The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 18, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 April 1986 — Page 2
THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., April 30,1986
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Wawasee to purchase 10 new buses
ByDAVESTRAUB Staff Writer Following a thorough presentation by Roger Kryder, assistant superintendent for business, the Wawasee Community School Board approved a proposal to purchase 10 new buses at Tuesday’s meeting. Resulting from this action, the corporation will immediately advertise for bids. The board hopes to accept bids by its July 8 meeting. “It takes about a year to get the buses after we purchase them,” said Kryder. “So we want to get moving on this as quickly as we can.” The buses will each hold 66 passengers, which is standard size. Kryder also outlined equipment specifications, such as the need for diesel engines, automatic transmissions, eightlight warning systems, auxiliary heater pumps and engine block heaters. Kryder suggested that diesel engines will be more efficient than gasoline engines over a certain period of time. He also justified the need for automatic transmissions. “We checked with other corporations and many of their fleets have all automatic transmissions,” he said. “We’re finding that it would be much easier for the driver to concentrate on driving without worrying about shifting gears all of the time.” Kryder mentioned that the addition of these buses will start an - efficient rotation of the corporation’s fleet. “We want to accomplish a 10-year rollover of our fleet,” he explained. “So we should purchase about four new buses a year from the transportation fund.” Before making the presentation, Kryder got much input from three bus drivers and a bus mechanic. Together, they looked over materials concerning equipment and maintenance. They also looked into and compared different makes and models. “Throughout our discussions, the safety for our children came up many times,” said Kryder. Probation Policy Adopted The board also affirmed the addition of a strict academic probation policy for Wawasee High School. Principal Ned Speicher called it a “progressive discipline policy to help failing students take responsibility for their actions.” The policy was developed by the building curriculum committee and the administration. It features four steps: Step One — Students receiving two or more failing grades in a nine-week period are placed on academic . probation. This in-
2 nd Annual Old Timer’s Day To Benefit The Kosciusko Community YMCA Sponsored By Miller’s Merry Manor And Area Merchants & Service Organizations Saturday, May 3rd 10:00 A.M.-6:OO P.M. Scheduled Events: • Antique & Classic Car Show . * Home Cooked Food * Antique Sale & Flea Market * Children’s Games & Prizes • Arts & Crafts Sale * A 3 Minute Shopping Spree At * Demostrations From The Past Woodie’s Super Market * Benchpress Contest * A Quilt, And • “McMiller’s Farm” * A1 Year Family Membership At ToBeHeMAt The YMCA To Be Raffled! Miller’s Merry Manor County Farm Road, Warsaw For More Information Call 267-8196, And Ask For Lynn, Deb Or Bev (Raindate: May 17th)
dudes a letter of notification to parents, a parent conference and the probation period should last one nine-week grading period. Step Two— This is for students receiving three or more failing grades in a period or getting two failing grades in two straight grading periods. Parents will get a notification letter, the student will be removed from regular study hall and placed in a mandatory help room for tutoring and the student is ineligible for extra curricular activities and athletics. If student fails to comply with this step, the third step will follow. Step Three — This is for students receiving three or more failing grades in two consecutive periods or two failing grades in three straight periods. In addition to procedures in step two, mandatory after school tutoring is required four days a week and like the other two steps, probation at this level will last one grading period. Step Four — This is for students receiving two or more failing grades in the period immediately following step three. It includes all procedures in step
Tom Leonard announces SI4OM Mexican property acquisition
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Tom Leonard was a developer in the lakes area from 1972 to 1978, having developed the Harborside Condominium, with its 45 units, Runaway Bay with 77 units, and Bay Point with 45 units). Thomas Leonard has announced the consumation of certain strategic transactions in the first quarter of 1986 according to information released today by Leonard’s administrative assistant and personal representative, James Brown. In conformance with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations as to disclosure requirements, Brown stated that Leonard has traded his interests in Powder River Basin Properties, Inc. SUR giving him exclusive development and ownership rights to prime Pacific oceanfront involving 28 kilometers of beach frontage at Cabo San Lucas. The National Commission erf Foreign Investment of Mexico City, F.D., has waived the 49 percent foreign investment corporation rule allowing Leonard to hold an 80 percent ownership interest in order that he may file consolidated federal income tax
three. It also features restricted lynch and noon hour for entire grading period. Lunch is to be eaten in a private and limited social time. A conference with the administration is required so a decision on student’s options can be made. Student will go to Saturday Extension School for five Saturdays during the grading period and will get tutoring \to complete classroom assignments. The policy win go into effect the next school year. Junior High Plan Approved Dr. Howard Hun, director of instructional services, briefed the board on an updated junior high school curriculum plan. After consideration, the board affirmed the proposal. The plan includes an eight period day at the Milford, North Webster and Syracuse schools; ability grouping in language and math; a solid coreof social studies, science, phy&eal education and unified arts (home economics, shop, art and computers) options; and a heavy emphasis on English, literature, spelling and grammar courses.
