The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 May 1985 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., May 8,1985

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If Congressman John Hiler thought he was going to have an easy time of it, he had a pleasant surprise in store for himself. When Connie Bailey called Hiler’s office in Washington seeking additional information on the subject of space for the 6th, 7th and Bth grade students in her Extended Study Program (Gifted and Talented students), the congressman responded that he would be in the area and would enjoy speaking to the group. Students hear Cong. John Hiler By JENNIFER CARTY, DAVID SCHM AHL And ALICIA SCHAEKEL Last Friday Congressman John Hiler visited the Extended Study Program students of Lakeland Community School Corporation. The discussion was on everything from teen-suicide to Star Wars in space. We, as students, were very impressed with the qualities he showed. We believe Congressman Hiler was interested in what we had to say because he took the time to listen to our questions and ex-* plain the answers in detail. He» would fully explain his response without getting off the track or changing the subject. This helped in understanding his answers. Mr. Hiler seemed well rounded in the topics he was asked about. These topics included: drunk driving, the greenhouse effect, child abuse, education, and the militarization and industrialization of space. If he wasn’t well versed on the subject, he readily admitted it. We admired him for this as much as for the answers he was able to give. We believe Congressman Hiler knew what he was talking about in the way of education. He could answer the majority of questions given to him concerning education. He didn’t try to bluff his way through, because our research done on education seemed to agree with his information. He supported scholastic achievements and athletics, but feels sports are over emphasized in some schools. We were impressed by how he explained the life of a congressman. He told of the advantages and exciting moments of the work, but also told that times were not always a piece of cake. For example, bis main frustration is that he isn’t always able to get everything done that he would like to do. Congressman Hiler seemed to be at ease with students. He didn’t talk down to us. He must care about children. He took time from his busy schedule to talk to us and we aren’t even old enough to vote!

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Gifted And Talented The 54 students assembled in the Syracuse Elementary and Junior High School dining room Friday morning to hear the congressman found a number of their teachers, including Lakeland Superintendent Kenneth Webster, in the audience. And they were bound to put Congressman Hiler’s feet to the fire on a broad range of subjects, from the space program, to a nuclear confrontation, to the s close and volitle race in Indiana’s Eighth District. Congressman Hiler has proved to be a favorite among young listeners. He became the Third District congressman at age 28 by defeating veteran John Brademas, who was Democratic Whip in the House of Representatives, and last November had won his third term in the House. Sees No US-USSR War He told his young listeners he couldn’t see a nuclear war against the two major superpowers, the United States and Russia. This possibility has been kept at a “low threshhold,” he said, noting that the same was not true for such nations as Lybia , with Muamaar Khadafy at its head, or for Iran with Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini at its head. It's much more likely that nations of this type would touch off a nuclear conflagration, he said. On the Eighth District race in Indiana that saw the House of Representatives seat Democrat Frank McCloskey in his four-vote win over Republican Rick Mclntyre, Hiler said, “I believe he (Mclntyre) won. He said the Democratic-controlled House came up with a set of rules that would make it difficult to determine who won. “I see the need for a special election,” he said. Hiler claimed there are 32 ballots “just sitting there,” not counted, adding, “I actually don’t think McCloskey won.” He added, “The Democratic majority (in the House) walked all over us and the voters of the Eighth District.” Russians Different In regards to the Russians, Hiler told his young listeners, “The Russians view things differently than we do?’ He cited the shooting down of the Korean airliner 007 and the wanton shooting of Major Nicholson in Germany several weeks ago. He said the new Russian leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev is very much a part of the Soviet system. “He didn’t get his job for being different,” Hiler said. “The only difference is that he is 20 years younger than his predecessors.” Cong. Hiler mildly scored the media when a young listener quoted budget and deficit figures he had read. Hiler said, in effect, that one must read, then use his own interpretation on what he reads. He said he doesn’t favor more taxes to eliminate deficits. What we need is additional growth in our economy, and more taxes only lower growth, he added. He told the attentive students

