The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 36, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 September 1984 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 19,1984

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Kosciusko County Historical Museum becomes a reality; open house set

By DEE JAYNES Staff Writer The public is invited to attend the formal opening of the Kosciusko County Historical Museum, located in the old Kosciusko County Jail. 121 North Indiana St., Warsaw, on Saturday. Sept. 22. from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Sunday. Sept. 23. from 1 to 4 p.m. ‘ The opening is the culmination of two years work to convert the 1870 jail into a museum Although far from finished, the museum already provides an interesting look back into the history of Kosciusko County. A couple rooms have been finished and others are nearing completion. Careful consideration has been given to authenticity and accuracy, while at the same time providing an eye-appealing tour Plans call for a gift shop, museum office and small meeting and activities room on the ground floor In addition to the second floor rooms to be open to the public now, Kosciusko County Historical Museum chairman Philip Holliday says he anticipates having the third floor general store and post office open sometime next year. The museum has come together, thanks to the efforts of a crew of dedicated volunteers. Although much has been accomplished. Holliday stressed there is far to go “Down the road we have visions of replacing old plaster, installing modern lighting and being able to remain , open at least until after Christmas, with nine months a - year as an operational goal until a year-around schedule could become realistic." he said Co-chairman of the museum is Athene Gawthrop and Holliday praises her dedication highly, pointing out that she has spent nearly every day of this past summer working on the projeejt. Other persons involved in the opening of the Kosciusko County Historical Museum are: William Camden and Jane Howey, chairmen of the building commit- ‘ tee; Daniel Fogerty and Ralph Hall. corSuTtmg architects; Jane ~ Howey, contractural coordinator Also helping with the work in opening the museum were Charlotte Siegfried. Amanda Siegfried. Patricia Gawthrop. William Camden. John McClung, Dick Brownell, Gene Brumfield. Ruben Rose, Mandy Gawthrop. Jeff Hagerlin and Bill Brickey.

Mental Health Association calling attention to child abuse

Governor Robert D Orr has proclaimed September Child Abuse and \’eglect Prevention Month The Kosciusko County Mental Health Association .is sponsoring special attention to this problem in Kosciusko County. One aspect of abuse is child sexual abuse It happens to as many as one out of 10children in America In Indiana during fiscal year 1983, more than 1.600 children were substantiated or indicated as victims of sexual abuse Is the sexual abuse of thildren, inside and otitside the family, more common now than in other times and places 0 Is the apparent increase in incest and in child prostitution, involving boys as

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I ■ Bl I I r? a FAMILY PORTRAITS DISPLAYED — Museum chairman Philip Holliday is pictured readying two of the portraits that will be on display this weekend at the Kosciusko County Historical Museum. The portraits of John Hayden, 1832-1911. and Sarah Vane Hayden. 1834-1918, were painted by Alice Hayden and were donated to the Kosciusko County Historical Museum by Louise Brunbaugh. now of Ft. Wayne. (Photo by Dee Jaynes)

I - .MB. - ■ | Mil ■ ifcSs i b J 1 \1 I I A READY FOR VISITORS — One of the rooms ready for visitors to the Kosciusko County Historical Museum is this charming upstairs sitting room. The room is dedicated to the memory of the late Harold and Flossa Pound. Velma Ball, one of the hostesses for the opening this weekend, displays a few of the items to be found in the room. (Photo by Dee Javnes)

Hosts and hostesses for the opening this weekend will be Mayor and Mrs Jeffrey Plank. Ruth Kain, Bill Brickey, Bill and Mary Ettinger, Jeff and Deb Hagerlin, Velma Ball, Bill and

well as girls, a fact or has it simply become easier to talk about the problem 0 Are children more vulnerable now to sexual exploitation by adults because of the increase in broken families and the general easing of sexual strictures 0 There is no way to know for sure What is known is that their experiences can have devastating, lifelong consequences. A majority of teenage prostitutes were preconditioned for such exploitation by sexual abuse within their own families Sexual abuse typically makes a youngster .feel so worthless, hopeless and guilty that it is difficult to help her. or him, turn things around, even with skilled

Doris Camden, Frank and Gerry Smith, Charlotte Siegfried, Amanda Siegfried. Victor and Margaret Reafsnyder, Connie Haney. Carmen Haney and Josephine Hopkins.

