The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 16, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 June 1987 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 3,1987

Slow down: Advise at public meeting to school board

(Continued from page 1) slow it down. “We’ve got to do something now! " she said. Mrs. Eastman questioned sixth graders being in the junior high. She re-addressed the problem in Little’s presence. She feels time is needed to study this; noting sixth graders are physically up with seventh and eighth graders but not emotionally. Others agreed. Revenue was another point discussed at length with all information pointing to the fact that monies received by school corporations is based on the number of students in the corporation and not on the number of buildings or students in a building. Grants, on the other hand, are a different

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matter and the Wawasee Community Schools are agressive in applying fa* grants. The question was voiced as to whether or not the majority of the North Webster people were against the proposal, too. The answer echoed back, “1 am.” Asked the feeling at the North Webster meeting, the people said, “Intimidating.” Reports Mrs. Smith called on Dr. Bruce Lamb of Milford. Lamb said he had talked with a Dennis Skeens at the Indiana Department of Education’s division of school house planning and was told that, as noted before, funds are paid to school corporations based according to size (the

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number of students in the corporation) and the school board can spend, the money a§ it pleases. The board, he said, has the final say. Other reports provided much the same information. Some are still waiting on answers from contacts made to state officials. Enrollment at the several schools was discussed. Approximate enrollments showed 180 at Milford, 260 at Syracuse and 230 at North Webster in the six-eight grade levels. North Webster persons said they objected to being left out because they have 30 less students than Syracuse. Mrs. Mitchell said North Webster has a total of 855 students according to her records. She said in 1979 there were 701 students. The school has grown by 150 students. Os this number, 120 have come from Syracuse. North Webster, she concluded, has grown by 30 students. She noted that projected growth is higher than this for the township. Charles Baker of North Webster asked the question as to where the growth would be. In North Webster? Elsewhere? North Webster’s school, it was noted, is currently crowded. North Webster residents said they felt students going from their town to Wawasee High School are behind. Why, they; questioned, don’t they involve us now? Why build the north school first? They said they were told at their meeting that the north school would be built first, then Syracuse Elementary would be renovated, then Wawasee High School, and then (what they figured would be 12-15 years down the road) if there was a need the south school would be built. What if North Webster doesn’t grow, they questioned? Little was asked why the board couldn’t build a school now for the Syracuse and North Webster students and leave Milford in Milford. He said the board had asked that same question in October. North Webster people questioned Little on why they had to wait. Little outlined discussions held earlier by the board — upgrading the current Syracuse School at a cost of $3.6 million; using the 45-acres on Kern Road for a new Syracuse Junior High School at a cost of ss*6 million; building a joint school for North Webster and Syracuse at a cost of s7*6 million. He said the discussions were only brief. It was at that

point Thornton commissioned the SAC committee to do what they did, £• L— Little was asked to keep a North Webster-Syracuse school in mind. To consider a modular building to add to in the future. And, he was told it only seemed logical to build the south school first. Little stressed he could not talk for Dr. Thornton or for the board. He did know the board is concerned. Equality, the North Webster people said, was stressed at the meetings. They then questioned why they were felling left out. Little stressed, “We certainly do represent you and all the pupils in the corporation.” When he left the meeting, Little received a round of applause from the audience; an indication of their thanks for taking the time to attend and answer at least some of their questions. At the end of the question and answer session, co-chairman Beer questioned, “What do we do next? Whatever we do, we need volunteers! Donations! ” Snyder agreed to do additional research. Discussion was held on meetings with school board members. Mrs. Smith said that whenever more than two board members were present it was, according to law, considered a school board meeting. It was at this time Little was called. Little assured those present that the school board would hold work sessions prior to building a school and these sessions would be public meetings. He also urged those present to attend the June board meeting. Committee Named Named to serve on a committee to investigate a feasibility study were Connie Smith, Jim Beer, Dr. Bruce Lamb, Steve Kaiser, Carolyn Zimmerman, Charles Baker, Don Bucher and Linda Eastman. They will meet next Tuesday. Mrs. Eastman and Paula Stokes will work with the assessors, trustees and area planning commission and, using the same criteria Dr. Thornton used — $15,000 or more spent on a dwelling during the last 16 months — get names and make telephone calls to find out how many of those buildings are summer homes, retirement homes and how many have pre-school age children. Just prior to closing the meeting it was decided to send letters to school board members stating the desires of the school patrons. Following are addresses of the board members: David Carey, r 2 box 131, North Webster 46555 Curt Jordan, r 1 box 605-5, Leesburg 46538 Bill Little, P. O. Box 248, Milford 46542 Carol Swartzendruber, r 4 box 241, Syracuse 46567 Bill Troup, r 1 box 110A, Milford 46542 Stingers used MOSCOW — Lt. Gen. Mikhail Sotskov, a Soviet general, confirmed that U.S. Stinger missiles are being used against his forces in Afghanistan by Moslem rebels previously confined to machine guns and aging missiles.

