The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 August 1983 — Page 2
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., August 3.1983
Interim clerk to be sworn in on Thursday By DOUG WALKER Mrs. James (Margaret) Brooks, who filled in as Milford's clerk-treasurer at last Wednesday’s special session of the town board, will be sworn in as the official interim clerk-treasurer at this Thursday’s town board meeting. Former clerk-treasurer Maria Lozano resigned her position effective on July 22 after having differences with the board. A Republican caucas is scheduled for Aug. 16, when Karl Keiper, precinct committeeman of Van Buren 1, and Doral McFarrin, precinct committeeman of Van Buren 2, will attempt to elect a new clerktreasurer. The Republican caucas was originally scheduled for August 2, but no applications for the post were received from any Milford residents who are members of the Republican Party. Indiana statutes call for Mrs. Lozano to be replaced by a member of the Republican Party. Mrs. Brooks, who served as Milford’s clerk-treasurer from September of 1975 through December of 1979, is a Democrat. Jean Northenor, head of the Kosciusko County Republican Party, said there was a possibility that some type of exception could be made that would allow Mrs. Brooks, who is interested in returning to the position on a fulltime basis, to do so, so long as no Republican in the area applies for the position. At last Wednesday’s special session of the town board, the 1984 budget was discussed. Specific figures have yet to be released. Rev. Frew to be boat-in speaker Boat-In Worship services for August 7, from 8:30 a m. until 9 a.m., will feature Rev. Phillip Frew with Rev. David Maish as the worship leader. For special music the Harmonaires from Nappanee will perform. The come as you are services is held each Sunday morning through September 4 at Oakwood Park. Everyone is welcome to attend either by boat or on the pier. Use spuds To clean a glass decanter, chop and dice a large potato into small pieces, put it in the decanter with some warm water, and shake rapidly.
71.2 average temperature The average temperature for the month of August is 71.2 degrees, according to Lores Steury, Goshen College weather observer. He added the warmest temperature recorded was in 1947 with an average of 78 degrees and the coolest temperature at 65 degrees in 1927. “This is much below normal,” remarked Steury. The warmest day recorded was on August 5,1918, when the temperature reached 106 degrees. The lowest temperature was in 1965, on August 29, when the mercury dipped down to 37 degrees. The average precipitation for the month is 3.18. The wettest August was in 1979 with 11.68 inches of rain and the least amount was in 1969 at .91 inches.
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New M-J subscribers Steve Badskey Apt. Q-ll East Crest Apts. 500 Eastdaie Rd. Montgomery. Ala. 36117 William J. Bess 638 W. Woodruß Indianapolis, Ind. 46201 Thomas R. Fuller 1256 Springville Rd. LaPorte, Ind. 46350 Scott Thompson r 8 box 25 Warsaw. Ind. 46580 WILLIAM CONNOLLY Bill Connolly heads Hoosier Press Assn. The board of directors of the Hoosier State Press Association Friday elected William Connelly president for the coming year. He is president of the LaGrange (Indiana) Publishing Company, publisher of the LaGrange Standard, LaGrange News and Middlebury Independent. Connelly succeeds Ned J. Bradley, general manager, Home News Enterprises, Columbus, Indiana. Other officers elected at the meeting in Lebanon are: Malcolm W. Applegate, publisher of the Lafayette Journal and Courier, vice-president; Richard E. Harney, Rockville, publisher of the Parke County Sentinel and the Fountain County Star, secretary; and Eugene S. Pulliam, publisher of The Indianapolis Star and The Indianapolis News, treasurer. Connelly has lived in LaGrange County all his life, except from 1963 to 1966, when he was publisher of the Eastern Colorado Plainsman in Hugo, Colorado. He served as HSPA vice-president last year and as its secretary two years ago. HSPA is a trade association that represents 180 newspapers in Indiana. It was founded in 1933.