many of our schools have their priorities wrong. In Texas, for example, they think more of football than Indiana does of basketball. He urged more attention to academic excellence, and complimented the group of students on their achievements. He said a college education is “not necessary,” but said expertness in whatever field of endeavor one chooses is not only desirable but necessary. When one student asked Congressman Hiler about housing in space, he replied that this question should be addressed to the people at Commodore. (Note: The Commodore Corp., with headquarters in Syracuse, is a leader in the field of manufactured homes, and is a leading local employer.) New Program Connie Bailey and David Stookey, in charge of the Extended Study Program for the Lakeland corporation, were both present for the interview with Congressman Hiler. Mrs. Bailey said the program moves at an excelerated rate and has deeper depth in subject matter. It also covers a number of additional subjects, and is seeking authoritative speakers on a wide number of subject, such as the Hiler interview. The program is relatively new in the Lakeland schools. A video tape was-made of the interview so it can be shown later to a number of classes. Two-year-old struck by truck Courtney Blue Knisley, two, 401 E. Boston St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital with multiple contusions and a sprain to the upper left arm after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening, May 3. Syracuse police were notified of the accident at 6:29 p.m. Karen E. Simmons, 31, r 3 box 443 Syracuse, driving a 1979 GMC truck, west on Boston Street, told police the child ran from the yard, following two older boys who had already crossed the street, into the path of the vehicle. Simmons reported stopping thus only knocking the child down. $20,000 damage when trash starts boat fire Syracuse Firemen responded to two fires on Saturday, May 4, within 20 minutes of each other. One fire resulted in $20,000 damage. At 2:11 p.m. the fire department was called to the Ralph Stahley residence at Pier 434 for a boat fire. Syracuse Fire Chief Joe Anderson reports hot ashes from a trash fire blew on top of a new Bay liner boat setting it afire. The owner of the boat is not known. , The second fire was called in at 2:31 p.m. which sent firemen to 67 E. Shore Dr., Syracuse. A grass fire started from burning trash.

Near North Webster — Plan commission approves 52-acre industrial park

An industrial park just north of North Webster is one step closer since the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved a rezoning in that ajnea. A petition was submitted by Kosciusko County Development Inc. to rezone 52.87 acres from an agricultural district to a light industrial district. The property is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of the Epworth Forest Road and CR 800E in Tippecanoe Township. Myron Clark, representing the North Webster Town Board, stated that the town has two other company commitments to purchase five acre tracts if this area is zoned light industrial. He said there would be the need to extend a sewer line with one pumping station to serve the area and that North Webster can provide this line. Lowell Gilmore, representing a Webster Lake conservation group, when asked by Clark, expressed concern about the effect of silt coming into channels on the north side of Webster Lake. He said one channel has received about four feet of silt in four years. Clark stated the silt is coming from the next farm east and said the rezoned area would not add to this problem. Deb Wiggins, representing Kosciusko Development Inc., said they have received letters from one company in North Webster stating their need to expand and that they would rather expand into this area than move to another location.

Myron Clark, representing the North Webster Town Board, stated that the town has two other company commitments to purchase five acre tracts if this area is zoned light industrial. He said there would be the need to extend a sewer line with one pumping station to serve the area and that North Webster can provide this line.

Leesburg honors three townsmen

(Continued from page 1) brother, Albert, and three sisters, Freida Haab, Tina Lehman, and Anna Logan. Three brothers are deceased. His schooling ended following the eighth grade (the custom at the time), then he helped the family with the farm work. On June 15, 1930, Kammerer married Ida Anglin and they had a son Gene (better known as “Cricket”), a daughter, Peggy (Mrs. Richard) Klopenstein, two granddaughters, one stepgrandson, and one greatgrandson. When the passing of Chris’s beloved Ida was mentioned in the narrative it brought tears to his eyes and to the eyes of his daughter, Peggy. Kammerer’s first job in 1928 was working for Ed Good at the Shell Service Station in Leesburg, Lions vote to co-sponsor QUEST program The Milford Lions club voted Monday night to join the Syracuse and North Webster Lions clubs in thq QUEST program. The program deals with a drug and alcohol program in the public schools. The hearing screening held recently at the Leesburg United Methodist Church by the Milford, Leesburg and Oswego clubs was disappointing, said Lion Bruce Lamb. He noted, however, that several pre-school youngsters were found to have serious hearing problems, making the testing well worth while. Lamb said he hopes the three clubs will continue this program, rotating its location each year. The club’s calendar sales are continuing. Anyone not contacted to have his birthday or anniversary on the calendar is urged to contact any Lion. Lion Kent Doty was added to the club’s Mermaid Festival queen committee, and the committee is seeking a “Miss Milford” candidate to represent the club at North Webster this summer!

Save 150 Jobs Clark estimated the possibility of saving about 150 jobs for North Webster if this-company, which he declined to name, expands in the area. He said a deceleration lane will be required at SR 13 and that North Webster has already submitted a request for an ondemand traffic light at the corner just north of “Adventureland.” Board member Chuck Brower asked why North Webster, generally recreational in nature, is now promoting industry. He stated his preference to have the town remain recreational. Clark answered that many businesses have difficulty surviving during the winter months and the town needs some year around economy boost. The board approved the petition by a vote of five to one after discussion on how this related to a similar planned area further north on the west side of SR 13, north of CR 800. That approval is still pending until the August meeting of the Area Plan Commission. Petition Denied The next petition, which had several interested persons speak against its approval, was the petition of Forrest Vining to rezone five acres of land from an agricultural district to a residential district. Vining stated he wanted to rezone only five acres along the road and keep the rest of his farm in an agricultural district. The property is located on the west side of the County Farm Road, 337 feet north of CR 1000 S in Lake Township. This is 3‘a miles northeast of Silver Lake. When Vice Baumgartner asked the au-

