The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 March 1985 — Page 5

Tornado Preparedness Week

Governor Robert D. Orr has' proclaimed March 17-23, as “Tornado Preparedness Week” throughout the state of Indiana. The Kosciusko County Civil Defense is requesting your cooperation during this week and also during the “statewide test exercise” to be held on March 20. Sirens Will Blow At Syracuse and North Webster the siren will blow on Wednesday, March 20, as a warning exercise. In conjunction with the Governor’s proclamation and in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Civil Defense and the Indiana State Police, the Na-

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Lake City sponsors Ag tribute

Lake City Bank President R. Douglas Grant has announced that the bank will sponsor a visit by Lt. Governor John Mutz? the Indiana Commissioner of Agriculture, during Lake City Bank’s “Tribute to Agriculture, 1985.” Mutz will attend informal receptions at the Roann office from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., and at the Warsaw office from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on March 21. Area farmers and agri-business representatives are invited to join the Lieutenant Governor and Lake » City Bank officers at either location, where he will respond to questions, concerns and ideas in the field of Indiana agriculture. As commissioner of agriculture, Lt. Gov. Mutz presides over one of the state’s key industries. Indiana is ninth in farm cash receipts in the country and over 200,000 Hoosiers work in direct farm-related jobs. “We are pleased to host the Commissioner of Agriculture and hope that area agriculture representatives will take this opportunity to express their ideas and opinions in the promotion of Indiana agriculture and agribusiness,” Grant commented. Pipe cleaner A bent pipe cleaner is useful in getting dirt out of the corner of a camera? Bend half an inch over sharply to get a covered end.

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tional Weather Service will initiate the exercise. A brief synopsis of how the county warning point receives such a warning is as follows: When the National Weather Service issues a watch or warning, it is given to the Indiana State Police Post (Primary Warning Point) responsible for the affected county(s) on the National Warning System (NAWAS) hotline. The State Police Post then radios the warning to the county warning point; in Kosciusko County this is the Sheriff’s Department. They in turn have the radio facilities to notify several emergency agencies at one time; telephone operators will notify school superintendents; warning sirens will be activated. Hospitals, police, firemen, Civil Defense Personnel and other rescue personnel throughout the county will be alerted very quickly after the origional warning is issued. News media will also be alerted. The civil defense fed they have a very effective alert system and this test provides an opportunity for all to evaluate and discover any flaws before we find ourselves in an actual emergency. Alert participation by all will help make this a successful exercise. In the event of actual severe weather on March 20, the test will be held on March 21. New Members Needed New members are needed at Syracuse. If anyone is interested they are asked to call Bob Wooten at 457-4669.

Tornado warning exercise

Jack Lowry, Kosciusko County Civil Defense Director, has announced the seventh annual “tornado warning exercise” will be conducted on March 20 to alert the entire county to the upcoming tornado season. Governor Robert D. Orr has proclaimed March 17-23 as “Tornado Preparedness Week” throughout the state of Indiana. The Kosciusko County Commissioners have likewise signed a Water bid accepted at Milford By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer Acting upon the recommendation of Robert Nobles, engineer with Lawson-Fisher Associates, South Bend, Milford Town Board members accepted the bid of Haskins, Inc., Plymouth, for the water distribution system improvements, Thursday, March 7. x The total bid was $65,200 on division A, the well building and landscaping; and $142,552 on division B, water mains including crossing the highway at Turkey Creek and Bear Creek, seven fire hydrants and the replacement of roads. Haskins was amont 10 other firms bidding for the job. Board members Darrell Orn and Dennis Wuthrich were present for the meeting. Jean Treesh town board president was absent.

