The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 36, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 October 1987 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 21,1987

Three town board members to be elected at North Webster

I By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer Residents in the Town of North Webster will soon need to make a decision between the six candidates vying for the three seats on the North Webster Town Board. All registered voters within the town will cast their votes Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Camelot Hall, for either Sidney E. Markley or Earl Wayne Jernigan, Ward One; Kay L. Andrews or Elmer V. Foster, Ward Two; and Myron Clark or Charles Packer, Ward Three. Margaret L. Lawrence is the only candidate for clerk-treasurer. Voters may vote a straight party ticket or for one candidate for each of the three town board positions open. Candidates, with the exception of the clerk-treasurer, will be listed by wards, with all voters being able to vote for one person from each ward. Following are short sketches on each of the candidates: Clerk-Treasurer Margaret L. .( “Peg" ) Lawrence, Republican, has lived

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Full two-party slate at Milford in November 3 election

| ByMARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer Posters and newspaper advertisements have surfaced as eight Milford residents begin to battle for the right to represent their town in 1988. With the slate filled on both sides, Democrats and Republicans will vie for the clerk-treasurer and three town board seats at the November 3 election. The Milford Community Building on Main Street will serve as the lone polling place, with two incumbents heading the ticket. Monica pice, a two-term winner, and fellow Republican Dennis Wuthrich will attempt to retain their clerk-treasurer and town board seats, respectively. Joining the experienced duo on the Republican side are Gary Hurd, Ward 2, and Max Evans of Ward 3. Former clerk-treasurer Margaret Brooks will head a strong Democrat contingent, vying for Wuthrich’s spot in Ward 1, while Kay Dimick finds herself opposite Bice. Rounding out the Democrat ballot are John Lehman, Ward 2, and Robert Phillips, Ward 3. President Jean Treesh, who has served as a board member for 12 years, declined to opt for a fourth term, while Republican Charles Bird, who filled the seat of retiring Democrat Darrell Om last January, also decided against a bid for a full term. Democrat Capsule Kay Dimick, hoping to gain a “new experience”, will draw on her experience as a sales clerk at Sharp Hardware, Milford, in the race for clerk-treasurer. “I want

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4" est ■ s MARGARET L. LAWRENCE in the North Webster area for 6*4 years. She has eight years’ banking experience and attended Ball State University. Mrs. Lawrence and her husband, Charles, own Fishermen’s Cove Resort, and are the parents of two sons, Scott and Kenny. A general interest in the town’s affairs and desire to get involved in the community in which she liVes is why she is seeking the position. There is no candidate for the

to become more involved in community affairs,” the challenger remarked before embarking on the race. A Rockford, Mich., native who moved to Milford 15 years ago, Dimick lives in Meadowview Addition with her husband, Raymond, and two children (Shanna, 18, and Kristina, 15). Brooks hopes to use her political experience to gain her first seat on the board. Serving as clerk-treasurer from September, 1975, through 1979, Brooks opted for a repeat performance in 1984 but was defeated by Bice, who gained a narrow 50-vote win. Milford votes to be cost in the community building The Milford Town Board met in a special session Monday night, Oct. 19, to designate the community building on Main Street as the only polling place for the November 3 general election. The board also agreed to spon- I sor Utilities Superintendent ' Dallas Winchester II and Randy Veach, assistant superintendent, for an American Water Works Association (AWWA) seminar next Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Peru. Chimney fire on Saturday Syracuse Fire Department was called to a chimney fire Satur- ■ day, Oct. 17, on Grandview Drive, Syracuse. The call was received I at 7:20 p.m. No information on the fire is available.

H| ■ ■ SIDNEY E. MARKLEY Democratic party. Ward One Sidney E. Markley, Republican, has lived in the town for six years and is retired as head custodian with the Warsaw Community High School. He currently is employed part-time by Sue’s Creation Markley’s wife, Paula, is a teacher at Syracuse Elementary. He has one daughter, Mrs. James Molibash. The incumbent candidate cites

Attempting to gain a seat on the other side of the table this year. Brooks is a lifetime Milford resident who lives with her husband. Jim, and two children (Kelly, 18, and Clay, 15) at 306 N. Main St. She is a member of the Columbian Reading Circle, Milford Emergency Medical Service, and is a Sunday School teacher at Milford United Methodist Church. Warsaw native John Lehman, a one-year member of the Kosciusko County Board of Zon ing Appeals, is a familiar site in Milford, serving as owner of the Milford Laundromat, Car wa§h, * 'fil ■ ’ . . ■ ' ■ SHARON L. BATESLA

