The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 March 1984 — Page 18

THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., March 14,1984

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WITH THE March 31 deadline for nominations for “Citizen of the Year” fast approaching, we point with pride to the 13 past “Citizens" pictured above. All were present for this group photo at last year’s banquet except Mrs Albert (Bertha Wehrly) Gilbert and the late Carl Duncan. From left in front are Jean Treeshl 19X0, honored for her work on the town board and for the endless hours she put in raising funds for the emergency medical services equipment; Edith Baumgartner, 1974, cited for her volunteer work; Dorothy Williams. 1976, a school teacher who went above and beyond the call of duty; Dorthea Kerlin, 1971, the town's librarian who worked hard for improvements at the library; and Priscilla Myers, 1982, who has given many years of community service and continues to volunteer. Standing in back are Ned Speicher. 1979, honored lor his years of service to the youth league of the community; Elmer Hartter. 1981, named for the manv things he did for his com-

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munity and for his dedication to his church; Karl Keiper, 1983, an outstanding teacher and the person who became the president of the reorganized MAD council, spearheading the buriding of the community building; Ralph Neff, 1982, a bus driver for 48 years and a nursing home volunteer; Dr. T. A Miller, 1980, honored for his service on the town board and his tireless work in securing an EPA grant for the construction of the sewage plant which now serves the town; Harold Young, 1973, who was Milford’s school principal for 33 years; Dr. Floyd Rheinheimer, 1978, who opened his family practice in 1954; and John Perry, 1977, honored for the work he did in the formation of the all-volunteer emergency medical service in Milford. Mrs. Gilbert was the 1975 recipient and was honored because of the years she dedicated to tearing the piano to the youngsters of the community. Duncan, who is deceased, won the award in 1972. He served as town board president for a number of years, giving man-hours of his time to the work of the town.

This year’s banquet will be held on April 7 in the community building. PERSONS WHO saw 20/20 last Thursday and did not get the address on where to send for the book Child Lures may do so by sending one dollar to Child Lures, Ralston Purina Company, Checkerboard Square, Saint Louis, Mo. 63164. The local plant has a copy of the book and it is worth sending for — something all parents of young children should read and share with their children in this day when child molesting has become a thing which happens in smaller communities as well as larger communities. STAN AND Phyllis Custer have What next?

Syracuse Town Board faces problems with grant application

By DEB PATTERSON The question of what to do next is faced by the Syracuse Town Board on its application for an Environmental Protection Agency grant for the town’s sewer system. The final outcome Tuesday evening was to wait until Mel Wessler of M.D. Wessler and Associates, Inc., hears from the state board of health, with in a week, on acceptance or refusal of a new data amendment before further. Wessler will be sending a report to the board. Wessler was present at a special town board meeting last evening to discuss the whole program of step one of the town’s grant application. The engineer reviewed a letter from the state board of health, dated February 20, which stated the department is convinced sump pumps are the major problem in the town’s sanitary system. The lengthy letter suggested to send out a questionnaire to obtain the number of sump pumps in the city limits; establish an ordinance forbidding such, including roof drains, water spouts, and other clear water extremity. It was suggested once the ordinance is established the town should collect data on the known sump pumps by inspection. The information obtained would include the horse power, size, gallons pumped per minute, the amount of time running, and establish a flow amount. The state also called for a physical inspection of all legal and illegal pumps, plus a verification inspection of all houses claiming not to have a sump pump. The final step is to contact the state again. The town has already done this and received 60 percent cooperation, but the information was not complete enough for acceptance by the state. Wessler also stated the number of grants have been reduced, the granting procedures reduced, and after September 30 the federal level will be 55 percent instead of 75 percent. Ranked 39th Syracuse is 39th on the priority list and Wessler feels the town will not be in the funding range until after September 1984, and * then, only if the sump pump procedure is followed. Carl Myrick, board president, strongly voiced his feelings by stating he is not interested in going through the sump pump deal again. “I want to find out what’s going to be done. I feel it’s a big.. . copout and I’m getting quite

returned home after a vacation in Virginia, West Virginia, the Carolinas and Florida. While on their latest vacation they stopped in Charleston, S. C., to see the ships on display there including the Yorktown, which is known as the “fighting lady;” and the submarine the Clamagore. Touring the Clamagore they chanced to meet Herman Weisser, a former resident who now resides in Syracuse. Herm was touring the ship. Phyllis said Gwen Weisser was elsewhere on the ship but it was so big she and Stan never saw her. The Custers also visited with Stan’s sister, Dorothea Elder in Atlanta, Ga. SHOW CHAIRMAN for the