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SERVED AS PAGE — Melissa Naugler, 13, daughter of Stephen and Jane Naugler, and an eighth grade student at Syracuse Junior High School, served as a senate page for State Senator John B. Augsburger, Syracuse, on January 25, the 15th day of the 1985 legislative session. Student pages spend one day at the statehouse assisting senators and senate staff members with a variety of legislative-related activities and learning about the structure of Indiana’s government. According to the senator, visiting the state capitol and serving as a page in the Indiana General Assembly is a very educational experience for young people because it provides them with the opportunity to directly observe and participate in the legislative process. ~ -I

proclamation for Kosciusko County. If this area were struck by a tornado, would a warning be received in time? Would a place of safety be available? Those are the most important questions that area residents should ask themselves. The reason for this test is to be better prepared for the approaching possibility during the upcoming tornado season. Alert participation by the public and emergency personnel will help to improve the countywide tornado preparedness program. The goal is to prevent, if possible, or at least reduce the potential number of deaths and injuries from tornadoes this season. Tornado Watch Tornado watch — Tornadoes are expected to develop. Tornado warning — A tornado has actually been spotted; persons close to the storm should take immediate cover ; those farther away should take cover if threatening conditions approach. When a tornado approaches, your immediate action may mean life or death! Where To Go Office buildings — Go to an interior hallway on the lowest floor or to the designated shelter. Shopping centers — Go to designated shelter area and not to parked cars. Factories — Workers should move quickly to the section of the plant offering the greatest protect in accordance with advance plans. Homes — The basement offers the greatest safety; seek shelter under sturdy furniture if possible. If no basement, take cover in the center part of the house on the lowest floor, in a small room such as a closet part of the house on the lowest floor, in a small room such as a closet or bathroom. Bathtubs are also considered a fairly safe place. Mobile homes — Extremely vulnurable to destructive winds. Proper tie downs to prevent overturning will minimize damage. There should be a designated community shelter where the residents can assemble during a tornado warning. If not, do not

stay in a mobile home during a tornado warning. Seek refuge in a sturdy building or a ditch, culvert or ravine. In all cases, keep away from windows! Mr. Lowry further states that in the event of a real emergency in Kosciusko County, the Emergency Operations Center will open to assist in whatever way possible. In the event of actual severe weather on March 20, the test will be held on March 21. NIPSCO extends plan to May 1 Northern Indiana Public Service will extend its “Winter Protection Plan” to May 1 because of the lingering effects of the cold winter across its service.area, Edmund A. Schroer, NIPSCO chairman and chief executive officer said Wednesday, March 6. NIPSCO announced; its Winter Protection * Program, including state-administered Project SAFE, in December, to assist needy customers through the coldest months of the winter by providing bill payment assistance. ■ The disconnection moratorium for recipients of Project SAFE assistance, as directed by an order of the Public Service Commission of Indiana, will end Thursday, March 15. NIPSCO, in an attempt to provide customers time to resolve any bill payment problems, has decidecrto extend its Winter Protection Program again this year. “Project SAFE recipients who receive a disconnection notice and contact the company for assistance will be instructed to seek aid from local energy assistance programs and social service agencies,” Schroer said. “Every attempt will be made to continue service for those customers who are willing to make a ‘good faith’ effort to make some payment,” the utility chairman said. Customers identified as hardship cases by labor organizations and/or human needs agencies could continue to be considered for an extended payment agreement, he said. “We recognize this winter has again been very severe,” Schroer said. “The continuation of this program until May 1 should hopefully provide extra assistance to disadvantaged customers.

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Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter for a group of Wawasee season basketball ticket holders and anyone else that did not get to attend the sectional because they were told that the tickets were all sold. The Saturday before the sectional, we were told the TimesUnion stated the tickets sales would start on Monday and it was announced at the girls’ pep rally Sunday afternoon. We were still in Indianapolis after attending the girls* state tournament and we missed this information. It wasn’-t until Monday that we discovered they were now on sale. Therefore, on Tuesday we went to the school and were told the tickets were all sold. After several more contacts with the athletic department and Dr. Hull, we were able to get, in the Wawasee section, half the tickets we desired. Friday night when we found our assigned seats, we saw that we were completely surrounded by Warsaw fans. We questioned several people around us as to how they had obtained their tickets and when they had purchased them. Everyone, except two, had purchased them on Tuesday at Warsaw because “Wawasee had turned these tickets back unsold and Warsaw bought them all.” The one exception was a couple from Warsaw that had Wawasee friends buy their tickets on Monday when

Senator Richard G. Lugar (RInd.); the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has accepted a position on the National Commission on Agriculture Trade and Export Policy. The commission was established by an act of Congress in 1984 and has members named by the President, the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tem of the Senate. “Leading growers and exporters from throughout the nation are alao serving on the commission,” Lugar said. “We will be meeting to work with other members of Congress and the Administration to expand American