returns in connection with his six other foreign and domestic operating companies. In this connection, rather than being a cash transaction, payment has been structured in the form of a third party contract with PEMEX whereby Leonard has agreed to purchase on a forward basis certain amounts of sweet crude oil from PEMEX. All purchases are to conform to schedules arranged by both parties. Due to the uncertainty of the future of the Mexican economic situation, Leonard’s real estate advisors have apprised him that
Last Syracuse story hour May 6
The last story hour of the season will be at the Syracuse Public Library on Tuesday, May 6 ' Many new books have arrived. Among them are: Ronnie the Rabbit by Alain Gree; Ricky the Raccoon by Alain Gree; Tennis by Bryan Cutress; Soccer by Jim Bebbinger; Cycling by Ken Evans; Indiana Jones and the Cup of the Vampire by Andrew Helfer; Indiana Jones and the Gold of Genghis Khan by Ellen Weiss;
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TWO MAYORS — Milford’s new mayor, Elsie Free, is shown above with Goshen Mayor Max Chiddister following the mayoral banquet held in the Milford Community Building last Saturday night. Mrs. Free collected more money for the Milford Sesquicentennial than any other candidate te win the top hopor and the key to the city. Chiddister served as speaker for the evening’s festivities.
the development potential of the acquired property has a profit potential range between $l4O millinn and $225 million. Brooks Richardson H, Houston, has been retained for exclusive representation to manage Leonard’s oil purchase commitments. The Mexican government voiced its pleasure with this unique agreement because the transaction will result in a net trade surplus, contribute to additional employment in the area as well as contribute to the overall economic situation in Baha, Calif., SUR
Gymnastics by David Hunn; Apple Trees by Sylvia Johnson; Boats and Ships by Susan Harris; Underdog by Marilyn Sachs; Ride the Green Dragon by Andre Norton; Face the Music by Barbara Corocoran; Sneakers Meet Your Feet by Vicki Cobb; and Better Wrestling for Boys by George Sullivan. The summer reading club starts Monday, June 2. The theme this year is “Going Fishin’.” Children may begin registering any time after May 26 and begin reading June 2.
Bnjured xidents reek
'Three accidents, including one in which Syracuse Emergency Medicki-Service technicians warned a victim that serious injuries could result, occurred between Friday, April 25, and Tuesday, April 29. Derrick Wilson, 19, r 4 box 1518, Syracuse, suffered a contusion and bruises to the face after his vehicle collided with a parked vehicle at 4:51 pm. Monday, April 28. Wilson was southbound on Huntington Street when he apparently fell asleep, crossing the center line and colliding with a 1982 Dodge, Truck, owned by Ryland Moch, 601 S. Front St., Syracuse, on the east side of the street, near the intersection of Benton Street. Refusing treatment due to religious beliefs, Wilson was warned that serious injuries could result by not being treated. He was semi-conscious at the time of the incident. Wilson was also arrested later for giving false information. He had told Syracuse Police he had insurance but later retracted his statement. Up to $5,000 damage was caused to the Moch vehicle and the 1974 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Wilson. An opposite direction sideswipe resulted in up to SI,OOO in damages to a 1981 Ford pickup, owned by Lloyd T. Sweet, 900 E. Chicago St., Greenhaus Apt. 9, Syracuse, and a 1972 Chevrolet, driven by Donie D. Spitler, 65,816 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, in a 9:45 a.m. incident Tuesday, April 29. Spitler was facing north on Huntington Street, 35 feet north of Pearl Street, when he attempted to back into a space near the Sweet vehicle and collided with its front bumper. No injuries or arrests were reported, according to Syracuse Police. In another collision Friday, April 25, at 11 p.m., a 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass, driven by Barbara J. Howell, 31, r 2 box 568, Syracuse, entered the path of a 1960 Ford Mustang, driven by Vickie S. Ebbeler, 18, P. O. Box 157, North Webster. Howell was traveling west through a store parking lot near East Huntington Street Access Road when she collided with Ebbeler, who was traveling south on the road. Howell claimed that her view was obstructed by a sign, resulting in up to SI,OOO damage to the Ebbeler vehicle and up to S2OO damage to the vehicle she was driving.