upset on this project. ’ ’ He reflected back to four years ago when Wessler was hired to get the town through the infiltration/inflow analysis study or step one, arid asked Wessler if the town was through this part yet. Wessler replied no with Myrick quickly going on and stating the town has supplied the information needed by the state, but every time “you turn around the town board has to do something on this end and we have had meetings to hear you. We’re not a ... bit further than the day we started and there’s not one piece of paper to prove anything.” Wessler replied by stating his firm is just as frustrated as the town is and losing patience in the program. “The national average shows it takes seven to eight years to get through step one,” commented Wessler, who told the board four years ago he projected only three years. He added until last year the sump pump survey was not a part of the step one requirements. The engineer tried to ease feelings by saying the state has not approved any step one applications or SSES applications this year and have asked all applicants for the sump pump survey. It was mentioned that Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District is number 19 on the list and has proposed bringing some of its sewer into the town’s system. Wessler also remarked the data collected and submitted in 1980 and 1981 was not presented in the proper ways, but he has submitted an amended data. He believes this data will satisfy the state and EPA’s questions. He will know in a week. Others Speak Out William Hess, board member, stated the town has gone all the way through and submitted everything it should have, but the town still doesn’t know if it’s been accepted or rejected. “Regardless of what we do we’ll never get an I/I through the state board of health. With the amount

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coming RV Super Show set to begin March 29 inside the Notre Dame ACC is none other than Pete Callander, owner of South Side Mobile Home Sales, and a Milford High School graduate. Pete promises that the “Great Fun Collection” of vehicles displayed will offer something for everyone from pop-up campers to luxurious motor powered home for the road. Some 200 models will be on display. MONDAY IS an important day. The Lions from Milford, Leesburg and Oswego (MidLakes) will join to sponsor a hearing/screening program for kids from 3>i to 6 years of age. Sponsored in cooperation with the Lions of 258 with a qualified audiologist supervising the program, the event will be held at the elementary school from 6 to 9 p.m. Call Dr. Bruce Lamb for more information. GLENN SULLIVAN, deputy commissioner of agriculture of the state of Indiana, will be at the Lake City Bank in Milford next Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m, See article elsewhere in this issue for complete details and stop in and say hello. IF YOU wait a day or two in Indiana the weather will change — Since last week’s M-J went to press the area has had two snow storms and more cold weather. Weathermen are calling for temperatures to be in the 40s or 50s by today or tomorrow. This morning traveling was very dangerous and many accidents are being investigated at press time as a heavy fog hit the area and a light snow fell during the night, making roads slick. All this, and spring is only six days away!

of money spent to get I/I through it’s crazy as ... to spend another dime on this ... “If we can’t get the I/I rejected or accepted, the board should debate what we are going to do with the engineering firm ...” A suggestion was raised about the town considering getting out of the grant program. Robert Reed town attorney was asked to check on where the town may get “clobbered”, if it stops. Wessler was also asked if he knew how much money the town was liable for if the town dropped out. He replied he would have to check. Myrick suggested the town do as the state has done and do nothing, just let it go. “Realistically we've already been dropped.” was Myrick’s feeling. Wessler stated he felt the handwriting was on the wall from the state to encourage people not to go further with the grant. He suggested the town go ahead and repair the infiltration problem on Portland Street and look into the overflow at Skinner ditch and lift station 10. Reed suggested that the board members think over what was said during the meeting before making any decisions. Joe Dock, utility supervisor, was assured the town was not going to abandon the problem and was asked to think of alternative programs and ways the town can remedy the situation. Junk Bids Board member William Hess received permission from the board to advertise for bids on junk items located at the Syracuse Street Department in conjunction with spring cleanup. Hess stated that there is an old station wagon and parts of old frames which need to be cleared from the area. Board members gave Hess the green light to do what he can about the situation. In a separate item of business, board members were asked to consider a donation towards the Christmas light bill. ClerkTreasurer Jennifer Hughes will check to see how

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SWEEPSTAKE WINNERS — Sweepstake winners at Augsburger’s North Webster super-Valu store are shown here with store manager Mike Myers on the left. Marjorie Spiegel, r 1 Webster is holding his JIOO gift certificate. The weekly drawing is being held throughout March.

Helping Hand hear energy savings tips The February meeting of the Miflord Helping Hands 4-H Club was held at the home of Sherri Beer. The meeting was called to order by Carl Rouch, club president. Annette Wilson led the American pledge and Rhonda Wilson led the 4-H pledge. The committee report consisted of such topics as enrollment cards, and World Vision. Jenni Bender was introduced as a new club member. The Health and Safety report was given on energy savings tips. The next meeting will be a Parent Potluck to be held March 25 at the Milford Community Building.

much money would be available and how much the town contributed last year. Board President Carl Myrick informed the board that’ the Kosciusko County Commissioners gave their approval on the location of the Turkey Creek Township Assessor's office in the proposed town hall at a meeting on Monday afternoon. Town attorney Robert Reed will present the plans to the county council on Thursday evening.

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