The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 October 1985 — Page 2

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Orr in area for acquisition of important nature preserve

ByJIM BRODERICK Staff Writer Gov. Bob Orr announced Friday, Oct. 11, the acquisition of an

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GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION — Gov. Bob Orr visited the Big Chapman Lake Wetland on Friday, Oct. 11, to announce the acquisition of the 97-acre site through a program called the Indiana Natural Heritage Protection Campaign. “The solemnity and beauty of these wetlands are something Hoosiers can treasure,” Orr said.

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important nature preserve under a “first-in-the-nation” program called the Indiana Natural Heritage Protection Campaign. Orr toured the Big Chapman

Lake Wetland in Kosciusko County after making a brief speech about the program in which he said “We treasure these natural preserves we have in Indiana.” The Heritage Protection program is a cooperative fund raising effort between private and public sector conservationists aimed at preserving examples of Indiana’s diversity. A law passed during the 1984 session of the Indiana General Assembly provides for this unique partnership. The program is designed to generate $5 million of public appropriations in response to $5 million of private contributions. Areas acquired during this program will be dedicated and included in Indiana’s Nature Preserve system. “This program is important for two reasons,” Orr said. “First, it will preserve part of our heritage. Wetlands were a big part of life in Indiana. The solemnity, the beauty is something Hoosiers can treasure. “Secondly,” he continued, “Wetlands are very important to the total eco-system. Without them, a great deal of our environment would be quite different. ’ ’ The Big Chapman Lake 97-acre Wetland is one of the top five wetlands in Indiana in terms of natural quality, diversity, and size. “It was a delight of mine to be able to contribute to the cause,” said the governor, who was the first private contributor to the program. Bill Weeks, Indiana director of the Nature Conservancy, presented a deed for the property to Governor Orr, who in turn presented a check for the state’s share of protecting the site in the amount of $16,625. Jim Ridenour, who introduced the governor, said that during the next few months as many as 10 more areas may be purchased for the campaign. Ridenour is the director of the Department of Natural Resources. “Indiana has been, and is, the first state in the nation to have this type of activity,” Ridenour said. After his speech, the governor led a hike through the area.

Milford accepts Haskins' bid for sewer lines to Barth Corp.

(Continued from page 1) liability insurance shall be retained by any and all contractual labor prior to the service and/oi* repair of the radio system. In other matters, Monica Bice, clerk-treasurer, told the board that the American Legion has replaced the flag which was stolen from in front of town hall. She said that Ted Baumgartner had also offered to replace the flag. The board officially thanked the American Legion; Russ Ruch, who put up the new flag; and Baumgartner. Board members signed the claim which paid for the final work on the new water tower. Universal Tank and Iron Works will receive $20,971.50. Mbnica Bice said that the Dept, of Commerce will be sending someone to provide a heat loss analysis to the town free of

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Syracuse Town Hall slated to be finished by Jan. 1

(Continued from page 1) was based on. Appenzeller said his firm has lost money on the project for six months and will continue to lose until it is completed. Mike Smith, owner of Aluminum Conversions, a business in New Paris, is interested in building a 14,000 sq. ft. building on five acres in the new Syracuse industrial park. He asked the town board the status of the park and was told that the progress of the project is best related by Bob Westfall, since the Chamber of Commerce is guiding the project. Lewis presented and reviewed applications for payments on the town hall project. These were approved by the board. Town Marshal Bob Ziller told the board that Trick-or-Treat night for the children has been set for October 31 at the request of the local school system. Trick-or-Treat hours were set at from 6 to 8 p.m. by thelioard. Ziller introduced Edward Pfleeger to the board and recommended that he be hired as police patrolman. He is one of the two applicants who had been inter-

charge. The board suggested the following buildings be checked for heat loss: Town hall, the community building, and the fire station. Bice also reminded the board that the Northeast Indiana Town Roundtable Conference will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, in the town of Osceola. Bice said the conference is a good chance for local officials to receive first hand information and ask questions about programs such as wastewater treatment, economic development, and community facilities. Each board member, as well as Bice, will be attending the conference. Members of the board who attended Hoosier Hospitality Days at French Lick said it was a productive and enjoyable experience. Board member Dennis Wuthrich and his wife, Barbara, attended from Sunday, Sept. 29, until Tuesday, Oct. 1. Treesh and Bice arrived Tuesday night, and stayed through Thursday. “It was a learning experience,” Treesh said, adding, “We were cooperating with other members of Kosciusko Development Corporation. ’ ’ While there, the Milford delegation met Lt. Gov. John Mutz and visited with Gov. Robert Orr. They also spoke with several industrialists who seemed interested in locating in northern Indiana, board members said. / In addition to making beneficial business contacts, Treesh and Bice visited with Sharon Keller, who works for the Indiana Dept, of Commerce. She -is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Dewart, Milford. In a final action, the board designated Thursday, Oct. 31, as Trick-or-Treat night. Youngsters are asked to limit their ghoulish wanderings to between 4 and 8 p.m.

