The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 September 1986 — Page 2
THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 17,1986
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PRESENTS CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION — The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce President, Jim Evans, is shown presenting a certificate pf appreciation to Arch Baumgartner, publisher of The Mail-Journal. Evans stated the certificate is in appreciation for what The Mail-Journal has done to keep the chamber projects in the public eye and for presenting the chamber in a positive manner. (Photo by Mike Skevington)
Dismiss complaint in Kosciusko County Court
Milford landlord Ronald Davidhizar, 203 Middlebury St.. Goshen, agreed to dismiss an original complaint for immediate possession he had filed in the small claims court of Kosciusko County against Milford resident Bev Fuller Tuesday, Sept. 16. Davidhizar dropped the charges and agreed to allow < until 12 am. Tuesday. V Sept. 30, to vacate the structure at 105 Maple Street after conferr ing with the defendent’s attorney Sharon Bjlbrew, of Legal Services, South Bend. The case was set for continuance at 8:30 am., Oct. 2, should Fuller fail to comply with the agreement. Davidhizar had originally sought $3,000 for back rent and damages to the house , however, Bilbrew was certain that reports from the Kosciusko + County Board of Health and Milford Building Inspector Harry Doty would confirm claims that the structure was worth only $125 a mopth, which the tenant had paid since June 28 1 In a related case, Davidhizar filed a complaint for immediate possession against Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grebenstuk for a trailer at 313 Williams St., which he also rents. Davidhizar asked for $3,000 for back rent owed and possible
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damages, which is the statutory Amount allowed. The structure rents for $75 a week, while the Grebenstuks were also required to pay a S3OO deposit. After hearing both sides arguments. Kosciusko County Court Judge John Jarrett agreed to confer a written decision on the case in two to three days. C of C to hold get-together The annual fall general membership get-together of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will be on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m ~ in the pavilion at Syracuse’s Lakeside Park. One needn’t be a member of the chamber to join in — come and find out what the chamber is all about. Food will be provided by Gropps and there will be entertainment. Chamber activities will include introduction of the 1986-1987 officers and directors, an update of chamber activities, presentation of the special President’s Award, and a question and answer session. There is a charge per person to attend. Reservations are necessary and may be made by calling Jearine Gardiner at 457-3165.
The fate of North Webster dispatcher still uncertain
By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer
The fate of police dispatching at North Webster is still uncertain and a special meeting is expected to be called to decide the final outcome. North Webster Town Board members heard over one hour of comments and questions last Wednesday concerning the matter. The discussion was conducted during a regular board meeting in which approximately 15 town and township residents attended. Myron Clark, board president, made the comment. “I at least see there are some people here tonight.” A vote to table the decision was made allowing merchants to check with their alarm companies on time needed to change the alarm systems if the dispatching service is discontinued. Once this informatioh is received by the board, a decision can be made. Maurice Howe, local merchant, raised questions on behalf of other merchants present. His questions included: Can the county take care of all these calls efficiently? How mttch money is this going to save? Is there a guarantee residents will have less taxes if discontinued? Any guarantee the county won’t raise the rate next year? And response time on alarms. Jack Boyer and Shirley Strieby were two other local merchants present. Boyer questioned if the town went to the county, would an officer be in town? Clark remarked there are no intentions of doing away with the police department and that the town has four officers who can handle the town and that the mandate was for 24 hour police protection. However, three officers will be attending the academy in Indianapolis. “If we are going to have 24 hour protection, it is necessary to hire another officer . ” Howe stated Van Guard, the firm which has several alarm systems in town, informed him there would be some work needed on the current equipment if the town chose to go to the county. It was noted there was only one of the banks in town having an alarm system ringing into the dispatcher’s office, all other bank alarm systems were handled through the county. A total of seven or eight alarms are connected to the local dispatching office. Clark commented the town does not want to leave any of the merchants out in the cold. “We feel there is a time we need to consider these things,” and mentioned disappointment not more people were present. Sid Markley, board member, stated he felt time was needed to
