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ONE PERSON KILLED — Gayle Halsey. Syracuse, a passenger fluence of alcohol. The accident, which occurred Sunday , Dec. 14. is in the vehicle shown, died of internal injuries and a fractured neck, still under investigation. Bert Averv. Cromwell, was charged with driving while under the in-

Syracuse woman is auto fatality

Gayle Halsey, 32, r 2 Syracuse, died of internal in'iiries and SL-fraetwred neete - Sunday, Dec. 14, at 8:16 p.m. in a one-car accident. Mrs. Halsey was a passenger in a 1980 Toyota driven by Bert L. Avery, 17, 429 Candy Cane Lane. Cromwell. Indiana State Police report Avery was driving east bound on Backwater Road when he failed to negotiate a curve and struck a telephone pole. The acci-

Fr, David Hyndman Syracuse library board member

Father David Hyndman was appointed to a fear wear term on the Syracuse Public Library Board, during the board s December meeting. Father Hyndman will take his seat on the board beginning January 1. Father Hyridman replaces Ret

Fine tune events for Winter Carnival

The Winter Carnival Coinmittee, led by Bud Hursh, is fine-tuning old events and adding some new ones to the two-day festival agenda. January 24 and 25. There will be sleigh rides! Two teams of ponies from Kimmell will provide visitors with rides around the Syracuse Lakeside Park area. The Winter Carnival Road Run will return also. Some new events are a football game, sponsored by the Lakeland Youth Center; ice boat races, handled by Doug Mayberry and Mike Smith , special bowling event at Wawasee Bowl; and a three-hole “snow golf” at Maxwelton. There is a strong possibility that the National Guard will do a “flyover” on one of the days. List Special Events Along with the new events are the following committed annual events: ice fishing, sponsored by Fish ’n Fun Resort; breakfast by the

Awarded bid for North Webster Beach

I By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer Niles Enterprises, North Webster, was awarded the bid to place 250 yards of gravel, four inches deep, atop plastic, at the site of the North Webster Public Beach. This bid and another for the creation of a deck were awarded at the North Webster Town Board meeting last Wednesday. Dixie Pryor, park board president, submitted the bids on sand for . the public beach and deck to the town board. She had received one official bid on the sand and an estimate from Dave Carey, a park board member. Carey quoted 445 ton of sand would cost between $3,700 to $4,000. Norbert

dent occurred on Backwater Road 2*2 miles east of SR 13, south of North Webster. Avery suffered a bump to the head and police report he was taken to Kosciusko CommunityHospital for observation. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and had a blood-alcohol level of .20. The legal limit is .10. Indiana State Police Trooper Leonard Massenburg stated no seat belts were worn by Mrs.

Kennard Robinson who is required to leave the board due to a law passed by the Indiana State Legislature, allowing members to serve a maximum of 16 years on the board. In addition to Fr. Hyndman’s appointment, officers for 1987

American Legion Auxiliary; softball tourney by the Lakeland Eagles; kiddy pedal pull by Wawasee High School Future Farmers of America; ice skating contests by the Lakeland Youth Center ; sledding by the Wawasee Kiwanis assisted by Lakeland Daycare Center; snowmobile poker run, sponsored by the Wawasee Kiwanis; kitty kat snowmobile races, sponsored by the Wawasee Kiwanis; mustache and beard contest, a local sorority; snowmobile drag races by the Wawasee Kiwanis; bonfire; torch parade; and fireworks. There is also the Winter Carnival dance sponsored by the Enchanted Hills Playhouse Guild, cross country ski rental by Free Wheelin'; snowmobile enduro race and three-wheeler race by the Wawasee Kiwanis; concessions by a focal sorority; and barbecued chicken by the Wawasee High School Key Club.

cNub ) Niles, of Niles Enterprises submitted a bid of $2,400 for 250 yards of gravel. The beach area is 100 feet wide and will go 200 feet from shore. Mrs. Pryor stated she sent information to six various companies on the deck, with only two responding. The bid from Mark Minnick Construction, North Webster, was approved at the cost of $10,024. Sturonjac, North Webster, was the other bidder and bid $4 per square feet for 3,000 feet of deck, noting there was a discrepancies in the sketch, thus giving the quote on 3,000 feet. The creation of a beach artd installation of a dock will take place this winter once ice has formed on the lake. Annexation P. Bruce Schlagenhauf and E. Naoma Schlagenhauf, owners of

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

Halsey or Avery and that the accident is still under investigation. Lifetime Resident Mrs. Halsey was born on May 9. 1954. to Paul and Billie (Emerson) Weise. She lived most of her life in Syracuse and in 1971 married Ray Halsey He survives. She was employed at Heater s Inc., North Webster. Additional survivors include two daughters, Jamie and Jodie.

