The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 May 1986 — Page 2

THE MAW.-JOURNAL —Wed., May 14,1986

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Review lease information for computers at Milford

S By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer After listening to a presentation by a representative of a computer firm at the Milford Town Board meeting Monday night, May 12, at the community building, the two board members present, Darrell Orn and Dennis Wuthrich, agreed to review lease information, toward the purchase of a computer, at the next meeting. Board president Jean Treesh was unable to attend due to personal business. Jill Slain, representing Mayoris & Hittie Inc., Lafayette, which markets IBM computers, familiarized the board with the PC 36 computer, which can be used to handle utility transactions. Monica Biee, clerk-treasurer, had become impressed with the computer after witnessing a demonstration from the clerktreasurer of Churubusco and is pushing for the purchase of the machine to help with utility billing and other accounting functions. The total cost of the computer would be 128,496, something that had Orn questioning the availability of lease options. Slain will forward lease information to the town board, which will then make a decision. In other matters, Milford resident Virgil Zimmerman questioned the board about his options should the town annex his properZimmerman, who had shown interest in developing much of the land northwest of town, on CR 1250, asked if sewer and water services would be made available to him if he allowed such annexation. Acting-utilities superintendent Randy Veach informed Zimmerman that he would need a liftstatfpn installed to service the property and after discussion the two decided to meet at a later date to work out preliminary plans — to give Zimmerman an estimation of how much the project (water and sewer services) would cost. “I’m just projecting right now, I have no final plans,” Zimmerman stated.

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Police Report Giving a department head report, David Hobbs, town marshal, reported that 188 complaints had been received by the Milford Police from April 14 to May 12. “With warmer weather we’re going to get more cbnuplaints,” he explained of the 38 per cent climb from the previous Ten traffic accidents were also investigated, resulting in $22,000 in damages, while 2,386 miles were logged at a cost of $115.25. Repairs to a police car also accounted for $30.88. Hobbs added that an attempt to eliminate junked cars by next month would be made. “We are going to try to get the ordinance updated and get the junk cars out of here,” he said, noting that most of the vehicles could be found on the east side of the railroad tracks through town. The police department is also awaiting word from the state concerning re-routing of traffic on SR 15 for the town’s sesquicentennial parade, Saturday, June 7. The department is prepared to utilize additional police units during the parade to coordinate traffic flow. Five accidents last week have also sparked concern on the police department, with Hobbs planning to h beef up” patrol. “We’re going to run more radar and tickets in the area from Emetine Street to Fourth Street, on SR 15,” Hobbs said, hoping to curb many of the problems. “We will also be getting speed limit signs placed on West Section Street,” he added. Signs on CR 1250 and Old SR 15 (to Syracuse Street) are also needed, according to the town marshal. Veach gave a utilities department report, informing the board that Phend & Brown Inc. would finish brimming the east side at South Main Street by the end of blocked for four hours. Sewer-Tech, Inc., Huntertown, will also begin cleaning the combination sewer line at three different locations on Main Street, during the second or third week of June. The board agreed to allow Veach and utilities employee Dan VanLue to attend an American Water Works Association

meeting next Tuesday, at 9 a m. at the Warsaw Elks Chib. Veach also requested that the town board encourage the public to keep downtown Main Street clear of vehicles from 5 a.m. Friday,. until the department finishes sweeping that sertinn Meter reading will also begin tomorrow, prompting the board to allow Veach to order 12 new regular meters for replacement purposes. In other matters it was decided that the park department would be allowed use of the utilities department backhoe to plant tree, with the stipulation that Veach operate the equipment. A Cub Cadet lawnmower, by International, will also be purchased from Sharp Hardware Co., Milford. The 50-inch mower will be acquired for $4,900. Part-time positions for those individuals interested in curb painting are also available, according to Veach. The work will be for two consecutive weeks, eight hours a day. Anyone interested may apply at the Milford Town Hall. > Bice announced that she would be attending a State Board of Accounts meeting, in Indianapolis June 18-19, Which is mandatory for all clerk-treasurers. Signs for the town hall were also discussed, as Bice noted that many find( difficulty finding the building. The utilities department will check to see if such street signsare available. * The permit allows town residents two garage sales, lasting three days each, within a 12 month period. Permits are required for a $2 fee, and are available at the town hall. Board members signed the register of claims, appropriating funds from the town to cover costs incurred by town officials and departments, closing the meeting after 2% hours. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Milford Town Hall.

