The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 October 1986 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 8,1986

Retail Merchants hear Jim Evans

By LESLIE MILLER Staff Writer Jim Evans, president of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, was the guest speaker during the Friday, Oct. 3, meeting of the Retail Merchants Division. Evans spoke on the ‘Roles and Goals” of the chamber and how the effectiveness of any chamber of commerce relays upon the input of those in involved. “The chamber is limited only by what its members are willing to do,” he emphasized. At present, the chamber has six committees designed to focus on particular areas of interest. The first is the membership committee. The goal of this group is to develop a system so that new members to the SyracuseWawasee area are contacted within one month of opening their businesses and informed about the functions that the chamber serves. Another important group is the beautification committee. Its goal is to establish a comprehensive beautification program before the sesquicentennial activities commence. The object is to bring uniformity to the town in three basic areas — lights, signage and landscaping. Focusing on the 1986/87 goals of the retail merchants committee, Evans stated that he has hopes of this committee developing a policy regarding solicitation of area businesses. This policy will in no way affect the door-to-door solicitors in residential areas, only with commercial businesses. In essence, those wishing to solicit merchandise to area businesses must meet the approval of the chamber first. Retail Merchant members on this committee include Jeanne Gardiner and Mike Skevington. Other groups include an industrial committee, designed to research and report on the ongoing needs of the industrial sector; public relations committee, which is to prepare regular media releases on the chamber activities; and the sesquicentennial committee; created to oversee the planning of the upcoming sesquicentennial celebration. Evans stated that in addition to the projects that these six committees are working on, the chamber is active in many other areas. Among the list of projects that the chamber is currently working on are the 911 emergency number, the storm warning system, the installation of thin ice signs on the lakes, organization of the Winter Carnival, the house

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numbering system, Christmas decorations, and providing information to all inquiring about the Syracuse-Wawasee area. In closing, Evans restated the fact that the chamber is limited only by what its members are willing to do. It takes involvement to get things accomplished. Parade of Costumes The date nearing closer, the Retail Merchants discussed the proposed parade of costumes to be held during Halloween Madness The parade will begin and end at the Lakeland Youth Center. The exact route of travel is still pending. The time of the parade has tentatively been set to begin at 6 p.m. and end roughly an hour later. Entries in the parade will include several units from both the Syracuse Fire and Police Departments as well as Bill Fisher’s tractor drawn wagon full of kids

F* ~ w.. jF*** * , Joi B ’ ’-.asalßß COTTON PICKING WEATHER? — Milford resident Wayne Richardson checks the progress of his cotton plants located at the back of his Main Street home. Starting the “test project” last April, the former Arkansas resident is reminded of his childhood days of picking cotton from sunrise until sunset every time he glances out his back window. Noting that many people in Milford have had their share of picking cotton, the Earle, Ark., native moved to Indiana in 1957 in search of better pay. “He went from the 56 cent per hour job to the high status of $3 an hour." laughs Mrs. Richardson. The Holiday Rambler employee secured the cotton seeds after asking a dealer for a "handful" the next time he ventured north. A 40-pound bag awaited Richardson the following week. While the cotton hasn't progressed as well as he'd hoped. Richardson plans to try again next year, getting an earlier start and planting - the seeds in bigger pots in the house before relocating them in the yard. (Photo by Mark Huffman)

in costumes. Judging of costumes will be divided into four age group categories, ranging from three years of age to adult. The Retail Merchants are working on getting a special Halloween movie for the theatre to show the children while their parents do some Halloween Madness shopping. There will also be a teen dance held at the youth center during this time. Although there will be an admission charge for the dance, the youth center will provide free doughnuts and cider. Santa’s Arrival The Retail Merchants have made arrangements for Santa Claus to visit Syracuse businesses on each Saturday before Christmas, beginning with the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Santa will go to the Lakeland Youth Center so that

