The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 July 1986 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 16,1986

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National Guard considers Warsaw as helicopter base

(Continued from page 1) and on other days there would be none. Freeman added there would be no multi-craft launches, except on one weekend per month, and in times of emergencies. “We didn’t say there wouldn’t be any noise,” he said, “but it won’t last long. There’s a ten-second noise envelope. We’ll fly over your house once a week, twice a week, but there will not be a lot of noise every day of the week." Concern Expressed A number of the residents attending the meeting live on or near the area lakes and expressed concern about the flight paths of the helicopters. “We ll try and stay away from the lakes.” said Collier, ‘They will be off-limits as best as we can, but because of weather we may need to divert over the lakes. Normally we don’t like to overfly water.” He also said the helicopters would stay mainly in the western part of the county, away from the lakes, but if they needed to divert over the lakes, that they would be flying at 2,000 feet. A Winona Lake resident provided the results of a noise level study on the decibel levels of the “Huey” helicopter compared to the races at the Kosciusko Fairgrounds on Winona Lake. The study, which was done in March of 1985, stated that the decibel level from the opposite shore of Winona Lake from the racetrack produces a level of 85 decibels during a race. The level of noise from a helicopter at a slant distance of 500 feet would produce a sound of 82-93 decibels. The resident said the sound of a helicopter flying over Valley Springs edition north of Warsaw Airport would be approximately the same as the sound of the races on the opposite shore of Winona Lake. Laura Hoover, who lives just north of the airport, commented, “You say you don’t train well over water, but you picked a county with a lot of water. ” One of the original concerns of the residents in the area was for the rookery along the Tippecanoe River. Paul Steffen of the Tippecanoe Audobon Society told the residents that the herons normally fly at 3-400 feet, below the 500 feet the helicopters would fly. He said that the birds 2-3 weeks old will occasionally fly by the airport until they are old enough to learn the dangers of certain areas. Steffen also said that he was less concerned with the heron colony than he was with the “human colony.” Jim Bohlin, president of the Kosciusko Lakes Council, is concerned with the type of environmental statement being produced as a part of the overall study as to the compatibility of the base to the Warsaw area.

New fire code spurs concern at Milford

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer A state fire inspection law which went into effect July 1 was interpreted for board members at the Milford Town Board meeting Monday night, July 14. Milford Fire Chief Max Duncan stated that commercial buildings and dwellings with more than two families would have to be inspected annually by a licensed inspector “It would, take at least one month of a person's time to do, while you also have to go to school for 63 hours before you can legally inspect,’’ Duncan said, noting that none of the volunteer firemen had expressed an interest. “The only alternatives would be to hire a full-time fireman or hire someone within the county who’s certified to inspect.” Duncan added, endorsing the second choice. After a lengthy discussion the fire chief agreed to check with other towns to see how they are handling the matter and report his findings at the next board meeting.

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Concern Over Driving In other department head reports, David Hobbs, town marshal, expressed concern over the growing number of complaints against speeding and reckless driving in town. “I’m surprised we haven’t had a pedestrian involved tin an accident) yet,” he said, adding, “I know we have to do something but I don’t know what the answer is.” Board members suggested that the same four to five Milford residents have been a source of many of the problems, with Hobbs agreeing to give consideration to the matter. Two-hundred-nineteen complaints were heard between June 9 and July 14, with seven accidents accounting for $22,000 in damages. “There are usually more complaints during the summer months because people are more irritable,” Hobbs explained of the high numbers. Reporting for the utilities department, acting-supervisor Randy Veach stated thatPhend & Brown Inc. had finished laying asphalt in the area, while board member Darrell Orn asked that he check an area at the south end of Main Street where citizens had

