The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 12, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 March 1986 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., March 19,1986

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Roadside signs raise bone of contention

(Continued from page 1) ly a handful of people attend the meetings (chamber and retail merchants). He suggested the group come up with a proposal for the problem and take these suggestions to the chamber board at the next meeting, on April 2. Fisher agreed that as a group they should agree to a solution and talk to the chamber in getting the problem resolved. “They’re taking the bread and butter way from the businesses.” Evans also stated this has been an issue for at least four years and urged the merchants to get together and come up with a compromise. “Both groups have legitimate concerns,” he stated, adding there needs to be a balance. Concerns Aired The major concern of the business owners present was these signs are a necessity in advertising their businesses along SR 13. “There are very few who look back two roads to see what is there,” stated Fisher adding Westfall was not in business in that area and not familiar with the competition. The state could care less if the signs are in the ditch or not, as long as it’s maintained, remarked Fisher, with several other merchants present stating they were informed the state wouldn’t even be doing anything if they hadn’t received a letter from the chamber asking them to look into the matter. Gil Combs stated he was given 30 days to remove the large sign which has been there for years. He stated even though the pole is on his property the sign overhangs onto state property. It was also mentioned that the Wawasee Professional Building is three feet over on state property. A comment was made that the chamber should be concerned with enticing new businesses to the community rather than trying to regulate what’s was already there. Westfall replied the chamber is interested in both beautifying the community and enticing new business to the area. Concerns about the long range plans of the chamber following rumors of the ditch along SR 13 being filled in and one sign for all merchants, were addressed with Westfall stating no plans of this matter were being addressed.

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MERCHANTS UP IN ARMS — Approximately 16 merchants from Wawasee Village, Syracuse, attended an informal meeting Thursday, March 13, in Fisher’s Rent-All and Mower Shop, to discuss the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s request of the state highway department to have all advertising signs along the ditch in the village removed. The removal of these signs is part of a beautification project by the local chamber of commerce. Those merchants effected by the sign removal will be meeting Friday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m., in Fisher’s Rent-All and Mower Shop, to discuss a solution and/or compromise to the situation. This matter will be brought before the Chamber of Commerce at its next meeting, Wednesday, April 2. (Photoby Deb Patterson)

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Ditch Mowing The matter of the mowing of the ditch area was discussed after Steve Miller stated the state representative informed him they (the state) didn’t care about the ditches and its upkeep or if the town looks good or not. Several of the merchants present at the meeting stated if their signs were removed they would not mow- this area and asked Westfall which would be more of an eyesore, weed growth or the signs. It was noted the last time the state mowed the ditch area was seven years ago. Linda Crow remarked since the chamber has so much pull with the state to write a letter asking them to maintain the ditch. Comments were heard from those present of how the merchants were under the impression the chamber was to work with the businesses in the community to promote goodwill, which is not the case now. Mrs. Crow stated there was a tremendous amount of dissension against the chamber in making the call to the state. Some had stated not to expect any support from them for the chamber. Hugh Dunithan asked why the matter was not brought to the people’s attention before it happened and stated the situation was handled all wrong. “All here are cooperative business people,” and would be cooperative now if they had been approached entirely different. Questions were raised on what was the town being beautified for, in which the reply was for the town’s sesquicentennial in 1987 and to bring more business into town. Westfall stated the beautification program did not just include the signs, but that of buildings, junk cars, street signs and addresses and the like. Fisher stated if the chamber of commerce is doing something to beautify the community they should work with the property owners, there would be a multitude of things to do if they work together. Several of the merchants present strongly stated they will not move their signs unless everyone else does and that this property was going to be used regardless of what the state and chamber wanted. It was noted the only thing left for the merchants to do, until the matter is resolved is to move the signs, however Fisher stated a case where seven years

ago the state ordered the signs removed, and those who moved the signs replaced them two weeks later. Several of the merchants present asked since the chamber seemed to get such a quick response on the matter if a letter could be sent by them seeking a delay of the removal of these signs until a compromise could be reached. Peg Halsey ot Peg’s Salon of Styles, stated she does not have a removable sign like some of the merchants do and it would take longer to remove the sign. Westfall stated it would take a meeting of the chamber board of directors but saw no reason why it could not be done. Byron Oswalt, Three Flags, stated if the state ordinance was going to be enforced in that same sense the town ordinance on signs should also be enforced. “It appears to me you’re picking on these people.” Westfall stated it is not known who was going to enStudents on dean's list at Indiana The following undergraduate students attending Indiana University have been named to the dean’s list for the first semester, 1985-86: Leesburg — Carrie Lynn Shoemaker, r 1 box 78D Milford — Julie Dian Schwartz, ribox 242 Syracuse — Michelle Rene Berkey, r 4 box 225; Amy Jean Glassley, r 4 box 155; Melissa Kay Courtney, r 2 box 77; Douglas Charles Gerstner, r 4 box 419 B; Laura Lee Jones, 112 N. Shore Dr.; Douglas Dean Pollock, 121E. Shore Dr. To achieve the dean’s list, students must earn a 3.5 grade average or better in a minimum of 12 hours of course work. An all-A average is 4.0. Freshmen, registered in the University Division, must earn a 3.3 average. These students will be honored April 16 at Founders Day ceremonies on the Bloomington campus. Parents of dean’s list students will be invited to attend the program, which will recognize both outstanding undergraduate academic achievement and faculty teaching excellence.

