The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 March 1983 — Page 1

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Table Milford fluoride treatment decision; seek community response

By DEB FOX The Milford Town Board tabled a decision on fluoride treatment Tuesday evening. March 8, because board members feel more time is needed for community response and further study. “We’ve really had no response from the community,’’ remarked Darrell Orn. Maria Lozano, clerk treasurer, stated she had received a number of calls and asked those people to attend the meeting to voice their opinions. However, no one attended. In other business, the board announced Harry Dale Doty, Milford, will be the new building commissioner replacing Norm Lovell, who resigned in February. Paul Schmucker will be the town’s-health insurance agent for American Community Mutual Insurance Company. The quote from the company was $335.85 per month, subject to change. The board also signed a resolution to deposit all of the town funds with Fist National Bank of Warsaw. Noncompliance Board President Steve Miller noted’there have been a number of town residents not complying with several ordinances established. Those ordinances include sewer hook-up, video or electronic games and mobile homes. Approximately 75 per cent of the residents had not hooked onto the sewer system following the 90 day quota. Mrs. Lozano stated these people have been charged a flat rate per quarter if they are not connected to the water system and those using town water, have received bills with the rates according to water usage. Bob Karsch, town attorney, will be writing a notice to those

New marshal at North Webster

By SHARON STVCKMAN One of the main items of business before the North Webster Town Board Wednesday, March 2, at its regular meeting was the swearing in of the new town marshal, Gregory A. Nance. • Nance was hired to fill the vacancy created when Charles Parker, who had been town marshal for the past five years, resigned in February to accept a position as director of the International Palace of Sports. The new marshal has served six years with the United States Marines. He has been a radio operator, accident investigator, operator of the breathalyzerand an instructor for DUU\apprehension. He completed tjje'&ir Force Patrol Supervisors Course. Board president Howard Bemish said Nance brings with him extensive police training in many phases, including per-

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NEW MARSHAL SWORN IN — Gregory A. Nance, left, is the new tows marshal at North Webster. He is a former Marine, recently discharged from the Occupational Field Military Police in Quantico. Va. Nance was sworn in Wednesday, March 2. at the regular town board meeting by board president Howard Bemish, right. Nance. 25 years old. will reside near Leesburg with his wife. Sandra. (Photoby Sharon Stuckman)

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home owners not connected to the new sewer line who are within 150 feet of that line. The notice will be sent by certified mail and will give 90 days to comply. Karsch stated at that time those who have not connected to the line may be taken to court by the town. Miller stated some are not complying with the mobile home ordinance and the town will enforce the ordinance by turning them over to the courts. “People seem to think they don’t have to come to the local or county government to move a trailer," stated Miller, who added even if the mobile home is set up the owners are in violation, it will be taken out. The same applies to electronic games. Bill Knowles, street-water and sewer superintendent, asked the board if something could be done with the dogs who bark all night and are left to run. Miller said there was an ordinance proposed, however, it was rejected. Marshal David Hobbs searched for the ordinance which was proposed in January 1981 in which all dogs, and cats within the city limits had to be registered and licensed. At the time the ordinance was proposed it was suggested that residents be charged $2.50 per year for each spaded dog or cat or $5 per year for each unspaded dog or cat Hobbs stated the town would receive the registration and licensing fees in addition to the fees if the animal is picked up by an officer, each offense having a set fee. He added this could be handled by the marshal or the clerk-treasurer. To enforce the ordinance, by non-compliant residents, the town would have to go through the judicial system. Kirsch stated he will take a

sonnel and leadership. Nance, recently discharged from the Occupational Field Military Police at Quantico, Va., will reside with his wife, Sandra, near Leesburg. He is 25 years old and stands six foot, six inches tall. His duties will begin immediately and his annual salary will be $14,000 with an additional SI,OOO to be added when he graduates from the police academy. Former marshal Charles Parker was in attendance at the meeting and offered his help to assist Nance in any way he could. A letter to the board from the emergency medical service and fire department officials was read with complaints about radio dispatching problems. Citizens, including several representatives of Barbee Property Owners Association, were also present to tell the board of problems concerning dispatching of the emergency

look at the ordinance and update it before submitting a new ordinance to the board. Other Business Mr. and Mrs. George Hoppus, 104 N. Main St., attended the meeting and voiced their displeasure with their water bill. Mrs. Hoppus remarked she found the town’s records inadequate when she came to inquire about her bill. “I feel the records are not quite what they should be. She couldn’t tell me the date it was read." Mrs. Hoppus had inquired about the $43.25 charge for the read-o-matic which was initialed ROM on her bill. Mrs. Lozano stated she had explained the ROM charge when the deposit was paid by Mrs. Hoppus’ brother, Bill Leemon. “I took it for granted Bill would explain," remarked Mrs. Lozano. In a motion, the board stated that until further notice all new water customers will pay $43:25 for a ROM. Knowles will be writing an information letter to send to every new customer explaining the deposit and ROM. Knowles reproted all street

