The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 December 1983 — Page 2
THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed.. December 21.1983
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METHODIST WOMEN PARTICIPATE - Women of the Saint Andrew s United Methodist Church, Syracuse, who have successfully operated the Methodist Thrift Shop on 21$ South Huntington Street for the past 22 years, have generously contributed 12,000 toward the remodeling and rehabilitation of the Scout Cabin, located on Henry Street. In this photo, Jeanne Jones, treasurer of the Thrift Shop Committee, is presenting the check to Robert Troutman, chairman of the Boy Scout Committee, as Theda Cutter. Thrift Shop chairman, looks on. ! Mr. Troutman said this is the largest single contribution his committee has received to date, and he thanked the women for their interest and participation. Mrs. Jones remarked that the community has generously supported their Thrift Shop for the past 22 years, and that her committee thought it right and just that some of their funds should be returned to the community byway of this significant local project.
Winter Carnival slated hr January 28 and 29
"The winter winds doth blow," and that brings the Syracuse Wawasee Winter Carnival on January 28 and 29. The schedule of events, thus far, includes a tentative breakfast at the American Legion; a softball tourney, sleigh rides, concession stand. Mount Wawasee ski demonstrations, snowmobile drag races, snowmobile poker run, bonfire, torchlight parade, fireworks and
Marcia Baumgartner named Van Buren Township Trustee
By MARK WEINSTEIN Staff Writer After a short deliberation between caucus members, Mrs. Samuel (Marcia) Baumgartner was selected as the new Van Buren Township trustee, replacing Max Evans. She will take office January 1. Mrs Baumgartner, 25, of r 1 box 1 Milford, was excited about her election to the post. “1 am really excited, but somewhat scared,” said Mrs. Baumgartner. “1 will do the best 1 can because they have faith in me, despite my age and experience.” A native of North Webster, Mrs. Baumgartner graduated from Wawasee High School in 1977 and soon thereafter married Samuel Baumgartner. The Baumgartners have been married five years and have a daughter, Margaret. Currently employed by ChoreTime Equipment Co., Inc., Mrs. Baumgartner doesn't forsee her duties at the Milford plant interfering with her responsibilities
United Telephone cuts Syracuse office hours
Effective January 1, United Telephone’s payment office at 114 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, will be open from 9:30 a m. until 12 noon and 1-5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only. The teller on duty during those hours will handle payments only, according to Jerry Rumple, Nappanee district customer service manager “Nearly everyone sends payments by mail in the envelopes we provide with the bills,” Rumple explained, “and that’s the payment method we recommend. But by having a teller available three days a week, we should be able to accommodate those few people who want to pay in person.” For service orders and billing questions, United customers are urged to telephone a service representative by dialing 1811. Service orders, questions and similar items will be handled only by phone. A customer service booth is available at the United office for calling a service rep, but the representatives are not available in person at the office. For repair of access lines and equipment leased from United, 1611 is still the number to call, Rumple said, and anyone needing special assistance or more information may contact the 1811 number. "We are taking a hard look at ways we can reduce costs without affecting our customers’ service,” Rumple continued. “Being open alternate days is a definite economy of operation. Also, our experience in other areas has
Winter Carnival Dance, all on Saturday,Jan 28 Sunday’s events include: soft ball tourney, cross country ski rentals, 150-mile snowmobile Enduro race with a guaranteed $1,500 purse, winter cross country ski “Citizens' Race” and a semi-professional dance pro gram. There are plenty of activities which need sponsorship and organizing, such as skating events, sledding contest, »
■ ■ MARCIA BAUMGARTNER as the new trustee. “1 have talked it over with Karl Keiper, and others and they told me 1 would just have to work it
shown that making the service reps available only by phone pro vides greater productivity, further reducing costs. In the long run, these cost savings will benefit both the company and our customers. “We appreciate our customers’ cooperation in adapting to these new procedures. Our business is going through rapid, dramatic changes, but what won’t change is our effort to deliver quality telecommunications service,” Rumple concluded. Chimney fire causes no damage Syracuse Firemen were called to the home of Wyland Mock at the corner of John and Front Streets in Syracuse at 4:21 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. Mock contacted the fire department when a chimney fire started at his residence. According to Second Assistant Fire Chief Howard Birkel, the fire was due to a build up of creosote. There was no damage to the home.