force the town ordinance. A question was raised concerning how many of the 16 persons present were members of the chamber of commerce, with only three persons indicating they were members. Fisher stated he would like to see more of that group present join the chamber. “This group needs representation on the chamber. I think if we had more of the people here on the chamber and at the meetings, I don’t think this would have happened.” Fisher also stated, that the fight is no longer with “you“ (meaning Westfall and the chamber) but with the state. Westfall stated a group from Ball State University will be in the area in 1988 to work with the chamber on designing uniform signs for the town and that the chamber is more than willing to work with the merchants involved. Mrs. Crow stated there should be some representation from all groups when this happens. * Seek civil defense volunteers (Continued from page 1) asked to check further on directory and room signs. She also will check on large sign letters for the front of the building. The board voted to reconfirm its previous appointment of Al Tehan to the Economic Development Commission. This was needed since the Kosciusko County Council has now made its formal recommendation of Tehan. Kosciusko Development Inc. has requested to meet with the town board at its April meeting to discuss again Syracuse membership in that group. Hess produced a copy of a letter in which KDI had defined several aspects of Syracuse in an uncomplimentary light. He asked Lewis to run copies for each board member to review prior to the April meeting. Member Myrick joined the meeting and reviewed the planned garage to be built near the town hall. The board decided to go for a 20 ft. x 42 ft. structure which will cost an estimated $15,500. Reed was instructed to proceed to obtain a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals so it can be placed on the town’s property. Webster police qualify with handguns North Webster Town Board Members were presented the monthly police report Wednesday, March 12, during the regular meeting by acting Town Marshal Matt Wagoner. Wagoner’s report included the handgun qualification of Jerry Craig, Jim Felkner and himself • on February 27. He also stated the officers have been issuing courtesy warnings for repairs on vehicles driving with one headlight and faulty taillights. Acting Marshall Wagoner also stated shelving units were donated for the police department’s use in the office from Crystal Flash. The police report also provided the following information: There were 153 information calls received, officers answered 23 calls and there were 27 calls received concerning other departments. Officers extended 80 courtesy services, issued six parking tickets, 12 warning tickets and 17 traffic tickets. There were 14 accidents investigated, 54 title checks, and three vandalism reports. Officers received reports of four disabled vehicles, had three vehicles impounded, responded to two lockouts, found two doors open, made five bank escorts and answered one alarm. There was one animal complaint with one animal impounded, eight VIN checks, four deer kill permits issued.

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RETIRE FROM KCH BOARD — Four members of the Kosciusko Community Hospital board of directors retired at the annual general board meeting at the hospital board room Monday night, and were presented with handsome commemorative plaques by board president Wayne Johnson. From left in the above photo are L. Milton Holmgrain, KCH administrator; Sandra Manuel of Monroe Township with three years membership on the board; Robert Hoerr of Jefferson Township with seven years; Beth Flinn of Washington Township with five years; Arch Baumgartner of Van Buren Township with 17 years; and KCH board president Wayne Johnson. Baumgartner, an original board member, said he joined the small group in 1969 which began with the simple idea that Kosciusko County

Saturday Extension School gives stronger discipline dose

By DAVE STRAUB Staff Writer Wawasee High School officials have recently added a stronger dose of discipline. They call it “Saturday Extension School.” Students can call it an excuse to shape up since the new program requires them to report to school at 8 a m. on Saturdays and do assigned classwork — if their behavior merits such action. SES was introduced at the March 11 Wawasee School Board meeting by Ned Speicher, the high school principal. Reasoning that present disciplinary measures do not have enough “bite to them,” Speicher said that making students come to school on Saturdays forces them to accept responsibility for their behavior. He also mentioned the program directs punishment where it should since in-school suspension and regular detention methods require much effort from teachers to assign extra work, and then help students catch up for missed class time. The board approved the proposal. SES will be enforced starting March 29. Designed to correct student behavior, SES is also aimed to assist students having academic difficulties, while not interrupting regular class time. In addition, SES is geared to handle attendance and minor disciplinary problems while enhancing chances for academic success as well as trying to keep students in school. Specifically, SES has 10 proceduralsteps: 1. It will meet from 8 a.m. to noon. Tardy students will be required to attend an additional Saturday. 2. Students are required to have their class assignments, books and supplies to attend SES. 3. Students must be awake and alert at all times. 4. No radios, magazines or other recreational items are allowed during SES. 5. There will be a 10-minute break at 9:30. Students may go the restroom, throw away paper, get a drink and sharpen pencils at that time. 6. Students must complete SES work assignment. 7. Students may not eat candy and food or chew gum during SES. 8i Students are not allowed to talk or get out of their assigned seat without permission from the supervisor.

