The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 November 1983 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., November 16,1983

Syracuse board receives sanitation bids last niaht

(Continued from page 1) bulk quantities instead of individually. Weisser told the board by buying in this manner, he could save the town more than S2OO. Included on the list were three new radio receivers that are needed as Weisser build his force up to full staff. The board allotted $1,617 for the EMS needs. Warren Swartz, chief of police, said the department had encountered problems in the purchase of new vehicles. None of the companies approached could meet Swartz’s specifications, so he advised the board to receive bids and purchase a full police package and a mid-size automobile for the department. Swartz has sent new specs to various dealers stating the department’s needs. A truck route ordinance designating SR 13 to be primarily used for trucks carrying cargo and having more than two axels was approved by the board at Swartz’s request. Such vehicles will only be allowed on other streets if they are ordered there by the police department or enroute to a drop-off site. Swartz also notified the board that Lake City Bank had requested an alarm system and a new relief dispatcher, Alicia Kaiser, had been hired to work a few hours each day and fill-in in the event of illness. For the Civil Defense, Bob Wooten told the board he had purchased a used hand radio receiver that would need approximately SIOO in repairs. Bill Hess moved the board allow the bill to be paid when an invoice was delivered. Wooten also noted the CD was selling fruit cakes for a fundraiser and would appreciate support. For the Park Board, Allen Kitson requested extra monies be allotted for rest room repairs and asked the board to consider selling the property located west of the Calvary United Methodist Church. The board approved funds for the rest room repairs but denied Kitson’s request to sell the land. Kitson also informed the board that three juveniles had been caught by the Syracuse Police Department removing shingles from the roof of the park pavilion. As soon as repair costs are available, the youths’ parents will be notified of the expenses. Old Business Hess and Dock are still checking on ways to pay for a new city street sweeper, so the business was tabled until the regular December meeting. Reed spoke to parties concerned with storm sewer installation at Smokey’s Bait and said he “thinks it’s on its way.” Concerning floridating the city’s water, Myrick said 66 per cent of the 1,063 homes polled responded. Os the total respondents, 43 per cent were in favor of floridation while 29 per cent were against and 28 per cent

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were indifferent. Myrick didn’t believe the 43 per cent was enough to justify the expense to the town, but Jim Hughes thought there were many children in the town who would benefit from the service. The issue was tabled for further examination. Larry Martindale, Dana Corporation worker and 15-year resident of Syracuse, told Myrick he would accept an appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Martindale will replace Dee Stiver’s vacant seat as of January 1. New Business Another resignation from the

Last winter was warmest Goshen College Weather Observer, Lores Steury reported last winter was the warmest winter in the Northern Temperate Latitude, north of the equator, in 25 years. Dr. James Angell, research meteorologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the preliminary information from stations evenly spaced around the world showed surface temperatures averaged five degrees above normal between 1958-1977. “At Goshen College, our records show last winter as the warmest on record," reported Steury, who added the average temperature, per month, for the winter months of December, January, February and March is 29.1 degrees. Last winter s average for those months was 35.1 degrees. By comparison the winter of 1977-1978 was 21.8 degrees, 13.3 degrees cooler than last winter.

School board approves bus appropriation

Funds for an additional appropriation to purchase 10 new School buses and one maintenance truck were approved during a special meeting of the Lakeland Community School Board of Trustees last night (Tuesday). In the general fund, $243,810 will be used for the vehicles, provided the state board of education approves the purchase. Lake City Bank will be awarded the bid for the monies at 7.7 per cent interest to be paid back over a three year period. Board members were reminded of the Tuesday, Nov. 29, date for receiving bids for the disposition of the former Milford Junior High School site. The process will begin at 2 p.m. with the land awarded to the highest bidder. Superintendent Don Arnold supplied the board with attendance reports for the first grading period. Beginning enrollment for the corporation was 2,986 and with 47 entries and 67 withdrawals, the ending enrollment as of October 26 was 2,966 for a total attendance percentage of 96.78. North Webster Elementary School had the highest attendance percentage with 97.39 while the Milford Elementary kindergarten classes had the lowest attendance with 94.48 per cent. Phil Payne, board vice president, was concerned with the number of tardies at the North