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Syracuse residents urged to attend special meeting May 6
By GLEN LONG Staff Writer The Syracuse Town Board encourages all interested citizens of Syracuse to attend a public participation meeting at the Syracuse Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. on May 6. Engineers from TenEch Engineering, Inc. and Syracuse Town Board members will be present to conduct a review for the public of the Syracuse 201 Facilities Planning Study and answer questions by local residents This study has been conducted over recent months as part of the EPA grants program to enable the Town of Syracuse to receive an EPA grant to help finance the construction of new facilities to upgrade the Syracuse wastewater system. The Syracuse Town Board members and Joe Dock, utilities superintendent, are extremely interested in having any and all citizen questions on this subject answered. Once this plan is adopted and federal and state grant financing has been approved, the direction of the Syracuse wastewater treatment plant will be, as Dock says, “set in concrete” for many years to come. Books are available now at the clerk-treasurer’s office in the town hall for review by anyone interested in checking on the effect on a specific area of Syracuse. Project Description The wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities presented in the Syracuse 201 Facilities Planning Study have been
41st Mermaid Festival at North Webster June 23-28
Plans for the 41st annual Mermaid Festival in North Webster are in the final stages, according to general chairman Richard Runyan, who noted final deadlines for registration in the various activities. June 23-28 has been set aside for the celebration. While the North Webster Lions Chib remains as the function’s sponsoring organization, Runyan added that various other chibs have taken a part in attempting to make this year’s festival a success. Anyone needing applications or more information may call the festival office (834-4316) or write to P. O. Box 11, North Webster. “We will try to get applications out within 24 hours of the time we receive notification,” Runyan said. The various activities follow: June 23 — Midway and merchants’ building open at 6p.m.
To dean Milford sewers
By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer The Milford Town Board agreed to secure the services of Sewer-Tech, Inc., to clean sewer lines in three separate areas of town at a special meeting last night. The Huntertown based company will clean the combination sewer line at three different locations on Main Street, which includes: between Syracuse and Fourth Streets, between Fourth and Emeline Streets, and between the manhole south of Section Street and Emeline Street. The line will be cleaned by using either bucket machines, a jet flusher, or a combination of both, while a root cutter attachment will be used on the area south of
tailored to the Syracuse study area to comply with applicable local, state and federal water quality goals and standards in the most cost-effective manner. Several alternatives plans were evaluated with respect to their associated cost, system reliability, environmental effects, project implementation and the effect on customer sewer rates. The plan recommended by TenEch Engineering includes the use of as much of present facilities as possible to help keep costs down. The study concludes that the selected alternative, the oxidation ditch process, has the lowest capital cost and the lowest annual operation and maintenance costs. Ihe study report includes the statement, “Although total cost significantly influences acceptance of a plan, the least money spent does not necessarily provide the best results. System reliability, environmental effects, project implementation and effects on customer sewer rates are all important factors. ” The proposed plan incorporates the oxidation ditch process to treat the town’s wastewater. An oxidation ditch is, as Dock puts in layman’ terms, “A long concrete tank which provides a long, wastewater detention time during which it is aerated to remove BOD and ammonia nitrogen. ” It is planned that the facility will be places at the present sewage treatment plant site. The proposed facility will include a new mechanically-cleaned bar screen, influent pump station and aerated grit chamber for preliminary treatment, a new oxidation ditch for carbonaceous
— Talent contest, Camelot Hall (Palace of Sports), 7 p.m. — Children’s treasure hunt, festival grounds, 7 p.m. June 24 — Midway and merchants’building open at 6 p.m. — Talent contest, Camelot Hall, 7 p.m. — Children’s treasure chest opening, festival grounds, 7 p.m. June 25 — Talent contest, Camelot Hall, noon—s p.m. — Midway opens at 6 p.m — Kiddie parade, starting at North Webster School, 7 p.m (rain date: June 27,7 p.m.) t—. — Greased pole climb, festival grounds, 7:30 p.m. — Kiddie King and Queen Con- • test, Camelot Hall (or in front of the Palace qf Sports), 8 p.m. June 26 — Midway and merchants building open at 6p m *■ — Talent contest finals, Camelot Hall, 7 p.m. — Coin hunt, festival grounds, -7 p.m. June 27 — Midway and mer-
