The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 July 1987 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 15,1987

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TRAIN DISPLAY A SESQUI FEATURE — Thanks to CSX, owners of the B & 0 Railroad, two railroad cars were on the siding at the train depot on Medusa Street during Sesquicentennial Week in Syracuse to be toured by the public. The cars were a movie car and "Operation Life Saver” car. In the movie car. eight to ten movies, including cartoons for children, were shown concerning rail crossing safety. In the Safety Car was a model display of an actual vehicle train accident and showed the distance needed for a train to stop. Free brochures and information on railroad crossing safety was available. Shown in the above photo are Bob Troutman, a self-described “old railroader," and Bill Beemer, sesquicentennial chairman. Troutman was instrumental in having the display present during the celebration. (Photo by Deb Patterson.)

State law requires parents to provide records

Indiana state law requires all parents of students entering Wawasee Community Schools for the first time to provide the school with complete immuniza-

New M-J Subscribers Dan Brown Mrs. Mildred Smith Emanuel Chupp, Jr. R 1 Box 134-A R 3 Box 387 SIS S. Harrison St. Milford, Ind. 46542 Syracuse, Ind. 46567 Syracuse, Ind. 46567 Lawrence W. Gaston Betty E. Hathaway Mr. and Mrs. James M. Evans R 1 Box 189 R 7 Box 179 R 1 Box 182 Warsaw, Ind. 46580 Angola, Ind. 46703 Syracuse, Ind. 46567 William Byer Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Haley Fred/Ann Hapner R980x290-K R 2 Box 477 R 3 Box 588 Anderson, Ind. 46011 3 Syracuse, Ind. 46567 Syracuse, Ind. 46567 Beth Wood Rose M. Gesaman Scott Templin R 1 Box 153-A PO Box 191 R 2 Box 144 Pierceton, Ind. 46562 North Webster, Ind. 46555 Milford, Ind. 46542 John E. Lehman, Sr. Sally Ohmart Bill Burkholder R 2 Box 177 r 3 Box 321 322 South Lea Pierceton, Ind. 46562 Syracuse, Ind. 46567 Kokomo, Ind. 46902 David Boesenberg Stuart Jackson T.k Farris R 1 Box 348 r 2 Box 83 PO Box 2542 Warsaw, Ind. 46580 Milford, Ind. 46542 Mimcie, liwL-47307-0542 Lawrence Migedt Mr. and Mrs. Ray Soto Liz Waltz R 3 Box 291 R 2 Box 1588-A 5127-12 Stonehedge Blvd. Big Pine Key, Fla. 33043 McAllen. Texas 78504 Fort Wayne, Ind. 46835

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needed. Students failing to comply with state law will not be enrolled in the school system. The county health nurse has a free immunization clinic every Tuesday in the county courthouse.

BZA approves junk car storage —•

Milford

JBy GLEN LONG Staff Writer

The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals, at its July 14 meeting, granted Jim Newcomer a variance which will permit placement of up to 10 single family residences within 18 feet of the road right-of-way and 12 feet from the edge of Little Turkey Creek. His property is located on the south side of Charles Bird Lane and 100 feet southeast of SR 15 in south Milford. The variance will allow him, as existing mobile home residents move, to spot incoming mobile homes in an east-west direction instead of in the present northsouth direction. He said his plan in the future is to then decrease the lot sizes from 100 feet deep to 50 feet deep to accommodate 10 more units and apply for state approval to establish a mobile home park. Newcomer recently bought the Graff “trailer~ court” from Al Graff, Milford. When the fact that the property is made up of separate deeded lots was stated, BZA president Jerry Grady commented, “Everybody thought that was a mobile home park already.” Newcomer also said he wasn’t aware that he had to have approval to move a mobile home in a residential sub-division since in Nappanee, where he has managed a mobile home park, such approvals were not required. Edna Yoder, a resident east on Charles Bird Lane, apparently knew better because she was present to “oppose the possibility of a trailer park. ” Newcomer’s plan for a mobile home park was apparent as he said, “In order to hold rents down I need to get more mobile homes in there to earn on my investment.” BZA member John Lehman, Milford, moved to grant the petition and it was approved unanimously. A second Newcomer petition for an exception for the purpose of Flood Control Ordinance 5.1 g pertinent to residential structures in a flood plain district was also granted. Dan Richford reminded board members that the Department of Natural Resources had recently denied, jurisdiction under,.the flood plain ordinance for this area because it is not a proper flood plain. Auto Storage Approved Garry Miller, Milford, was granted an exception for the purpose of temporary auto storage in a light industrial district. Miller operates an auto body repair shop and wrecker service in Milford. He was present at the