Lake wafer treatment problems discussed

By GAIL WIDMUYER The second in a series of public hearings concerning the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District was conducted Saturday, March 5, at the Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse. The purpose of this hearing was to openly discuss water treatment problems in surrounding Lake

services. Several Barbee property owners stated that the EMS numbers around the lake were not being used as intended to assist dispatchers in locating residents requiring emergency services and wanted to know how this could be remedied. Fire and EMS personnel were also present at the meeting and mentioned specific dispatching problems. Parker said the problem is that the dispatchers have too many bosses and the rules they are instructed to follow change frequently. The dispatchers are afraid of losing their jobs if they make mistakes in following these instructions. Parker said they should have only one boss. Board member Robert Breyer said the board is working to solve the problems and will do whatever it takes to get the problem solved. Cable TV Dick Dean of Triax Cablevision was present at the meeting and said that Triax will honor any agreements between the town and Condor Cablevision, who formerly had the television franchise. He said that a representative of the company will be at the April 6 meeting to answer questions and present a channel chart and rate charts. Cablevision should be available this summer in North Webster Leesburg will also be hooked up to the service, according to Dean. Hugh White of Strayer Insurance was at the meeting and talked to the board about the quote his company intends to present to the board. Insurance quotes will be considered at the April 6 meeting Board President Howard Bemish asked Clerk-Treasurer Eve Payne to contact the park board and get the layout plan for the new playground equipment and ideas on volunteers to help install the equipment. An ordinance regarding the North Webster Economic Development Commission was read and Steve Beavers was appointed to the commission by President Bemish. Mike Kern (Continued on page 2)

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lights have had new bulbs installed and four additional street lights were erected. He stated those lights were at Old SR 15 and Syracuse-Milford Road; Old SR 15 and Milford-Syracuse Street: Main and Graff Road; and onehalf way between Main Street and SR 15 on Graff Road. Completion on the building project has been set as next week on the construction with the plumbing and electrical work still uncompleted. Knowles stated his department has onehalf of the moving completed. He asked the board if it cculd make a formal decision on the town putting, in the water lines and connecting it to the town’s system at Leisure Living. The board stated that the town could not afford to do the work and that Leisure Living would have to contract the work with the town’s supervision and then deed the system over to the town. “I have never been an official request,” remarked Miller who added he felt it was just a rumor. Marshal Hobbs stated the police car was in for transmission problems last week and shortly

Wawasee and Syracuse areas. Ogden Island; Kanata Manayunk; Willow Grove; Kale Island; Highland View-Lee Land Addition; Marineland Gardens; Bayshore-Cottingham Beach; and Morrison Island-Natti Crow Beach are problems areas addressed by the TCRSD and the engineering firm of Howard Needles Tammen & Bergendoff. Indianapolis. After introducing Dr. Logan Love. TCRSD secretary; Ivan Rinehart, board treasurer; and Bob Jesse, Mike Schaefer and Dean Pittman, board members; Robert L. Jones. TCRSD president, turned the meeting over to Ray H. Kocher, project engineer, who explained problems facing various areas in the Wawasee-Syracuse area. . According to Kocher, on-site systems — septic tanks and absorption systems — have experienced problems because of high groundwater, sandy soils and small lot sizes. With the help of a community survey, water sampling data, the health department and local realtors, the above mentioned areas must find alternate ways to remove wastewater products. Upgrading on-site systems is ndt feasible because of the existing problems, therefore, available collection alternatives are: gravity sewers, pressure sewers, vacuum sewers, or holding tanks and transport vehicles for the waste. The wastewater would then be treated by connection to an up dated Syracuse system; connection to an expanded Enchanted Hills treatment facility; a community absorption system; or a community mound system. Offered Solution Considering the most economical alternative and the one that would have the smallest impact on the environment, the engineering firm advises that gravity sewers be selected as the means of water treatment for all of the problem areas.