North Webster Town Board denies alley vacation

(Continued from page 2) Hemlinger. The town’s major concern was the manpower to enforce any such parking ordinance since only one police officer is on duty at a time, along with the current parking fine of $1 wasn’t enough to make anyone pay attention to it. Mrs. Ward asked the board if they would consider erecting restricted parking signs and if ' people didn’t adhere to it, then the board tried. She was asked by board member, Sid Markley, where she parked her vehicle during business hours. Her reply was on the street because that was the only place she has to park and asked why she couldn’t park in front of her business when the American Legion members can park where ever they want. Mrs. Sankas suggested putting up parking meters in town. Suggestions from other residents present were heard before the board asked for time limit suggestions. Carlos Williams asked the board why the town had two police cars if one officer is on duty. He was informed one squad car was for emergency use and there has always been one police • officer on duty at a time, however, there are times when more than one officer is on duty, such aS the Mermaid Festival.

they went on sale at our school. They explained to the school that they were buying these for Warsaw fans but were assured that they would not be depriving anyone from Wawasee from getting a ticket because we did not have a sell out! It was bad enough to sit through the Warsaw-Tippe Valley game Friday night, unable to cheer as you’d like, but when Warsaw played Wawasee Saturday, it was terrible! It would be impossible to describe the feeling of intimidation, frustration and even anger that was felt at this time. Also it might be of interest to note that our students in their section had to listen to the Warsaw fans, seated directly behind them, verbally abuse the, students for not sitting down in their seats. When our students turned around and saw all orange dressed fans in the Wawasee section, they were determined to stand up and we really didn’t blame them. We would strongly recommend that in the future the ticket sales be handled in a different way. Let’s give the players’ parents first chance at the tickets along with the students, the teachers and then the season ticket holders. Then after everyone has at least one day to get their tickets, open up the sales to the rest of the Wawasee fans.

Name withheld by Request

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Senator Dick Lugar

farm markets in the world.” As chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, Lugar has initiated a far-reaching series of hearings on the direction of American foreign policy. The hearings have recently focused ' on how foreign policy affects export policy. “Foreign policy is a pocket- ' book issue in Indiana,” Lugar said. “Farmers know that and so did factory workers. Not only are our peace and security, but also our jobs, dependent on international arrangements that foster fair and open trade.” Lugar said he will be conferring with farmers in Indiana to continue to get their best advice on how, to expand agricultural markets.

Clark ended the discussion by remarking the situation has been considered long enough and the residents have heard the board’s position. He suggested the town pass an ordinance and enforce it the best they can. “This means at times it gets enforced and at times it isn’t. But I don’t think we need to hire another officer to be a meter maid.” The new parking ordinance will also include the 15 minute parking at the post office. Other Business A public hearing tonight (Wednesday) will be conducted at 7 p.m. concerning the county option tax passed by the Kosciusko County Council. Permission was given for Harry Minnick to purchase a transit at a cost of S3OO. He was also given a street name for consideration for paving. The board appointed Dale Bollinger as a permanent deputy town marshal with his pay to be accordingly. Town Marshal Jim Felkner remarked Ken Mclntosh has given his notice to leave the dispatching position. A replacement dispatcher had possibly been located.

Typical March Weather The first week of March weather proved to be changeable at best, says Goshen College Weather Observer, Lores Steury. The second day of March was beautiful to be followed a few short days later on the fourth with wind, snow, sleet, and rain. Appears that this typical, inconsistent March weather. March of 1983 shows four days (third through the sixth) that had record breaking warm temperatures, then, on the 24th of the same month, they recorded only 11 degrees, with only -19 on the eighth. March is the harbinger of Spring. We can expect to see early spring flowers, maple syrup, and birds from the south.

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SCHOLARSHIPS — The First Federal Savings and Loan’s Syracuse branch manager, Stu Walker (pictured above), has announced that all Wawasee High School seniors are eligible to compete for a new $250 scholarship which is based on community service, school involvement, and class standing. Application blanks for the First Federal Savings and Loan Citizenship Award are available at the high school guidance office and at the First Federal Savings and Loan office in Syracuse. Completed applications must be returned by April 1.