social services. There is hope. The problem is now coming to public attention. An increasing number of schools now teach youngsters, in sex education programs, not to submit to inappropriate touching or to sexual acts and to report any such advances. Even bringing the enormity of the problem to public attention may help a little. Perhaps knowing how much damage sexual molestation does to a child might deter an incestuous adult. And there would be no child prostitution or child pornography if there were not a market for it. Those who purchase the sexual services of minors need to know that what they are doing is not a victimless act KOSCOCAPP has been formed in our country. It combines the efforts of several agencies for the education and prevention of child sexual abuse. Not likely Now that political candidates are in full color on TV — it will not crimp the style of the veteran promiser, who is past blushing. — Enquirer, Cincinnati.

Zero /n on three ordinances at North Webster

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer The main topic of discussion at the North Webster Town Board meeting Wednesday, Sept. 12 centered around three ordinances and a report from the park board on the proposed new park and beach. The ordinances dealt with parking on East South Street, making an alley one way and speed limits through the town. Only one of the ordinances was adopted as presented. The other two were changed before adoption. Approved for publication and adoption was the parking ordinance which states, no parking on the north side of East South Street for 60 feet east, off of Main Street is prohibited. * The ordinance making the first alley west of SR 13 a one-way street south from CR 650 N to Huntington Street met remonstrance. The final decision was to rewrite the ordinance to have stop signs placed where the Syracuse nursing home (Continued from page 1) cent of the collected amount. The board’s questions on the service included how many bills are outstanding in the town, the company’s record on collection and if the program can work in conjunction with small claims court. They decided to ask a representative of the company to attend the next board meeting before a decision is made. Mrs. Lewis also said people want to know if they can purchase a copy of the zoning laws for Syracuse. Reed said the zoning laws are available for purchase by contacting Dan Richard on Monday mornings in the assessor’s office. Old Business It was reported that a letter had been sent to the health department concerning the garbage dump behind Cocinero’s and the board has not received a reply. James Hughes said he also contacted Jerry Firestone and Firestone told Hughes he would get estimates from contractors on different types of buildings for the board to consider. Hughes plans on contacting him again. The board approved the additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year of $9,000 for the cleaning and repair of sanitary and storm sewers. New Business The only new business reported was the BZA meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20, in the Syracuse Town Hall at 7 p.m. The following board members were present for the meeting: William Hess, Carl Myrick, Joe Morganthaler. Steve Butt and James Hughes. Bob Reed and Jennifer Lewis, clerk/treasurer were also present.

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alley crosses streets in three locations. Myron Clark, town board president, guaranteed the board would come back to the one way ordinance if the stop signs did not help reduce the problem within 20 days after the ordinance is in effect. Ernest (“Tag”) Huffman, a representative of the board of trustees for the North Webster Church of God, stated since the alley has been paved traffic speed has been terrible. Huffman added the church is all for stopping the amount of traffic using it, but felt making the street oneway is not the answer. The one way alley would make a hardship on the church since the parking lot is on the other side and traffic after church services is routed both ways from the alley. A suggestion by the church was to put one stop sign at the intersection where children cross to go to the ballfield. Board members, Robert James and Sid Markly stated the stop signs at the streets would be safer for children. Town Marshal Judy Coleman remarked she had no preference. 20 MPH Limit A speed limit, ordinance, which designated four streets in town as 20 miles per hour limits and left other streets at 30 miles per hour, was amended to read all streets in the corporation limit to be 20 miles per hour with the exception of Main Street (SR 13) which is controlled by the state. Eve Payne commented she would retype the ordinance as amended, after checking with town attorney Rex Reed. This ordinance will go into effect after proper publication and the signs are posted. Robert Dooley asked if the town has an ordinance concerning residents of subdivisions paving those streets. He commented each time a street is paved in El Ray Island drainage problems have occurred. He suggested the town come up with an ordinance stating guidelines if someone other than the town paves a street so the drainage flow of surface water and property lines are not changed. Alma Sankus asked about a handicapped parking ordinance. It was learned that the handicapped parking ordinance, which was passed, could not be enforced because the signs did not carry the ordinance number and fine.