Two contests loom in Syracuse town election

i By GLEN LONG I ? Staff Writer | 1 c The polls will open at 6am. as t usual in Syracuse on Tuesday, t Nov. 3. Voters who are registered t in precincts one, three and four f will cast their ballots at the Scout c Cabin on South Huntington St. e Those registered in precincts two c and five will vote at the American t Legion Hall on the east side of SR 1 13 in south Syracuse. The Democrat Party has can- 1 didates in the clerk-treasurer > race and the race for trustee in 1 Ward Five. Republicans Carol 1 Koble and William Hess are > unopposed Republicans in Ward f

Housing, transportation concerns seniors 1

(Continued from page 1) County Council on Aging and Aged, Kosciusko Mobile Meals, United Way of Kosciusko County, Rea' Services Nutrition Pro gram, Salvation Army, American Association of Retired Persons, various senior citizens groups throughout thecounty. During the meeting, it was noted that senior citizens are ex- /

I ■» I Hft EARL WAYNE JERNIGAN the continuation of what he started four years ago as why he is seeking re-election. Earl Wayne Jernigan, Democrat, has been a town resident for 35 years and is self employed as an antique dealer. He and his wife, Diana, have three daughters, Stephanie, Josanne, and Monica; and three grandchildren. Wanting to keep the same continuity the past board has had, is Jernigan’s

and U-Store Storage. The town board candidate is a six-year resident of Milford, living at 109 Higbee St. (SR 15> with his wife,< Pamela, and three children (Heidi, 15, Michele, 11, and Kevin. 8). Hoping to deposit “an investment in our children’s future,” Bob Phillips rounds out the Democrat ticket. A product engineer for the park model division of Mallard Coach Co., Inc., Etna Green, Phillips is a fiveyear resident of Milford who yields from Muncie. He lives at 404 First St. with his wife, Nanette, and three children MARK L. TATMAN %

Three and Ward Four lyMark Tatman, Democrat, was drafted to run for the clerktreasurer job. With a family background in accounting and having completed college computer courses, he feels he is very qualified to do the job. He said if z elected he will be a full-time clerk-treasurer. He is presently employed at Chore Time in Milford. Opposing Tatman for the Republicans is Sharon Batesla, who has worked in accounting at Premier Plastic Products since 1978. She said if elected she will work hard at getting bookkeeping functions on existing computer

4 pressing a genuine interest in the proposed housing project on the freshman high school property in Warsaw and that persons have called, stating, he would like to 1 pul a list for housing if the project continues to develop. It was recently announced by Warsaw officials that the freshman high property could be put to use as a commercial structure Offices and shops were pro-

I W KAY L. ANDREWS reason for seeking the position. Ward Two Kay L. Andrews, Republican, has lived in North Webster two years, and is vice president and branch manager at Liberty Bank and Trust, North Webster. Her husband, Wayne, is employed at Dana Corporation. They have one daughter, Christine. Being concerned about the community and its future is the reason Mrs. Andrews is seeking office.

(Robert, 7, Amanda, 4, and William, 2). Republican Look Bice heads a familiar look in the Republican party, hoping to expand on her current clerktreasurer post in November. An native of South Bend, the 18-year Milford resident lives at 506 W. Emeline St. with her husband, Don, and son, Keith, 15. Two other sons (Don Jr., 27, and Carl, 25), a daughter, Kathy (Andy) Brown, and three grandchildren also share the candidate's life. Wishing to continue programs instigated by the current town CAROL F. KOBLE

equipment for accuracy and costeffectiveness. Kenneth Johnson, Democrat, came out against Joe Morganthaler in Ward Five. Johnson and his wife, Shirley, have resided in Syracuse for 25 years. He said he is very interested in helping

Syracuse hires grant engineers

(Continued from page 1) I The board approved all claims * for payment except number 1075 , from Steve’s Auto Parts, J Syracuse. This claim was held ] because Jennifer Lewis, clerk- ( treasurer, reported that com- ( t

t posed for the Main Street floor, 1 while inside parking could be 1 handled from the Fort Wayne Street side. The project may also 5 entail a number of efficiency apartments with bigger, luxury type apartments on the top floor With the uptown location persons living in the structure could easily walk to a great number of locations including stores, mer- t chants and parks f