'Outstanding Young American' title goes to Craig Koble
The Board of Directors for the Outstanding Young Men of America Awards Program have announced that David Craig Koble, Syracuse, has been selected for inclusion in the 1983 edition of “Outstanding Young Men in America.” Theses men were selected from nominations received from senators, congressmen, governors, mayors, state legislators, university and college presidents
Budget approved —
Webster residents object to removal of Dixie Drive hedge
Despite the fact the North Webster Town Board members spent nearly an hour explaining to the Dixie Drive residence the reasoning behind removing the hedge that borders the street and outbursts of tempers, the 1984 budget was accepted. The general fund budget was approved for $159,873, 10 per cent over the 1983 budget. There were three property owners present who reside on Dixie Drive. They questioned the board members of the legality regarding widening the road by a foot on each side of the center of the line and removing a hedge along the sides of the road. The road is currently 18-feet wide and due to the increase of activity on the road, and a problem of plowing snow, the board along with street commissioner Harry Mennick, agreed to widen the road to 20 feet and remove the hedge. The board members apologized to the property owners for not giving them adequate time to remove any part of the hedge. Bob Breyer explained to the Dixie Drive residence it was in the interest of safety to remove all the hedging. The board discussed at some length, the possibility of putting off the paving of Dixie to give the residence a proper length of time to transplant the hedge. The board, however, decided to go ahead with the original plans. Mennick said he did not have qualified people to expertly take out the hedging. If residents want to save all or part of the hedging they will have to do so immediately. The town will pull up the remaining hedge and dispose of it. Mennick also indicated they will level off the area and put a stone mixture on the roadside to meet the road. Also discussed was Center Street. Mennick said at least six inches should come off the top of the street before the paving began a water flow that presently runs into garages and lawns of residents living on Center Street. Howard Bemish, president, was hesitant to get too involved as he lives on the street. The board, despite Breyer’s remarks, wondering why this problem was not discovered before, approved an additional $2,000 to do the job right. Prior to accepting the 1984 budget, Bemish ask the board members to approve an increase of the clerk-treasurer’s salary from its present $2,400 to $4,000. Breyer said he thought a 72 per cent increase was too much. He did, however, motion for an increase to $3,000. This was approved by a 2-1 vote. Bemish voted against it, going into detail just what the clerk-treasurers job involved. It was advised to survey other towns and see how their salaries stack up with North Webster’s and make a recommendation to the town board members after election in November. z The trustees salaries and president’s salary will be retained at SSOO and S6OO respectively. Greg Nance, town marshal, was asked by Bemish if he had in writing the cost to repair the 1979 police car presently out of service. Nance said the quote of S7OO was not a definite quote. Bemish asked the board for permission to have a session with the service The Country Mouse Wawasee Village SYRACUSE 457-5395 ! "custom h J FRAMING W 5 • 200 Moldings SJI a In Stock O £ • 8 Years Hi Experience v • Oval & yi| 1 Square Mats - MEMBERPROFESSIONAL PICTURE FRAMERS ASSOCIATION
and deans as well as various civic groups, including the United States Jaycees which also endorses the Outstanding Young Men of America program. “It feels pretty good,” commented Koble. “I really didn’t know that much about it until I received the notification.” A 1977 graduate of Wawasee High School and 1981 graduate of Indiana State University, Koble is currently seeking a position in
manager at Petro’s and get a definite quote and get on with the _ repair work. Nance brought to the meeting a tire with only 20,000 miles on it with several holes in it caused from a blow-out. Bemish questioned Nance as to why he did not notify him regarding his discussion with Tobin. Bemish will contact Tobin Tires and see what warranty, if any, can be applied towards new tires. Nance did at this time apologize to Bemish for not consulting him in this matter. Breyer said it was the board’s responsibility to handle the purchasing of tires not the town marshal’s. Additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year were also approved by the board from the revenue sharing fund. The following is how the $23,327 is to be distributed: $14,827 for construction of streets and alleys by contract; police equipment $2,500 with $6,000 going to the library. The 1984 budget was explained and approved as follows : MVH Street commissioner — $3,420 Employees and laborers — $1,700 Employee Benefits — $434 Office supplies — SBSO Repair and Maintenance — $2,150 Professional services — $25,250 Insurance — $270 Utility services — S2OO Repair and Maintenance — $250 Other services and charges — SIOO Total for the Motor Vehicle Budget estimate $34,624.
Shoop donation not donation
Articles which appeared in several area papers, including The Mail-Journal, last week indicating a SIOO,OOO donation for the town of North Webster was being proposed by Homer Shoop were incorrect. According to Charles Parker, director of the International Palace of Sports, founded by Shoop, the former North Webster banker has said he would guarantee a SIOO,OOO loan if there was a workable plan to pay it back. Parker said besides the loan the sale of bonds is also being considered. The money would be used to help the town of North Webster obtain a federal grant to purchase land on Webster Lake for a public beach and park. Parker said Tuesday the Palace of Sports wanted to work North Webster board to meet on August 3 The North Webster Town Board will hold its monthly meeting August 3 in the town hall. Eva Payne, clerk-treasurtr, said there will be a discussion on the proposed park project and ask anyone interested or having suggestions to attend this meeting. Board members want public imput.
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graphic design, an area he has been employed in before. The criteria for selection include a man’s voluntary service to community, professional leadership, academic achievement, business advancement, cultural accomplishments and civic and political participation. Koble and the other recipients throughout North American will be featured in this prestigious annual awards publication.