Remember last Christmas? Lores Steury, weather observer at Goshen College, says last year’s Christmas with a temperature of 64 degrees, 33.7 above normal, was the warmest they’ve recorded. The coldest Christmas recorded was in 1918 with a temperature of -18 degrees, 30.5 below normal. We’ve had 45 Christmases with snow on the ground, 24 with snow during the day, and 40 recorded temperatures above freeaing.
mustache and beard contest and concessions. The carnival committee will meet tonight (Wednesday) at 6in Das Keller Those members are Tim and Sally Ringler, Bob Pilcher, Diana Walker, Kip Schumm, Gary Lewis, Jim Stillson, Mike Skevington and Jeanne Gardiner. All interested members of the community are invited to participate in the meeting
around my schedule," she said. “Maybe 1 will work Saturday’s, or evenings, I don’t know right now” (, During the half hour deliberation, Mrs. Baumgartner came out on top by a 2-1 count over Randall Dewart and Fred Powell. “1 expect anyone of the candidates could have done a good job,"said Republican Chairman Jean Northemor. 'lt’s good to see several candidates get involved. It shows that people around here are interested in the political process.” Mrs Baumgartner’s duties include the organization and distribution of food in the poor relief fund, along with collecting dog taxes, assessing and other tasks. “At this time 1 really don’t know exactly what I will be doing,” said the trustee-elect. “1 know about the poor relief job, but other than that, all 1 know is that 1 am going to follow Max Evans around to learn about the position.”
Syracuse residents fight BZA action
Syracuse residents adjacent to or in the immediate vacinity of a proposed Beacon Shores apartment complex filed a Writ of Certiorari on Thursday, Dec. 15, in Kosciusko County Circuit Court against the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals and Harlan Steffen. The writ challenges the November 17 BZA action which granted Steffen a special exception, permitting him to build a multi-family unit in a residential district. Henry Schumm, Norma Schumm, Louis Firestone, Pauline Firestone, Stanley E. Schrumpf and Lee Schrumpf filed the petition which claims the BZA decision is illegal on the following grounds: • Granting of the exception would be injurious to nearby properties. • Landscaping of the project would not produce a harmonious relationship of buildings and grounds. • The visual impression would not be consistent with the neighborhood environment.
To buy Milford police car from Milford Motors
By MARK WEINSTEIN Staff Writer Milford's town board, in a early meeting Tuesday afternoon, decided to purchase a new police car while preparing to close out the year’s business next week. After reviewing the bids received by Town Marsha) Dave Hobbs, the board in an unanimous decision, accepted the bid from Milford Motors on a new Dodge Aries “I don’t think we had any choice but to go with Milford Motors,” declared board member Jean Treesh. Milford Motors provided Hobbs with the lowest and most reasonable price. Hobbs also received bids from Petro-Brothers Chrysler Dodge and Smith Ford, both of Warsaw. The new dark brown police vehicle cost Milford $9,237. but the town received a $2,067 rebate from its current vehicle dropping the price to $7,170. “It’s time that we buy a new car,’’ said Hobbs. “The present car is five years old, and about time for a change. ” Another change the town is currently deliberating is a new light bar for the new cruiser. “The present one will not fit in our new car,” said Hobbs, “The price ranges from S3OO up to $650, but we will need one for the car.” In other action taken place during the meeting, Building Commissioner Harry Doty signed a town order to Ron Davidhizar for improvement to his rental houses. The order, which goes into effect immediately, stipulates Davidhizar must appropriately repair his homes in Milford.
