lakeview Apartments; crew three clear 6:20 p.m. — Subject requested officer reference dead dog; officer clear, KC to have officer telephone this station 3:12 p.m — Subject at local service station reported a driver just reported to him that pumps are on at another station but business is closed. Officer notified, station owner notified January 21 3:51 p.m. — Report of abandoned vehicle in middle of roadway. Railroad Avenue and Syracuse-Webster Road 5:00 p.m. — Subject reported kids throwing snowballs at cars, South Huntington Street 6:57 p.m. — Subject needs message delivered to father at auction bam 7:15 p.m. — Subject reported abandoned ice boat 200’ from shore between Waco Drive and Oakwood Park, been there two days 11:25 p.m. — Subject reference 6:57 traffic wishes to thank officers ' January 22 1:48 a.m. — Subject requested to speak to office* reference missing daughter 2:47 a.m. — Subject requested ambulance at Pier 629 on Waco

ACS offers supplemental transportation A service program set up by the Kosciusko County American Cancer Society has logged 5,700 miles in the past year, aiding cancer patients who need supplemental transportation to South Bend. Fort Wayne or Indianapolis for treatments. Transportation by volunteers in their own cars enable the patients to travel to and from treatment centers directly, in comfort and with a companion. Rose Willits served as transportation coordinator in the Syracuse area and obtained the transportation services of the following volunteers: Jack Alfrey, Butch Niles, Ronald Kramer. Rev. Harlan Steffen, Wayne Roe, Joe Gray, John Detwiler. Doris Sedgwick, Lucille Bursen. Ken Bowton, Joe Zehr. Rev. David Hyndman, Dick and Ginny Ditmer, Betty Kline, Dee Stiver, Don Martin. Gene Hall and Louis Kuilema. If interested in being a transporation volunteer in the Pierceton, Syracuse, North Webster or Warsaw area, please contact Karen Garrad at 267-7295 or Rose Willits at 457-4355. after 5 p.m. Medical treatment declined after mishap Patricia A. Williams, 43, r 4 Syracuse, declined medical attention for bruises of the head and shoulder after a two-vehicle accident in Goshen at 9:08 a m. Monday, Jan. 24. The Syracuse woman was a passenger in a 1978 Oldsmobile driven by James F. Freed, 66, r 4 Syracuse. Freed, attempted a left turn from Pike Street onto Chicago Ave., and his auto was struck by an oncoming 1978 International Scout driven by Michael L. Wiswell, 21, 28974 CR 22 Elkhart. Damage was estimated at more than $1,200 by Goshen Police Sgt. Ron Folker. Auto hits billboard Femandon Q. Garza, 18, r 1 Milford, was not injured when his auto struck a billboard in a onevehicle accident Wednesday, Jan. 19. According to Elkhart County Police, Garza qas southbound on SR 15 south of Tarman Road, New Paris, when he was forced to swerve to avoid striking another vehicle at 6:50 p.m. His 1979 Chevrolet Nova hit a Kirk Chevrolet billboard. Damage was estimated at more than SI,OOO according to Elkhart County Sheriff’s Ptl. Milt Montandon.

Bartholomew in Elkhart called on the former’s sister, Lizzie Martin and son Harry Martin and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mishler entertained at Saturday dinner Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Docker and Mrs. George Rassi and son Robert. Robert Groves was an overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Kirkdorffer of East Chicago, Saturday.

Drive; crew six clear 5:31 a.m. — Officer advised hill on SR 13 and 13 itself is becoming very slippery 11:38 a m — Subject reference is lake Syracuse safe for skating; checked with several subjects, advised unknown January 23 1:35 a .m. — KC requested be on lookout for green Ford LTD 2:28 a.m. — Lake patrol officer advised property damage accident, SR 13 at curve by Enchanted Hills swimming pool 8:52 a.m. — Subject on station reference vandalism 3:08 p.m. — Subject advised their 10-year-old son is missing 3:18 p.m. — Officer advised disregard, have subject January 24 1 a.m. — Officer advised back door to a building open and the owner s office door open and lights on 8:48 a.m. — Subject requested to what day it is 11:29 a.m. — Man requested abrasives at entrance to scout cabin 11:02 p.m. — Party advised attempted breaking and entering on Main Street January 25 7:39 a.m. — Subject advised of unwanted subject at church, requested officer 10:07 a.m. — Officer requested Syracuse officer meet subject reference transportation to KC 11:16 a.m. — Subject on station for location of Dr. Hunt's office; advised same 1:12 p.m. — Subject advised of lost license plate; KC clear to enter One-vehicle crash as driver goes to sleep Kirk Stichter, 18, r 2 Milford, was not injured in a one-vehicle accident Friday morning, Jan. 21, at 7:20 a.m. The accident occurred on CR 1250 N, east of CR 300 W. west of Milford. According to Indiana State Police, Stichter was westbound on CR 1250 N and fell asleep. The vehicle left the roadway, striking a utility pole, fence post and underground gas line. Damage was estimated up to $2,500 to the 1975 station wagon and $2,500 to the utility pole, post and gas line. Investigating were Indiana State Police Specialist Barry Black and Kosciusko County Lt. Rich Mikel. Milford man cited following accident Nicolas Hernandez, 38, r 1 Milford, was cited for unsafe traffic lane movement following an accident at 6:37 p.m Friday, Jan. 21, in Goshen. Hernandez’s 1960 Oldsmobile clipped a 1982 Ford truck driven by Vincent E. Trischler. 26, Fort Wayne. Both vehicles were eastbound on Pike Street, east of Pleasant Plain, in Goshen, when the accident occurred. Goshen Police Capt. Lyle Bainter, set the damages at more than S4OO. Door Jamb Pried An attempted breaking and entering was reported by Keeman Lobsinger, 1014 Main Street, Syracuse, on Monday evening, Jan. 24, at 11:02 p.m. Syracuse police investigated and found a door jamb was pried but entry was not gained.