were elected. The new officers are: President — Charles Koser Vice president — Karen Tranter Secretary — Virginia Ditmer Treasurer — John Naab Billie Rigdon, current board

the lot on the northeast corner of Epworth Forest Road and SR 13, will soon be residents of the Town of North Webster. The couple petitioned the town for annexation of their property which the board agreed to and signed an agreement with the owners. The agreement states the Schlagenhaufs will construct an eight-inch sewer line from the nearest catch basin onto his property and construct a catch basin on his property to the town’s specifications. The town will reimburse Schlagenhauf the cost of constructing a catch basin only. Schlagenhauf will also be responsible for paying the mandated SI,OOO sewer tap on fee. An ordinance for the annexation is published elsewhere in this week’s issue and will be in full force and effect 60 days after its final publication, December 24.

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one son. Jason, all at home; two foster sisters. Mrs. Terry (Nancy) Senter, Cromwell, and Mrs. Gary (Ruth) McCue, Poolv'iße, Texas; one foster brother. Ronald Eary. Cromwell; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 11 a m. today (Wednesday) in Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S. Syracuse. Rev Sarah Tuttle, Rock Church, Syracuse, officiated and burial was in Syracuse Cemetery.

president, requested someone else be chosen as president since she is away from the community for a time each year. Mrs. Rigdon will remain as a board member. In other business. Bob Knudsen reported on the remodeled Pulaski County Library. (Continued on page 2) 'IS * I ffc ***w Ji s r - (CO I 5 J- B

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Flood Ordinance Dan Richard, area plan commission director, and Rex Reed, town attorney, will be present at the January 14 town board meeting to discuss further the “Flood Control Ordinance’’ recommended by the APC. Richard provided copies of the ordinance to members of the town board and town attorney, stating the APC recommended the passing of this ordinance. A final decision on the ordinance will need to come by the board by February 4,1987. Richard stated the APC conducted public hearings on the matter. This ordinance, which has not been acted upon yet by the Kosciusko County Commissioners, does comply with the minimum guidelines of the Department of Natural Resources and Federal regulations. He added the ordinance

Establish student 'Hall of Fame' —

School board honors Henry Smith and Marguerite Hoerr last night

By MARK WEINSTEIN Staff Writer In a evening where no big issues faced the Wawasee Community School Board, board members praised two outgoing members, while conducting other business. The meeting was the final session for Henry Smith and Marguerite Hoerr. Smith served on the board for 3' a years. Hoerr was on the board for just over seven years. “It is difficult to say goodbye,' said school board president Bill Little, about the departure of both board members. “They came into this position and gave a great deal of dedication to the Wawasee Community School Corporation. They will be missed” Replacing them on the board will be Bill Troup and Curtis Jordan Meanwhile, Ned Speicher, Wawasee High School’s principal, announced a special program, centered on promoting

Three ambulance bids before Syracuse board

r Ry GLEN LONG Staff Writ,er The first order of business at the regular December meeting of the Syracuse Town Board last night, Dec. 16, was the opening of bids on a new ambulance for the town and township. Bids, ranging in price from $48,500 to $52,950, were received from three companies. The bids were read by Bob Reed, town attorney, and taken under advisement to give Larry Hunter, fire chief, time to study them and make a recommendation on which to buy at the next regular meeting of the town board Trusty Professional Vehicle Sales. Greenwood. Ind., submitted a bid of $49,460. This was followed by a bid of $52,950 and alternate equipment bids of $49,985 and $48,000 from McLain Specialty Vehicle Division of Pendleton Group Companies. This bidder also included a bid of $4,450 for an optional medical equipment package. The last bid opened was from Braun Hand Crafted Ambulances, St. Ives Inc. of Toledo, Ohio. This bid of $49,755 had with it a bid for an alternate length unit for $50,682. Flood Control Ordinance Dan Richard, Area Plan Commission Director, gave the board copies of the flood control ordinance which the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission recently adopted. He pointed out that this ordinance takes the county from the old emergency

shifts the responsibilities of checking on development to the local level instead of the state. The proposed ordinance is structured in away where the guidelines are based on elevation. Richard commented if the town board did not pass the ordinance, those with flood insurance policies in effect would not be able to renew their policies. The board could declare a moratorium on development in flood zoned areas until an ordinance is passed or the ordinance could be passed allowing those wishing flood insurance the ability to get the coverage at a reasonable rate. Myron Claris, board president, stated the only bone the town had with the flood zoning was someone had penciled in an area all around Webster Lake on the flood zone map, when it is felt there is no place around the lake qualify-