New M-J subscribers Calvin E. Beck Hubbard Hill Estates 28070 CR 24 W Elkhart, Ind. 46517 Harry L. Beer r 2 505 W. Em eline St. Milford. 1nd.,46542 Bill Cusick 218 W. Clem mens Apt. 12 Fallbrook. Calif. 92028 Don Flenar r 1 Box 82 Milford, Ind. 46542 Jeff Hall r 2 Leesburg. Ind. 46538 Viola Harter r I Box 200 Pierceton. Ind. 46562 Charles E. Miller 1595 Laurel wood Rd. Lot 48 Santa Clarra. Calif. 95050 Glenn Price 2364 Ringling Blvd. Apt. 219 Sarasota. Fla. 33577 Triax Cable Vision P.O. Box 274 North Webster. Ind. 46555 Harold Wilson 103 Rigi Slope Winter Haven. Fla. 33880
• Traffic congestion would increase. • The master plan does not provide for such multi-family use in the area and granting the exception fails to preserve the purpose of the ordinance. Steffen and the BZA have 20 days from the filing date to show Judge Richard W. Sand cause why the writ should not be issued. Driver cited Lorie A. (Skaggs) Avery, 20, r 3 box 116 Syracuse, was cited for false and fictitious registration after an accident at Wawasee Service Center SR 13S Syracuse. The incident was at 5:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Syracuse Police Officer Robert Houser reported Lorie Avery drove into the service station off of SR 13 and apparently lost control of the vehicle, striking a gas pump. There was $175 damage to the pump. The Avery vehicle was registered to a Joe F. Skaggs, Elmwood Estates, Cromwell. Lavelle convicted Rita M. Lavelle, a former top official of the Environmental Protection Agency, was convicted of four criminal charges recently for lying to Congress about a conflict of interest in her mangagement of the EPA’s $1.6 billion “superfund” program to clean up haiardous waste sites
Should the landlord decide not to, he could request a hearing, at which time a date would be set. The Town of Milford also received bids from companies concerning the local water project. Robert J. Noble, Chief DONALD DENNEY Donald Denney new State Bank Vice President The board of directors. State Bank of Syracuse, at its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13,1983 elected Donald L. Denney to vice president. Denney’s responsibilities will remain in the commercial loan and installment areas. Denney joined the bank in March of 1980, following years as area and branch manager with American Fletcher Financial Center. He is a member of Northern Indiana Bankers Association, Robert Morris Associates; holds an associates degree in business management from Indiana State University, and has attended several American Institute of Banking courses. He is married to Tara. Their daughter, Rochelle, attends North Webster Junior High School. Denney is a lifetime DeMoley, a lifetime Eagle Scout, a Mason, and is very active in the Wawasee Kiwanis Club, currently serving as its president for 1983-84. Tuttle named as co-conspirator Thomas Tuttle, Syracuse, was named as an unindicted coconspirator by a federal grand jury investigating conspiracy charges brought against Larry J. Hannah, a former employee of American Fletcher National Bank. Tuttle could not be reached for his comments on the case. The grand jury handed down a 17-count indictment against Hannah who is charged with conspiracy, misapplication of bank funds, making false statements in bank records and receiving money for procuring loans. According to the indictment, Tuttle and Hannah planned to receive profits from two Florida real estate development corporations which were seeking or had already acquired construction loans from AFNB. Their projected income from the scheme was in excess of $2 million. The conspiracy charge carries a maximum penalty of a SIO,OOO fine and five years in prison. U.S. Attorney Sarah Evans Barker refused to comment on why Tuttle was not indicted
C Serving Pour country ROBERTGRAFF Marine Lance Cpl Robert J. Graff, son of Robert F. and Patsy R. Graff of 13359 CR 50 Syracuse, has been awarded a Meritorious Mast while serving with Seventh Communications Battalion, Third Marine Division Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. A Meritorious mast is official recognition from a Marine’s commanding officer for superior individual performance. It is issued in the form of a bulletin published
