The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 July 1986 — Page 1

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KNEE HIGH MEANS NOTHING — The old reference to corn needing to be “Knee high by the Fourth of July" brings a laugh from farmers now, Kelly Phillips, at Kosciusko County Farm Bureau Co-op in Milford said it looks like a bumper corn crop all across the Midwest. He added that the big problem facing many farmers is where to put the new crop with so much of last year’s corn loan stored for the

Syracuse anticipates grant for — — facility construction that could begin next summer

By GLEN LONG Staff Writer The Syracuse Town Board last night adopted a resolution to accept the 201 Facilities Plan presented by TenEch Engineering. Inc. Joe Dock, utilities superintendent, introduced RandyLindley of TenEch, who is project manager working

Signs on Milford's MAD agenda

By LESLIE MILLER Staff Writer The Milford Area Development Council reviewed its committees’ findings on the proposed projects of erecting “Welcome to Milford” signs on the town's boundaries as well as replacing some, if not all. of the folding chairs in the Milford Community Building, during its Saturday. July 12, meeting. The sign committee contacted Jeanne Bowser, who offered her services in constructing, painting and installing the signs She estimated the cost to total somewhere in the vicinity of $450 for three identical signs. MAD intends to place those signs on the town’s boundaries to be seen when entering from the north and south on SR 13 as well as where the existing one stands on the east boundary on the Syracuse-Milford Road. The logo suggested by Bowser to be painted on the signs reads as — “Milford - A nice people, A

Meet at Milford — National Guard considers Warsaw as helicopter base

By PAUL SIEGFRIED Staffwriter Concerned citizens from around the county met in the seminar room at Chore Time-Brock, Milford, Monday evening to discuss with representatives of the Indiana National the proposed base at the Warsaw Airport for 23 UH-1 “Huey” helicopters. Barbara Ehrhardt of the Kosciusko Lakes Coucil organized fiw meeting airi became involved to the matter because of what she called her three main concerns. Ehrhardt said Monday her first concern is over the conmmnea tkm about the situation to the public, and that a majority of the people to the county are not aware of the proposed base. She said her second concern is to make sure the proper assessment of the inmact of the base h done. The third concern is not whether the base is located to Warsaw or not, but how the deciTbenew base of the National Guard reorganization

with Syracuse. Lindley presented the resolution and reviewed progress on the town’s waste water plan. He said the state is now reviewing the town's application and he anticipates receipt of a grant by the end of this year, possibly as early as September. If so, the bidding process could be completed and construction on the new sewage facilities could be started in early

nice town!". MAD discussed the proposed logo and approved it with a unanimous vote. MAD also voted to let the sign committee decide on the color and type of • paint to be used. Depending upon the cost. MAD would like to see the sign painted with reflective paint so that it would be visible to those entering the town after dark. The committee will contact Jeanne Bowser again to make the final arrangements and report back at the next meeting before the signs are actually put into place. Folding Chair Replacement The spokesman on the chair committee. Donn Kesler, brought in catalogues collected from various chair salesmen that showed the different styles of folding chairs available on the market. MAD is considering spending some of its funds earned during the sesquicentennial activities on the replacement of its chairs, which are in need of repair. MAD’s first consideration was to repair the weakening chairs.

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYR ACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Eat. 1907)

government. Sam Pfahler, in marketing at Brock, stated the third shift just started at the storage bin plant was partially- due to the expected crop yield as well as increased foreign sales. The above photo and Inset were taken at a farm between Milford and Syracuse.

summer of 1.987. Bob Reed, town attorney, read an ordinance to re-establish a cumulative sewer fund. After Ron Sharp, Syracuse resident, objected from the floor to the fund being used for sanitarysewer work, the board unanimously voted to have Reed alter the ordinance to restrict its use to storm sewers only at a rate of 10 cents per SIOO assessed

but the point was made that, in time, all of the chairs would eventually need to be worked on and it would be less cost efficient to do that than to buy new. more sturdy chairs. The different styles of folding chairs, as wiell as several stackable chairs, were discussed by MAD members.. Quotes on the several chosen will be sought during the next several weeks and presented at the next meeting for further discussion. Financial Report The financial report was given earlier in the meeting, which showed MAD’s current balance to be $1,657.15 — $670.16 less than at the end of last month. Although MAD realizes that funds will continue to decrease until its next fund raising project, it is keeping a watchful eye on the balance in the event that a supplemental fund raiser be planned if funds become too low. . 4 With no further business at hand, the Milford Area Development Council adjourned and will meet again on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 9 am. in the community building.

plan scheduled to begin October 1. As a result of the reorganization, Indiana’s only current National Guard air facility, located in Shelbyville, would not be large enough to house the additional new equipment and aircraft which are a part of the plan. According to Col. John Freeman, the state commander of the Army Aviation Support facility, the Shelbyville base has become “saturated” with pilots. Freeman met with the Adjutant General of the National Guard, who agreed with the reorganization.. The decision was made to place a new base to the northern half of the state, according to Freeman, which would be an area accessible to more people, lie said the northern half of the state is a good drawing area far pitots, and that Indiana was losing many potential pilots to Michigan. ■*. TWwIMNBM M*V<NTS Freeman telephoned the mayors of a number of northern cities to find out winch areas would be interested to such a plan. Warsaw was chosen as the primary target for the base because of anwmlwrfif factorsHe said Warsaw was the only place where a National Guard