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Oct. 31 is Trick or Treat Night in North Webster

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer North Webster Town Board officials set Trick or Treat Night on Halloween night, Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., when they met for their regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 9. A drive and easement vacation request by Thomas and Dorothy Bernhardt and Devon and Dorothy Phelps was unanimously approved by all three board members. The area requested to be vacated is located in Albert W. Eckert’s Addition. Robert Reed, attorney for the petitioners indicated the couples have been the only ones using the drive and easement since 1967 and the one adjacent property owner was also in favor of the vacation. The fire department filed a

viewed. Pfleeger is currently marshal at Rome City and Ziller said he has received high recommendations from other people. He is available to start work on November 15. Myrick informed Ziller of the normal town hiring practice of starting patrolmen on a probationary period depending on their experience level. Pfleeger agreed to start on this basis and the board voted unanimously to hire him. Fire Chief Joe Anderson was given approval to have a recurring problem with the front end of one of the fire trucks repaired at a cost of about S6OO. He also received approval for the testing of the pumper truck by the rating bureau at a cost of from S4OO to SSOO. Board member Bill Hess reported that the civil defense inventory has now been completed and the director has volunteered some help to Marshal Ziller for Trick-or-Treat night patrol. Joe Dock, utilities superintendent, stated the request from the street department that residents not burn leaves on asphalt streets. Leaves should be raked to the tree lawn for pick up and not onto the street. He was given approval to advertise for a new dump truck for which bids will be asked in gas or diesel to get the best price. Dock’s request to move a poorly located street light from behind Calvary United Methodist Church to North Street was approved and he was instructed to contact NIPSCO to make the move. The board also approved the cleaning of town well number one. Dock said the pump is only operating at about 60 percent of capacity and also needs an overhaul. The cost of $11,500 will include the use of a loaner pump and will mean the main pump will be out of service for one week. Dock said some rust may be observed during this time. Dock and Lewis received approval to order the initial piece of Rockwell computer equipment which will be used by the clerktreasurer and the water and sewage departments for billing. Approval was also given for the additional appropriation of $24,000 which will be required for the total computer hardware and software. Lewis said she has received $14,000 of grant money from EPA for the TenEch sewer survey. Attorney Reed was instructed to advertise for trash and garbage pickup bids for 1986. He also read an ordinance he has drafted for additional appropriation of $3,000 to the street and road fund. This was approved. Hess suggested that the board write a letter of appreciation to Dock’s employees (or the extra effort and dedication to duty they put forth to help get the sewer survey completed. This included getting up many nights to spend several hours in the sewer lines measuring water flow. Hess said they saved the town quite a lot of money. The board agreed and Lewis was directed to draft the letter. Follow the cord Parents concerned about where their teenager is might try following the telephone extension cord. — Tribune, Des Moines.

report indicating it favored the vacation if a fire access could be maintained. Reed commented the petitioners were in favor of a fire access being maintained and had agreed to a quick claim deed for fire department easement. Reed will be providing the quick claim deed as soon as possible. Town officials further discussed the flood insurance program after Harry Minnick, street commissioner, reported not finding any residents interested in the program or buildings in danger. Updating the map, as presented several months ago, was decided upon. Rex Reed commented if the town did not join the program there would be a problem for those persons selling their homes in designated flood areas. He remarked, as did Steve Beavers, local realtor, lending institutions will not loan money to those buying homes in a flood hazard area if flood insurance is not available. He suggested the town correct the map down to the minimum area for protection of the people when they are ready to sell their properties. Dogs-Speeding Town Marshal James Felkner was asked to speak to Dave Anderson, a conservation officer, regarding the barking of his three hound dogs after a petition was filed by neighbors. The petition complaining about the noise and barking was signed by approximately 25 individuals in the area. Mrs. Payne was asked to send a letter asking Anderson to control the dogs in his possession. Dean Anderson, a resident at the south edge of town, voiced his concern about the school bus not picking up children in his neighborhood and the fire department running the stop sign in excess of 55 miles per hour in that area. Anderson remarked police protection is needed in that area when there is a fire and commended the town’s police department for catching other motorists running the stop sign and traveling at excessive speed in the area. Myron Clark, board president, remarked the matter of the school bus situation should be taken up with the.school corporation and suggested he put in writing his complaint about the fire department and turn it over to the fire department. During the discussion it was mentioned there were no sidewalks in that area and board members pointed out it is the responsibility of the property owners to install and maintain sidewalks. Cora Lee Phillippe’s request to hook onto the town sewer line is being considered. The stipulation as set by the board is if she will run a sewer line from the property being hooked on to the pumping station, the line meets town specification, all lines are to be inspected before being covered and she incur the cost of running the line. Department Reports The resignation of Arnold Pete Hall as police officer was accepted by board members and Marshal Felkner’s request to hire New appeals hearing date set The appeals hearing date set by the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission in response to the objection filed by remonstrators to the Party Pack Inc. liquor permit granted last month to Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Lovell, Milford, is now set for Wednesday, Oct. 23. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in room 914, State Office Building, 100 North Senate in Indianapolis. Transportation will be provided for those in opposition who wish to attend the hearing. The bus will depart at 11:30 a.m. from the Christian Church parking lot on Henry Street in Milford. No stop for lunch is planned on the way to Indianapolis. Further information may be obtained by calling either 658-4642 or 658-4425. Burglars active in Milford An unknown person or persons broke into one Milford business and attempted to enter another last Sunday night. Entry was gained to Sharp Hardware by breaking a window in the shop area on the back side of the store. The only known items taken were $23.89 and sl7 in bank rolls. It appeared the intruder attempted to pound a hole through the wall in the restroom with a sledgehammer to gain access into the Walter’s Drug Store, which adjoins the hardware store. An alarm at the back of the drug store was activated at 10:34 p.m. the same night when an attempt was made to gain entry by sawing a hole in the rear door. When officers arrived the intruder had fled and a handsaw was found by the door which had a board sawed out. The suspect apparently departed on foot since no vehicle was seen or heard. Police investigation of the incidents is continuing.