Sanitary Engineer from South Bend, read the bids from the interested companies. Entering the bidding wars in the project were companies in the area, including Beer and Slabaugh from Nappanee; Warner and Sons. Elkhart; Haines and Haines. Elkhart; T - G Excavating. Fort Wayne; HRP, South Bend; and Dye Plumbing from LaPorte. Other interested bidders included Universal Tank, Indianapolis; H. Dewulf, Mishawaka; Niblock excavating. Bristol; Chicago Bridge and Iron company. Chicago, Illinois; and Hydrostorage company. Wexford, Pennsylvania. The project, which has been set up in three different categories, received stiff competition from the bidders. Division “A's” lowest bid came from Haines and Haines. The Elkhart firm estimated a $56,944.98 price for the work on the main water lines. Division “B”, which centers on lateral lines from the main line was estimated by HRP at $16,934. The third portion of the project is subdivided into two different types of water tanks. The Ellipsoidal tank, which stands on four to five legs received two bids. Hydrostorage provided the lowest bid, $183,700, while the Pedestal tower was lowest in price from Universal Tank. The golf ball shaped tank would cost $209,715 should the Indianapolis firm's bid gain acceptance. The board will hold a 4 p.m. meeting Thursday. Dec 22, to decide which bids the town will go with for the current project Clerk-Treasurer Monica Bice prepared a statement given to the board concerning the transferring of funds from current accounts. Milford's general fund brought $774.91 into the new year, while the MVH fund totaled $199.13 left over, and the park fund had $360.02 remaining. As the board unanimously accepted the figures, a December 28 meeting was scheduled to close out all work for 1983. She noted the deadline for all other transfers is December 27, Mrs. Bice also requested the town purchase a subscription to the Warsaw Times-Union in light of an error during a recent issue concerning a legal bid in the Warsaw paper Gas stolen Lindel Weaver, 207 S. Huntington Street, Syracuse, reported to Syracuse Police a quarter tank of gas was stolen from her pick up truck. She contacted police at 5:06 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15. Mrs. Weaver stated the truck was parked behind her residence. The gas was valued at $lO. Syracuse Police Officer Robert Houser investigated. Turning accident Patrick J. Flanagan, 39, 72687 SR 13 Syracuse, and Lyda T. Ketering, 65, 601 S. Harrison St.. Syracuse, were involved in a turning mishap at Chicago Street and SR 13 in Syracuse at 9 pm. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Syracuse Police Officer Robert Houser stated both autos were traveling north on SR 13. Lyda ketering slowed to make a right hand off of SR 13 onto Chicago Street when her auto was hit on the right side by the auto driven by Flanagan. He told police he thought she was going to turn left and began passing on the right. Damage to the auto driven by Flanagan, registered to Naquin Leasing Co.. 1000 W. Beardsley St., Elkhart, was estimated at under SI,OOO to the left front. Officer Houser estimated damage at less than SI,OOO to the Ketering auto.
Pierceton branch for lake City
The Lake City Bank plans to open a Pierceton branch bank in 1984. The announcement was made today by R. Douglas Grant, President of Lake City Bank, Kosciusko County’s oldest bank, and confirmed by Gary Lyon, vice president in charge of the bank’s branching operation. The processing of an application of this nature ordinarily takes 90 days, Lyon said, adding that the Pay check missing Lisa Anderson, Syracuse, contacted Syracuse Police at 1:35 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, after her paycheck was lost or stolen. Syracuse Police Department reported Lisa Anderson was parked at 203 Pickwick Place and had endorsed her payroll check, from Goshen Rubber, in the amount of $152.21. The subject stated she remembered putting the cheek in her checkbook with a deposit slip and walking across the street to the bank before finding it missing. Syracuse Police are still investigating.
