The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 July 1983 — Page 1

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$ J OO,OOO Shoop donation — Webster Town Board works toward federal grant for beach

Ry JERRY KUHL One of the first things to be discussed at last Wednesday’s North Webster Town Board meeting was the announcement made by Charles Parker, director of the International Palace of Sports, that Homer Shoop, founder of the foundation, is behind a SIOO,OOO donation to the town if a federal grant is obtained to purchase approximately one acre of land on Webster Lake for a public beach and park. In Order to apply for the grant of equal value, the land must be appraised and surveyed at the cost of approximately SBOO. Parker along with Steve Beaver, a local realtor, who also serves on the board of directors for the International Palace of Sports, asked the board members to approve this expense. Beaver also asked the board for a letter of intent to send along with the application. Both Beaver and Parker indicated the application must be completed and submitted to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, by August 31 in order to be eligible for the grant this year. Otherwise the project would have to be tabled for at least one year. The board after some discussion voted to approve the expenditure, however not to exceed the SBOO needed. Greg Nance, town marshal, submitted the activities of the North Webster Police Department for the month of June. Calls answered by the department, 92; warning traffic tickets issued, 32; traffic arrests, 24; 0.W.1 arrests, 2; dog complaints, 4; fire and first aid calls attended, 2; Vandalism reports, 3; theft reports, 7; escorts to banks, 18; traffic accidents investigated, 4; assisted county police, 4; weed ordinance violations (notices given), 3; breaking and enterings, 2; officer hours worked during the Mermaid Festival were a total of 359. Marshal Nance was also called upon by the board to give the status of the 1979 police car that is presently out of service due to mechanical problems. Nance said one quote to repair the unit without getting into the transmission was S7OO. The board then asked Nance to get a more definite quote and have it available for the next meeting. Bemish noted the board might want to consider a new car in next year’s budget. Another of the police cars is in need of two tires. The tires have approximately 20,000 miles on them. Howard Bemish suggested they contact where the tires were purchased and see if there is any warranty left on them before buying new tires. The board did agree the tires should be replaced Paul Hardin, sewage superintendent, gave a report on the sewage plant. He said a total of 5.5 million gallons of sewage had been treated. Hardin said he had received a request for street lights including one request for a light on the cemetery side of SR IX Bemish asked Hardin to contact a NIPSCo representative and take a survey of the town after dark and see if they believe more lights are necessary. Arr wring to Bemish, the present lights cost $12,000 to operate and the cost m 1904 will increase to over SIB,OOO. Bemish asked, “Do we want to add to this expense by putting up

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more lights?” Hardin also gave a report on the salt in store. He received a bid of $27.74 per ton which is $8 less than they paid per ton for salt last year which is delivered in loads of 22 ton. Two bids were opened for repair of a lift station. Bob Likens’, Ligonier, low bid of $1,600 was accepted. The other bid was $2,000. Bemish read a letter from the Kosciusko Area Planning Commission announcing September 1 as the date North Webster will become a member This was voted acceptable by the board members. Lois Lundy, a member of the park board, was in attendance to thank aH the people responsible

Joe Dock wanted public input, and he got it I

By GARY LEWIS A public hearing on the proposed North Huntington Street project Tuesday night resulted in exactly what Syracuse street superintendent Joe Dock wanted — public input. What the people told Dock and the board members in attendance is that they wanted more information before giving their approval, and the board is expected to act on a proposal to determine the street’s center line at the next board meeting. “It’s a super turnout. I’m really pleased ... we want to know how you people feel, because we want to do the projects for you people,” an ecstatic Dock told the group. About 27 residents on North Huntington, nearly 100 per cent of the people living on the street, attended the hearing. Their opinions centered around three major issues — how many trees will be removed, how much property will the right-of-way require, and how the project will affect the serious drainage problem at the bottom of the hill. The hearing was a voluntary meeting set up by the town board to discuss the project before the board decides to “spend a lot of money,” Dock said. Syracuse has entered into an agreement with the Indiana Department of Highways’ federal aid system designed for rural secondary roads to pay for the project. Under the system’s guidelines, the government would pay 75 per cent of the project, leaving the town to pay for the remaining 25 per cent.