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Justice Building to present his petition to be allowed to keep disabled or impounded vehicles inside a fenced enclosure in north Milford. The board imposed the condition that no more than 12 vehicles be stored at one time, a condition Miller said he can live with. With this condition, the BZA was more liberal than the Milford Town Board had been in a letter recommending the BZA zoning exception instead of Miller’s first petition to the Area Plan Commission for heavy industrial zoning. That letter had recommended a maximum of six vehicles be stored at a time. The board stipulated the lirnit to keep the area from turning into a “junkyard,” even though, as Miller stated, it is fenced with a solid sight barrier fence.

School board focuses on needs

(Continued from page 1 > schools. Smith’s report was compiled using the figures from Kryder’s Comparative Cost Study given to the committee on July 10. Smith’s report showed the reason for a higher salary figure at Milford is because teachers are paid more than at Syracuse and North Webster. Milford’s average teacher salary is $26,126, compared to $22,978 at North Webster and $25,284 at Syracuse The report shows it costs the corporation $1,995 to educate Milford students, $1,711 at North Webster and $1,653 at Syracuse. “We don’t feel like we should be condemned just because we have teachers who have been in the system longer than othters," insisted Smith. “The reason why it costs more to educate Milford students is because of teachers’ salaries.” The Milford School has 13.82 teachers in its building, according to the study. North Webster has 18.02 and Syracuse 17.32 Teachers who serve in a parttime capacity cause the odd figures. The student/teacher ratio, however, is very similar at each school. Teachers at Milford work on a 13.1-1 ratio, while North Webster teachers work at a 13.4-1 figure, and Syracuse 15.3-1. "Our committee feels,” said Mrs. Smith, "the additional average salary per teacher at Milford makes a significant difference in the teacher cost per student. Let’s look at this in a different light,” she continued “If Milford had North Webstdr's average teacher salary of $22,978 x the 13.82 Milford teachers and divide by the 181 students, the cost per student would be $1,754. If Syracuse had Milford average teacher salary of $16,126 x 17.32 teachers at Syracuse, divided by 165 students, the cost would be $1,708 per student at Syracuse. If North Webster had Milford's average teacher salary of $26,126 x 18.02 teachers at North Webster divided by the 242 students, the cost per student would be $1,945,' ’ she reported. Concluding, “ We believe this shows you with a lower average teacher cost we would be right in the ‘ball park' with the other schools with very little disparity.” North Webster’s Lynda Eastman echoed Smith’s comments, and talked about the STEPS program. She stressed potential problems with a

Other Cases The request of Charles Haffner, Syracuse, for an exception to allow storage buildings (u-store type) in a residential district was denied by the board. His property is located on the northeast side of SR 13 and 1330 feet southeast of 650E in Turkey Creek Township. About 20 area property owners were present to remonstrate against the petition. They also presented two petitions full of names and the BZA had received two letters of remonstrance. When he saw the number of people against his project, Haffner attempted to withdraw his petition. Rich Helm, attorney representing some of the remonstrators, objected because Haffner could then have repetitioned in the near future. Since the board completed action

