The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 16, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 June 1987 — Page 22
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 3,1987
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MILDRED (WENGER) Van Orsdall of Columbia City loaned us this photo of a street car wjeck in Milford. She said the photo was found in the belongings of a deceased cousin who lived in Illinois. It has the (name of Dorothy Nussbaum, Fairbury, 111., and street car wreck in Milford, Ind., on the back. It is apparent the wreck took place on the bridge at the south edge of town. But, does anyone know when? Who are the people in the photo? A RELEASE from former resident John B. Augsburger’s Indianapolis office reminds us that it will take less time to get about in the Hoosier State now. The new 65 mph speed limit took effect on June 1. The speed limit in this area, however, remains 55 mph in order to maintain safe driving conditions. The 65 mph has been
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posted on approximately 75 percent of the state’s interstates. “With the existence of this new speed limit, all motorists should be aware that 65 mph will not be me iaw Ou an interstates, Augsburger stated. “Drivers must pay close attention to areas where the speed zones change from 65 mph to 55 mph or face the possibility of receiving a citation.” According /to State Police Superintendent Larry D. Furnas, motorists should pay close attention to speed limit signs after the change and adhere to them. I urnas stated that many of the 55 mph zones are located close to state police posts and there very well may be a state trooper clocking speeds when cars leave a 65 mph zone and enter a 55 mph zone. Motorists who are traveling even just a few miles oyer the 65 mph speed limit may receive either a warning ticket or an actual citation depending on the circumstances surrounding their violation. Furnas said that speeding tickets usually cost about S6O.
Augsburger explained that the legislature was able to increase the speed limit as a result of a provision contained in the recently approved federal highway funding bill The hill repealed the speed limit restrictions imposed by Congress in 1974. "I believe that our interstates will continue to be safe for travel. In addition, the implementation of a mandatory safety belt law on July 1 will add an increased safety factor on interstates as well as other roads in our state,” Augsburger stated. "Some Hoosiers may have to change their driving habits as a result of the safety belt law,” Augsburger explained. “But I think it will be a change of habit that will lead to safer traveling on our state’s highways.” —o— MARIA LOZANO phoned last Thursday to inform us of a swarm of bees in a 12 by 12 area near Harry Doty’s fence at the south edge of Milford.
She called the police department and was told to contact the humane society. Maria was quite concerned over the safety of the horses and the children in the area. By the weekend, most but not all of the bees had left the area. THE DERK Kuhns have returned from a vacation in the Kissimmee where they enjoyed a visit with former area residents Don and Gladys Mock. Don is a former resident of the North Webster area and Gladys is a sister to Mrs. Dane (Hazel) Rarickof near Milford. BILL LITTLE has gone public with his private life on at least two occasions during the past week. Last Wednesday night, when Little MC’d the Kosciusko County Senior Citizens’ Queen Contest at Warsaw, his monologue included a bit of personal history, ending with the announcement that he had recently become engaged. The local clincher came Friday morning at the regular meeting of the Milford Kiwanis Club at the Milford Community Building, when Little said he “had an announcement to make.” He said if all goes as planned, the Kiwanis president, Jon Dewart, would be his brother-in-law, and the “fellow seated in front of me (Randall Dewart) will be my father-in-law.” It became clear he was talking about his rumored engagement to Sharon (Dewart) Keller of Indianapolis. Sharon is an aide in the office of Lt. Gov. John M. Mutz. Little presented Mrs. Keller with a diamond last weekend, further evidence of their serious intentions. • Where the couple plans to live — Milford or Indianapolis — is a part of the continuing scenario.
At Syracuse — 3 directors nominated for Chamber of Commerce board
I By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer The nominating committee for the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce submitted three names to serve as directors at this morning’s (Wednesday) chamber board of directors meeting. Caskey, Judy Warner and Mike Tallon had been contacted to serve as directors for the next three years. Jim Evans, president, reminded the directors of the chamber’s annual meeting on Tuesday, June rt>. Lt. Governor John M. Mutz will be the guest speaker. The meeting will be at Maxi’s Restaurant, Maxwelton Golf Club, with the social hour beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are now being accepted and can be made by calling the chamber office. Evans stated the cost will be $lO per person and it is expected a large crowd will be present. This meeting will be open to all chamber members and nonchamber members as well as potential members. Jeanne Gardiner, incoming president, brought to the board’s attention a home in town on the sesquicentennial parade route that is in need of repair, and asked if a member there knew the owner personally to contact him and see if the property could be “tidied up.” Mrs. Gardiner stated.the town has no ordinance concerning this matter and several letters have been sent to the owner, by the town, asking the property be cleaned up. It was suggested the chamber and the sesquicentennial committee send letters to the owner asking for his cooperation. Mrs. Gardiner commented she has copies of several ordinances, good and bad, from other communities concerning old buildings and suggested the chamber encourage the town to create such an ordinance. During the discussion, several other properties which need cleaning up were mentioned. In the opposite direction Evans sought the board’s opinion on the recognition awards to businesses who have updated or improved
ATTEND Wawasee Community School Board Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 P.M Administration Bldg. Show I Voice Concern About Middle School!