New trailer line to be produced

Milford industry received another shot in the arm last week when Sellers Manufacturing completed the first product in a new line of horse and livestock trailers. The complete line of trailers, officially called CfardeS trailers, will he distributed by Dick Casto of Milford Motors. Howard Sellers, owner of Seilers Manufacturing, said the CirdeShneisalreadyinfuilproduction, and hopes to turn out as

for the work accomplished in the park. Bemish in return thanked her and aH the others for their dedication to the park. Annette Blosser, the Kosciusko County Fair Queen candidate from North Webster, asked permission from the board to hold a dance on Washington Street, Saturday, July 30. After discussing with the town marshal in regards to blocking of the road, it was agreed by the board to allow the dance. It will run from 8 until 11 p.m. The street paving is running behind schedule; however, it should be completed by this week. Board president Bemish again stressed if any of the residents are interested in having their driveways paved at this

However, if the town reclaims the asphalt on the street, the program would pay 80 per cent and the town 20 per cent, saving the town “a great deal ot money,” said Dock. Town board president Carl Myrick turned the meeting over to Dock at the outset so the superintendent could discuss the project with the residents. Letters describing the proposed work to the street were sent to each resident last month announcing the meeting time. Dock said the water problem will have to be solved if the project is to work, but he was short State Bank grows in total assets The State Bank of Syracuse recently released its biannual statement of financial condition, dated June 30, and according to Head Cashier Freda Rinker, the bank showed a substantial growth in total assets and deposits over the past six months. The State Bank showed total assets of $36,220,000, up from the $33,888,000 reported in December. The bank’s total deposits were up to $33,471,000, up from $31,730,000 on December 31. Total loans, excluding unearned income, were listed at $21,228,000. Net loans came to $21,030,000. Total liabilities were listed at $33,860,000. The June 30 statement of condition was signed by bank directors William Cable, Harry Alfrey and Charles Harris.

many as five io 1® horse and livestock trailers per week. Seilers said it was quite possible that the expanded operation for his company would tend to job openings for additional employees. Sellers Mam [factoring has also recently added the production of truck beds and equipment to its hut wer Milford Motors, afreody one of the largest dealers of livestock traders in Northern Indlene, ac-

time, at their cost, they are asked to contact Gage Brothers at 636-7421. Bemish said he had received calls in reference to area properties needing mowing ancL/or cleaned up. The city win mow and bill the tenant. The board also voted to drop the maintenance agreement with J & K for radio equipment. The cost per year is nearly S4OO and Robert Breyer suggested they exist without the contract and see what happens. The next scheduled meeting is set for July 27 for working on the budget. Eva Payne, clerk-treasurer, indicated if the budget was not completed at this time a meeting will continue on Thursday, July 28, at 7p.m.

on specifics. “We don’t know how to do it,” Dock admitted. The tree situation was also an unknown to Dock, who said unless a field survey is completed no one will know exactly what trees Will go. “I’m sorry I can’t be more specific, but I just don’t know at this time. What I wanted to find out is just how you people feel about the project, where your concerns are,” he said. In talking to state officials, Dock said a “gray area” exists where the 50-foot width requirement can be waived with special justifications. “We don’t want to remove anymore (trees) than we have to,” Dock said. Finding the exact center of the street is difficult because the street has been widened at several spots. “We don’t have enough information for an argument,” one resident responded. The qpmplete cost of the project will be absorbed by the town and the federal system, with no cost to the present residents. Give Up Property Dock said the project also hinges on the residents’ willingness to deed their portion of the right-of-way to the town. If the town had to purchase the property, the cost would become too prohibitive. In a show of hands, the residents agreed to give up to the town, if it is termed acceptable by the residents, their land for right-of-way purposes. A committee made-up of Dock, board members Jim Hughes and Bill Hess, has been interviewing prospective engineering firms to choose a consultant for the project. If approved by the board, the construction drawings will be completed in February or March, bids for the project accepted in April, and construction to begin in the summer.

cording to Dick Casto, »looking forward to the association with CirdeS trailers. Plans are underway to set up other dealerships in Indiana and in adjoining states, Casto said. Sellers Manufacturing is an established steel fabricator with over 38 years of experience. During that time, the company has sot over 58RM8 trailer chassis.

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I Ili»till tlidiiUl I i ‘»i ’ ’ u I 1 I}}} • &mr£l -jw ■ It ' ' ''"'-Jr ' 8 w - ■ H MARY JURSS MILFORD LIBRARIAN New Milford librarian — Expresses desire to fill community needs * By GAIL WIDMOYER “The community has to tell me what it likes,” stressed Mary Jurss, new Milford Public librarian who was hired by the library board in June to fill the vacancy left by Jodi Brown. Since Mrs. Jurss has only been in Milford a little more than one week, her plans for the library are still tentative; however, supplying community needs is her primary goal. “1 have always loved libraries,” said the personable Warsaw resident who holds a BS in business from Marquette University and a MA in library sciences from Indiana University. “1 was looking for a job and a friend told me about the opening at Milford. ” ( Originally from the Milwaukee, Wise., area, Mrs. Jurss and her husband. Kenneth, have lived in Warsaw for seven years and have four children: Amy, 18; Lynn, 20; Steve, 24; and Tom, 25. “In 1980, I took time out from being a housewife to go back to school and I really enjoyed it,” she continued. “Now, I believe the library is the place to go.” A recurring regret of county librarians is: community residents don’t realize how much of a service the library can actually be. “1 don’t think people realize the library is a service and is here for them to maintain.” Besides the obvious, books, the Milford Public Library offers periodicals, a book exchange and ALSA 2, an exchange program where books can be obtained from other member libraries. Mrs. Jurss is receptive to any improvement ideas residents may have. Along with the new librarian, the library itself has changed in just a year’s time. AH of the book shelves, chairs and tables have been refinished adding a fresh, new look to the Carnegie building. AH area residents are encouraged to visit the library and offer suggestions, see the improvements and greet the new librarian.