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HONOR BIKE RIDERS — It was recognition time Saturday morning on the library iawn in Syracuse for those who rode in the Saturday, May 16th, Rotary Club-sponsored Bike-o-Thon. Prizes were given out by Robert Westfall, president of the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, to the above: Front row, left to right, Pat Gargett, Eric Swartzendruber, Aaron Kryder, Tony Ganshorn, Michele Popenfoose and Sarah Liberti. Mid-

Three weeks remain in Syracuse's mayor's race

With only three weeks remaining in the race to be the first and only mayor in the history of Syracuse, the race is heating up. Many creative activities are still planned. If you have not had an opportunity to be a part of any of the “FUNdraising” activities up to this point, there is still time remaining to be a part of this historic event. Ernie Rogers has announced he is selling paddles imprinted with the sesquicentennial logo. They can be seen and purchased at the Logan Roger’s Realty office in the village. Loren (“Kurly”) Longenbaugh is still offering the 3-5-7 bowling tournament at the Wawasee Bowl. He is also seeking pledges for his high game or high series. Lil Cook will be offering barbecued chicken on Saturday,

Wiley Spurgeon to speak at Syracuse Mayor's Banquet

(Continued from page 1) Retrospective.” He was previously the editor and publisher of the SyracuseWawasee Journal, a predecessor NEW TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE -r Ray E. Darr.f 27-Syracuse, has been elected to fill the position as Turkey Creek Township Trustee to fill the vacancy due to the death of /(lice A. Johnston. Rex. L. Reed, chairman, Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee, called a caucus of the Turkey Creek Township Committeemen last Saturday at 12 noon in the Syracuse Town Hall. Darr was elected at that time and took office immediately. ' He and his wife, Margaret, have been residents of their rural farm home for 45 years. They are the parents of three children, Dennis of Syracuse; Mrs. Mark (Denise) Grady of North Webster; and Mrs. Douglas (Doreen) Ruch, Milford. They also have three grandchildren.

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June 13, at the Lakeland Youth Center. June 4 will be the date of the world’s largest garage sale according to Bud Smith. And if that is not enough for everyone, June 5, will be part two of the world’s largest garage sale, with an auction sale at 5 p.m. These historic events will transpire at the Heckaman Marine building on SR 13. Also Smith is planning a car wash at Calvary United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 13. Jerry Claybaugh is offering Syracuse residents a chance to be a part of the history on Sunday, June 14, by sponsoring the “Hands Across Syracuse.” This event will take place on Main Street at 5 p.m., and all participants will receive a com-

of The Mail-Journal. Tickets for the event are available from any of the candidates running for mayor. If you cannot locate one of the candidates you may call Jim Evans, co-chairman, at 457-4202 for more information. There is a cost of the tickets, with all of the proceeds after expenses going to the Syracuse Sesquicentennial Committee. Any funds that exceed the operating budget of the sesquicentennial, will be used toward the establishment of a permanent historical museum at the Syracuse Public Library. Sesquicentennial bunting orders are being taken People in the Syracuse area are being encouraged to decorate their homes for the Syracuse Sesquicentennial with red, white and blue bunting. The street decorations committee is now taking orders from homeowners wishing to rent the bunting during the celebration, July 3-12. For details and prices contact Rosalyn Jones or Bonnie Bjella, at the Syracuse Public Library, 118 E. Main St., Syracuse, 457-3022. Mrs. Jones, decorations chairwoman, stated the library is open from 12 noon until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The deadline for placing orders is June 11. Hail damage Economic damage from hail in the United States, primarily through destruction of crops, exceeds that caused by tornadoes, says National Geographic.

die row, l-r, Chris Ganshorn, Carter Yager, Richie Nolan, Andy Liberti. Mary Riffle, Tina Liberti, Sylvia Cole and Billy Cole. Back row, l-r, Bob Troutman, Weldon Haggerty, Jerry Ganshorn and Bill Beemer. Mr. Westfall said about $3,000 was collected. The money will go toward the mayoral race, to the Friends of the Library fund, to the vocational education department’s adult literacy program and for the Rotary Christmas lighting program.

memorative sesquicentennial tshirt. There is an entry fee. Also, on June 20, the date of the banquet, Claybaugh will be selling barbecued chicken at the Lakeland Standard Station. The candidates participating in

rWw 11 DON MARTIN

Third in a series — Don Martin and Michael Coverstone seek North Webster Mayoral post Seven residents from the North Webster area are rivaling for the honors of becoming the town’s first mayor, through donations contributed by the public to the candidate of their choice. The candidate raising the most funds will be named mayor and given the honor of reigning over the parade. The following is the Mail-Journal’s third installment for North Webster of “Who’ll be mayor?” — giving the public a view of the candidates and his or her background. The position of mayor will be an honorary one which will last for one year. The race was kicked off on April 22 and will run through Saturday, June 13 at Which time a mayor’s banquet will be held. Don Martin and Michael Coverstone are featured below. Other candidates include; William Metcalf, Eddie Overmyer, Imogene Menzie, Bob Goebel, and Jan Lepola. DON MARTIN Don Martin, r 1 North Webster, has spent a lot of time working on community projects during the 27 years that he’s lived in the area. He’s sponsored by the Lakeland Kiwanis Club and enjoys spending time helping others. Additionally, Martin is a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse, as well as the Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, Shrine Club and Kiwanis Club. Martin is interested in running for mayor because he wants to help raise money for the new community building. He is particularly attached to North Webster because, “The community is free of crime, pollution and the congestion found in cities.” At the present time Martin is kept very busy managing a rental agency in Epworth Forest. MICHAEL STUART COVERSTONE Michael Coverstone, r 1 North Webster, enjoys the area because everyone is so helpful and willing to lend a hand. He’s sponsored by Heater’s Inc. and serves as production coordinator. He is a member of the Heinken£lub in Fort Wayne, as well as being a member of the employee’s committee for Heater’s. Coverstone is interested in carpentry, mechanics, gardening, hiking, home remodeling and being a gentleman farmer. He states that he would liketo be mayor so that he can ride in the parade and get a “bird’s eye view of the beautiful town of North Webster and all it’s wonderful people.

the mayor’s race are working tremendously hard, commented Jim Evans, co-chairman of the race. “They deserve the continued support of all those interested in making the sesquicentennial a success.”

MICHAEL COVERSTONE