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NEW OFFICER — Matthew Wagoner, 23, North Webster, was sworn in as a Deputy Marshal Wednesday evening, Oct. 9, during the North Webster Town Board meeting. Wagoner, a native of North Webster, replaces Arnold Pete Hall who resigned to work for White’s Plumbing and Heating, North Webster. Officer Wagoner, a graduate of Goshen High School, has been a reserve officer for the town since the summer of 1980. He and his wife, Jean, have three children, Melissa, six; Amy, three; Matthew, seven months. He is owner of Grimes Bait Shop, North Webster, and was an electrician for 2> 4 years. Wagoner is shown taking the oath of office as administered by Eve Payne, clerk-treasurer. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

Matthew Wagoner as a replacement was accepted. The board also accepted the temporary medical leave of Mary Koontz for knee surgery and the hiring of a new dispatcher, Cathy Stewart. Dixie Pryor, park board president, questioned how finances for the park board should be handled and if the money budgeted for the park board could be used for maintenance. She was advised of the procedures necessary to encumber funds as well as for the payment of expenditures. Dave Carey asked the board about procedures for the park board to have its own checking account and budget. Reed said for the protection of park board members it is recommended to have all claims channeled through the clerk’s office. Reed also suggested the paper work towards purchasing the

Advisory committee meets at Milford

The Milford Schools AdvisoryCommittee held its first meeting in the Milford LRC on Monday, Oct. 7. The committee members for this school year are: Dr. Ken Beer, chairman; Mrs. Paul (Sue) Wilkinson, secretary; Mrs. Terry (Sonia) Hollar, parent member; Mrs. Rod (Kathy) Beer, parent member; Krista Zimmerman, student member; Adam Wilson, student member; Cindy Kaiser, teacher member; Mary Pearl, teacher member; Ned. L. Speicher, principal. The committee will meet at regular intervals and serve the following three purposes: First, the committee will provide a channel of communications and factual information between local and school administrators and parents and other interested citizens regarding matters pertaining to local schools.

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OPERATION RED BALL — Wawasee Schools Superintendent Dr. Kenneth E. Webster, left, and Darle Hoover, Syracuse Jaycees community development vice president, display a fire safety flyer and a red ball sticker. About 1,500 of these items will be distirbuted to. kindergarten through fifth grade students at all three corporation elementary schools in an effort to assist the fire departmeat in locating children in case of a fire. The red ball stickers placed on windows to indicate location of persons. More stickers can be picked up at the Syracuse Fire Department.

park property should be started and Mrs. Payne was given the authorization to advertise for additional appropriations to pay for the property and get matching federal funds. Reed stated to satisfy the state board of accounts the money from the International Palace of Sports needs to be donated to the town which the town then has the authority to spend. He added it takes four to six weeks for the paperwork to be completed. The board will have a special meeting Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m., concerning establishing a cumulative capital improvement fund for tree years at five cents, 10 cents and 15 cents starting in 1986 collectable in 1987,1988 and 1989. This meeting will be a public hearing. The next regular meeting will be November 13, at 7 p.m., in the town hall.

Second, to participate in the assessment of educational needs, establishing priorities, and advising on the resoiirce needs, both of specific schools and the system as a whole, and making them known to the agency properly authorized to meet them (this may be the principal, district superintendent, a department of the central office, or Board of School Trustees). Third, provide an opportunity for dialogue among principals, teachers, and parents, as well as between these groups and district and/or central office administrative personnel, in order to seek ways to be mutually helpful in improving the educational experience for our students. Parents are encouraged to share suggestions and concerns about our schools with the committee members.