School board to accepT dius for summer work

The Wawasee Community School Board will receive sealed bids for upcoming summer projects June 3, until 3 p.m. at the administrative center. The bids will be opened and read immediately after submission of proposals in the board room The bids concern interior renovation at North Webster Junior High School and Wawasee High School. AH bidding and construction will comply with the construction documents prepared by BartonCoe Associates, Architects and Engineers, Inc. Copies of these can be obtained from tbe Wawasee Community School Corporation Office or the Office of Barton -Coe, 2420 Coliseum Boulevard North, Fort Wayne. A fee for the documents is required. It will be refunded when they are returned in good shape within 10 days after the bid date. Bidders are required to file their bids with a certified check made payable to the Wawasee Community School Corporation; or, they can submit a bid bond for an amount no less than/ive percent of their maximum bid.

Merchants plan Flotilla Bucks auction

By LESLIE MILLER Staff Writer The Retail Merchants Division of the SyraeuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce made final preparations at its Friday, May 9, meeting for this year’s Flotilla Bucks Auction. Jerry Lambert has consented to serve as auctioneer for the event, which is tentatively set to be held at the Lakeland Youth Center in Syracuse at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 5. Verna Weaver of Aunt Verna’s Kitchen will furnish concessions during this day at the auction site. The food will be geared toward a brunch style menu and may include such items as pancakes and sausage, sandwiches, and juices. In comparison to last year’s auction, there will be a much greater selection of items to bid on. The merchants decided that rather than having a few larger items for bidders to haggle over, they would each donate several additional items of lesser value to increase purchasing power. The Flotilla Bucks will be delivered to the participating merchants’ stores at the beginning of June so that shoppers will have plenty of time to accumulate the bucks for the auction. Sign Ordinance The merchants discussed the effectiveness of the sign ordinance that is being enforced along SR 13 and felt that it is doing its job. Although several sign owners are resisting the removal of their signs, most have voluntarily removed those that were not within the guidelines set by the ordinance. Handicapped Parking Handicapped parking as well as parking for non-handicapped persons has continued to be an issue for Syracuse merchants. With the. limited parking available to all persons parking in the downtown area, the merchants are questioning Whose demand for these spots is greater. And, until more parking is made available for the nonhandicapped they feel the likelihood of getting handicapped spaces approved is minimal. Meanwhile, the Retail Merchants will be checking into the regulations required to install handicapped parking spaces so that this information is readily accessible should the time come to proceed with the project. New Business In other business, the Retail Merchants decided to contact North Webster for another joint sidewalk days in August. The tentative dates for the sale will be August 7-9. It was brought up during the meeting that the parks department is considering instituting an admissions fee to park in some of its parking lots during the summer. Having little information on the topic, the Retail Merchants felt it best to invite a member of the park board to its next meeting to clarify the finer points to this source of revenue. The next meeting will be held on Friday, June 6, at 8 a m. in the board room at the Syracuse Town Hall.

Parade .entries at Syracuse

Plans are underway by the Syracuse American Legion for the May 26 Memorial Day Parade in Syracuse. The parade is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. from Henry Ward Park and proceed to Syracuse Cemetery. Entries for the parade from clubs and organizations are being sought including entries of antique and classic autos, marching units, bands, walking units and any one who is interested in participating. For more information on the parade contact Mrs. James (Loree) Mench, Syracuse, or the American Legion Post.

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GROUND BREAKING PHOTO — This ground breaking photo was taken last Friday, the first step in construction of a new 86 by 106 Butler steel building on the south side of the South Main Street printing plant of The Papers Incorporated in Milford. The building will increase the store room for rolls of newsprint and will accommodate a new, enlarged press room. It will include relocation of the semi unloading dock and the erection of a new, smaller dock. Also in the plan will be the destruction of the old Kosciusko County Highway

Personnel recommendation faces school board

By DAVE STRAUB Staff Writer Preparing for the close of another academic year, the Wawasee School Board approved several personnel and staffing recommendations Tuesday night. The wellattended meeting was held at the North Webster School. The meeting featured a lengthy agenda and was chaired by Board Vice President Dave Carey. President Bill Little was not able to attend. After the board approved nine personnel moves. Schools Superintendent Dr. Kenneth E. Webster proposed several staffing recommendations. Following a detailed explanation of the 1986-67 staffing model, the board affirmed the proposal. The staffing recommendations were: The transferring of Charlotte Jesse, a teacher at North Webster Elementary, from first to fifth grade. The transferring of Karen Beil from special education to second grade. She is also a teacher at North Webster. The elimination of two parttime teaching positions at North Webster (music teacher and an aide). Denise Garner, an art teacher, will spend half of her day teaching at North Webster and theotherhalf at Syracuse. She instructs junior high students. Sherry Brannock, a math teacher at Wawasee High School, will now teach at North Webster ona half-day basis. Robin Hanson, a driver education teacher and freshmen football coach at Wawasee, will teach physical education at North Webster. Jay Smith, a physical education teacher at North Webster, will now instruct science classes at the junior high. The following were the approved personnel moves: The acceptance of the resignation of Wanda Boilman as special education teacher. Boilman has been on maternity leave and has chosen not to return. The acceptance of the resignation of John Wysong as head basketball coach at Wawasee. Wysong will remain a member of the teaching staff at the present time. The acceptance of the resignation of Richard Welborn as head wrestling coach at Wawasee. Welborn will also remain a member erf the teaching staff.