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BZA was received from William J. Phipps. Because of Phipps’ health problems, the board regretfully accepted his resignation. The board received $849.53 from Noble Cable TV for 1983 franchise fees and approved the following transfer of funds: S2OO within the ambulance fund; $605 in the general fund; $5,400 in the street fund; and S9OO was transferred from the building repair fund to radio maintenance and publication of legals. The next regular board meeting will be held December 20 in the Syracuse Town Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Webster Elementary kindergarten level which registered 29 as opposed to Milford’s three and Syracuse’s eight, Arnold reminded Payne the reporting period consists of 42 days and the number of tardies for all the schools average one or two per day. The next regular school board meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in the school administration building. Thanksgiving theme for the Bethel Women Bethel Womens’s Fellowship met on Nov. 10 in the fellowship hall. Each person upon arriving was given a booklet in the shape of a pumpkin, which was used as a guide for the Thanksgiving learning centers arranged in the hall. Mrs. Mim Eberly planned the centers and the program which followed. Connie Smith led the singing of Thanksgiving hymns. She was accompanied by Naomi Waggy. Kay Kammerer and Helen Vanlaningham read their favorite Bible scriptures. Melanie Vanlaningham, seated in a rocking chair with her son, Benjamin, sang a praise lullaby. Marsha Dowty led in a litany and Erma Chambers read two poems. The closing prayer was by Mim Eberly. Mary Ann Dowty presided over the business meeting. Hostesses for the evening were Florence Duncan and Mary Ann Dowty. Hit and run reported Darlene S. Hunter, r 2 Pierceton, reported a hit and run accident that caused S2OO to SI,OOO in damages to her car. The car was parked at the Hairport Beauty Shop in Warsaw when the accident occured. Car hits pump The car driven by John M. Keesling, 19, of 125 North Harrison Street, Warsaw, backed into a gas pump at the Tri-State Oasis located off US 30 in Pierceton. The misnap caused minimal damage to the vehicle and gas pump.

New M-J subscribers RandallS. Clark HHC - USMCA APO New York 09185 Maurice Dorsey P.O. Box 142 North Webster. Ind. 44555 Larry Eisenhour r 5 box 58 Syracuse, Ind. 48567 John F. Gagnet r 1, box 275 North Webster, Ind. 46555 Fred Gilliam r 6, Box 509 Warsaw, Ind. 46580 James A. Griffith 348Palena Blvd. North Port, Fla. 33596 United Way tops 'B3 goal by $25,000 For the first time in four years, the United Way of Kosciusko County, Inc. has officially announced it has reached and surpassed its goal of $400,000 set for the 1983-84 fund drive. Current pledges total over $425,000, indicating a 6.25 per cent increase over the initial goal, said John R. Scott, general campaign chairman. Scott, president of Scott Financial Organization, Inc., attributed the success of the campaign in part to broadening the base of contributions. Employees were asked to give “a buck or more a week” and the response was very successful, said Scott. He also stated four corporations in the county were selected to start a pilot campaign during the month of August which gave the necessary momentum for early campaign results. “The determination of the volunteers to reach our goal for the first time in four years created a positive attitude toward the campaign,” Scott noted, indicating another major contributing factor to this year’s success was the group of “topnotch volunteers who care about this community” and were willing to commit themselves to the campaign. He felt the training of personnel had a definite impact on the response to solicitations. All of the gifts and pledges from the campaign will be used to> fund the 20-member agencies of the United Way of Kosciusko County, Inc. Syracuse BPW hears reports The Syracuse Business and Professional Women met Tuesday evening, Nov. 8, for the regular monthly meeting. Thanksgiving prayer was given by Ann Schrock before the meal. There was 23 members present. Carol Elder, president, opened the business meeting, Several committees reported projects the club could help with during the coming holiday season. Needs of the Emergency Medical Service and Scout cabin were discussed. Georgia Buster told of future plans of the senior citizens. Blanch Mason and Riley Hospital acknowledged a donation to the hospital. The donation was presented in honor of Mrs. Mason’s 90th birthday and her numerous years of service to the club. Peg Smith won the door prize. Ann Schrock closed the meeting with a reading, “Positive Mental Attitude.” The next meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 14. I

