The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 October 1985 — Page 1

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HOW MANY VIOLATIONS? — Gary Hill, president of the North Webster Fire Dept., reveals an unsafe situation. There are at least 5 fire hazards in this picture. Can you identify them? Teaching people to identify fire hazards is a big part of fire prevention week, which is Oct. 7-13. The North Webster firemen will be holding an open house at the North Webster Fire Station on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be

'Skills for Adolescence' presented

at joint area Lions club meeting

By JIM BRODERICK Staff Writer The Milford, Syracuse, and North Webster Lions Clubs heard a presentation Monday night about the ‘‘Skills for Adolescence” program which is being instituted in the Wawasee Community School Corporation this year for students in grades six through eight. The Lions Clubs provided the money to send three area guidance counselors to a 3-day training session in Anderson, Indiana, to learn about the drug and alcohol abuse prevention program. “It’s time we learned a little bit about what the program is and how it works,” Milford Lions Club member Bruce Lamb told the group. “It’s something we’re a part of. . .something that is

Rezone two parcels in Turkey Creek, Plain Twps.

By GLEN LONG Staff Writer The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission voted last week to recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners of petitions to rezone two parcels of ground. It also recommended approval of three final plats. LaVry Weaver Sr., Syracuse, was successful as he spoke for himself to ask for rezoning of a strip of ground from a light industrial to a residential district. The property is located between the railroad tracks and Kern Road in Turkey Creek Township. He plans to place a one family house near the west end of the parcel because it becomes quite narrow at the east end. Ruth Kern, owner of 79 acres south of the area, was represented in her remonstrance against the petition by Joseph W. Kindig, a Nappanee attorney. He stated his client feels that if the strip is zoned residential, it follows that the APC will in the future feel that her ground, if

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really going to benefit the kids,” he said. Richard Roose, guidance counselor at Milford Junior High, told those present that “the program will have great effects on our community over the next few years.” Roose explained that “Skills for Adolescence” is a “threepronged program.” He said the essential elements for success are community, family, and school. “Those elements need to work together in order to have a positive effect on our young people.” “Skills for Adolescence” is made up of workshops for both students and teachers, as well as actual in-class work. Roose called the program a “skill building process.” “We’ll not only be helping students make responsible decisions about drugs and alcohol,

rezoned from agricultural district, should become residential. Kern believes that her land should, in fact, become industrial due to the proximity to Weatherhead to the east and Dana Corp. to the north. Kindig stated the tract being discussed is not suitable for a residence and in the interest of his client and the public should remain industrial. In rebuttal, Weaver said he doesn’t believe the one house, which will be occupied ty his son’s family, will have any effect on future land use of the Kern farm. Board members expressed the opinion that the plot is not suitable for industrial use due to its size and shape prior to the vote to recommend approval. A petition of Bruce Petro to rezone a portion of his ground from agricultural district to a commercial district was presented by his representative, engineer Larry Long. The property is located on the west side of SR 15, south of CR 300 N in Plain Township. Long stated the rezoned area would be used for the auto dealer-

demonstrations of fire safety and equipment, free blood pressure checks, and refreshments. The violations shown in the picture include: an overloaded socket; a tangled cord running from radio to outlet; magazines are too close to the wall outlet —a common but dangerous practice; light switch (on wall) is not properly covered; and the main exit is blocked by furniture. (Photo by Jim 7 Broderick)

but relationships, jobs, communication, and actually every other phase of life,” Roose said. Galen Hershberger, a counselor at Syracuse Junior High, explained some of the tools used in the program. “There are books at the schools which are available to be checked out by the parents,” he said. In addition, there is a workbook which is “not a typical workbook,” he said. “Students are asked to reflect, and think seriously about some important issues. Hershberger said that one class period a week is dedicated to the program. “The good thing about this program,” Hershberger said, “is the teacher doesn’t tell you what to think. Students have a chance to decide what they should think about certain issues.” Hershberger said the parent

ship of Petro Brothers, sons of Bruce Petro, and would use the same access from SR 15 as Petro’s existing dealership. After discussion on possible uses for the remaining area north of the new dealership location which has no planned use at this time other than agricultural, the plan board voted unanimously to recommend rezoning of only the area needed for the auto dealership. APC chairman Jerry Grady reminded Long that the board is “kind of stingy” about reducing agricultural areas unless other use needs are immediate. Final plats approved were as follows: Robert Simon’s Arrowhead residential development north of CR 1000 S on the south side of Beaver Dam Lake. There were no changes since the preliminary plat was approved. The Stephen Buchanan property near Tippecanoe Country Club on Tippecanoe Lake, submitted by Bruce Maish. A residential subdivision on the west side of the SyracuseWebster Road and C.R. 1200 N called Roach Manor.

