The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 December 1985 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 18,1985

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At Milford —

Sesquicentennial committee seeks community participation

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer Nine committee members attended the last Sesquicentennial meeting of 1985 Tuesday night, Dec. 17, at the community building. Attendance at the meetings was the main topic of concern as Randall Dewart, committee member commented, “We need to get more people to come out to the meetings if we’re going to get things done, there seems to be fewer at every meeting.” Jean Treesh, committee president, announced that the next meeting would be Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. in the community building, and urged committee chairmen as well as town members to attend. Coffee will be served. It was announced that a bake sale will kickoff fund raising activities Saturday, Dec. 21, at 8:30 a.m. at Campbell’s IGA on SR 15.

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The sale will continue until all items are sold and town members are urged to participate. Linda Replogle and Sally Wise will be in charge of the day’s activity. Setting a budget was another main concern of the group as Treesh and Ruth Hoppus agreed to check with Leesburg and New Paris Sesquicentennial committees to see how they set up their budgets. “Last night (Dec. 16) the Lions Club decided to start the fund rolling with a SI,OOO contribution as long as we have a budget set,” Treesh said. [Don Arnold, treasurer, added, “Everyone in charge of each committee needs to contact me about getting change, which might be needed, and each chairman also needs to mark Sesquicentennial funds appropriately and get them to me.” Arnold said money could be dropped off at the Little & Clark Insurance Agency office at any

Sesquicentennial activities, which will run from June 1 to June 7 (with no activities planned for Monday and Tuesday of that week) will necessitate more food to be brought into the town to feed visitors, according to Randall Dewart. “If we get a lot of people that week the restaurants won’t be able to feed them all.” It was noted that a chicken barbecue would be held Sunday, June 1, at Milford Beach on Waubee Lake. “A lot of our activities are planned out there, thus it’s appropriate to hold the barbecue there,” Treesh remarked. The group agreed that carryout should be provided as well, and it was suggested that the whole town sponsor the barbecue. Bill Troup agreed to talk to the Milford Fire Departmerit about loaning tables and to check on the purchase of 1,000 chickens. Randall Dewart read a note from John Replogle, announcing that the mayor’s race contest would run from March until the end of May, while Cathy Vanlaningham announced that prize donations, including two savings bonds and a bouquet have been committed by the First National Bank of Warsaw-Milford Branch, Lake City Bank of Milford, and Smith’s Flower & Gift Shop, respectively, for the “Kitty Contest.” A sl2 to $l5O crown would also have to be purchased, according to Vanlaningham, who commented that SIOO would be “ample.” It was also announced that the Lions Club would be selling tshirts and bumper stickers beforehand, as souvenirs, and Arnold announced that the Milford Kiwanis would be having a pancake breakfast Jan. 11, from 6:30 a.m. until 10 a.m., at the community building, with proceeds going into the sesquicentennial fund. Treesh also announced that Evelyn Orn would be sending letters to area industries and businesses, asking for donations, after the first of the year. Replogle, through his note, suggested that a committee be set up to follow-up the letter with phone calls two weeks after the letters

are sent. Sesquicentennial committee members agreed with the suggestion and will be appointing someone to deal with the phone calls at a future meeting. As the meeting came to a close apathy toward future meetings was again discouraged as the committee members present agreed to contact others to attempt to fill the community building for the Jan. 7 meeting. “We have to remind people that it’s not just Milford’s Sesquicentennial, but Van Buran township’s as well,” Hoppus concluded. Deb Bowler, Jon Dewart, and Elmer Sorensen joined Arnold, Randall Dewart, Hoppus, Troup, Treesh, and Vanlaningham at Tuesday’s meeting. Winter Carnival January 25-26 When the winds are howling and people are scowling, and the wintry days seem dreary and endless, it’s time for the Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival. January 25 and 26 will find Syracuse’s Lakeside Park teeming with activities such as ice skating, sledding, snowmobile drags and enduro races, threewheeler (ATV) races, poker runs, a parade of decorated snowmobiles, ice fishing, food, bonfire and fireworks. At other locations one can find a taco dinner, kiddy pedal pull, Winter Carnival dance, and softball tourney. Entry to the park and most activities is free; for the snowmobile and softball events there is a fee to participate, viewing is free. There will be plenty of ribbons, plaques and trophies for the winners of all competition. Webster board passes resolution An emergency meeting was called by the North Webster Town Board to pass a resolution consenting that the Kosciusko County Economic Development Commission could issue bonds inside the corporation limits of North Webster. The special meeting was conducted Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 12 noon in the town hall. The resolution deals with the issuance of Economic Development Bonds in the amount of $450,000 for Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware, North Webster.