check out the merchants’ coverage, commenting he didn’t see how a decision could be made until more information on the alarm system was obtained. Question Response In response to these questions, Clark explained the financial aspect, stating the dispatching budget is $64,000 with the township agreeing to pay the town one-half. He explained further that a tax rate of $.64 for the town is needed to raise the town’s share of that budget. “By going to the sheriff’s office we would have a dedicated line, you’d dial the same number as now,” he remarked, adding the call would ring into Warsaw. The line and services of the sheriff’s department would cost approximately $7,000 knocking $.14 off the tax rate needed. The proposed total tax rate is $3.29 for town residents. Clark stated the county’s charge, which is small, is not guaranteed next year with the major cost being the telephone line. One of the two vulnerabilities on this option would be the telephone company changing the rate. Mention of a county wide 911 number was brought up by Clark who stated the public was told 911 was a year down the offering three years ago, so the board has put off doing anything with the dispatching service. However, now it’s unknown when the service will become effective. Clark remarked the board agrees, the dispatching is a public service, yet feels it is unfair for the town residents to pay a higher tax rate than the township for the same service. The township rate is approximately $.12 per SIOO assessed valuation. “We have battled in our own minds,” Clark stated, “why should a resident of North Webster pay so much more.” He commented the people in town are paying $32,000 for something they could get for $7,000. He remarked he wants the town to understand what they are paying for. Clark explained he is wearing the hat of a town official and he cannot “justify in my own mind, the town paying $.64 and the township paying $.12 to $.15 to keep that in town. That’s our problem.” Sue Mitchell, township assessor’s office, hoped the people would understand that since the $32,000 was included in the 1987 town budget, the tax rate would be $3.29 unless the budget is reduced and if the budget is reduced by SSO the town residents would still pay $.25 more than what is being paid in 1986 Other Comments Larry Teghtmeyer, local merchant and county councilman, remarked he would like to see the town go to the county and do some economizing in town. He added he had talked to the sheriff briefly and was told the county has the equipment and capability to handle North Webster. Clark stated he has heard conflicting reports the sheriff's department problem was not equipment as it was personnel and that an additional load would overload the one dispatcher on duty Teghtmeyer stated the dispatcher salaries were upgraded and as of the first of the year the sheriff’s department could put on two more patrolmen. Dan Conkling, a dispatcher, affiliated with the fire department and EMS and township resident, stated his main concern was the dispatching of the fire department and emergency medical Dispatching an emergency call is safer corning Use fingernail polish Mend small rips in net or other sheer curtains with colorless fingernail polish. Press tom edges together until dry. ,
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from North Webster due to the local dispatcher knowing the people, he remarked. He stated money wasn’t the issue when the service was started and can not see money coming between saving lives. “What kind of dollar figure can you put on a life. I think we loose touch with that basis. We have good dispatchers, we need training, we also have people who know people inside and out of town. Who 12 miles away can tell me how to get there?** Lori May, a dispatcher, stated under a general subaverage work load, the county can handle the town’s call, however, the county doesn’t know where everybody is and she related an instance which occurred the previous evening where a wrong location was given. The dispatcher on duty was able to look in a card file and correct the error. She stated a lot of calls come in to North Webster, through the county, because they can’t go direct. She also remarked the local dispatcher listens to the police traffic of surrounding areas in case assistarce is needed in a car chase or other instances. A letter from Cathryn and Gordon Howell, local merchants, was read by Eve Payne, clerktreasurer, in which the Howells were in favor of the police dispatching remaining in North Webster. The Howells also stated they felt it was important for the town residents to tell the board members how they feel on the matter. Mike Heminger, a local businessman, stated he moved to North Webster 10 years ago ahd the population has remained the same, 709. He remarked he does not understand why Epworth Forest has not been annexed into the town and suggested the town keep the dispatching here and look long and hard at annexation stating there is not enough tax base in the town. “Even if it’s a small part at a time. ” Clark stated earlier that the only way to raise more money for the town was to increase the assessed valuation; however, expansion was limited. Marshal’s Comment ; North Webster Town Marshal, Matt Wagner, stated there was positive and negative reasons for the dispatching. He remarked the positive reasons to keep the service was the dispatchers do all the filing, typing and answering the phone. The negative reasons was that everything told the police officer is second hand and that by going to the county it would save inbetween dispatching. He also stated the alarm system would be no problem and would be able to answer the alarms just as quick. “We do not have enough money to professionally train the dispatchers as we, police officers, need them. The county can,” stated Marshal Wagner. It was learned that several of the town's dispatchers had been professionally trained over the years. Only one of those dispatchers remains with the town. Clark stated the town has a high turnover rate on dispatchers because the funds are not there for adequate pay "It’s a mentally exhausting job.” he remarked adding when the town gets good dispatchers they go to better jobs with better pay. “We act as a training organization. ’ ’ Robert James, board member, stated the town couldn’t affosd to give these people (the dispatchers) the right training. “We can’t rob Peter to pay Paul much longer, that’s what we’ve been doing.” Still a deficit The federal government will suffer a record $230.2 billion budget deficit this year even though economic growth is expected to rebound in coming months. the Reagan administration predicted.
