The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 May 1986 — Page 52

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., May 28,1986

Milford has mayor and council

By ELSIE FREE Milford Mayor I have been asked to write an article for The Mail-Journal regarding my position as honorary mayor of Milford. I don’t mind telling you that I’m glad it is only honorary and not the real thing. I must say, I certainly feel it is a great honor to have reached this status; however, up to this point, I have not been too involved. There has been a lot of good natured kidding and many requests for aid — from “fixing” parking and speeding tickets and providing loads of gravel for driveways, to calling NIPSCO to get the electricity turned back on following a recent storm. I am coping with all the requests and considering each one. No, actually this is not the case, but in just a short time I have come to appreciate our town board members more, and realize more than ever, that their’s is not an easy job. I, for one, am thankful that we have

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these people — who work so diligently far the betterment of our town. Many changes have taken place since I first became a resident of Milford. We have gained worldwide recognition in the poultry and swine industry field and also in the area of grain bins. Barth Inc. has also proven itself in the mobile home industry with its custom built recreational vehicles. ¥ Phil and Clarann Campbell and their children (Tim, Tun, and Tracy) have one of the most up-to-date supermarkets in the area. We have two modern and efficient banks (First National and Lake City) staffed by well qualified individuals. Our schools also are ranked among the highest in the state. Through the efforts of Dr. Floyd Rheinheimer, we now have three well qualified doctors and a beautiful and modern new office building to serve our community. The Papers Incorporated is one of the most efficient printing con-

glomerates in the area, everexpanding and adding modern equipment to meet the needs of our town and neighboring communities. Kosko Printers is also well known in this area. Without federal funding or any outside help, we obtained a lovely community building, built entirely with donations from the local town folk and the surrounding area. We have a well staffed and trained emergency medical service, for which everyone in town

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POLITICAL BRIEFING — Jean Treesh, standing, briefs r fwlyelected Mayor Elsie Free on some of her “honorary” duties. TTeesh, president of the Milford Town Board, is also an hon irary town council member, having placed behind Free in the sesquic nten- • nial mayor’s race. The smoking stand in front of Treesh was made by Bedel Furniture of Milford, and is owned by Milford resident Vera Schell, ilso a town council member. The third member of the town council is MailJournal Publisher Arch Baumgartner. (Photo by Mark Huffman

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has been most thankful for, while our funeral home is one of the best — dedicated to prompt, courteous, and efficient service. The Lakeland Loving Care Center is something of which we can all be proud. In the short time it has been built many people have found comfort and loving care behind its doors. We also have a dentist, insurance office, tax accountants, drive-in restaurant, service stations, pizza parlor, drugstore,

hardware store, lawyer, and two bars. We are so blessed to have seven churches, where we still have the freedom of choice to worship as we please. I have probably left out someone or something that is important to the town, but if I have it has not been intentional. I am just so proud to be a part <rf all this, even if I am only a small cog. You can see that the “Wheel Is Big,” we have the potential. People are still working to see that we keep expanding, that our people have places to live, and that jobs are available to keep our town viable and alive. The past 150 years have been years of growth and expansion, we can only hope that the next 150 might be more so. In a final note; My good friend Randall Dewart has written my epitaph many times over — “Here lies Milford’s first and only mayor.” I have been hesitant to visit the cemetery, for fear I may find myself there.

Volleyball part of summer fun

At least 23 teams of vollyball players will take their turns on the courts on June 7 as part of the Milford Sesquicentennial celebration. The three volleyball nets will be set up on the north side of the Milford school grounds and the competition will begin at 8 a.m. Individual trophies will be awarded the first place winners in three competition categories; men, women and mixed teams. An official said there may be a break in the action so players can watch or take part in the parade if winners have not been determined by parade time. In case of inclement weather the vollyball competition will be moved inside the school gym.

Railroad arrived in the year 1870

In 1870 the Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railroad arrived in Milford. By 1870 the area was served by two railroads as the B & O had laid a track north of town. Shortly after the arrival of the B & O, Shakespear (now the junction) came into being. It was a small, thriving community complete with hotel. Blue and Gray The Milford school colors, blue and gray, have a meaning, according to the 1924 years book. B-lue stands for the boys and girls who L-ove you and are U-nitedly E-ver loyal to you, MHS. A-and for the faithful teachers <r D-oing hard tasks for you, MHS. G-ray stands for the R-espected men and omen who A-re cherished memories of pleasant K Y -ears spend Wthypu, MHS.