The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 July 1984 — Page 5

Stuckman's given contract for Syracuse trash pick-up

by JO STURGIS Staff Writer Stuckman’s Tri Lakes Sanitation Service, Syracuse, was awarded the contract to service the town of Syracuse for the remainder of 1984 during last night’s town board meeting. The board terminated Clevenger Disposal’s, Pierceton, contract for poor service at last Tuesday’s meeting. In recommending that Stuckman be awarded the bid, Carl Myrick, board president, noted that Stuckman has been very cooperative in helping out for the past two weeks and has offered to fill in for the remainder of the year. Steve Butt, board member, offered the only opposition to awarding Stuckman with the contract. He pointed out that Apollo Sanitation, Angola, bid the second lowest amount when the contract was first awarded. Butt wanted to contact Apollo just to check his price, not that he opposed Stuckman's service. After a brief discussion, the board voted to award Stuckman the contract Butt cast the only opposing vote. In October, when

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garbage bids are again accepted, the board will consider all bids. Budget Increase A 13 percent increase in the total budget for 1985 was pondered at last night’s meeting, also. Last year's total budget was $692,996 and this year’s total is $784,127. One reason for the dramatic increase is due to the cumulative capital improvement fund in the amount of $20,940. This fund has not been included in the budget for the last few years and Jennifer Hughes, clerk-treasurer, noted that all the forms say it should be included since tax monies are used in the fund. Assessed valuation of property went down almost $500,000 from last year, also. Miss Hughes said the reason for this was the decline in personal property value. “Personally, I don’t want to present a budget with more than an eight percent increase,” said Myrick. The board then discussed possible areas where the budget could be cut, such as the garbage service, but decided the budget could not be cut enough to bring it down to an eight percent increase figure. The board decided Miss

Hughes should contact the state tax board and get that board’s feelings on the increase due to the cumulative capital improvement fund being omitted last year. The board members will decide what to do after she reports back to the them. In other business matters: • Joe Dock, street, water and wastewater commissioner, asked for the board’s approval of a sump pump program plan of study. The Indiana State Board of Health has requested an inspection of all sump pumps, basement drains and roof drains that could be connected to the town’s sanitary sewer system. Dock plans to begin the program through a mail survey which will be included in each sewer billing envelope. These are scheduled to be mailed on Aug. 9, 17 and 31 for the first time and then again on Sept. 7,19 and 30. On Sept. 1, two temporary inspectors will begin inspecting homes from noon to 9 p.m., with the last inspection scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Any person found committing a violation in the sewer system, shall have 30 days to correct the problem. After that time, the person shall be fined an

amount not exceeding $lO a, day for each violation. Dock plans to have this survey completed for submission to the state on Jan. 30, 1985. The board unanimously approved Dock's program. Dock must get the state’s approval today and then begin the mailings. • The board failed to appprove Ron Moser’s, police officer for Syracuse, salary increases at an earlier board meeting, so approved them at last night’s meeting. When asked if this was normal procedure, Myrick answered, “It certainly isn’t. It’s as much of a surprise to me as it is to the rest of you.” He stated the board must set all salaries and this should be done before the officer receives the raises. Moser was hired as a probationary officer on April 17, 1984, at a salary of $12,708 per year. He pay was raised each month until he reached the deputy marshal salary of $15,895 per year, based on his nine years experience and having attended the police academy. “The only thing we can do is act on the thing after it’s already happpened. But, I don’t like it, it makes us look like he’d get the raise increase regardless of performance," said Myrick. He add-

ed that it was common practice to raise salaries like this, but that things were just done wrong. The board unanimously agreed to raise Moser’s salary up to h deputy marshal’s as of July 1984. The board received notification from James and Associates, Fort Wayne, that they have personally contacted and cancelled all bids on the new town hall. Next Meeting The town board has set a special meeting to discuss the budget based on Miss Hughes’ findings on Thursday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. Three accidents investigated by Syracuse police Three accidents, resulting in minor damages, were investigated by Syracuse Police last week. A truck belonging to Tim Weisser, 506 S. Harrison Street, Syracuse, received around $l5O in damages to the left rear quarterpanel when it was side-swiped in Sea Nymph’s parking lot July 20. Weisser told police that his truck was hit around 5:30 p.m. while parked in the lot. No clue was given as to who hit Weisser’s truck. In another accident, a vehicle driven by Marjorie Rogers, Syracuse, rear-ended the vehicle driven by Eugene Mabie, Syracuse, Saturday, July 21. According to police reports, Mrs. Rogers was northbound on SR 13 when the flagpole which she was hauling came around her van, blocking her vision. She attempted to get it out of the way, but failed to do so in time to stop for the Mabie car, which had stopped for another car. Mrs. Rogers’ van received damage to the front end and rear quarter-panel in the collision. Syracuse police were called to an accident involving Kristine Fisher, Milford, and Charles Pinkerton, Plymouth. Pinkerton was turning into the Dairy Queen Restaurant and was about to turn into a parking space when the Fisher vehicle backed into the left rear door of the Pinkerton car. Mrs. Fisher claimed her vision was blocked because of a van in the way. There was no damage to the Fisher vehicle, but $350 was reported by Pinkerton.