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seminars are another important part of the process. “The parent seminars are an extension of the classroom,” he said. Glenn Byers, a counselor at North Webster School, attended the training seminar in Anderson with Roose and Hershberger, but was unable to attend the meeting because he was conducting a parent seminar at North Webster. “From what Glenn tells me,” Roose said, “he’s having great response from the parents. He couldn’t be here, but wanted you, the Lions Club, to know just how grateful he is to have the chance to participate in the program.” Dr. Kenneth E. Webster, superintendent of Wawasee Community Schools, told the Lions Club members that “the credit for getting this program off the ground belongs to you.” In addition to providing the funds to send the counselors to the training sessions, the three Lions Clubs funded the workbooks used in the program. “It is our opinion that the most crucial years in the growth of a child are between 10-14. That’s when their values are developed for life,” Webster said. “I’ve seen no better program to address the problems that confront that group than this one,” Webster added. Lions Clubs to sponsor hearing clinic The Milford, Leesburg and 'Mid-Lakes Lions Clubs will sponsor a hearing screening clinic for pre-school age children on Monday, Oct. 14, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Milford Elementary School. The screening will be conducted by a qualified audiologist who will be checking for hearing abnormalities and impairments. Hearing problems in this age of children often result from ear infections and can be corrected if detected early. Children with behavioral problems and unruly children have also been found to have hearing deficiencies. Children ages 3V->-6 years will be tested free of charge. This program is being conducted in cooperation with the Lions of District 25-B.

Syracuse merchants plan Halloween Madness sale

By LESLIE MILLER Staff Writer

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Oct. 24-26, have been approved during the October meeting of the Retail Merchant’s Division of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce as the dates for the annual Halloween Madness sale. Pumpkin decorating contest at Syracuse The Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchants are sponsoring a pumpkin decorating contest for Halloween. The decorated pumpkins will be on display at Augsburger’s Super Valu in Syracuse. Anyone needing a pumpkin may pick one up at Pilcher’s Shoe Store in downtown Syracuse. Judging will be completed on Friday, Oct. 26, and the winners announced at the community Halloween party that the merchants are also sponsoring. Anyone is welcome to attend provided they are in costume. Cash prizes totaling $l5O will be awarded to the first two places and to the best-of-show. First place will receive sls, second $lO, and the best-of-show will be awarded $25. The age categories will be 6 and under, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16 on up. MAD to hold meeting The Milford Area Development Council will be holding its October meeting this Saturday, Oct. 12, at 9 am., in the community building. All members are encouraged to attend. Appeals hearing date changed The date of the appeal hearing relative to an additional liquor license in Milford, which was scheduled by the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission for October 9, has been changed to October 23 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 914, State Office Building, 100 N. Senate, Indianapolis. The delay was requested by the remonstrators’ attorney Craig Buche, due to the fact that he had difficulty in securing a transcript of the September 11 Kosciusko County ABC meeting at which an additional liquor license was approved for Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Lovell, Milford, for Party Pack Inc. Buche, who is with the law firm of Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer and Buckingham in Goshen, will represent the remonstrators to the granting of the liquor license at the appeals hearing on October 23. A meeting was held by the Milford area residents who oppose the approval of the license by the state last Friday night at the Milford Community Building. It was attended by 35 people. The meeting was to coordinate travel of a representative group to the Indianapolis hearing. Some 15 to 20 people stated they intent to attend the appeals hearing. Raymond Hoover, Milford, chaired the meeting at which the film, “Alcohol and Physiology,” loaned by the national Women’s Christian Temperance Union, was shown to the group. It showed the effects of alcohol on the body in all stages of life, including its effect on unborn babies. A representative of the group said that although the transcript of the previous meeting required a cost of $2 per sheet, the public financial response was heartening and the appeal in Indianapolis will be adequately funded.

Although individual store hours must be checked, the Retail Merchants are encouraging store owners to stay open late on Friday night. Following the Friday night sales, the merchants decided to hold a Halloween party, at approximately 9 p.m., for anyone in the community who dresses in costume. As an incentive for community participation, several of the merchants will be giving away discount coupons for drinks at the party. Costume judging will also be done at the party with monetary gift certificates given away in several different categories. At present, the Retail Merchants are looking for judges. When found, the costume categories will be finalized and announced as will the location of the party. Also sponsored by the Retail Proposed sewage rate study to be board topic North Webster Town Board of Trustees will meet this evening (Wednesday), at 7 p.m. for the regular monthly meeting. Among the topics of discussion will be the proposed sewage rate study. New items of business will be two public hearings, one on an alley vacation request by Thomas and Dorothy Bernhardt and Devon and Dorothy Phelps and the other on an Economic Development Target area. Board members will also be establishing a “Trick Or Treat Night” and swearing in a new police officer.