MAD makes decision on folding chairs
time, MAD chose to replace all of the existing chairs in the building. Each chair, including shipping and handling, will cost $12.78, which would make a total bill of $1,278. MAD will pay for the chairs using a portion of the funds received from the sesquicentennial. Upon arrival of the chairs, MAD will join together for a work day to unpack the new arrivals and stencil MAD’s name on the back for easy identification. MAD members will also begin sorting through the existing chairs to determine which must be thrown out and which may be put up for sale to the public at a nominal price. Signs On Order MAD’s sign committee has also made headway on its project of installing signs welcoming visitors has they enter the town. The three signs, which will be placed on the town’s borders on SR 15 as well as on the SyracuseMilford Road, were ordered at the beginning of September and are to be completed by the end of the month. All three signs will feature a white background with the words “Milford — A nice people, A nice town” in black. For night time visibility, the word “Milford” will be painted with reflective paint. Treasurer’s Report Next on the agenda was the treasurer’s report given by Don Arnold. Not having a meeting during the month of August, Arnold presented MAD with a twomonth report. During the month of July, MAD received its sesquicentennial funds of $5,000, which it deposited making MAD’s balance a total of $6,608.20 In August, MAD received an early contribution of $325 from one of its patrons, which has helped MAD to maintain a high balance. After paying the month’s expenditures of $206.68, MAD’s current balance is $6,884.85. In light of its funds, MAD has decided to hold off on any fund raising projects until it is in a situation where supplemental funds become necessary. Building Repairs The last order of business concerned a broken spring in the main entrance door to the community building. Dick Smith has already had the part ordered and it should be in full working order soon. With no other immediate business to discuss, MAD adjourned its meeting and will meet again on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 9 a m. in the community building.
Make final payment on cancer control machine
(Continued from page 1) day’s activities. President and Mrs. Akestam for being present, Jackson and the trustees for their dedicated service. Cancer Control President Ken Johnson said there was still some money in the fund and calling a meeting of the medical advisors to the cancer control board, he concluded that now is the time to get to work on a new project. Lunch—Tours Following the dedication, lunch was served by the hospitals as a thank you to the Lions and tours were given of the new hematology-oncology department of the University Hospital, the radiation oncology department in the radiation therapy building, the new addition to Riley Hospital, the cochlear inplant and hearing aid programs on the lower level of the Riley
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Hospital, the Lions Eye Bank offices and the Ronald McDonald House.
Describe specialty printing business to Kiwanians
James Tranter, owner of Tranter Specialty Advertising in Syracuse, was the guest speaker at the Monday morning, Sept. 15, meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland. Describing his business, Tranter explained that specialty advertising can be done by passive and active modes. In the passive mode calendars, pencils, and pens are often used, while in the active mode the advertising is through products and with groups by zeroing in on a specific audience. Sports are excellent for using the active method of specialty advertising. His business first started using paper napkins for specialty advertising. With the growth of business he added the use of paper plates, plastic cups, and garments, such as T-shirts.
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Entertainment for the day was provided by the Indiana University calliope.
The business started with two machines and today they have expanded to 30 and 46 employees. At present the food industry accounts for 30 percent of their business with banking and financial institutions totaling another 30 percent. One of its largest orders in the past year was in connection with Super Bowl Tshirts. «In appreciation for being a guest speaker. Tranter was presented a certificate by Terry Enright, newly elected member of the Lakeland Kiwanis Board of Directors, and Curt Jordan, president-elect. • Change filters Change or clean window air conditioner filters often for maximum cooling — saving energy also.