Sesquicentennial souvenirs on display at Syracuse

A display of souvenirs to sell during 1987 was available for those attending the December 16 meeting of the Syracuse Sesquicentennial Committee. The meeting was held in the Syracuse Scout Cabin. The executive committee has chosen to sell a spill proof mug, license plate, frisbee, t-shirt, baseball cap and a limited number of china plates to help raise funds for the July 3-11 celebration. Additional souvenir items include pewter screw-lock key holder, miniature plate with stand and dinner bell. All souvenir items will bear the sesquicentennial logo. Discussion was conducted on

Captain's Place receives

Frank Zirille, State Alcoholic Beverage Commission representative, warned Elsie Cobbs, secretary-treasurer of the Captain’s Place, Pickwick Road, Syracuse, to watch how the tavern is operated and to halt the selling of liquor to highly intoxicated customers. The warning was given prior to the county Alcoholic Beverage Board approving the renewal of the establishment’s liquor, beer and

First board meeting in new town hall

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and final approval to Venture Engineering, which works with automotive equipment companies like International Harvester, to place its facility in Syracuse. Attorney Richard Helm represented Venture. The town board voted to approve the placement of the offsite street, water and sewage facilities at the industial park site. This approval came after Bob Westfall, Syracuse-Wawasee Area Development Company vice president, agreed that a gravel road during the first year would suffice, even though marketing of industrial sites would suffer somewhat. Ron Bonar, president of Bonar and Associates in Ft. Wayne, will be retained to handle engineering of the industrial park project. Other Business Claims numbered 1290 through 1423 were approved for payment and minutes of previous meetings were approved with some corrections. Dock reported his recommendation to accept the bid of W and W Truck Sales in Warsaw to supply a 1986 model 1754 diesel truck with a dump body and associated equipment from W.A. Jones. The board approved the purchase at a total cost of $32,957. Dock reviewed two options to handle storm water problems in front of Sea Nymph Co. One option had an estimated cost of $204,200 and one could be done, using town labor, at an estimated cost of $15,000. Town marshall Bob Ziller presented a letter from Bass and Buddies fishermen asking to come in next spring for a bass fishing contest. In view of previous parking problems with these events, Ziller was instructed to invite their representatives to the January town board meeting. Ziller stated the need to have remote opening capability added to the overhead door in the town hall building so it can be opened from a police car. The clerktreasurer was told to contact the builders to get this accomplished. A complaint by a lady on Carroll St. about piers stored on town property was discussed and tabled so more data can be secured. Ziller was given authorization to work with Ron Harris, a current fire station dispatcher, toward hiring him as a reserve police of-

' Greetings May every home be filled with the peace that Christmas brings. MR. AND MRS. WADI I. MISHLER DICKKOSCKNICK Milford

how funds could be obtained to finance the costs of the items. Bill Beemer, chairman, stated he will be in contact with persons from surrounding communities who assisted with costs in their community sesquicentennial celebrations. A financial source for the financing of the pewter die has been secured. Col. Joe Gray reported he has contacted approximately 30 chamber members concerning purchasing ads in the sesquicentennial brochure, and has received only one negative response. Beemer read a letter from Wiley (“Bill”) Spurgeon proposing to share the benefits with the sesquicentennial committee from the sale of a pictorial history of the Syracuse-Wawasee community. The sesquicentennial

wine retailer’s permit. Zirille’s warning was discussed during the Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board’s meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the Kosciusko County Courthouse. The refusal to serve intoxicated patrons of a liquor establishment were made pertaining to an administrative charge that had been pending against the Captain’s Place. State Excise Officer Patty

