The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 November 1986 — Page 1
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TAMMY WILLAMAN r 2 North Webster
“I am thankful for my family, even though they are hundreds of miles away.” Both Mitch and Tammy Willaman’s parents 1 reside in Canton, Ohio. Willaman is also thankful for her job — working with kids. She is a special aid at North Webster schools. “It was all in God’s plan that we live in North Webster.”
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Santa to arrive at Youth Center
By GLEN LONG Staff Writer
ftae 1986 Christmas season will officially begin in Syracuse on Saturday, Nov. 29. when Santa Claus arrives at the Lakeland Youth Center on a fire engine. Santa’s visit will be sponsored by the Retail Merchants Division of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. He will greet children at the Lakeland Youth Center and visit stores and shops in the community. Retail merchants have created a brightly decorated backdrop at the youth center in front of which Santa will sit from 2 to 4 p.m. each Saturday until Christmas, beginning on Nov. 29. He will be available to give the kiddies treats and listen to what they want for Christmas. Parents can also order photographs of their children as they sit on Santa's lap and talk with him. As shoppers visit local stores on these Saturdays they may also be greeted by Santa as he visits store-tq-store. Local merchants can arrange to have Santa visit their establishments at scheduled times by contacting JA Business Service in Syracuse. Judy Wallace, J A Business Service, is chairman of the “Santa committee’’ this year. She said she is very pleased that Christa;
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READY FOR SYRACUSE CHRISTMAS — Santa’s helper, Batch Piiherd, is being visited by representatives of several Syracuse businesses at the Lakeland Yonth Center in south Syracuse. This is where be wUI talk with children each Saturday until Christinas, begin■ingNov.29. From the left are Judy Wallace, JA Business Service; StanCaskey, Pilcher’s Shoes; Tom Brady. Shipshape, Inc.; Plikerd; and Marine Smith, Marise s Ladies Apparel. < Photo by Glen Leng)
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PASTOR RON LOONEY Syracuse
“I am thankful for God who has invested so much in our country to give us the freedoms of family, church, and liberties which include health, freedom of choice and unlimited opportunity for all who live here. I’m also thankful for a great community to live in, such as Syracuse, with a lot of good people.” 1
Francis can offer the youth center for Santa’s use because children waiting to talk with him can be inside where it is warm. She added that Santa’s decorations at the center would not have been possible had not Syracuse Hardware and Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware donated the paint. Wallace said the art work of Barbara Griffith, State Bank of Syracuse; prop repair by Glen LeCount; and painting by Cathy Cone, Lakeland Youth Center, were all very important to the civic Santa project. “This is an exciting time of year to be working with other merchants,” she said. “It’s especially fun when everybody cooperates to get a project done well and on time. ” Starr Caskey, recently employed at Pilcher’s, Shoe Store in Wawasee Village, commented that working in a retail store at Christmas time is a new experience for her, but she is looking forward to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Helping Santa with his Christmas chores in Syracuse will again be Butch Plikerd, Syracuse resident. He has been a Santa’s helper for 10 years and said he truly enjoys helping make the Christmas experience fun for little children. Plikerd said that when he is dressed to help Santa he always tries to have candy canes in his pocket because, as he says, “If a little one asks for candy it’s a poor Santa’s helper who can’t produce a candy cane.”
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SUZANNE SCHWARTZ Milford
“I am thankful for my family that we’re all able to be together. I am also thankful for all my friends and that they’re always there when I need someone to talk to.”