He said there are two types of studies, an environmental assessment statement, and an environmental impact statement, which is a more detailed report, according to Bohlin. The National Guard is compiling a EAS, and the Kosciusko Lakes Council is calling for an EIS. Bohlin said that the county commisioners had not been contacted about the proposal. “I get the feeling (Warsaw Mayor) Jeff Plank painted a rosy picture for the Guard,” he said. “You should get a hold of the county commisioners, because they don’t know what’s going, and frankly, they don’t give a Freeman once again emphasized that the selection of Warsaw is not final. “It is by no means cut and dried,” he said. Kiger added, “We’re gathering facts from a number of agencies and local governments.” Kiger said the the Guard has cooperated with Paul Steffen and the Audobon Society, the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of the interior as part of the environmental study. She also said an outside agency is compiling the environmental assessment. She said the assessment has been “in the works” for the past six months and that 22 pages have already been completed. The assessment is scheduled to be completed in the next couple of months. When the statement is finished, it will detail the compatibility of the base with the area. Kiger explained that once the assessment is made, a public hearing is held, and all goes as planned, the base would be put into operation in about six months, which she said is a “very rough estimate,” but it would be well after the October 1 date set for the reorganization to go into effect. “The people have a right to say what they feel,” said Kiger, “The people in this county are tremendous. We’ve never felt any hostility.” Plan Flyover The National Guard is planning a flyover of the area to give residents an idea of the sound of the helicopters. “The people have a right to know what it sounds like,” said Kiger. Ehrhardt closed the meeting by saying she has pursued this issue at a great personal cost. “The people deserve a voice. It is our responsibility that the people are heard. The decision shouldn’t be made by a few people. It is up to the majority to get things done. ” Ehrhardt said later she was upset that more people were not aware of the proposed base and that the decision to put a base in Warsaw should be up to the people and elected officials, and that she would like to see a referendum on the issue.

complained about a section the contractor had bermed. Town residents will also be encouraged to have outdoor water meters installed, with Veach being asked to order 10 of the units. Read-A-Matics will be available at a cost of $43.50. A town resident’s water bill was also adjusted by board members after a large increase from previous months was discovered. The house had been vacated during the time the bill had risen, according to Veach. Board members agreed to send Veach and town employee Daniel Van Lue to an American Water Works Association seminar August 19, while Veach also asked for a wage increase, noting that he had received a provisional water license from the state and was doing more work. The board agreed to discuss the matter. New Business Welcomed An arcade will be allowed to < operate at the old Campbell’s IGA building at the northeast corner of Main and Emeline Streets after board members granted a license to owners Dennie and Marcella Rehborg on the condition that it remain geared for the youth. “There’s definitely a need for the Milford youth to have something to do,” stated Jean Treesh, town board president. The Rehborgs, of Dewart Lake, assured the board that the arcade, Herbbie’s Gameroom, would be for “the younger sect.”

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Greg Smith, project engineer from Bonar and Associates, gave a detailed explanation of charts to be presented to the Indiana Department of Highways division of local assistance for the approved Syracuse Street improvement and storm-sewer projects. “It should take four to six week to receive a reply,” Smith said, adding, “Well work on field check plans in the meantime.” In other business, today (Wednesday) and Monday, July 28, were set aside as dates for budget meetings, slated to begin at 4 p.m. Ken Murray, Lafayette, was hired as the town’s computer consultant after a recommendation from the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, and part of Main Street was ordered closed at 6 p.m., Friday, July 18, to accommodate a street dance It was also reported that Lowell Rassi, who donated the land where the new water pump is located, would be presented with a plaque at the next regular board meeting, Monday, Aug. 11, at6:3op.m. Trial and error He who never makes a mistake actually never makes a discovery either. — Grit. Buy in-season Non-gardeners can save money by buying items during the inseason time. This time of year is good for canning and freezing vegetables.

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3 accidents at Syracuse Driver inattention contributed to two accidents in Syracuse last week, while a third was caused after the driver’s foot slipped from the clutch. No injuries or arrests were reported in any of the incidents. Up to S2OO in damages was caused to two vehicles at 2:53 p.m., Thursday, July 10, after Daniel P. O’Damels, 27, 123 Boys City Dr., Winona Lake, backed into a parked 1984 Ford truck, registered to Tony Mawhorter, 27, r 4, Albion. O Daniels was attempting to back nis 1977 Toyota Celica from the parking lot at Red-D-Mart, Chicago Street, when he collided with the Mawhorter vehicle. Lori L. Stump, 28, r 2 box 141, Milford, was traveling east on Bowser Road when she failed to stop at the SR 13 intersection, colliding with a 1984 Ford truck, driven by Kent D. Hague, 30, 7509 Kern Valley Dr., Fort Wayne, which was stopped, at 5:35 p.m., Thursday, July 10. According to Stump, as she was approaching the intersection her foot slipped off of the clutch and before she was able to stop she collided with Hague. Up to $2,000 damage was caused to the 1984 Renault Alliance Stump was driving, while the Hague vehicle suffered up to S2OO in damages. Up to SI,OOO in damages was caused to a 1980 Ford van, driven by Andrew Nickels, 27,206 Boston St.. Syracuse, and a 1978 Oldsmobile Starfire, driven by Rebecca L. Sawyer, 19, 27360 Charles St., Elkhart, after Nickels backed into Sawyer at 2:50 p.m., Saturday, July 12. According to Nickels, he was backing west on Washington Street, at the Mill Street intersection, when he failed to see Sawyer, who had backed from a driveway.