Ziller reported that he has determined his budget can be adjusted to allow his previously requested officer motivating steps to be affordable. The board was supportive on several of his requested items, but Hess suggested, and the board agreed, that as police liaison member, Myrick should be present to vote on these requests. They were tabled until the Dec. 30 meeting. New Building Concerns Several concerns about the new building were brought up and discussed, with Lewis being instructed to contact the builders on them. Ziller was given approval to purchase four new twoline telephones for his department at an initial cost of $652.56. The fire chief was given approval to purchase two top cab light bars for fire trucks at a cost of $278 each and brackets at S9O each. The slate of officers for the fire department was approved as presented. EMS was given approval to purchase needed equipment for $170.25. Ziller said Patricia Ramsey, who had a problem recently with prowlers in her neighborhood, and her neighbors are going to have street lights installed. The subject of a name for the town hall was again discussed and the only conclusion reached was that the board will name it. Betty Dust asked about what happened to the Spruce tree which was missing last summer. Hughes said that technically, when construction began, the tree was appropriately removed by the excavating contractor. A letter from former town marshall Warren Swartz requesting payment for overtime hours worked was discussed and the request denied based on the fact that he had been a salaried employee exempt from overtime pay. The year end meeting will be on Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and the first January 1986, meeting will be on Jan. 7at7:3op.m. Reject helmets The Pentagon is rejecting as “substandard” about 461,000 U.S. Army and Marie Corps helmets already issued and some of which were used in combat in the invasion of Grenada two years ago, the Defense Department said recently.

committee would be expected to arrange to underwrite the cost of the publication by securing sponsors. Spurgeon proposes as the books were sold he would split the proceeds with the committee as a source of funds for the celebration. The committee decided some additional information would be needed before acceptance of the proposal. Surgeon will be contacted for the additional information. The route for the July 11,1987, street parade has been set, according to Deb Patterson, chairwoman, for that committee. The route was set by representatives of the Syracuse Fire Department, Syracuse Police Department, Indiana State Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. It was announced Bob Jones and Al Tehan are interested in

warning from state ABC

Fleck, Kosciusko County and Syracuse Police Officers entered the Captain’s Place on June 15 to investigate gun and gambling complaints. The excise officer found, while checking the age of patrons and bartender’s license, that several patrons were highly intoxicated. One patron was later taken to the county jail after becoming verbally abusive. An administrative charge of selling liquor to an intoxicated person was subsequently filed against operators of the Captain’s Place. Elsie Cobbs reported she was informed in a letter from the state ABC the judgment has been deferred at this time. The letter was received earlier in the week. Zirille read the report filed by the excise officer and noted the police officers determined several of the 250 patrons in the business that evening were highly intoxicated. He cited a state law that says a bartender must stop serving an intoxicated person. Authorities also reported the tavern was crowded with people standing in the aisles. The state representative stated he personally did not like that kind of set up and that the local board would not go along with it. He added in the future the owners of the Captain’s Place had better watch more carefully their operation since the ABC commission would not allow those things to happen. Elsie Cobbs, who was present at the meeting to answer questions concerning the administrative charge pending with the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission and to seek the renewal of a liquor, beer and wine retailer’s permit for the

EDC bonds approved for two businesses

The Kosciusko County Economic Development Commission recommended final approval of four economic development bond issue applications to the Kosciusko County Council. A special meeting on the bond issues was called Thursday, Dec. 12, at7:3oa.m. Bond recommended for approval were for Rhodes, Sroufe and Hine, three Syracuse businessmen; Larry Teghtmeyer, owner of Ace Hardware, Syracuse and North Webster; Creighton Brothers; and Jabin Industries, known as Safeway Doors. The amount of EDC bonds requested totaled $1,670,000. Michael Armey, attorney representing the county EDC, reported Rhodes, Sroufe and Hine are a partnership that will lease a new facility to Venture Engineering, Syracuse. If the $150,00 economic development revenue bond issue is approved, the funds will be used in acquiring the real estate, construct a new plant and purchase new equipment. The plant is currently operating in a rented building on SR 13 in the central part of Syracuse. Company officials are hoping to move the plant to a new facility in the Syracuse Industrial Park. Venture Engineering is an assembly operation supplying clips, clamps and stamps to the trucking industry and some supplies to the orthopedic industry. Teghtmeyer’s Request Teghtmeyer, owner and operator of Ace Hardware, Syracuse and North Webster, is seeking a $420,000 bond issue to purchase, remodel and expand the old Lancelot Lounge on SR 13, south of North Webster. His plans call for an addition of 460 square foot to the existing building. Stfephen Snyder, Syracuse, was present representing Teghtmeyer, and pointed out the old Lancelot Lounge was declared an economic development area by the North Webster Town Board in October.