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SNOWMOBILE DONATED — North Webster Fire Chief Steve White is shown accepting the keys to a 1985 Yamaha Phaser snowmobile from Larry Read of Read’s Castle of Values. <orth Webster. The snowmobile will be sold to the highest bidder on Monday, Oct. 21. Sealed bids are being accepted now by the fire department. All proceeds from the winning bid will go towards refurbishing a used van into an equipment truck. The snowmobile is on display in the fire department building and has an optional luggage rack and back rest. Any person with a driver’s license may submit a sealed bid to the North Webster Fire Department, P.O. Box 144, North. Webster, Ind., 46555. For more information contact any member of the North Webster Fire Department. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

Snowmobile being auctioned at Webster

The North Webster Fire Department is accepting sealed bids on a 1985 Yamaha Phaser Snowmobile, donated to the department by Larry Read, Read’s Castle of Values, North Webster. All bids must be submitted by Monday, Oct. 21. They will be open at 7 that evening in the fire station. Proceeds from the winning bid will be used towards an equipmenttruck. The fire department recently purchased a used step van, and * with the money received will refurbished it into an equipment truck. The van was purchased through taxpayers money, •

Merchants will be a pumpkin decorating contest. It was decided to divide the age groups into five categories — 6 and under, 7-9,10-12,13-15, and 16 on up. Prizes of $lO and sls cash will be awarded to first and second place winners and a $25 cash prize awarded to the best-of-show. The Retail Merchants will be contacting the area schools to make the art departments aware

Sesquicentennial kickoff at Milford April 12 and 13

A small but spirited group met last night at the Milford Community building to decide on the dates and events for the celebration of the Milford sesquicentennihl. The sesquicentennial committee decided on the weekend of April 12-13 for the kickoff celebration, and June 4-7 for the townwide celebration, with as least one event planned for Sunday, June 1. Each of the 14 people present contributed several ideas for various events to fill the week. After a lengthy discussion, the committee was able to decide on certain events, and the dates on which they will occur. On Sunday, June 1, a drama will be presented depicting the origin of Milford. This event is being coordinated by the Columbia Reading Circle, and the Sorosis Club. On Wednesday, June 4, there will be a “old-time” band concert and an ice cream social. Treesh

however, all refurbishing work will be done by members of the fire department. The cost of needed materials will be covered by the sale of the snowmobile. Work on the van will include motor work, tires, and the complete rebuilding of the inside to allow for storing equipment. Currently all equipment used at fires is stored inside compartments on the fire trucks. .Once the equipment truck is in operation, coats, hats, boots, air packs, K-12 saw, exhaust fans, foam, ropes, generator and lights will be stored in the van. This will allow less congestion in the fire truck

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of the contest. The decorated pumpkins will go on display at Augsburger’s Super Valu. Anyone in need of a pumpkin may pick one up at Pilcher’s Shoe Store. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be on Friday, Nov. 8, on the second floor of the State Bank of Syracuse. The meetings are open and any merchant is welcome to attend. s

said that musicians are needed «. for the local band, and encourage, ed all musically-inclined residents to contact her. This activity would take place in the evening, probably after 8 p.m., the committee decided. On Thursday night, movies will be shown outside, and popcorn and cotton candy will be available. On Saturday, a parade will be held sometime during the afternoon. Also suggested for Saturday was a 10K run, which would start and finish at Big Boulder Golf Course. Some of the other events which were suggested include: a sports contest; picture gallery of old photos; old-timers softball game; beard and moustache contest; and a demonstration of Indian life. There were many other suggested events, as well. The committee will continue to gather and evaluate ideas. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in the community building.

compartments for other necessary equipment. The van will also be used as a place to warm up during winter fires. The 1985 Yamaha Phaser comes with an optional luggage rack and back rest. The retail value of the snowmobile is $3,600. Sealed bids will be accepted from any person holding a valid driver’s license. Bids may be sent to North Webster Fire Department, P.O. Box 144 North Webster, Ind. 46555. For more information interested persons may contact any North Webster firemen. The snowmobile is on display in the North Webster Fire Station.