academic excellence in the Wawasee school system, to the board. Hail Os Eame The program, an academic Hall of Fame, will begin this year at the high school Its purpose is to recognize students with academic skills. In sharing his idea with the board of trustees, Speicher informed the group the criteria for being in the hall, and its benefits. In order to qualify for the honor, students must have a 3.5 grade point average at the completion of the seventh semester, or a 3.3 to 3.5 mark and have accumulated 18 or more academic requirements (social studies, math, science, or language arts) The benefits include having your picture placed on the east wall of the commons similar to the athletic hall of fame near the gymnasium. Also, a banquet at Maxwelton Golf Club, will further honor the students. This year’s banquet is planned for Saturday, April 18.

All academic Hall of Fame in-

phase to the basic operating phase and is important so residents in flood plane areas can continue to purchase flood insurance. The board voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance. Richard also informed the board members that they will need to appoint a representative to the county Board of Zoning Appeals, effective Jan 1, 1987. The members agreed that they will consider possible appointees to the post Detective Approved Town Marshal Bob Ziller asked the board to approve the appoint ment of Robert E. Houser Sr to the position of detective, effective Jan. 1.1987. He proposed a pay increase of $460 to his annual salary to cover cost of clothing he will have in this position. Ziller said there is money, currently earmarked for a sergeant, in his budget for this position. The board voted four to one in favor of creating the position of detective and letting Ziller follow through with staffing it. The board approved the moving of a street light from behind Heckaman Marine to in front of Lakeland Day Care Center on W. E. Long Drive as requested by Ziller.

The marshal said he wants to raise the pay rate of reserve officers from $4.25 to $4.50 per hour and the hourly rate for his secretary from $4.25 to $5. The board approved the purchase of a pickup truck for the Street, Water and Sewer Department from Bob Porter Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac Inc. in (Continued on page 2) "

ing, including El Ray Island. Other Business Acting Town Marshal Jerry Craig presented two letters of commendation to Cathy Stewart, dispatcher. The letters were from the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service and the North Webster Police Departments, for her dedication and her “Don’t Give Up’attitude. . An emergency call was placed to North Webster dispatch on October 28 from a United Telephone Operator who received an emergency call from a lady in need of extreme emergency care and unable to talk due to having seizures. While the operator tried* to trace the call, the dispatcher* stayed on the line reassuring and consoling the caller and was able, after a 20-minute period, to obtain enough information to deter(Continued on page 2)

ductees will receive a specially designed academic ring from Wawasee High School. Then, each student will award a plaque to the educator who had the greatest positive influence on his or her academic career. “We want to make this the happening of the year” said Speicher “We feel this is a good way to promote academic excellence.'' However, there are costs involved. According to Speicher, this pro-

f FiHH ■ I F I Bb * J I Isl ‘vj if ' ' /Ml - J ZEL BMBk ' E ' iff DEPARTVRE — Wawasee Community School Corporation president Bill Little, center, presented Marguerite Hoerr. leit. and Henry Smith, right, with plaques honoring their service to the Wawasee School Corporation. 1 uesdax evening was both members’ last regular board meeting. * -I JI fl I ■ * j fl B COMMENDED FOR ACTIONS — Cathy Stewart. North Webster Dispatcher, was presented with two letters of commendation for her actions on October 28. The letters were from the North Webster Police Department and the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service. Stewart was on duty that day when at approximately 4 p.m. an emergency call was placed to the North Webster Disptach by Vnited Telephone operator Elizabeth Hooten. The operator received an emergency call from a lady, unable to talk as she was experiencing seizures, in need of extreme emergency care. In an effort by the operator to trace the call Stewart remained on the line to reassure and console the woman. After a period of 20 minutes, between seizures, the dispatcher was able to obtain enough information to determine the approximate location, which was in the Syracuse area. She then stayed on the line until medical crews arrived, i Both letters cite Stewart for professionalism and dedication along with her "Don’t Give Vp” attitude. Shown in the photo is North Webster Acting Town Marshal Jerry Craig presenting Cathy Stewart with a plaque, and letter in recognition of her actions. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

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gram will cost the school corporation $3,300, annually. The majority of the funds, if not, all, will be generated through private donations. Mike Mangas, a member of Wawasee’s School Advisory Committee, is in charge of fundraising In other business, three personnel recommendations by Dr. How ard Hull were accepted In accepting Hull’s recommendations, the board hired Mrs. (Continued on page 2)