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Beer speaks at Ball State Dr. Kenneth Beer, psychological councelor with a local office in Syracuse and the Wells Community Hospital in Bluffton, recently conducted a workshop at Ball State University for a group of education majors. The presentation was sponsored by the Student Education Association and was entitled “The Psychology and Dynamics of Interviewing for Teaching Positions.” Dr. Beer spoke on how potential teachers can read and react to the interview situation and the parties involved. The purpose was to make them more effective interviewees when faced with the reality of the job martlet entry. Research for the workshop was gathered from Dr. Beer’s past experience as well as from interviews conducted with some of the leading educators in the local area. An emphasis of Dr. Beer’s family counseling practicce is career coaching. This includes guidance in the techniques and psychology of the job search and the interviewing process. Dr. Beer is a former teacher, coach, department chairman and administrator in the public schools and colleges of Indiana and Arizona. His wife, Lynne, is a first grade teacher at North Webster Elementary School. They have three children. Soup supper for WMS Five guests and 16 members of the First Brethren Church WMS began their monthly meeting by having a soup supper. This was their mission project for; the month with the donations going to the Carmel Church. The meeting was opened with president Judy Tinkel reading from the scriptures. Marge Groves was in charge of the program with a lesson on prayer. She closed with a Thanksgiving prayer poem and everyone sang “Teach Me to Pray.” The December project will be a monetary gift. Items will be purchased with this gift and sent to the National Pastors Wives who are working in Columbia, South America. NEW AT THE M-J — Mark Weinstein, a 1982 graduate of Grace College has joined the editorial department of The M-J. Weinstein earned his bachelor of science degree in speech communication, and it was at Grace that the Fremont, Ohio, native began cultivating his interest in journalism. During the past five years he has served as a sports writer for the Times-Union. In April he joined the speaking staff of Sports Ministries International. More recently, Weinstein accepted the Sports Information Director’s position at Grace. Weinstein will serve as a sports and general writer for The M-J.

K&wr 1 v 7 I OH mb a ■kA jk WARRIOR OF THE MONTH — Wawasee High School is proud to announce that Dick Rice has been named “ Warrior of the Month.” He is shown receiving the award from Richard Wvsong, left, WHS vocational director, and Donn Kesler, WHS vice-principal. Through the foresight of Dick Rice, the high school has benefited from recent gifts donated by the Dana Corporation. Mr. Rice, Dana's Syracuse plant manager, was instrumental in securing items for the high school from the closed International Harvester plant in Fort Wayne which was purchased by Dana. The machinery donated to the school includes two 16” tool room equipped lathes, a drill press, an arbor press, and a cutaway display axle. This equipment will be used by the machine trades class and the vocational auto program. The Wawasee community is fortunate to have Mr. Rice interested in helping the youth of today that they may be trained as future skilled workers of tomorrow. Much gratitude is extended to him and the Dana Corporation. (Photo by Tom Charles)

I Steelworkers, NIPSCo begin negotiations |

Contract negotiations between Northern Indiana Public Service Company and the United Steelworkers of America began Wednesday, Nov. 2, according to Edmund A. Schroer, NIPSCo chairman and chief executive officer, and Jack Parton, District 31 director of the United Steelworkers of America. Talks between NIPSCo and the two steelworker locate are beginning earlier than usual in order to adequately cover issues and arrive at equitable agreements in a timely fashion, the two leaders said. The leaders also believe the early start of negotiations signifies a spirit of cooperation between the two sides. Both parties hope the negotiations will result in new agreements ahead of the expiration date of present contracts. Also, it is hoped an early settlement will negate expensive strike preparation measures by the company which would be required to protect customer service. l Both management and the union indicated they would make a strong effort to secure agreements which would maintain service to customers. Parton has designated Ken Massengill, Sub-District 7 direc-

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tor, to head the union negotiating team. Massengill will be assisted by Frank Kmetz, president of Local 12775, and Jacqueline Becich, president of Local 13796. Local 12775 represents about 2,980 NIPSCo production, construction, maintenance.

Adult programs at Milford Library

Autumn is a time of sharing and the Milford Library has ideas and fun to share with the people of the community. Librarian Mary L. Jurss has started a new series for adults of all ages. There is no cost and no registration and the time coincides with the children’s story hour. ; On November 19 slides of the town of Milford will be previewed with Ted Baumgartner. On December 10 Herbs and Wreaths will be shown by Margaret Ostendorf. Children’s Nutrition will be the program for February 18. It will be presented by Jill McKowen,

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Robert Zeldenrust, NIPSCo vice president, industrial relations. has been designated chief negotiator for the company, operating and laboratory workers and Local 13796 represents some 920 clerical workers.

county extension agent. The final program will be on March 17 and will be Plants and Pests. It will be presented by Ron Hoyt of the county extension office. The time for all programs is 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Persons with questions should call the library, 658-4312. ROCK THROWN Syracuse Police answered an alarm at Red-D-Mart, SR 13S Syracuse, at 3:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 14, after a rock was thrown through the front door window. Police found no one Damage estimate is not available.