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CTB OUTING RENAMED — The annual CTB Golf Outing has been renamed the John W. Redsecker Memorial Tournament in memory of the late John Redsecker of Goshenwho was employed by CTB for 20 years. A placque and trophy were donated by John Redsecker II in honor of his father. The awards go to the player with the lowest gross score, an award which John Redsecker won 13 of the last 19 years of the tournament. This year’s winner was Brian Dawes with a score of 77. Also shooting a 77 was Dave Dargett, however, Dawes received the award because of a lower score on hole 15. John Redsecker II who resides in New York city returned toGoshen to play in the tournament and present the award. The tournament was held at the South Shore Golf Club. Pictured left to right are Dave Gargett, John Redsecker 11, Brian Dawes and tournament, organizer Ray Martila.

It happened ... in Milford

10 YEARS AGO, JULY 24, 1974 Mr. and Mrs. James Wolf and daughter of Atwood, entertained for their daughter Ann’s birthday on Friday evening. Mr.' and Mrs. Herman Miller of Milford, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wolf, Jennifer and James Robert and Marvin Klinger of Atwood attended the dinner. A decorated cake and ice cream were served. Charles Raymond Bird, 25, box 66, mechanical engineer, and Debra Louise Thompson, 19, Green Acres Trailer Court, unemployed, were issued a marriage license by County Clerk Bessie I. Himes. The Milford Pony League team defeated North Webster 4-2 and lost to Sidney 3-0 last week.

Wed., July 25,1984 - THE MAIL-JOURNAL

20 YEARS AGO, JULY 23,1964 The Milford Little League and their chaperones are in Chicago today watching the White Sox play the Los Angeles Angels. Mrs. Glen Tom and Miss Norma Tom of Elkhart, entertained at a stork shower in their home in honor of Mrs. Phil Smith of Coloma, Mich. Mrs. Tom is an aunt of Mr. Smith, and the Smiths are former Milford residents. Mrs. Madas Russell and daughter, Alice, of Erie, Pa., called on Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Felkner Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Russell is a sister of the late Gilbert Bates. 30 YEARS AGO, JULY 29,1954 Dr. Floyd L. Rheinheimer, Milford’s new physician, is announcing in this issue of the Milford-Mail, his plans to open his office for business, Monday, Aug. 2, and invites the patronage of the community. Members of the Milford Chamber of Commerce gave their approval to a plan to form a corporation in order to re-open the former Hall-Owen Mfg. Co. plant here. The meeting was held Tuesday evening with B. Stanley Emmerett of Goshen, and attorney Harlan Orr of South Bend, present. Several neighbors and friends

came to the Maurice and Carl Duncan farm Monday, bringing with them tractors, combines and wagons with which they harvested 50 acres of grain. Carl has been indisposed since injuring his hand July 17. 50 YEARS AGO. JULY 26. 1934 Albert Krull and Cleon Scott spent two days last week at A Century of Progress. Mrs. Ida Scott has been having some plumbing work done at her property on Main St. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higbee and daughter, Jean, of Detroit, are spending a few days in the home of his mother, Mrs. Ollie Higbee, after which they will go see A Century of Progress. Ortie Leemon has a fine specimen of large blue morning glory growing at his place of business, which blooms night and day. Better not examine it too closely as Ortie plays April Fools jokes at anytime of the year.

Missing dinner rings puzzling i to local police A pair of dinner rings were reported missing to the Syracuse Police Department last week. Warren Swartz, Syracuse Police Chief, said that they are presently looking for the missing rings. Gladys Madonia reported to police Friday, July 20, that a dinner ring, which was soldered out of three rings, was reported missing from the Syracuse City Park. Value of the ring was estimated at $5,200. The loss of a second ring is under investigation by the local law enforcement department. According to police, a dinner ring owned by Nancy Searfoss, Syracuse, is missing. Mrs. Searfoss reported Friday, July 20, that her white gold dinner ring was gone. She apparently lost the ring near Thornburg’s. The ring was valued at SIOO. VA office to . close next week The Kosciusko County Veterans Affairs office will be closed July 23. 24, 25 and 26 during regular hours for vacation for employees. The office will reopen on Monday, July 30. 'US 1 p g inns § io g ford I Time. . m One Finest Iff f Small Quilt Im Famous V.1.P., « I, And MS < . Mn Ml * P f ' ce KE ths. Cut | nJ From Bolts. . «Buy I S What You Need. - ? gS I MyStore gg ■ ~ S XM Pickvyick Place W Uptown IB Syracuse

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