co, itry-setting school, and busing. Dr. Roger Thornton received support for his proposal from Courtney Blue of Syracuse. “I have to disagree with the figures (student/teacher ratio) because I know at Syracuse teachers have class sizes between 25-30 students,” said Blue. “In listening to all the information, I’ve heard a lot about sewage, and how the lines may freeze during Christmas break,” said Blue, referring to the Citizen’s for Quality Education’s proposal. “But I haven’t heard anything about how education will be affected. Only Dr. Thornton has addressed the subject — he wants an improved education for all students.” Bill Beemer, a Syracuse resident, presented the board with a petition with signatures from several Syracuse business executives. The petition was prepared because of the residents’ concern about moving the middle school out of the community. Another aspect the citizen’s group has brought up is the size of the middle school facility. The group believes bigger doesn’t mean a better education for students. Blue strongly disagreed, basing his point, on personal experience. He graduated from Bremen High School, second in his class. When he attended college, he was near the bottom. Blue believes his preparation for college was hindered because he was educated at a small school. School board president Little informed the gathering that in documents presented by the state the trend at the middle school level is not towards smaller schools. The average size of a middle school is between 460-600 students. “I wish you would give us the benefit of the doubt,” said Little. “There’s a lot of material here, a lot of information for us to study. You have the attention of the board, they are honorable people." In other business, the board accepted the hiring of Barton and Coe, Fort Wayne, as architects for the middle school project. The firm has served Wawasee Community Schools for several years. The architects, in designing a new middle school, will receive five per cent of the construction cost. Also, in case another middle school is built, the board has the authority to negotiate for a lower percentage compensation figure. Also, Summers and Company, Fort Wayne, was hired to serve as financial consultant for the same middle school project. Their duties include assistance in the development of funding, issuing of bonds, and underwriting bonds. Summers will be paid no more than two percent of construction cost. No financial compensation will be awarded to the firm until the corporation determines its direction in the projects. Thornton, with assistance from corporation administrators, provided the board with goals for the 1987-88 school year. The board approved the document, but will give Thornton additional Insight in August. The goal-setting document stated five short-term goals and three long-term ones. The five immediate goals were completing the textbook adoption program; provide quality inservice programs at all levels; increase appropriations in instructional supply accounts; develop clear direction for computer hardware; and implement a system for wide programs on Constitution Day. The long-term goals include replacing equipment, perhaps by capital projects; landscaping development expansion; and a comprehensive corporation plan for curriculum and instructional services. The goal-setting direction was initiated by Thornton, immediately dfter taking the superintendent’s position. Another committee, the Syracuse Advisory Council, provided Thornton and board

and denied the petition a year must pass before it can be reentered. Robert and Mary Mock were granted a petition for an exception for the purpose of the expansion of a non-conforming use (to construct a swimming pool and deck) in a commercial district. The property is located north of the old Wa-Wa drive-in theater north of North Webster on the east side of SR 13. President Grady commented that the Mock property is not properly commercially zoned, but was included in the old commercial zoning for the movie theater. Burton Siegel received a variance to permit construction of a residence addition five feet from a north side property line and 16 feet from the east side right-of-way. His property is

members with precise education specifications for Syracuse Elementary School. The presentation, in detail, lists what is needed to improve the elementary school. “We will be referring to this much down the road,” insisted Thornton. “We appreciate the council’s work on this.” Wawasee board members also voted to accept two energy grants, both recommended by Kryder. The grants, an energy conservation grant and a technical assistance study grant have specific guidelines to follow and are matching-type grants. Kryder also recommended that Jane Fry be appointed deputy treasurer. In previous years, Wawasee’s superintendent served in the capacity. The business manager continued his recommendations, asking the board to hire Mary Reed, Ligonier, as secretary to the business manager and building/grounds director. Reed will receive a $13,500 salary, retroactive to July 8. In other personnel moves, Kryder recommended the transfer of Glen Eubank from high school custodian to Milford’s second shift. Eubank will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Donald Losee, effective August 17. A third shift at North Webster was suggested by Kryder. Tom Howell will move from second shift at the school to the* new third shift. Howell will begin the new shift August 24. Kryder also recommended the hiring of Edith Avery as second shift custodian