■■ rM iJt v JI CIRCLE S TRAILERS — Howard Setters, right, owner of Setters Mannfaetwrmg BtiMord, and Dirk Casto of MOfard Motors met lost week as Me first ramphted trotter m Setter’s Mawtfactnrmg’s new Hne of horse and livestock vehicles (Cfirrte S Trailers) rotted off the assembly One, C»tS* wttl hf JfrrmriWaiMijf the e*w vebirbw end O*r“ —t r-p 4—thmighiul *o*llo ■ and in adjoining states. (Photo by Doug

All systems 'go' for 67th county fair

The 67th Kosciusko County Fair will commence Monday, Aug. 1, and continue through August 6. Rev. Don Poyser, Burket United Methodist Church, has once again organized the Gospel Sing for Sunday evening from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Scheduled for the evening are the King’s Four Quartet from Marion, the Hall Family from Packeton Freewill Baptist Church, the Shepherd’s Quartet from Nappanee, and the Cornerstone Quartet from Warsaw. The 4-H livestock will be entered on Monday with the Tenure awards program, fashion revue andcrowning of the 4-H Queen and King that evening. 4-H judging begins on Tuesday morning with poultry, rabbits and swine. Market lambs will be judged Tuesday evening with the 4-H sheep breeding classes on Wednesday. The 4-H beef show is also Wednesday. Thursday is the 4-H dairy show. In an attempt to allow people more time to see the livestock at the fair, the 4-H auction has been moved to Friday afternoon, Aug. 5, beginning at 4 p.m. The 4-H poultry will be a part of the auction for the first time this year. There have also been several changes in the open class judging schedule. The dairy show will be held Friday and Saturday as in the past but with the change in the 4-H livestock auction, the open class beef show will now be held Thursday afternoon and the open class sheep show will begin at noon on Saturday. The Brown Swiss Dairy Association is holding their state show as a part of the Kosciusko County Fair on Friday, Aug. 5. Holstein Day will continue to be on Saturday. One, of the things you won’t want to miss is the Kosciusko County Pork Producers tent. The association has built two big cookers this year which will serve up some of the most delicious pork chops you ever ate! The proceeds from the tent go toward paying for the concreting of the 4-H swine barn. The sheep association win be selling hamburgers prior to the market lamb show, Tuesday evening. The new Home and Family

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Arts Department will offer open class competition in agriculture, arts and crafts, baking, canning, clothing and needlework with special classes for the handicapped people in Kosciusko County. Demonstration Corner will once again be part of the fair with demonstrations on fabric kitchen craft, shortcuts in microwave cooking, and the art of spinning. The grandstand attractions are: Monday — Buck Night with entertainment by local bands; Tuesday— State Tractor Pull; Wednesday — Mud Wrestling; Thursday — Demolition Derby; Friday — Semi Tractor Pull, and Saturday — Auto Racing. Senior Citizens Day is Thursday with free parking available for ad senior citizens plus planned activities. Kiddie days on the midway are Wednesday and Friday afternoons from noon until 5 p.m. with reduced prices on rides. Orn heads Milford Democrats The Democratic Convention was held in Milford last Wednesday with Darrell Orn being appointed to serve as chairman. Serving with him will be the following: Vice chairman — Jean Treesh Secretary — Fay Hollar Treasurer — Elsie Free In attendance were Democratic County Chairman Don Bixel of Warsaw and current town trustees, Orn, a precinct committeeman; Mrs. Treesh; and Steve Miller. Democrats to pick candidates on August 6 Milford Democratic chairman Darrell Orn has called a Democratic town convention for Saturday, Aug. 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the Milford Community Building for the purpose of nominating candidates from each of the three wards in Milford for the town board and a clerk-treasurer to ran in the November town election. Republican Party sets caucus date Max Evans, chairman of the Milford Republican Party, has announced Thursday, Aug. 11, as tite caucus date for the party. The meeting will be heM at T p.m. in the Milford Community Building and all party members are encouraged to attend. Drainage board io meet Thursday Members of the Kosciusko County Drainage Board will meet at 9a.m. on Thursday, July 28, in the old courtroom on the third floor of the courthouse is Warsaw.