Syracuse seeking full-time officer

The Town of Syracuse is accepting applications for a fulltime police officer to replace Steve Knispel, who left Syracuse Police Department to accept a position with the Kosciusko County Police Department. Anyone interested in being considered for the vacancy on the department or as a relief radio dispatcher should obtain an application form from the town hall between the hours of 8 a m. and 4 pm., Monday through Friday.

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after it was returned to the town it had to be taken back for the same problem. He added that the work was under full warranty and would not be an extra cost to the town. As of July 13, 1983, the town of Milford will no longer be responsbile for school crossing guards, according to Mrs. Lozano, who added the crossing guards will become the school corporations responsibility This is from new state laws. Fire Chief Max Duncan stated the department’s pancake and sausage , supper has been scheduled for April 9 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the fire station. He also submitted the cost for a new garbage disposal from Carter Lumber. The medium one-half horse power disposal will cost $82.95. The board will be meeting Monday afternoon, March 14, at 4:30 p.m. for additional appropriations. It is hoped Fred Manahan. president of Noble Cable, will attend the meeting. The next regular meeting will be April 12 at 7:30 p.m.

•- Both the Syracuse and the Enchanted Hills treatment plants are incapable of treating the excess flow from the lake region. Therefore, one or both of the systems must be upgraded through the project to handle the excess flow. Kocher recommended that all areas affected by the TCRSD be treated through an updated Enchanted Hills plant. 'See accompanying graph for estimated capital costs and monthly user charges. > Approximately 35 residents were present for the hearing to (Continued on page 2)

Marriage: Not as fresh as a bed of roses

By GAIL WIDMOYER (FINAL ARTICLE IN A SERIES) Divorce: 50 per cent will not 50 per cent will According to David Haifley, pastor of the Grace Bible Church, Syracuse, scripturally there is no argument for divorce. However, Mrs. Harold (Flora) Young, Milford resident, adequately expressed another side to the divorce question, “As far as I’m concerned, there are cases where it’s the best thing to do. ’ ’ The survey group of Lakeland area couples was split on the issue of divorce — some were violently opposed to divorce; others were against divorce but saw a need to help the people involved; and still others believe in some situations, divorce is the only acceptable answer. “I can’t imagine divorce," commented Haifley who believes the cause of divorce is people straying from the commandments of God. “Divorce isn’t new, it’s just catching more momentum,’’ he continued.

The patrolman’s salary is $15,138. There is a six-month probationary period, with an annual salary of $12,007. Academy trained and experienced officers will be considered first. A relief radio dispatcher for the police and fire departments is needed. The hourly pay for a dispatcher will be $3.80. Complete applications should be returned to the town hall before April 8.

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CONVENTION AT WAWASEE — The 27th annual district convention of Lions district 25G was held at Wawasee High School on Sunday. Dr. Howard Hull, principal of the school and a member of the host Syracuse Lions, welcomed the Lions from the seven-county district to the school. Earl Roberts of North Webster, on the right, is serving as the 1982-83 district governor and presided during the convention.

Lions convention at Wawasee

By JERI SEELY Lions from the seven counties of north central Indiana met at Wawasee High School Sunday afternoon for the 27th annual con vention of district 25G. The speaker for the day was Past International Director James T. Coffey of Toronto, Ohio. He and Mrs. Coffey were special guests of the district during the day. Coffey spoke at both the afternoon business session and at the evening banquet. The opening session, at 2;15 p.m., featured the welcome by Dr Howard Hull, principal of Wawasee High School and a member of the host Syracuse

"When the Supreme Court took the Bible out of schools, they said, ‘God doesn’t count.’ The failure in marriage breakdown is the failure in raising children without guidelines — unless the Supreme Court says something, we have no guidelines. ” The changing American society has produced divorce according to Reba Johnson, Syracuse, “The affluency and moral change has caused divorce. Before, a woman couldn't make it on her own. Now people are independent and don’t get married for keeps. It’s too easy to get a divorce.” Paul, her husband, agreed and added. "People should be submissive to each other. There is some confusion between being a slave and being submissive. Everybody serves, is submissive, to someone whether it be their father, boss or spouse. If you care for someone and aren’t selfish, things will workout.’’ “I think people give up and don’t try to work at it,” confirmed Doris Kammerdiener of Syracuse. “You have to learn to give and take because everything isn’t going to go your way,;’ added her husband, Ralph. Eldon and Nola Sorensen, Milford, added another antidivorce thought. They believe “the divorce rate is a crime. Marriage is founded by God and it can be worked at instead of faced with ultimatums. Both Rev. Paid Tinkel of the Milford First Brethren Church and Rev. O. Rex Lindemood of the North Webster United Methodist Church believe there is no scriptural argument supporting divorce. However, both agreed divorcees are still human beings. “No matter who the person is, whether he or she has been divorced or are in the process of a divorce, as a pastor, I need to reach out and help that individual where he or she is hurting as long