starting a singing group of 50 voices or more to provide several concerts at the city park during the sesquicentennial celebration. Any person interested in joining the group should contact one of these two men. Beemer announced starting January 17, 1986, the sesquicentennial committee will be meeting the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., in the Scout Cabin. Executive committee members will be meeting at 7 p.m. prior to the public meetings. Representative from area clubs and all interested persons are urged to attend the meetings and be a part of the celebration by serving on one of the numerous committees established for the celebration.

establishment, stated since the surprise inspection in June she has cracked down on the matters spoken of. She added she tries to run a clean business and that following the incident she has contacted the Syracuse Police Department requesting better communications when problems arise. Renewals ABC members approved the transfer of ownership for the Palace of Sweets Inc., doing business as Ye Olde Pub, South First St., North Webster, from Guy and Charline Atkinson to Paul (Gene) and Sheila Berghorn. The business has a liquor, beer and wine retailer’s permit and Sunday sales license. The transfer of ownership from Lou A. Yoder to Yoder Restaurant Corp., r 1 Kale Island, Syracuse, was approved. Mrs. Yoder is the owner of The Shrimp Boat, which holds a liquor, beer and wine retailer’s permit and a Sunday sales license. Renewal permits for the following were approved: Captain Charley’s Windjammer Inc., doing business as the Windjammer Restaurant, SR 13 Syracuse, liquor, beer and wine retailer’s permit and Sunday sales license; and Ku Ko Inc., doing business as The Turf Bar, 118 South Main St., Milford, beer and wine retailer’s permit. q Members also discussed the withdrawal of a beer retailer’s permit renewal application for Hershel V. Wells, operator of Gropp’s Famous Fish of Stroh, SR 13 Syracuse. Zirille, reported Wells is in the process of buying another restaurant with a threeway liquor license.

Other Requests Creighton Brothers officials are seeking SBOO,OOO worth of bonds to finance the construction of an automated electronic chicken house on CR 800 W, miles south of Crystal Lake Road. The new facility will require hiring five new employees and increase the payroll by $105,000 per year. Jabin Industries, known as Safeway Doors,, is seeking $300,000 in bonds to purchase a new roll former machine and to modify the plant to accommodate the new equipment. Installation of the new equipment will result in seven new jobs the first year, 11 jobs after the second year. The Kosciusko County Council approved Thursday, Dec. 12, the economic development revenue bond for Rhodes, Sroufe and Hine; Creighton Brothers, and Jabin Industries. Teghtmeyer’s request was approved on the first reading only. Four councilmen were present and five are needed before the second and third reading can by heard. Thermal action must be taken by the council at its next special meeting Thursday, Dec. 19, at 4 p.m., in the old courtroom in the courthouse. Teghtmeyer, a county councilman, was present but abstained from discussing or voting on the matter. Councilmen George Klinger, Thomas Anglin, Norman DeGood and Kathryn Teel were present for the meeting. In other business the council approved a letter by County Council President Klinger urging immediate initiation of the North Detroit Street widening projects. Letters will be sent to Gov. Robert D. Orr and other top state officials requesting the start of the highway improvement project in Warsaw before 1990. The reappointment of Bill Beemer, Syracuse, to the Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board for a second year was approved. Council members voted to hold the first council meeting in 1986 on Thursday, Jan 9, at 7 p.m., in the courthouse. The 1986 meeting dates will be established at this meeting.