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valuation for a period of five years. Sharp stated that in his opinion tax funds should be used for storm sewer maintenance and construction and sanitary sewer user funds should be used to maintain sanitary funds. Other Business Bub Whitehead, who lives north of Lakeside Park in Syracuse, asked the board for help in solving his problem of receiving water and debris which washes onto his property from a corn field and other properties to the north. Dock, who said he doesn’t have many answers at this point, reported the state says it has no responsibility in this case. Hughes, board president, said the town will check on getting a plugged culvert under County Line Road opened to carry some of the excess water north where, according to Sharp, it used to go. The board approved Dock’s proposal to start the EPA portion of the rate study which has been started. The next phase will cost $3,500, making a total study cost to date of $6,000. The board tabled a request to vacate a 10-foot wide strip of land behind Buzz Keck’s car lot on South Huntington Street to give board members a chance to view the area. Three proposals by Town Marshal Bob Ziller were taken under advisement for a later decision. These were to allow accumulation of sick leave days for policemen; a vacation upgrade to one week vacation for one year service, two weeks for two years, three weeks for seven years and four weeks for 12 years and a retirement plan in which $2,000 (Continued on page 2)

Former West Noble coach —

Gary Goshert signs on as Wawasee basketball coach

By DAVE STRAUB Staff Writer The Wawasee Community School Board approved the hiring of Gary Goshert as the new boys’ head basketball coach at its meeting Tuesday night. Goshert succeeds John Wysong, who resigned in the spring. Wysong will remain at the high school as a business teacher. In all, 39 applications were reviewed for the Wawasee coaching job. Following thorough interviews for the top candidates, it was decided that Goshert would be the best choice, pending approval by the board. Goshert’s contract covers three years and includes teaching duties in general science. Goshert comes to Wawasee from West Noble High School, where he was the head basketball coach for four years. He compila Sellers Mfg. Co. has not shut down The Sellers Manufacturing Company, located on Old State Road 15 north of Milford, has not shut down its operation, according to Howard E. (“Pee Wee”) Sellers, principal owner. Rumors were afloat last week that Sellers did shut the doors of his company. He said this week, however, that he did discontinue his stamping operation where about 20 people were at work. “Actually, I can purchase the product cheaper than I can manufacture it,” Sellers commented. Horse Trailer Business Sellers Mfg. Co. has been manufacturing horse trailers for the past year and one-half, and has sold this phase of the business to Better Way Products, located at the comer of Syracuse Road and North James Street, not far from Sellers Mfg Co. plant in Milford. About 32 people are currentlyemployed at Sellers Mfg. Co. in Milford, with about 40 employees at a peak, in the vacuum forming business, using ABS plastic, Sellers commented. The Milford firm recently completed a new two-story brick office complex, with 15 separate office rooms. Sellers said his Syracuse mobile home frame manufacturing business, located on West Brooklyn Street in Syracuse, employs about 40 people. He said he hopes to eventually move that business to the Milford location, and to expand his present Milford operation on its 27-acre tract. Sellers said his employees voted last December 13th to affiliate with the United Steel Workers of America, but that this had nothing to do with his selling of the horse trailer manufacturing business, nor with the closing of his stamping operation.

Armory is located next to an airport, am I that the Guard was not interested in building a new armory. “Vith the armory there,” Freeman said Monday, “we can make instructive use of people to the short time we have with them ” Freeman also stressed that the selection of Warsaw as a sfa for the base is not fully -a .a acciacci. Lt Cathi Kiger, Public Affairs Off cer for the Indiana National Guard, said, “It’s still apropos d. We re not coming to Warsaw just because the armory’s hen. There are a number of factors.” Sound Os Freedom The factors to choosing Warsaw wi are one of many reasons 45 Kosciusko County residents turned <ut Monday to gain more information about the proposed base asito ask questions directly of the National Guard representative $. Ward Officer Lou Collier began tie meeting with a slide presentation telling about the Indiana National Guard and what they do, why they are expanding, and wtiy they chose Warsaw as the primary site. He explained that th economic impact to the area would amount to approximately H. 5 million dollars. The

ed an overall record of 49-39, including an impressive 17-5 mark last season as the Chargers shared conference title honors. An area product, Goshert is a 1969 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in physical education and health from Manchester College in 1973 and later earned his master’s from Indiana University at Fort Wayne in 1981. In high school, Goshert was an excellent athlete, competing in football, basketball, baseball and golf. He continued his football career through college, and was a member of the golf team as well. Goshert has extensive teaching background in physical education, general science and natural resources. He began his professional career at West Noble Junior High School in 1974 and coached football, basketball and golf. A nine-year stint at the high school level followed. Goshert’s experience included six years as junior varsity basketball coach; four years as head varsity basketball (oach; two years as junior varsity football coach; and seven yean as assistant varsity football coach. Goshert is a member of the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association and the Indiana Football Coaches Association. He also belongs to the Ligonier United Methodist Church and is a speaker for various service