r* WKj r * . .io- j. n . J It Lois Koher retires from WHS kitchen By TOM CHARLES Staff Writer After 28 years, countless hamburger patties, mountains of marshmallows and lots of uneaten broccoli, Lois Koher is getting out of the kitchen. Lois, the only Food Service Director in Wawasee High School's history, will officially retire on Thursday. Dec. 22. Lois has been involved in providing school lunches since 1965 when she began work at the old Syracuse High School. “A friend of mine thought it would be a good idea if 1 applied for the job/' renminisced Lois. “1 baked for the first three months and then became the manager" She remained at Syracuse until 1968 when Wawasee High School opened its doors. With the move to the high school, her duties were expanded to include planning menus for the entire school corporation. Her job includes an entire range of activities from ordering food to verifying the eligibility of students who receive free lunches. She must be sure to satisfy students' tastes as well as federal regulations “It’s beginning to get old,” she mused “But I have enjoyed the job." Basically, she has two menus to plan; one for the junior high and elementary schools and another for the high school. The food is ordered tram a local supplier or, depending on the item, from the federal gyverm ent Among the federally supplied items are ground beef, turkeys, green beans, peaches and peanut butter. / The federal goverment also supplies Lois with a list of regula tions which she must meet. These regulations specify certain amounts of protein and fruits and vegetables which must be inA eluded in school lunches. Once these have been satisfied, her on-' ly concern is to cook what students will eat. Students at the high school level show a preference for chef salads, hamburgers, pizza and tacos, according to Lois. Chop suey, tuna salad and broccoli, however, have failed to attract a devoted following. She has noticed that students’ tastes tend to swing with the fads of the day Tacos are a good example of this. Ten years ago, few students had heard of tacos. Now they are one of the most popular items. “They tend to go for the in' foods," she remarked “The hardest part of this job is trying to please everybody.” she said with a smile. “But being around the kids has been fun and I've had a great group of people to work with.” Since November. Lois has been training her replacement, Diane KennedvDiaQe. a 1980 graduate of Purduo University with a degree diatetics, will assume the helm when school reopens in “My mother was a head cook for a school and seeing what she did really got me interested in this work.” Diane said. “1 didn't want to get into the clinical side of nutrition" Lois and Diane share the concern that many children do not receive adequate nutrition at home. It is a problem that Lois has noticed throughout her tenure, but it has been compounded by the boom in fast food restaraunts. “Nutrition is important in fighting disease.” said Diane. “A good food service can really help kids. But too many mothers are busy sending their children to McDonalds. They need to take more time to prepare meals" As she moves into the new job, Diane would like to be active in the area of nutrition education. But for now, she is busy learning the ropes while Lois is still around. For Lois, there will still be meals to plan and palates to please. And maybe, just maybe, she can stop dreaming up ways to use leftover broccoli
bank hoped to open its Pierceton branch the latter part of summer. Lyon said today, “We have present customers in the Pierceton area and have a high regard for the town's potential growth. If all goes as planned, Lake City will open a facility next to the library on State Road 13. The property was formerly occupied by Whitley Products. The branch plans to have driveup facilities in its new location for rapid service to the customers it hopestoattract. Grant related that, “The Pierceton area bank customer has been well served in the past, but with the sale of the Pierceton State Bank to new owners, we believe the local residents will react favorably to having a choice for their financial needs. Lake City Bank has always been a county-wide financial institution. We presently have many customers in the Pierceton area, and we are hopeful of doing an increased business. ” The bank has had a Silver Lake branch for many years as well as a branch at West Lake in the
western section of Warsaw just off Road 30. and a Winona Lake branch. In 1975, the Lakeland branch was opened at the north edge of North Webster, and the Syracuse branch, in the Village, was opened April 1982. Mentone and Milford branches will open the first of the year. Accident in Thornburg's parking lot The parking lot at Thornburg Drugs. SR 13 was the scene of a property damage accident Wednesday, Dec. 14. at 2:40 p.m. Elisabeth A. Waits, 17, r 3 box 537 Syracuse, was backing out of a parking space when the auto she was driving hit a 1970 Ford driven by Jonny M. Coy, 31, r 5 Syracuse. The Waits auto struck the rear bumper of Coy’s vehicle. Syracuse Police Officer Robert Houser estimated damage at under SI,OOO to both autos.