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ARNOLD HONORED — Don Arnold, pictured above, was awarded the first-ever Northern Lakes Conference Outstanding Service award during halftime ceremonies of Wawasee’s home basketball opener. The award is given to individuals who have contributed 15 years of service to the Northern Lakes Conference. Arnold was hired in 1963 by the Wawasee Community Schools as its business manager. Four years later, he was named superintendent. Arnold served as superintendent for 17 years, directing Wawasee High School and its involvement in the Northern Lakes Conference. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)
Syracuse sesqui agenda beginning to take shape
By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer
The Syracuse Sesquicentennial celebration plans are starting to take form as numerous items were discussed during Monday night’s meeting. The regular meeting, on November 17, was postponed due to a majority of the executive committee members being unable to attend. The idea of a historical tour becoming a reality was put on hold, when it was announced the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club would serve as hostesses only for the event. It was noted that the garden club had been contacted to coordinate the tour in 1985 with, what was thought, a positive response. During the meeting Deb Patterson announced an ad had been placed in ‘the PAPER’S’ “Christmas Shop Syracuse,” promotion urging shoppers to buy souvenir pewter items as Christmas gifts. In addition, Mrs. Patterson announced she has received cooperation from several businesses in selling these items. The businesses where souvenir pewter items are now available include: Augsburger’s Super Valu, Marise s Ladies’ and Children’s Apparel, Country Mouse, Pilcher Shoes, Love Furniture, and
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DICKWATERSON Syracuse
“I am thankful for my family, good health, my business and the community that I and everyone can be proud to be a part of. We have a good community spirit. When someone is in trouble there are plenty of people and businesses that will help people that need it.”
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Syracuse Hardware, in addition to Beemer Enterprises, State Bank of Syracuse and Leisure Pools and Spas. Mrs. Patterson stated she will be contacting several other businesses in the near future. New Events Ron Moser announced he has contacted Jan Rinker and several other area persons concerning having a mini grand prix boat race during the celebration. A tentative date of July 4 at noon has been set. Moser explained the mini grand prix is a quiet event that last approximately three hours and is very easy to control. He stated Rinker will be asking the National Power Boat Racing Association to back the event, helping in the costs of awards, along with giving racers points for participating. Moser is also considering contacting local businesses in. assisting in sponsoring the event. He remarked he has the approval of the park department and will be cheeking with the Department of Natural Resources and Syracuse Lake Association. He also will be working with the Syracuse Fire Department concerning various contests between surrounding fire departments with prizes being given to winning departments. A demonstration on emergency extracation will also be looked into. It announced Creative Touch Studio will be the official (Continued on page 2)
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APRIL RODRIGUEZ North Webster
“I am thankful for a lot of things. But one really good thing that happened is that my uncle got a church where he could be pastor and he’s been waiting for about five months.
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School board receives info on overcrowded Syracuse school
By M ARK WEINSTEIN Staff Writer
The Wawasee School Board held its monthly meeting Monday, Nev. 24, with the mam topic of discussion centering on the location of the meeting — Syracuse Junior High. The last several months, the school corporation and Syracuse residents, wondered how the overcrowding problem would be corrected. The resolution finally boiled down to a renovation project. or, build a new junior high school. At Monday's meeting, the school board received some valuable information that will help solve the problem. According to Richard Barton of Barton-Coe Associates Architects and Engineers, the cost of a new junior high facility, which would house the same amount of students as its present enrollment, would range between $5.0 and $5.5 million. A joint junior high, for Syracuse and North Webster, would cost around $7 million. In contrast, Barton felt a remodeled building, which would create more classroom space, without many rooms, would cost $3.2 million. All three price figures were for construction costs — not for attorney fees, architectural fees and financing costs, all which will be added to the cost. “I am not making any recomendations to the board,” said Barton. “But, I can make a plan for a new building better than this one (remodeled structure). But I’ve also seen other remodeled plans not as good as this one.” In proposing his feasibilty study, Barton felt there were several “major” problems with Syracuse Junior High. He cited narrow corridors, an inefficient junior high gymnasium, and the size of classrooms as critical problems. “This is not a perfect plan, but it will serve its purpose,” said Barton. “There needs to be larger classrooms in this school, and the ramps in the halls need to be removed. We need to make better use of the space we have. ” One way this can happen, according to Barton’s study, is by converting the present gymnasium into a library and auditorium. The library would set on the first floor, with the auditorium on the top floor. By completing this phase of the plan, Syracuse Junior High would turn wasted space into positive educational experiences. The present seven-foot corridors would be 10 feet, the ramps would be, eliminated in favor of new stairways and an elevator (for special education students), and the present noise and odor problem would be eliminated. In Barton’s closing remarks, he informed the audience that the