Lions Club. District Governor Earl Roberts of North Webster welcomed guests from othei distircts in the state, including State Comptroller Tom Lawson of Fort Wayne and District Governor E-l Robert Smith of Terre Haute. During the necrology service, presided over by Rev. Bryan Clemans, district chaplain, of Lucerne, the following residents of the greater Lakeland area were remembered along with other deceased Lions: Royal Arthur McCoy of Leesburg; and Thurman Rinker and Carl White, both of North Webster. Jerry Martin of Mishawaka was elected district governor for

as there is a living soul there, ’ commented Tinkel. In helping divorced couples or married couples who are considering further believes, “A pastor is going deeply beyond his qualifications by really getting involved in counseling — it needs a professional.” Therefore, Tinkel refers congregational members who are considering divorce to trained marriage counselors Lindemood is more willing to become involved in marriage counseling than he has the opportunity, but he firmly believes, "Divorce is worse than going to a cemetery. There are a lot of people out there with a tremendous hurt. ” Lindemood sees lonliness as the cause for divorce as he listed three precepts about the ending of a marriage, “First, we don’t know how to handle divorce; second, we believe in the sanctity of the individual; and third, most of us generally believe the life two unloving individuals live isn’t worthit.” In his church. Lindemood supports both parties affected by divorce and sees individual lifestyles as the culprit for many divorces. “Generally, people live selfish lives until they are married, then they're suddenly thrown close to someone and must improvise their lifestyle. It is too easy to throw up your hands and forget about forgiveness. ” But divorce does happen and in some instances is the only solution. “If somebody doesn’t get along, they should get a divorce,” said Harvey and Norma Henwood. North Webster. Joe Shock, also of North Webster, said, “I think it’s a necessity some times. ” His wife, Betty Lou, also understands why some people get divorced since her parents were divorced. “I was fortunate because I had two mothers after my parents separated.”

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1983-84. He will take office during the annual International Convention to be held in Hawaii in June James Cameron of Urbana was elected Lt. Governor. During the business session the ladies in attendance were entertained by members of the Wawasee Varsity Singers under the direction of Steve Bailey Following the evening meal, served by the school’s cafeteria staff in the commons. Lion James Busta of Peru was named the outstanding Lion of the District. The convention was concluded with entertainment provided by John Gunter, The Singing Sheriff, a Lion from Anderson.

Keeping A Marriage Fresh All of the couples agreed that by avoiding a stale relationship, marriages have a higher success rate, even though their ideas of “fresh” vary. “You gotta be a little ornery,” said Eldon Sorensen. “Marriage is like deep sea fishing, you never know what it’s like until you get in the boat.” Mrs. Sorensen added vacations with each other and away from each other can help keep a marriage fresh. The Youngs also see the importance of going places together They keep active and "don’t get in a rut aKd stay there.” Mushrooming and fishing keeps the Henwood’s relationship from becoming stale while a fresh coffee-kiss every morning has helped the Tinkers marriage stay fresh. Johnson is more conscious of his wife’s needs than he was when they first got married and his wife added, “We’ve had a lot of variety.” Variety is the Lindemood’s "spice of life” since they "are still dating. ” She never knows what is going to happen and he consciously tries to give her some time. Making A Marriage Last "The most unfair thing to do is clobber somebody as soon as they walk in the door,” stated Rev. Lindemood Christianity teaches "the other guy is more important.” and by showing “the other guy” some consideration, a marriage will be healthy. “We both believe in women's lib. She has her rights and I couldn't remain married to her if she wasn’t somebody,” he continued. Lindemood continued to say a marriage will last when two people enter a natural relationship, are themselves and are one at the same time. "The pronoun for a marriage is Ve‘, and I tell people. Don’t try, (Continued on page 2)