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Harry Minnick, street supervisor, was given the approval to purchase the handicapped signs needed when he orders the new speed limit signs. Loan Applied Dixie Pryor, park board president, reported the International Palace of Sports has applied for the financing for the park. The option to purchase was made, signed and the offer agreed upon. Mrs. Pryor explained the loan further after questioned by Lynn Bryant, a resident near the proposed beach. Mrs. Pryor stated the Palace of Sports will turn the money over to the park board to match the federal funding. Pledges and donations are still being accepted and will be used to repay the Palace for the loan. Thus far, $41,000 in pledges and SIO,OOO in cash has been donated to the project for a total of $51,000. This money will be used to pay back the loan being obtained by the Palace of Sports. It was incorrectly stated in this newspaper last month that the North Webster Lions were holding a drive to raise the SIOO,OOO to provide the community with the public beach and the Lions Club planned to purchase the Dixie Haven on Webster Lake to build the public beach. While the Eieris are doing their part, the ptojeetjis being funded through the International Palace of Sports loan and a matching governmeriCgrant. The beach will belong, not to the Lions, but to the town of North Webster and will be operated by the town’s park board. Questions Meetings Mrs. Bryant also questioned the park board meetings and stated that Dixie Drive residents were not informed about what was going on. Mrs. Pryor remarked the board meetings have not been on a regular schedule and stated the public will be informed of future meetings. Mrs. Payne spoke concerning Mrs. Bryant’s comment on not being informed. “Before anything was started on this, there was plenty of publicity on the project and plenty of opportunity when it was before the board to speak up. No one did.” Mrs. Pryor stated it is hoped this winter, removal of the cabins and moving of the house would be done. The federal grant will be received as soon as the loan is approved.

Huffman interjected and stated \ he holds a contract to the property which states he is to be con- 1 suited and permission given by' i him before any sod is turned/ i however he has not been con- < tacted and he will not give his ex- i pressed written consent. No comment was made from anyone present. Mermaid Report Earl Roberts, Mermaid Festival Chairman for the North Webster Lions Club, presented a report on the 39th Mermaid festival which made a profit of $210.28. The income was $19,705.11 and.expenditures totaled $19,494.82. Roberts announced the 40th Mermaid Festival will be June 23-29 and if financial help is received a hot air balloon race and free entertainment are just a few ideas for next year. In other business the need for a school crossing guard, two hours a day, was expressed. Anyone interested should contact the clerktreasurer. Approval to pay Gage Brothers the rtftainage fee for uncompleted street work was given as was the retainage fee for Robert Henry Corporation. A one-year guarantee was received from Robert Henry Corporation on the cementing at the final treatment pond.

September weather September shimmers, shivers and shines, depending on its mood. - . According to Lores Steury, Goshen College weather observer, the average temperature for the month is 64 degrees. The warmest September was in 1978 with 69 degrees while the coolest was in 1975 with only 56 degrees. The warmest September day recorded for the area was the fifth with a shimmering 101 degrees. A shivering 25 degree day turned lips blue on the 28th in 1942. Precipitation normal is 3.22 inches with September 1972 raining in with 9.97 inches to become the wettest on record. On the other end of the spectrum, with absolutely no precipitation whatsoever, September 1979 holds the dust. For an August summary, Steury reports that we ended up with a 73.1 degree average temperature for the month compared to a normal of 71.2. Three days registered 90 plus, the warmest being the 29th at 93 degrees. The coolest was August 20 and 24th with 47 degrees. Wet-wise, it was a dry month. Only 1.45 inches were dropped, 1.73 below average. Normal precipitation for the period of June, July and August is 10.3 inches — we have 7.53. Accumulation for January 1 until August 31 has anaverage of 23.14; we’ve received 20.63 inches. August came and went with 12 sparkling days, 13 shimmered with some cloud coverage, and six were completely covered.

Minnick stated the town board 'should be receiving a letter from the contractor dredging the channel in Eckert Addition, stating he resumes all responsibility for any damage incurred while the work is being done. Marshal Coleman stated a number of items will be purchased with funds raised during the Mermaid Festival. It was brought to the board members’ attention the four trailers at Webster Motel are used as extra units and in board action it was ordered the owner be charged for four addition units and is given 30 days to get satisfactory hook-ups installed. ' Charles Lawrence, a representative of the Willdow Dale property owners, presented a petition for the board to consider the paving of those streets in 1985. The next board meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 10. Expensive cities GENEVA, Switzerland — Five U.S. citieynow are among the world’s most expensive urban areas for executives living abroad, says a survey published in the Business International. The cities are Chicago,, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Washington D C.