■ A whfc - ELMER V. FOSTER Elmer V. (“Sonny”) Foster, Democrat, is a former resident who moved back to North , Webster July 18 and has been a > summer resident for the past 1 several years. He is owner of t Video Time, North Webster. He r and his wife, Mary Jane, have t three children. Shawna, ; Chavonne and Junior Citing it was time for a change and a 1 desire to see the town prosper and grow, is the reason given by < Foster for seeking the office. I

board, Wuthrich hopes to repeat his 1983 victory, when he carried all three Milford precincts to defeat then-board president Steve Miller. Citing his past record and plans for future Milford improvements, the Milford native doubles as a proprietor of Wuthrich and Sons and works for the local Farm Bureau Co-op. Wuthrich lives at 208 Williams St. with his wife, Barbara. He has four children (Dawn, 18, Karen, 18, Dan, 16, and Renee, 10) .! A resident of 511 Emeline St., Gary Hurd will attempt to pull a strong plurality in Ward 2, his IT X i WILLIAM R. HESS

Syracuse grow and prosper. Johnson is employed as a sales representative by Hoosier Fire Equipment, Inc. of Valparaiso. Morganthaler and Hess, incumbent town trustees, both expressed their desire to stay on the board to help complete existing

pany does not provide proper bill information with its claims. Hughes discussed a community analysis of Syracuse which has been prepared by NIPSCO. The local manager, Bob Westfall, delivered a supply of these and colorful brochures which are available to the public at the clerk-treasurer’s office. Reed was directed to advertise that bids will be accepted in November for a trash pickup contract for 1988. The next regular meeting of the Syracuse Town Board will be on November 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall. Store orange peel Fresh grated orange peel can be stored in a plastic bag and frozen until needed.

MYRON CLARK Ward Three Myron Clark, Republican, has lived in North Webster six years after being a summer resident since 1929. He is a retired school superintendent, has a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and a master’s degree. He and his wife, Anne Elizabeth, have three children, Gerriann, Jan and Lee The incumbent board member’s reason for seeking reelection is to see through some of the ongoing projects started

home base, to prevail over Lehman. “I think I can step forward and help the town grow,” Hurd commented in an earlier interview, noting that he is a lifetime resident of the area Hurd, a fourth-grade teacher in the Warsaw Community School system, and his wife, Pat, have two children (Rachel, 7, and Ashley, 4). Stepping forward for the final ‘ town board seat is Max Evans of Ward 3. The owner of Evans Variety Store, Milford, lives at 501 W. First St. with his wife, Jr i JOE MORGANTHALER

projects, mainly the important sewer projects. Carol Koble, a fifth grade teacher at Syracuse Elementary School for 16 years, said that basically she is interested in be-

November 1 is last day for new license plates

Roxanna Hadley, manager of the Syracuse License Branch, reminds everyone they need to have the new 1987 license plates on their vehicles before November 1. The last names star- ’ ting with U through Z are due in October. To see if you have the proper plates on your vehicles, check te color. Plate colors for passenger cars are blue and white, trucks and trailers are red and white. Mrs. Hadley also announced there will be an extra driver’s examiner on Friday, Oct. 30. Those planning to be away for the winter months are reminded they can renew their driver’s license six months ahead and should check their license expiration date. An examiner for the driver’s test is also available every Tuesday except for elec-

• CHARLES PACKER within the last four years. Charles Packer, Democrat, has been a resident of North Webster for the past five years, living in the area since 1968. He is a fourth grade teacher at Milford Elementary. Packer and his wife, Ginger, have two sons, Andrew and Adam. His reason for seeking the office is that it is time more people get involved in the town and since North Webster is his home, it is time that he gets involved.

Marlene, and two children (Melissa, 19, and Marc, 16). A second daughter, Marcia (Mrs. Brian) Goodman, lives in Warsaw. Claiming that Milford needs to “Urge more people to get involved” in its governing process, the lifetime resident hopes to draw on his experience as a longtime businessman in the area. Milford residents may still register to vote at the town hall through next Wednesday, Oct. 28. Both parties urged citizens to exercise their right to vote. I Mi KENNETHJOHNSON

ing some help to her commuhity and believes she has somethihg to give. The polls will remain open until 6 p.m.

tion day and holidays. Appointments are needed for those driver’s 75 years of age and over to take the exam. Those who have had personalized plates may reserve those same plates until October 31 New personalized plates can be ordered until December 29 and the fee is due when the plate is ordered. Compacts and crashes Small cars provide less protection against injury and result in higher vehicle damage claims, according to an insurance industry examination of accident claim statistics. The study by the Highway Loss Data Institute showed that even among many cars of similar design, collision damage and chances of injury at times vary widely.