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PAT ELDRIDGE Syracuse
“Thanksgiving is a time that we should all stop and realize what we all have to be thankful for. I am thankful for good health, family, friends, and precious moments that out-weigh bad times. Without our religious belief and trust in the Lord, none of these would be possible. ”
main concern will be to correct “We need to move as quickly as all violations of applicable possible on this,” said Wawasee’s statewide codes which govern Interim Superintendent Howard construction, repair all plumb- Hull. “We need to review the ing, heating, lighting and energy study, get feedback from you and efficiency, and add space for move in the right direction — educational learning. • whatever that is. ” This can be accomplished by a As the board ponders this pronew building, or the remodeled posal, Hull felt special hearings plan Barton proposed Monday should be scheduled in the other evening. two school corporation com-
Tuesday, Dec. 9 —
Hearing on Syracuse sewer rates
By GLEN LONG Staff Writer
The Syracuse Town Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec, 9, on the matter of rates and charges for services to be rendered by the sewage works of Syracuse and the adoption of an ordinance to establish such rates and charges. The public meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Syracuse Town Hall located at 500 S. Huntington St. At such a hearing, before final adoption of this ordinance, all interested parties who wish may appear and be heard. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available in the office of the Syracuse clerk-treasurer for inspection by any interested citizens during regular business hours. A legal notice appears elsewhere in this issue.
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IMPROVE LOOK — The east wall of The State Bank of Syracuse is being improved by workers of Sotebeer Construction Company, Inc., Elkhart. Cement was poured on Monday against the lower portion of the wall for reinforcement. The reinforced wall is two to three feet high at the north end of the building and as high as Mfo 12 feet at the sooth end. due to the sloping of the land. According to bank officials, metal siding will be hung vertically above the reinforced wall. The lot. which was the location of the Connolly budding until raied last spring, win be parking for Bales Butcher Shop and The State Bank. Paving of the lot will come at a later date, as the ground is still settling from the building’s demolition. (Photo by Deb Patterson)
CAROL KENT Leesburg
Carol Kent said she is thankful she recently moved back to Leesburg from Whitley County because she is closer to many friends and her mother, who lives in Atwood. She added that she is also thankful for good health and that she has a job very close to her residence.
Joe Dock, Syracuse utilities superintendent, commented that he feels Jones and Henry Engineers Limited, of Cincinnati, did a fine job on the sewage rate study. He also said that the town board selected the study option which is most fair to all involved, residents and businesses alike. The fixed sewage rate proposed in the ordinance is $5.45. per month plus $1.75 per 1,000 gallons of water used per month. This applies to users of municipal water which is metered. Users of sewer services who have a private supply of water, use municipal water that is unmetered or have the situation where a significant portion of the water used is not returned to the town’s sanitary sewer system will be billed a flat rate monthly charge in addition to the fixed monthly rate. For a single family dwelling this charge is $7. This added charge will also apply for each unit of a multi-family dwelling, mobile home court, etc. Other rates apply for various types of
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CLEO WOLF Milford
“I’m thankful my family can be with us for Thanksgiving. Some are coming from Indianapolis; most are from Milford. ”
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muni ties. “We need to have public hearings in the other communities, that way they know what we are trying to accomplish,” added Hull. “This is a hard decision, but our goal is to do what is best for the students. Your impact will make this possible. ’ ’ Screening Committee In other business, the board an(Continued on page 2)
businesses, churches and schools. K A customer will have the right to install and maintain a water meter, volumetric measuring device or other method of measuring sewage flow which is acceptable to the town. For sewage service the town can render to lots, parcels of real estate or buildings outside the Syracuse town limits, the rates and charges, including minimum charges, will be 150 percent of those rates in the ordinance for town users. The present sewage rates in Syracuse include a minimum charge of $5.25 for 2,500 gallons used per month for those who have metered water and a $7 minimum charge per month for those users not on metered water service. Ronald Sharp, a Syracuse resident who takes an interest in the town’s activities, said he has studied the sewer rate situation and it is his opinion that the town must have the rate increase.