Judgment to be rendered in the Stuckman trial

The trial between Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals, Papakeechie Protective Association and Ned, Bertha, and Gary Stuckman ended last week after 14 days of testimony. The trial was expected to last Tuesday through Thursday. Special Judge Douglas Morton, Fulton County, will render his judgment by the end of March in the Kosciusko Circuit court trial. Attorneys have until March 18 to submit findings of fact to him The petitioners are seeking a permanent manditory injunction to halt operations against Stuckmans who operate a salvage yard at Papakeechie Lake and for removal of all junk on the property zoned in the residential area. Stuckmans are charged with unlawful expansion of their salvage business beyond the perimeters of the 1975 zoning ordinance. The BZA has no .jurisdiction to outlaw the salvage operation which began in 1954 before the zoning ordinance was adopted. Arguments for the defense was Stuckmans’ business has always operated on the property in question, but was covered by brush and not visible in aerial photos. Paul Refior, defense attorney, argued that Stuckmans have a legal, pre-existing, nonconforming use of the land with the business operating in the same capacity since the 19505. Refior’s objection to dismiss the aerial photos, taken in 1965, 1974, and 1981 showing there had been an expansion, was overruled by Judge Morton. The defense called approximately five of its 20 witnesses to the stand, before resting their case. Testifying were Sharon Stuckman, who submitted approximately 100 photos taken over the years of the area in question; Charles Stuckman, who testified what has been on the property since 1954 and stating he has walked the property everyday for the past 31 years; wrecker service operators, Dick Anderson and Max Hollie, who towed vehicles to and from Stuckmans from 1974 to 1976; and John Glon, Jr., who has purchased parts and has been familiar with the property since 1969. Wait For Rebuttal When Refior rested his case for the defense, Max Reed, BZA attorney, stated he wished to wait for Steve Snyder, Papakeechie Protective Association attorney, to return before beginning the rebuttal. Snyder was out of the courtroom in another hearing when the defense rested its case. Charles Brower, county surveyor, was recalled to the stand during the rebuttal to explain when aerial photos z are taken. He testified to the fact

aerial photos are taken during the fall and spring when no leaves are present on the trees. Snyder also submitted six aerial photos whi’ch had been duplicated from the surveyor’s office. Closing arguments from Snyder centered on the only evidence offered on behalf of the complaintants, the aerial photographs. He stated the 1964 photos show a minimum number of cars on he property while the 1981 photos show an increase in cars and the area on which cars were parked. Snyder also stated the photos should be better evidence than memories 20 years ago. Refior’s rebuttal was the objection to the photos submitted since it could not be proven if they had been tampered with er who took the photos as well as the photos ** accuracy. Refior called the aerial photographs at best a map or illustration rather than evidence. He poseda basic question as to whether the photos are fair and an accurate representation, adding no one will know because the phbtos could not be crossexamined and no one could testify to their authenticity. He remarked the eyewitnesses as hard evidence because they had walked over the Stuckman property and knew what was present before the zoning ordinance went into effect. Morton commented on the presentations by both attorneys following the closing arguments and asked for the findings of fact to be in his office by March 18. Class of 1965 plans 20th year reunion Plans are underway for the 20th year class reunion for those graduating in 1965 from Syracuse High School. The reunion will be July 6-7, however, a location has not been decided. Those organizing the class reunion ask if anyone knows of a classmember who has not been contacted for past reunions to please contact one of the following persons: Mrs. Richard (Nancy Plank) Coy; Linda Broekers; Mrs. Jim (Ann Kowallik) Cavender; Mrs. John (Bessie Wolfe) Stetler; Mrs. Jim (Donna RiHer) Conder; Mrs. Paul (Loraine McGill) Carson; Dave Jones,\ or Richard (“Butch”) Firestbhe. Another meeting will be conducted on Monday, March 25, in the home of Linda Broekers. Anyone interested in helping with plans are welcome to attend. Addresses are also being sought for classmates. High pay WASHINGTON - Private lawyers, some charging as much as $285 an hour, have collected at least SSO million from the federal government in the past two years, a report in the “National Law Journal” revealed recently. .

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