Sewer grant expected (Continued from page 1) would go into a retirement fund for each police officer each year. Carl Myrick. board member, presented drawings of the police garage proposed to be placed behind the town hall building Reed said the remaining funds of about $40,000 in the town hall loan total, can be used toward this project. The board voted to proceed to get construction bids. Hughes reported he has sent a letter to Kosciusko Development Inc. (KDI) stating that the town anticipates its future expansion to the west and possibly some to the north. It was decided to get a second quote on a town board desk for the meeting room Some members felt the first quote of $3,450 is a good price, but that at least two estimates should be considered Ziller reported there will be a meeting on August 7 at 7 p.m. to discuss with railroad officials the hauling of hazardous chemicals through the area. The board approved use of the town hall meeting room.

I J I tks < mm nM ISE ~ TRUCK FIRE INCIDENT — An 18-wheeler trailer truck caught fire as a result of an oil leak from the engine last Wednesday on Milford-Syracuse Road and First Street, Milford. Pictured are Robert Hartman, truck driver, left, and two Milford Fire Department members. According to Milford Fire Chief Max Duncan, the truck caught fire at about 2:20 p.m. Afterwards, seven firemen along with four vehicles were sent to put out the blaze. No one was injured. The truck is cwned by Lowell Sampson, Inc. from Leland, 111.

Commissioners table numbering plan

Bj GLEN LONG Staff Writer The much discussed project to install a uniform rural house numbering system in Kosciusko County was put on the shelf for at least 12 months by the Kosciusko County Commissioners last week as they co ncluded that more cost information is needed before a commitment should be made. This action was the next step after the recent county council meeting, attended by the commissioners. at which the council approved a motion requesting the commissioners to determine the cost of the proposed plan if they favor proceeding with the proposal. Councilman Larry Teghtmeyer, Syracuse, who had made the motion relative to project cost, when asked for his opinion on this decision to delay proceeding with a rural numbering plan, said “I’m pleased with the approach the commissioners took. I’m glad they plan to look into all the costs before making a commitment.” He added that he expects the project to go forward next year in a logical manner. Teghtnr ever had previously stated that he favors the plan, which has support of medical, fire and emergency service groups, because it would assist emergent y vehicles in finding

-v --rx i art- jfjji "- - NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS — The Retail Merchants Division of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce held its elections for the 1986-87 officers on Friday morning, July 11. Fiom left are, Carol Wallace of JA Business Service, secretary; Donna Conder of Leisure Pools, vice president; Mike Skevington of The Papers Incorporated, president, and Jeanne Gardiner of the State Bank of Syracuse, treasurer.

Retail merchants elect officers

By LESLIE MILLER Staff Writer The first order of business at the Friday, July 11, meeting of the Retail Merchants Division of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce was the election of new officers for the 1986-87 year. New Officers Jim Evans, newly elected as president of the Chamber of Commerce, finished his second term as pres dent of the retail merchants. Appointed to that position was Mike Skevington, who had been serving under Evans as vice president. Elected as vice president was Donna Conder of Leisure Pools. Carol Wallace of JA Business Service will fill the position of secretary. And, incumbent Jeanne Gardiner, of the State Bank of Syracuse, will serve another term as treasurer. Promotion Chairmen Beginning his term immediately, Skevington began by seeking volunteers to serve as chairmen for the upcoming promotional events sponsored by the Retail Merchants Division. Bob Pilcher offered to chair this August’s event, Sidewalk Days, as well as the group’s spring event, Cabin Fever Days. Judy Wallace will tentatively setup the Christmas Shop Syracuse promot on. Moonlight Madness in October will be chaired by Don Melton and Donna Conder will organize next year’s Flotilla promotion Goals Set For Year The Retail Merchants discussed each of the events and began brainstorming on ways to improve them. All agreed that it is important to gain more support from the area merchants and to strive for better community involvement. Although membership in the Retail Merchants Division has risen s gnificantly during Evan’s