those wishing to have their pictures taken with Santa can do so. Churches in the area are presently being contacted so see which ones have children’s choirs that would enjoy providing Christmas music during Santa’s arrival. After the November meeting the Retail Merchants will inform area businesses on how to make an appointment for Santa to make an appearance in their stores. New In Attendance New faces at the October meeting included Carol Bartlett of Wawasee Motel, Bill Fisher of Fisher’s Rent-Al, Christa Francis of the Lakeland Youth Center, and Judy Moser of Creative Touch Studios The next meeting of the Retail Merchants will be held on Friday, Nov. 7, at 8 a m. in the Syracuse Town Hall. Kiwanis marks national newspaper week October 5-11 The Kiwanis Club of Milford will observe National Newspaper Week, October 5-11, at its meeting at 6:45 a m. Friday in the Community Building, according to club vice president and program chairman Paul Tinkel? Kiwanis is the oldest participating organization in the National Newspaper Week observance. The theme of this year’s observance is “A Free Press Serves A Free People. ” "Kiwanis clubs throughout the United States and Canada are taking this opportunity to salute newspapers and the vital community role they play,’’ says Tinkel. "Kiwanis clubs are committed to building better communities.” “Newspapers are also community builders as well as important guardians of our freedom oK expression. By publicizing our* v fund-raising and service projects. newspapers also contribute much to the success of Kiwanis * and other community service groups. We re happy to have this opportunity to thank and salute the men and women of the press, and■happy to have Arch Baumgartner, publisher of the < Milford Mail-Journal to be our I speaker for the October 10th < meeting.” < Store squash Squash (winter) such as acorn, butternut, cushaw. and Hubbard should be stored when fully ripe. This means when the rind is hard | — too hard to puncture with thumbnail. Store in a cool, dry ( place.

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PILES OF GRAIN — This year's bumper grain crop is finding a shortage of storage space throughout the Midwest. The above photo appeared in last week's Cissna Park (III.) News of grain piled outside near that small Iroquois County town which fe the ancestral home of many Milford residents. The grain belongs to the R & R Grain Company. Another similar photo in that paper showed grain stored outside by the Cissna Park Co-op.

Split vote gives McCormick OK

I By GLEN LONG Spurts Writer Over 50 Members of the Amish community in the Scott Township area south of Nappanee turned out again on October 1 to listen to the proceedings as the Gordon McCormick petition to rezone 40 acres south of Nappanee from an agricultural to a residential district again came to a vote by the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission. The petition had been presented and discussed at the September APC meeting. At that time, with only six board members present the vote was 3-3. Since the board must have a majority vote either for or against a petition, the case was continued to the October meeting to be discussed and voted on again. This time, with eight of the nine members present it took the vote of the chairman. Jerry Grady, to provide the needed five votes to recommend approval at the next Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. Syracuse attorney Steve Snyder, spoke in behalf of the petitioner, McCormick. He presented the case that the City of Nappanee needs residential growth to the south and submitted a letter from the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce requesting a favorable vote in the petition. Snyder also read a letter from Nappanee Mayor Callander in support of the McCormick case and Bob Coppes, Nappanee planning engineer, spoke from the audience in favor of the petition. Mike Valentine. Warsaw attorney. again represented a large group of remonstrators. many of them in the audience, and said the McCormick petition “Just doesn’t fit the scheme of things.” He asked. "Why not annex an area to the north and get on with letting Nappanee grow?" Valentine reminded the board that Nappanee had appeared to need heavy industry growth area when McCormick had previously wanted to rezone for that use rather than residential. He felt their changing expression of need to residential demonstrated poor "knee-jerk” planning. Board member Ron Sharp observed, before moving in favor of the petition, that Kosciusko County will gain revenue from local option tax. excise tax and property taxes. He said. “I think you people in Scott Township would benefit. I’m in favor of the petition.”