Manufactured home financing now available from FmHA

The Farmers Home Administration iFmHA) can now provide financing for manufactured homes for low-income and very low-income families, according to Greg Foulke. FmHA county supervisor for Warsaw. The Warsaw office serves both Kosciusko and Wabash Counties. "The authority to make loans on manufactured homes and to develop manufactured home rental projects is an extension of our single family and multi-family housing programs," Foulke said. "This authority increases our ability to serve lower-income families." Matmfactured homes, sometimes called mobile homes, are designed and constructed for permanent occupancy by a single family. Manufactured homes include units — at least 10 feet wide — which can be transported in one or more sections. Farmers Home will require a permanent foundation for units financed under its housing programs Farmers Home will make loans only on manufactured homes that are constructed to the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The manufactured units also must meet the Farmers Home thermaj performance standards

To prepare ordinance on burning of garbage

(Continued from page 1) The board will also conduct an open meeting in the town hall, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. for the purpose of considering a proposal to establish a cumulative sewer and water fund According to Bice, the fund would be an update of the established fund which expires in 1987 - providing a continuance Open.bidding for the used police car will precede that meeting. The board's next regular scheduled meeting is set for 6:30 p in. Monday, August to, in the town hall. Saturday evenings when the weather cooperates. In other business, the board allocated $l2O for American Water. Works Association classes Winchester will attend Tuesday

located on the south side of an unnamed road and just west of Vanes Lakeshore Drive at Dewart Lake in Van Buren Township. Nappanee Conservation Club was granted an exception for the purpose of a private club and camp in an agricultural district. The property is located on the east side of Gravelton Road and 250 feet south of the Elkhart County Line in Jefferson Township. Member Bill Strang said the club plans a 50 ft. by 100 ft. clubhouse and primitive campsites for members only. There is currently a shooting range at this location of the club, which has over 150 members.

at Wawasee High School. The Syracuse resident will begin work Monday, Aug. 10. William Cusik, Jr., was hired to fill the third shift vacancy at Wawasee High School, c.eated by the retirement of Joseph Robie. Also, Ronald Tobias will work North Webster’s second shift custodial duties beginning August 10. He fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Daryl Thomas. In certified personnel moves, the board accepted Dr. Howard Hull’s three resignation recommendations. The board, with regret, accepted Joy St. Germain’s resignation as readiness teacher at Syracuse. Germain will teach *a regular class, and begin a readiness class in the Goshen Public School system. Scott Siler, math teacher and head-baseball coach at Wawasee, resigned to take a similar teaching position at Goshen High School. Siler cited family reasons for his resignation. The board accepted Ted Mahnensmith's resignation from the Syracuse Middle School. Mahnensmith will be employed as assistant principal at Goshen High School. Finally, the school board decided to apply for the Indiana School Board Association’s special meetings, held on three separate weekend dates. The program is designed to make school boards more efficient. A special budget meeting will be held Tuesday, July 21, at Wawasee’s central office. Only budget and personnel moves will be discussed at the meeting.

Officials in the FmHA local Warsaw office will determine which manufactured home dealer-contractors are eligible to participate in the single family housing program. Only those dealer-contractors who are capable of providing acceptable service to FmHA borrowers will be certified To be certified, dealer-contractors must be able to develop sites, provide landscaping, set up units on a permanent foundation, and complete other requirements for assuring quality housing for the FmHA borrowers. In the rental program, the developer will be responsible for developing sites, installing units and fulfilling the requirements of the rural rental housing program. The rental program is administered by the FmHA offices. "The availability of loans lor manufactured homes gives lowincome families another option for housing," Foulke said. "Whether single-family or multifamily housing, our goal is to provide safe, decent and adequate housing for rural residents who meet our income eligibility requirements." Information on programs of the »Farmers Home Administration is available from the agency's county, district or state offices The local FmlL\ address is 151 Bell Road. Warsaw. Ind. 46580

and Thursday nights in Kendallville, “while he will also be allowed to attend a seminar on Understanding Groundwater. August 26. in Indianapolis Clerk treasurer Monica Bice will be reimbursed for seminars in Carmel. June 21-22. sponsored by the Indiana Municipal. Clerk's Institute. - The board also agreed to sign a one-year contract with St John Business Machines. Inc . South Bend, for $240 The annual fee provides maintenance services from the company for-the town's copy machine Four town budget meetings were set by the board, with others pending, they include: 6:30 pin and 7:30 pin Monday. July 20. and 6:30 pm and 7:30 pin Thursday, July 23