Storm has fire department out on calls Milford Fire Department units were called by various citizens last night in response to possible electrical damage due to a thunderstorm, producing lightening and high winds. However, according to Fire Chief Mat Duncan, no damage was found, with units reporting back to the station shortly after the initial calls. Mike Bailey A Milfcrd youth suffered cuts to the forehead and a broken right hand at 1:45 p.m., Sunday, July 13, after falling from the back of a Dance at Milford Friday evening The Milford Sesquicentennial Committee will sponsor a dance from 9 p.m.-12 midnight, July 18, on Main Street in Milford. The ZIPIO4 Music Machine from WZZP radio in Elkhart will provide the music for the dance. It is open to all ages and donations will be taken to pay for the disc jockey. The tain date for the dance is July 25.

clubs, such as the Lions and Rotary. Wawasee’s new mentor resides in Ligonier with his wife, Cynthia, and two children: Gretchen and Megan. After Schools Superintendent Dr. Kenneth E. Webster introduced Goshert to the board, the new coach said, “I’m really excited to be here. I’m excited about this opportunity and I’m looking forward to start teaching and coaching.” A hectic schedule awaits Goshert since he will run Wawasee’s basketball camp, which is slated to start next Monday. More Personnel Recommendations The board affirmed eight other personnel moves. They were: The hiring of Janet Shofner as a special education teacher at Syracuse Elementary. She was employed as a temporary teacher for one semester this past year She is a graduate of Cedarville College in Ohio Shofner replaces Carol Keiper, who has requested a transfer to a teaching position in the first grade. The hiring of Angela Trimboli as a readiness teacher at Milford Elementary. She is a recent graduate of Indiana University, majoring in elementary education. Trimboli represented Indiana in the national “Student Teacher of the Year” program in May and finished second. The hiring of Darla Eberly as a mathematics teacher at North Webster Junior High. She is a recent graduate of Manchester College. Eberly is filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Paul Rush. The hiring of Roger Brady as a fourth grade teacher at North Webster Elementary. Brady has taught the last five years in the West Noble School Corporation. He is a graduate of Huntington College with a master’s degree from Ball State University. The hiring of Cheryl Conroy as a second grade teacher at North Webster Elementary She is a graduate of Indiana University

injured in fall from jeep

vehicle onto Main Street, near the Emeline Street intersection. Mike Bailey, 18, Milford, was a passenger in the back of a 1986 GMC jeep, driven by Milford resident Paul Richardson, when he suffered the fall. According to Milford deputy marshal Aaron Rovenstine, Bailey stood and turned in

Executive session at Webster

The North Webster Town Board met in a regular session last Wednesday in a short meeting. Board President Myron Clark was absent from the meeting, and the meeting was opened by board member Sid Markley. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved. The claim docket was approved, with

base would employ to full-time staff members who would locate to the Warsaw area. Collier explained to the residents that the helicopters would be loud as they approached, but the sound would dissipate as the helicopter passed overhead and past. He said many called the noise, “the sound of freedom.” He also explained that the environmental impact of the area had been considered, especially the great blue heron rookery located on the Tippecanoe River Collier said that a helicopter flying at SOO feet and above would not bother the birds. When the slide presentation was completed, the meeting was opened to the residents for a question and answer session. The questions asked centered around the noise from the helicopters and the number and direction of flights Collier explained that at the Shelbyville base, a total 0f.52 aircraft made an average of 4 to 5 launches per day, which would translate to approximately 2 to 3 per day for the 23 aircraft to Warsaw. He also said there would not be flights every day, however, that on some days there would be more activity, (Continued on page 2)

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r GARY GOSHERT and taught at Bourbon Elementary last year The hiring of Marjorie Kryder as a first grade teacher at North Webster Elementary She has earned her bachelor’s degree at Indiana University and master’s degree at St Francis College Kryder has nine years of teaching experience. The acceptance of resignation from Barbara Brouwer-Smith as a mathematics teacher at Wawasee. She has accepted a teaching position at Hamilton Southeastern And the hiring of Maria Lozano as a teacher aide in the migrant program at Milford Lozano is bilingual and worked as a teacher aide at Milford several years ago. She replaces Sally Hernandez, who has returned to school to complete her college degree Property Purchase For the sum of $6,000, the board affirmed the purchase of a 221 by 176-foot lot adjacent to Vega Field in Syracuse. The land will be used to make a softball and pony league field as well as increase parking capacity

response to pedestrians on the east side of Main Street after they shouted his name He tumble backward as the vehicle traveled north Bailey was transported to Goshen Hospital by a Milford Emergency Medical Service vehicle, where he is being treated

the deletion of a bill from the Crystal Flash gas station, which is still being disputed? The report from the town police department was presented to the board. There was no new or old business, and the meeting was adjourned and the board went into an executive session The next meeting will be at 7 p.m.. August 13, in the North Webster Fire Station.