Section Street, which was deemed needing the most cleaning. The cost of the project would be $1,680 for each area. The board also approved the purchase of a sewer rod from Flex-Rod Sewer Equipment, Co., Lima. According to BUI Knowles, utilities superintendent, the town is in need of the equipment, which will be funded from the sewer fund at a cost of S6BO. In other matters, the board agreed to allow Barth Inc., SR 15S, use of the town’s sweeping services at a cost of $25 per hour. Knowles, who’s earlier resignation as utilities superintendent goes into effect tomorrow, agreed to donate his time to do water
Interest rates to decline
By EDWARD THORLVND Henry Kaufman of Salomon Brothers, perhaps the most closely watched prophet on the question of interest rates in America, says rates will continue to decline this year. In his April appearance on “Wall Street Week” he was given extra time by his host, and he said he would not be surprised if rates settled to six percent. His guess was that they would bottom out at between six and six and a halfpercent. . Kaufman, who proved to be wrong on his last major interest rate forecast, also thinks conditions are good for a strong economy in the second half of the year. He is strongly supportive of Paul Volcker at the Federal Reserve and says Volcker has done more to kill inflation and stabilize the country than any other single individual. Kaufman’s forecast of lower interest rates and better business the last half of the year — it has
and nitrogeneous removal, final clarification using two new secondary clarifiers and new chlorination and post aeration faculties for disinfection and increased oxygenation. Sludge will be pumped to a sludge holdijigta nk (rehabilitated existing clarigestion facility), dewatered utilizing new belt filter presses and ultimately disposed of by continuance of the current practice of giving the sludge to local farmers. The proposed facilities have been sized to accommodate anticipated wastewater flows throughout the next 20 year planning period. If the design of the proposed wastewater treatment facilities is accepted, construction will be scheduled to begin in 1987 and a completion target date of October, 1988, will be established. Project Cost Estimates The proposed plan, which was submitted to the state on April 1, has a total cost estimate of $3,736,000. Os this total, the Syracuse share will be $1,082,000; the state’s share will be $708,000 and the share from the federal government will be $1,946,000. The present wastewater treatment plant was built between 1938 and 1940. It was rehabilitated in 1962 and again in 1975. The current planned update is expected to carry the load for 20 years. Again, the time of this important public participation meeting is May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Syracuse Town Hall. Joe Dock says, The town needs citizen interest and support to get the best job done.”
chant’s buildings open at 6 p.m June 28 — Queen of the Lakes Beauty Pageant, Camelot Hall, 8 am., with the crowning to take place sometime in the evening. — Parade, through town, 4 p.m. / Runyan added that the parade would be led by 33 units of the Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne. “At last count we figured about 600 shrine members would take part, while we’ll have about 150 total units.” The deadline to register for the Queen of Lakes Beauty Pageant is Saturday, June 7, with Diana •Walker, Syracuse, in charge of • registration. Friday, June 20, is the last day applicants may register for the talent contest, with North Webster residents Karen Parr and Karilyn Medcalf heading the affair, while Kiddie King and Queen prospects must also apply by that date. Debbie Evans, North Webster, is chairman.
testing for the town during May. The board also agreed to place utilities employee Randy Veach in charge of that department until Knowles’ replacement is found. A special ordinance, authored by board member Dennis Wuthrich, was also unanimously adopted, establishing standards and requirements for street improvement projects, while Bill Leemon, town attorney, was allowed a SIOO registration fee to attend a seminar on municipal law in Indianapolis. The board will meet again at its regular monthly meeting, Monday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Milford Town Hall.
been weaker than expected thus far — encourages investors. But kaufman says it’s much harder these days to predict the course of the economy because so many influences, many abroad, affect the business. Thus one should view all economic projections with reserve. Handed down Some people seem to have opinions that have been in their families for generations. -W.O.W. Magazine. Your own salad garden this summer Why not have your own salad garden this summer? This is an especially good idea for the family with limited space in which to grow a garden. Also, a salad garden can be colorful and attractive as well as productive. Plant parsley, chives, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and radishes.