The recommendation that Kristine Southworth, a business teacher at Wawasee, be released from employment due to reduction of staff in her department. The hiring of Patricia Kent as a special education teacher at Milford Elementary. Kent has served as a temporary teacher while Bollman was on maternity lense. The hiring of Judith Wolfe as a special education teacher at Wawasee. Wolfe has served as a temporary teacher in the past. The approval of Cindy Kaiser as a teacher in the Gifted and Talented program. Presently a first grade teacher at Milford, Kaiser will replace David Stookey, who has requested a regular classroom assignment and wifi teach at Milford. The hiring of Tom Howell to a custodial position at North Webster. He will be replacing Rich Green, who recently resigned to accept other employment. Howell is 32, resides in the Cromwell area and is a graduate of West Noble High School And the hiring of Janette Bess as cafeteria manager to replace Bertha Moneyheffer, who is retiring at the end of this school year. Bess has been a cook at Milford the past two years and has experience as a food service supervisor for the Lakeland Loving Care nursing home. She attended Ivy Tech and completed dietary assistant coursework as well as receiving an occupational certificate in tins program. Program Presentations Early in the meeting, two special presentations were made. The first was a computer math program by Kristy Harris, a math teacher at North Webster. In it, Harris invited several sixth and eighth grade students to work on computer terminals before the meeting. She then called on the students to perform certain functions during the meeting. Many of those functions concerned the creation of geometric figures and other graphic displays. The second presentation was made by Curt Jordan, president of the school advisory committee. Along with introducing members of this committee, Jordan mentioned that the group has met once a month since October and proves to be beneficial. Receive Energy Grant Roger Kryder, assistant superintendent for business, said the corporation recently received approval of an energy grant, winch amounts to $47,713. This

garage on the east side of the railroad for additional parking. The entire building program should be completed in 90 days. In the photo from left are Ronald L. Baumgartner, president of The Papers Incorporated; his daughters Criss and Jennifer; Gloria Baumgartner, assistant treasurer; Della M. Baumgartner, treasurer; Arch Baumgartner, chairman of the board of directors; Bruce Bultemeier, administrative assistant to the president; and Mark Elliott, of the J. A. Wagner Construction Company of Elkhart.

money will go toward an energy research program at Wawasee. Work includes balancing the heating, cooling and lighting systems. Revised High School Athletic and Activity Code Following months of meetings filled with discussion, an appointed 40-member committee handed in revisions for the High School Athletic and ExtraCurricular Activity Code. Webster reviewed the revisions and said that “some members on the committee thought it was the most difficult thing they were a part of.” He added that tbe com-

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HYPNOSIS G RADU ATES — Twelve students graduated from the National Institute of Hypnosis in exercises held Friday at the farm home of Rev. Dr. J. C. Mason, having completed the 100-hour course in hypnosis. It included learning advanced techniques taught by the internationally famous hypnotist, Gil Boyne, president of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. Dr. Mason said the students learned methods to help people with problems like weight loss, smoking addiction, stress management, anxiety and phobias. The students also learned how to teach self-hypnosis for such things as dental anesthesia and painless childbirth. Graduates are eligible for certification by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners and the National Society of Hypnotherapists. From left in the above photo are Dr. Mason, Sally Robert of Mishawaka, Ed Woods of Hartford City, Joseph Gerber of Bluffton. William Trublood of Mishawaka, Eugene Zukansky and Gesella Zukausky, both of Fort Wayne.

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mittee met 10 times and most of the recommendations were minor. After consideration, the board affirmed the recommendations. One of the major proposals to the policy was the reduction of a oneyear suspension from extracurricular activities to six months for a first offense. Then Board Member Carol Swartzendruber proposed an addition to the policy, which called for parents to be invited to disciplinary conferences when a certain athlete is in violation of the code and is seeking help to regain good behavioral status.

NEW COUNTY GOP CHAIRMAN — Rex Reed, Warsaw attorney, was named Republican Party County Chairman Saturday night with the unanimous apJ proval of 53 county Republican / I precinct committeemen. Jean Northenor had recently announced that she did not plan to seekreelection as county chairman, a position she had held for six years. J / Reed has been Kosciusko I County GOP vice chairman since January, 1982. Barbara Eastlnnd is the new vice chairman, Kathryn Teel is treasurer and Al Rovenstine is secretary. —J