General Fund Town trustees — SBOO Clerk-treasurer — $1,500 Town marshal and deputies — $57,000 Radio dispatchers — $39,000 Misc. labor -- $1,200 Employee benefits — $17,979 Supplies — $750 Operating Supplies — $4,200 Repair and Maintenance — $l,lOO Other Supplies — SI,OOO Professional Services - $8,051 Communication and transportation — $1,350 Printing and advertising — $450 Insurance — $3,200 Utility services — $16,000 Repair and Maintenance — SSOO Rentals — $33 Other services and charges — $6lO Machinery and equipment — $5,150 Total amount being $159,873. Eve Payne, clerk, noted all members of the community who want to vote in the November election must be registered. Anyone needing information regarding registration is asked to contact Mrs. payne. Deadline for registering is September 24. Also, persons interested in helping with the election are asked to contact Jean Messmore, county clerk. The last business of the evening was the swearing in of new deputy marshal Peter Capotosto by President Howard Bemish. This brings the total to one town marshal and three deputy marshal’s. Mrs. Payne noted a hearing set for August 22 regarding the budget with August 29 set aside for adoption of the budget.
with the public in trying to raise the money for the park. The board of directors of the Palace of Sports will meet on August 11 to discuss the matter. Missionary speaks to Kiwanis club Arthur Howard, United Methodist Church missionary, spoke to the Lakeland Kiwanis Club, North Webster, Monday, Aug. 1, explaining his responsibilities in India. Howard’s chief responsibility as a missionary to India was to develop a physical education program for the country. He served as principal for the Lucknow Christian College in Lucknow, India, and was the coach of the track and field team. He wrote the first syllabus for the teaching of physical education in the nation. A basketball coach at Taylor University in the 19405, Howard graduated from Taylor and played on the varsity basketball team. FREDRICK HAABS VISITING MILFORD Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Haab and family of Glen Bumie, Md., arrived in Milford late last night (Tuesday) and will be here for a week’s visit. They will be staying with Haab’s mother, Mrs. Pearl Haab, and visiting other relatives and friends in the area.
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CHECK FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT — Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association President John Weyler is shown presenting a check for SI,OOO from the department to David Biesmever of the North Webster Fire Department. The donation went toward the purchase of JAWS.
It happened ... in Milford
10 YEARS AGO, AUG. 1,1973 A total of 155 pints of blood were obtained yesterday (Tuesday) when the Red Cross bloodmobile was in operation at the fellowship hall of the Milford Apostolic Christian church. Some 173 persons presented themselves as doners, 60 for the first time in Kosciusko county with 40 of these being first time donors. Keith L. Lindzy, 50, r 1 Milford, driver of a truck owned by G.M. Leasing Div., Munson Motor Sales, Warsaw, lost control on loose gravel and struck a tree. The accident happened at 12:30 a m. Tuesday on CR 1300 N and CR 300E. County police patrolman Marlin Roose estimated damage at SI,OOO. Diane and Darrell Doss, twins of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Doss of r 1 Milford, who were born on June 9, were honored at a baby shower in the home of their parents last Wednesday night. Hostesses for the shower were Melba Garza and Mary DcWilder, both of New Paris. 20 YEARS AGO. AUG. 1. 1963 Cecil Foods, Inc., Milford, tomato canners, plan to start their 1963 packing season Aug. 20, it was announced today by Don and Jim Cecil. Three hundred acres of tomatoes for the processing plant are being grown locally and it is expected that this acreage will produce the largest tomato pack in the history of Cecil Foods. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Yoder and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Doty and family, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Yoder and family, all of Milford; Mr. and Mrs. John Kauffman of Nappanee; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kauffman and son of Warsaw; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yoder, Mrs. Paul Bontrager and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Showalter and daughter, all of
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Hutchenson, Kans., enjoyed a picnic dinner Saturday noon at Waubee lake. Harold Young and son John left early Tuesday morning for Vermillion, S.D., where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sunthimer. Mr. Sunthimer is a student on a science foundation scholarship at the University of South Dakota at Vermillion. Mr. Young and son will motor on to the Black Hills in western South Dakota, company out for a week. Mrs. Sunthimer, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young, will make the return trip to Milford for a visit. 30 YEARS AGO, JULY 30.1953 Milford donors to the blood bank at Warsaw last Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Graff, Mrs. Jacob Tusing, Jr., and Worth Jackson. Mrs. Ted Tobin and Mrs. Delbert Roderick assisted in the canteen. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Beer Sunday were Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Osborn and J.S. Kropf, of Cissna Park, 111., and Miss Beverly Osborn, of Champaign, 111. Later in the day Andrew Beer and Miss Florence Beer, of Wawasee Lake, called. Guests of the Beers this week end will be Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Witchey. of Mansfield, 0., and Miss Emma Witchey, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
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Mr and Mrs Ray Schultz and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Baumgartner were at Rome City Saturday night to hear the Red Robbins, of Fort Wayne. -V Miss Carl Shultz, of Hobart, Ind., is spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Shultz, at Camp Mack. 50 YEARS AGO, AUG. 3,1933 Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cory entertained Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Driggs and Mr. and Mrs. Prosper Heath of South Bend over the week end Little Patricia Ann Heath accompanied her parents home after a week’s visit with the Cory family. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hastings, Mrs. Jas. H. Barnes and John Weybright motored to Greentown on Sunday where they spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wilkin, Miss Cora Belle Hastings returned home with them after a two week's visit there. John Weybright remained in Greentown. The Milford baseball team met the Bremen team at the West Side Park Sunday afternoon and defeated them by a count of seven to 1. The score was 1 to 1 up until the fourth inning when Milford added two runs. James Stuckman and daughters, the Misses Elizabeth and Ruth spent Saturday in South Bend.