located where the lumber yard is now located. In 1934 Chris? purchased the station and in 1946 built a new station where the Stanley-Steemer is now located. When he retired after 34 years, Kammerer sold the station to his son-in-law, Dick Klopenstein, then drove a school bus for years. His total length of service on his home fire department was 35 years. He was Past Master of the Leesburg Masonic Lodge No. 181 &nd is presently its treasurer. He is a Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star, a member of the

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dience if there were anv comments or questions, requests that the petition be denied came thick and fast., John Mathys, a neighbor on The County Farm Road, raised the first remonstrance to the zoning change. Jack McDonald also expressed concern about what type buildings or trailers will be placed in the future if this change is approved. He stated that there are many dogs in the area which harass his cattle, he feels the zone change would cause this to get worse. Calvin Harman, who also farms in the area agreed with the concern about the dogs. His son, Norm, asked what kind of septic systems are planned by Vining. He said it is a heavy soil and will not support leech beds properly, Steve Hetler, who cash rents the Vining farm for agriculture, asked how the zone change would affect his contract with Vining. Baumgartner said he would have to consult an attorney for that answer. Hetler was also concerned about drainage and how the change would affect his farming operation and about trash from additional residential locations blowing across the road onto his property. Mrs. McDonald expressed concern about existing junky trailers currently on Vining’s property and asked if this county has a mobile home ordinance. Baumgartner explained that the commission had submitted anorUrges caution The spring months are peak tornado season, and weather experts are urging added caution this year following a sharp jump in tornado deaths in 1984.

Scottish Rite, Shrine Club, Leesburg United Methodist Church and the Leesburg Cemetery Association. His plaque was for service from 1928 to 1985. ’ All three honored guests are charter members of the Leesburg Lions Club and had served in the various offices. All three also have a perfect attendance record from the club’s September 1944 charter. The families of the three recipients were present for the very touching tribute.

dinance to the county commissioners a few years ago but it was not approved for use. On the subject of dogs, Vining said there are a lot of dogs in the area but they do not belong to him. Written remonstrances were submitted to the board and the members studies a soil evaluation report of the property. The Vining petition to rezone was denied unanimously, after which the Vinings and 18 of the 20 other people in the audience departed. Construction Business Jeff Hamman, presenting his own case, petitioned to rezone 1.62 acres from an agricultural district to a light industrial .district. The property is located on the south side of CR 400 N, west of SR 13. Hamman wants to operate a construction business and possibly in the future expand into a mini-warehouse operation. He plans to build a 36 x 50 foot building with office area included. He stated all storage will be

54.6 degree average in April The summary of the weather for the month of April, 1985, comes to us from Lores Steury, Goshen College weather observer. The month averaged out with a temperature of 54.6 degrees — normal average is 48.4 degrees. It wasn’t the warmest April on record, however, says Lores, April 1915 holds the warmest record with 56.2 degrees. In 1977 it was a warm April also with 55.3 degrees. April 1984 was cool with only 47 average degrees. The first part of April was actually a bit cool, with the first 10 days only averaging 40 degrees. The last 20 days warmed things up and averaged 62.2 degrees. Precipitation was below normal the first 10 days with only 1.93 inches, and the last 20 only received .34 inches totaling 2.27 inches for the month. The average normal is 3.53 inches. Accumulation for the period of January through April was 14.08 inches. The normal for the same period is 9.59 inches. Snow was right on target, the normal average is 1.6 inches, we received 1.5 inches this year. The season from September through April brought us 36.4 inches of snow. The normal is 29.5 inches. There were six beautiful clear days in April, says Steury, four beautiful cloudy days, and 26 beautifully partly cloudy days. THF ISC AL CRAFTSMAN an REMODEL YOUR KITCHEN With New Doors And Drawers (219) 457-5187 South Main Next To Dana, Syracuse

inside. Hubert Strieby, who owns property west of this area, said he came to the meeting to find out what was planned in his neighborhood. He was supportive of Hamman’s right to make a living on his property. After discussing activities on other property in the area the board voted on the petition, with four in favor, one opposed and one abstention because he had not been present during all of the discussion. Since the required number of five votes in favor were not received, the petition was tabled until the next meeting. The petition of Leonard Estep for a rezoning in Wayne Township, tabled at the last meeting, was denied unanimously since no one was present to represent it. The board unanimously approved the Timberline Addition final plat northeast of Warsaw which is owned by Hubert and Rosemary Parsons.