God works in and through and for people at the same time. W s Invite You To Come And Worship __________ Gad And Study His Word... Learning How To Live As A Christian iV* 1 *3lO ■-■ - Sunday Bible School Nour |4 * (■ 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Hour ■ jM II 7:00 p.m. — Eveaiaa Service MB B ■ I- . 7: 30 p.m. - (Wed.) Youth Meetings A Study /W UP I Junior and Senior High Youth will I I present a service of praise and love at I 7 p. m . evening service this Sunday, Corl Shearer January 30th. Fred Walls Minister Associate Minister CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF MILFORD Fourth And Henry Streets 658-9151 Milford

NIPSCo petitions for gas reduction

Northern Indiana Public Service Company filed with the Public Service Commission of Indiana petitions te reduce gas rates for customers whose usage its exempt from incremental pricin'j provisions of the Natural Gas I‘olicy Act of 1978; reflect decreased rates from one of its pipeline suppliers; and to pass on increased costs of natural gas from three other pipeline suppliers. The petitions were filed Monday, Jan. 24. Adjustments in gas rates to NIPSCo customers, usually upward and sometimes downward, have occurred and will continue to occur as rates from the utility's five pipeline suppliers change under the prov sions of the NGPA. All of the changes are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and must be approved by the PSC of Indiana. NIPSCo officials explained that the c ompany does not realize one cent of profit from tracking adjustments. The money, the officials said, goes (firectly to suppliers to pay for the increased cost of natural gas delivered to it under rates authorized by FERC. The petitions reflect an incremental pricing reallocation of $228,216 collected from certain large industrial customers The money will be reallocated to customers during the months of March. April and May. The rate reduction petition, effective February 1, is a result of $5,188,049 in lower rates from Midwestern Gas Transmission Company as ordered by the FERC. An upward adjustment in purchased gas costs totaling $82,079,698 was also requested to reflect an increase in gas costs of $41,994,894 from Panhandle Eastern Pipeline and Trunkline Gas Companies, and $40,084,804 from Natural Gas Pipe Line Company of America, effective March 1.

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The Panhandle and Trunkline adjustments indude the cost of imported liquefied natural gas from Algeria to the company's receiving port near Lake Charles, La NIPSCo intervened in 1982 in FERC hearings regarding the Panhandle-Trunkline request to pass on the cost of purchasing and importing liquefied natural gas from Algeria to this country for resale. NIPSCo is intervening in this purchased gas adjustment, to protect its interests and those of its customers The liquefied natural gas was contracted for in the period following severe supply shortfalls during the winter of 1976-1977. At that time NIPSCo and others encouraged its suppliers, including Panhandle and Trunkline, to secure additional quantities of natural gas. Algerian liquefied natural gas would amount to about 14 per cent of NIPSCo’s total daily contracted supply. Panhandle and Trunkline provide less than 20 per cent of the utility’s total daily gas supply of 910 million cubic feet. » If all petitions are approved by the PSC of Indiana, the average NIPSCo residential customer using natural gas for home heating and other purposes (1.501 therms annually > will be paying about $4.24 a month or $50.90 a year more for gas service beginning March 1. The average residential customer using natural gas for purposes other than spaceheating (cooking, waterheater, clothes dryer, etc.) will be paying about $1.14 a month or $13.71 a year more. The combined purchase gasstorage adjustment factor for all customers, if approved, will increase to 11.77 cents per therm from 8,36 cents per therm, beginning March 1.