9. Any student not following SES procedures or misbehaving in the class will be removed and suspended from school beginning the following Monday. 10. Failure to attend SES will result in school suspension beginning the following Monday. There are several offenses punishable by SES. Such include truancy, failure to serve deten-

Pastor Frew moving to Concord Rev. Phil Frew, pastor of the Syracuse St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church for the past 10 years, announced at Sunday services that he will be leaving the pastorate for another at Dunlap. He said his last Sunday in the Syracuse pulpit will be Sunday, May 25, to be followed by a pastor as yet unnamed. In his new charge of some 500 members and a staff of five, he will be succeeding Rev. Charles Lane, who will go to a Kendallville charge. Pastor Frew, who came to the Syracuse community from Hammond, said, “We’ll leave with a great deal of love for this congregation and for the community, but we’re also looking forward to the new charge with a great deal of expectation.” He added, “We came here with the bicentennial and are leaving on the tail of Halley’s Comet.’’ Both Pastor Frew add his wife Gloria have a special interest in the Lakeland Daycare Center, and hope to continue that interest and participation. Mrs. Frew has been a teacher there and plans to commute to Syracuse to continue teaching. Their family includes a son David, a sergeant in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Ord, Calif., who is married to Julie Method of Milford; a son Donald, a senior at Ball State University, Muncie; and a daughter Dianne (Mrs. Peter) Collins of Marion, a music teacher in the Oak Hills School Corporation.

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needed better and more complete hospital facilities, and held regular meetings in the offices of several local firms and finally in the Cardinal Learning Center until their idea gained wider acceptance and the Warsaw hospital was built. Larry Jagger of Lake Township was not present to receive his plaque for three years services on the board. Nor was Michael Valentine of Wayne Township, who earlier resigned due to a conflict he had with another board on which he serves which meets on the same night. At the Monday night meeting the following officers were reelected: President, Wayne Johnson; vice president, Kevin Zachary; secretary, Robert Ferverda; and treasurer, Eddie Creighton. Joining {the officers to form the executive committee are John Frederich, Dane Miller, J. Gerald Wallace and Wymond Wilson.

tion, excessive number of detentions, tardies, use of tobacco, unexcused absences and substance abuse. Failure to serve SES can result in out-of-school suspension pending on a parent conference, additional SES, ISS or expulsion. The program originated from the Wawasee High School building curriculum committee,

Who will be 'Mayor?'

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town of Milford’s size affords one. “I like it because it’s a small town and I like most everybody I know that lives here,” he said. Miller is also a member of the Wawasee Future Farmers of America organization and sings gospel music with a trio. Miller’s talent for the guitar also lends to a part with Rocky Stone, for which he sings and plays western swing music. Sponsored by the Lions Club of Milford, Miller has Lions members working for him to become mayor, with cans placed throughout town for donations. One may also contribute to Miller directly or place a donation in his name at the Lake City Bank where a special account has been opened. Working for the young as well as the older citizens of Milford, Miller hopes his youth and the enthusiasm it comprises will take him to the top at the Mayor’s Banquet on April 26.

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which consists of faculty and administrators. Headed by Speicher, the committee includes Vice Principal Donn Kesler, Jerry Johnson, David Blackwell, Pat Huber, Marilynne Curtis, Ron Corson, Philip Fawley, Terry Iden, Mike Neff, William Kitson, Robert Kitson, Tim Caldwell, Richard Wysong and Jim Alford.

tension Co. Club and a member of the Milford and Syracuse Senior Citizen clubs. A member of the Milford United Methodist Church, * where she will perform as a soloist April 27, Schell is also a former member, of the Kosciusko County Chorus. - “I’ve been interested in some form of entertainment all my life,” she said, noting that she began singing at the age of four when she performed at the Milford Opera House. Schell also is a Red Cross Blood Bank volunteer and has been spending her Thursday noon hour as a Bible hour leader at the Lakeland Loving Care Center for the past five years, providing music whenever requested. Schell is sponsored by the Milford Senior Citizens, Dr. Floyd Rheinheimer, the Lakeland Loving Care Center and Mishler Funeral Home and welcomes donations from those who wish to help her become Milford’s mayor.

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Woman arrested for shoplifting Myra M. Newton, 45, r 1 box 496 North Webster, was arrested by North Webster Police following an .incident at Augsburger’s Super-Valu, North Webster, Tuesday, March 11. She was charged with conversion and released on her own recognizance. North Webster Police were called to the business at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, when Mike Myers, store manager, found Myra Newton to have approximately $7 worth of unpaid merchandise in her purse as she was attempting to leave the store. North Webster Officer Jerry Craig made the arrest.