reported emergency locations in a shorter time when time is critical. He had added, however, that more research and planning on all facets of the costs of the project are needed, citing the possible doubling of the current $65,000 cost estimate when it includes updating several sets of county records to accommodate the numbering change. Jeanne Weirick, Kosciusko County Clerk, reported that the state election board has stated the subject of rural numbering cannot be put on the November county ballot as had been inquired about by Councilman Teghtmeyer. A Warsaw Post Office representative on the citizen’s committee for the numbering systefn, Lenny Anspach, supervisor of personnel, commented that it would have been good to see the project go forward rapidly. He said that the increasing number of residences in the Warsaw postal area is rapidly bringing closer the time when rural routes will have to be redefined because rural carriers now have about as many stops as they can cover in a day. Anspach continued by saying it would be more cost-effective from a mail delivery standpoint if new rural routes could be implemented into an existing newrural numbering system. The postal representative pointed out that at present the

two-year term, Skevington would like to see many more merchants take an active interest in the organization. He has, thus, made it his goal as president to get more area merchants included in their town’s activities. Great Flotilla Pig-Out Getting on to matters at hand, the Retail Merchants discussed the recent success of the Great Flotilla Pig-Out held over the Flotilla weekend. The concession stand was all sold out by mid-afternoon, sooner than the merchants had anticipated. Taking this into consideration, it was decided to increase the amount of meat purchased for next year’s event. Because of the increase, it was decided to purchase prepared cuts of meat to cook over a grill rather than attempt roasting more than one pig on a spits. The winners in the Great Flotilla Pig-Out drawing were also announced during this discussion. Jo Mishler won a Fuzzy Robot from JA Business Service, Ernie Rogers of Syracuse received a swim float from Leisure Pools, Hub Anglemeyer of Syracuse was the recipient of a $25 gift certificate to Pilcher Shoes, and Paul Van Dyke won a steak bundle from Augsburger’s Super-Valu. The Retail Merchants made a list of the names of all persons donating items, time, and equipment to make the pig-out a success. Thank you notes will be sent out this month. Fate Os Newsletter The Retail Merchants discussed the practicality of sending out a monthly newsletter with the cost of mailing so high. A questionnaire had been sent out to find out the number of merchants desiring the newsletter. That number falling far below the 200 required for bulk rate mailing, the Retail Merchants thought it more cost efficient to discontinue the letters and use the money in more productive areas. Special announcements may be

post office is in control of new and changed address assignments. This means that it is possible for people to take up residence in the county and not be added to the tax rolls so they are properly taxed. He said the proposed numbering system would place control of addresses in the hands of county government and assure that information is available for updating tax records when people move into the area or move within the area. Growing progressive counties have progressed to modern numbering plans, according to Anspach. He observed that one of the county council members had been quoted as saying on the subject, “It’s time to get out of the horse and buggy age.” Citizens committee member Maria Rusamaroff said the project cost estimates submitted are as complete as they can be until some implementation has produced additional cost data. She said it appears the commissioners just don’t- want to approve the rural numbering system and have selected need for more cost figures as a good delaying tactic. Fred Gilliam, president of the board of county commissioners, maintained that, although the issue is stalled to allow the development of more complete cost estimates, a decision on the numbering plan proposal will be made eventually.

included in the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce’s letter or will be found in news releases in area papers. Sidewalk Days With Sidewalk Days coming up on August 7,8 and 9, the Retail Merchants discussed ways in which to advertise for the sale. Bob Pilcher, chairman of the event, will be contacting Channel 28 out of South Bend to obtain television promotions. The merchants will also be sending out flyers in several of the local papers the week prior to the sale. Even with the financial support the Retail Merchants will have by combining their efforts with North Webster, the group is still in need of funds to handle the costs of advertising They are encouraging all merchants who will be having special sidewalk sales during this time to contribute toward the advertising, which is the primary source for bringing shoppers to the area. Supporting Park Board The final topic under discussion was the proposed 78 percent increase in budget by the Syracuse Park Board to the Chamber of Commerce. It was noted that the Retail Merchants Division sent a letter to the chamber in support of this increase and that it will continue to support the park board in its efforts to make the SyracuseWawasee area a more attractive area to live p and visit. With no further business on the agenda, the Retail Merchants closed the meeting with the reminder that next month’s meeting will be on Friday, Aug. 1, at 8 a.m. in the Syracuse Town Hall’s board room. Area merchants interested in attending are welcome. Withdraws capsules SEATTLE — Bristol-Myers Co. withdrew all non-prescription capsules from the market following discovery of a third bottle of Extra-Strength Excedrin capsules tainted with cyanide.