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their buildings. Mrs. Gardiner commented she felt people need to be awarded and the public made aware of this. Evans asked that suggestions of businesses to be honored or recognized be submitted. A unanimous decision not to take over the organization of the “Big Bang Boom” fireworks was made by the members. Tom Tuttle had asked if the chamber would be interested. Bill Beemer stated his initial response was to forget it and not become involved. “He’s done a good job but I don’t think the people on the board have the time for such a major undertaking.” Evans stated the event has outgrown the group of people on that committee. 6 Committee Reports Evans announced the Syracuse Town Board did approve the renaming of CR 530E as Harkless Road and joining forces with the Syracuse-Wawasee Area Development Co., and chamber of commerce to join Kosciusko Dpvplnnmpnt Tnc. Beemer, sesquicentennial chairman, reported all committees are doing their jobs and that trophies, ribbons and medallions have been ordered. He announced the purchase of a bronze plaque to be erected at the burial site of Samuel Crosson, town father, with dedication ceremonies set for Sunday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. It was also announced entries from Syracuse businesses and residents are needed for the parade as a number of the entries being received are from outside the Syracuse area. The deadline for entries is June 11. The queen committee is seeking sponsors for some of the candidates and any one interested in sponsoring a candidate should contact Lynn Griffith and Jeannine Schrock. Evans reminded everyone of the Mayor’s Banquet on Saturday, June 20, and that tickets are available through the eight mayor candidates. Wiley (“Bill”) Spurgeon, Muncie and Lake Wawasee, will be the guest speaker. Beemer also announced a beautification meeting was held last week, however there are not a lot of people responding. He will be contacting Pat Brown of Leßoy Troyer and Associations, Mishawaka, on how to attack the problem and to seek an outline on approaching people. The next meeting will be August 17 at 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Scout Cabin. Mike Skevington, president of the retail merchants, announced officers will be elected at Friday
morning's meeting and discussion on sidewalk sales in August are the two items on the agenda. The resignation of Bob Kocher from the board of directors was accepted. Kocher regretfully resigned as he is no longer in the area. Robert Westfall announced Randall Dewart, Milford, is interested on serving on the board of directors. A meeting between Westfall, Syracuse Police Chief Robert Ziller and a consultant will take place Thursday to look at the telephone system the town has to receive emergency calls. The consultant will be giving sugges-
l i A - «r»j n THREE FIRST PLACE TROPHIES — State Bank of Syracuse was the recipient of three first place trophies in the Seventh Annual “Maxi Advertising Awards” competition for Indiana banks. The first place trophies were presented to Jeanne Gardiner, marketing officer of State Bank of Syracuse by Chris Schenkel, ABC Sportscaster, following dinner at the recent Indiana Banker’s Association/Bank Marketing Association Marketing Conference at Indianapolis’ Embassy Suites Downtown. State Bank of Syracuse-won an award in the newspaper category and two awards in Campaign categories of banks in the SO-100MM assets size range. There were 150 entries in the awards contest, 33 first place trophies (MAXI’s) were awarded and 41 Certificates of Merit in four classes of competition: banks with assets up to SIOO million, slOl million to S3OO million, $3Ol to SSOO million, and $5Ol million and above. The Advertising Awards program is sponsored by the Indiana Chapter of Bank Marketing Association to encourage excellence in advertising and to recognize outstanding endeavors. Entry is limited to Indiana banks who hold membership in the Bank Marketing zXssociation. Jeanne Gardiner, marketing officer of State Bank of Syracuse, was chairwoman of the 1987 Advertising Awards Committee. Entries were judged by a panel of advertising experts made up of Nelson Hershberger, Sales Representative for Sigmund Printing, Goshen and past president of Indiana Chapter, Bank Marketing Association; Ron Altenhof, marketing director, Starcraft. Topeka; and Perry Fulkerson, advertising director, Square D Corp., Peru.
tions on how the system can be updated. This is a step towards the 911 emergency number. . Westfall announced the chamber sign north of Syracuse is down and in the process of being repainted. The sign should be back up in 10 days. Concerning Celebration 88, Beemer announced he has requested signs stating the town’s participation be erected Jay the end of June. The signs have been requested to be located 300 feet north of Palm Drive on SR 13 and across from the post office, also on SR 13.