* Other Cases Steve Snyder presented the Tony Herman petition to rezone 7.6 acres from an agricultural to a commercial district. The property, currently owned by Mary Sullivan, is located on the south side of CR 400 N, east of SR 13 in Tippecanoe Township. The board voted .unanimously to deny this request which was for the purpose of moving a tool and die shop operation employing 20 people from Matthews, after two North Webster residents. Jim Harris and Joe Harris expressed concern about sewage handling and asked why a tool and die operation would not be required to locate in the planned industrial park north of town. Sharp had pointed out that the tract in question is outside the “preferred growth area” the Town of North Webster had defined recently to the county. Homer Graber was given approval for a preliminary plat for a residential subdivision on a 16.38 acre tract of ground on the east side of CR 750E, north of the Tippecanoe River in Tippecanoe

Area man killed in early morning accident

(Continued from page 1) Harmon vehicle dropped off the south side of the road, traveled east about 163 feet, and struck the pole, spinning around and turning over. The Jeep rolled a second time after sliding east for another 22 feet, then traveled another 12 feet before coming to a stop on its top. Kosciusko County police said charges are pending against Harmon. Funeral Services The son of Donald D. and Shirley (World) Phend, r 2.

Infection Control Week at KCH

More than 300 employees at Kosciusko Community Hospital are turning into “bug busters," helping to eliminate "Infector Glueseau" during the week of October 13-17. The activity at KCH is part of the hospital’s observance of Infection Control Week. Proclaimed by Indiana Governor Robert D. Orr, and sponsored by the Indiana Chapter of the Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (A P 1.C.-Indiana >. this third annual event focuses on good health through preventing transmission of infection. With his smirky face, sticky feet and slimy fingers, Infector Glueseau is the character used to draw attention to the various ways germs are spread. He notes that some common ways are through coughs and sneezes, in contaminated foods and water, or by unwashed hands. “While our staff is continuously trained and reminded of being careful of germ transmission, disease prevention should be everyone’s concern. By understanding how diseases are spread, we can all do our part to stop that spread. ” said Nancy VanKovering, R.N., infection control nurse at KCH. During the week at KCH, departments including housekeeping, dietary, maintenance, laboratory, cardio-

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Township. This approval was on the condition that before the final plat petition is heard, Graber will review with North Webster the possibility of hooking his sewage lines into their sewage system. The petition of Leamon et al was presented by Jerry Lessig, engineer, and was given unanimous approval. It was for a preliminary plat approval for a residential subdivision on a 3.0528 acre tract of land located on the south side of CR 1300 N. 208 feet west of CR 300E in Van Buren Township. The commission voted to recommend approval to the county commissioners for the Charles Slone petition to rezone 12.09 acres on the east side of SR 15, one-quarter mile south of CR 950 S in Lake Township from an agricultural/commercial to a commercial district. Also approved was the petition of David and Mary Ann Creighton for a preliminary plat approval for a residential subdivision on an 11.1 acre tract of ground on the north side of CR 200N, one-quarter mile east of CR 200W in Wayne Township.

Leesburg, Phend was born on August 9,1964. in Garrett. Surviving along with his parents are a sister, Pamela Jonas, Stager, 111., and a grandfather, Donald D Phend, Columbia City A former Columbia City resident. Phend was a student at Superior Trucking School in Fort Wayne. Services were held Monday evening at 8 p.m. in the Hollingsworth Memorial Chapel. Columbia City, with Rev. Raymond Hann officiating. •J-

pulmonary. radiology, nursing, physical therapy and pharmacy will have displays for employees showing how they take steps to prevent the spread of disease Additionally, an informational film on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) will be shown on a schedule to reach all employees. Employees will also be able to work a crossword and word-search puzzle with information on infection control. i Employees at KCH urge all persons to take this time to think about how they might help prevent the spread of infections in their own homes and to help inform their children and others about the importance of taking steps to eliminate "Inspector Glueseau” for a healthier society in general. Doctors and drugs BOSTON — Nearly 40 percent of doctors under age 40 admitted in a survey that they used mari juana or cocaine to get high with friends, and a quarter of doctors of all ages said they recentlytreated themselves with mindaffecting drugs. Silence is golden One thing about not talking too much is that you get the benefit of the doubt. — Star. Norfolk.