The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 December 1987 — Page 1

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Milford 658-4111 & Syracuse 457-3666

VOLUME 26

Hughes re-elected president ~

New Syracuse board seated

r f | . By GLEN LONG Staff | The Syracuse Town Board met in special session last night, Dec. 29, to conduct year-end business. A major item was the swearing in of trustees and a new clerkv treasurer. In the swearing-in ceremony, . Robert Reed, town attorney, administered the oath of office to new trustees Carol F. Koble and Kenneth Johnson, re-elected trustee Bill Hess and new clerktreasurer Mark L. Tatman. After the new members took " their places at the council table, . Janjes Hughes was re-elected as president. The board then approved the following appointments- Rob Ziller will continue as town marshal. Joe Dock as utilities superintendent, and Bob -r" Reed as town attorney. Carl Myrick will continue as liaison member to the police department, Hess to the street and water department and Hughes to the Scout Cabin and the control board of the Syracuse dam. Koble

50 food establishments may be closed

IByCARLAGAFF I , Staff Writer ': . f Kosciusko. County could have up to 50 food service establishments closed on January 1 because persons have not complied with the law and secured permits from the board oFhealth. The Kosciusko County Board of Health has sent letters to establishments advising that permits muss be obtained but a large number of owners and managers have not tended to the matter, Kosciusko County Administra tor/Chief Sanitarian Jon A

‘ * • ** <c . ' IS IT A TOBOGGAN RUN?—After the recent snow, roads were saew tovered and slick in the / ■ 4 ': *"area. And, with the many lakes, curves and hills, one could easily have mistaken them for toboggan runs. A handful of- Were reported due to the snow, which has hardly begun to make its * presence known in Indiana thisyear. (Photo by Carla Gaff) A BIT LATE FOR A WHITE CHRISTMAS — Nature gave way with Ste own ftoeked look fer evergreens this week, although a little late idr Christmas. The area received several inches of the white stuff which stuck to trees, bushes, vehicles, people and anything left outside. But the winter sun was fast ridding the area of much of the snow which may aeou be history as the weatherman is calling for record high temperatures later this week. (Photo by Carla Gaff) ’ - (I, ,' I J

was appointed liaison member to the park department and Johnson to the fire department. Prior to the syvearing-in ceremony. Joe Dock, utilities superintendent presented the./ board with three bld requests needed to implement the recently approved EPA grant. The wastewatef collection system improvements portion -and wastewater treatment plant ex- « pansion portions of the project ihclude sitewotk, dewatering, filling, backfilling, ’* concrete work,-piping and valves, mechanical equipment installation, miscellaneous meta) work, painting, electrical work, grading, seeding and landscap-* ing. The sludge handling equipment portion includes sludge loading and a sludge hauling vehicle, v. „ Sealed proposals will be received by the t own of Syracuse at the Syracuse Town Hall until 2 p.m. on Feb. 29, 1988, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at • that time. A pre-bid conference will be held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the public wbrks office of the wastewater plant in Syracuse.

Cupp noted, anyone who is in operation as of January. 1, 1988. and has not picked up a permit »will be in.violation of the law and subject to corrective action. “We'U probably allow a few days leeway," stated Cupp, “and then we’ll take action and close establishments that do not have permits." Continuing, he explained that people are dragging their feet more, and more, each year and. “we have to put a stop to it.” He said, each year the department has a number of truant establishment owners and the number continues to get higher. Last year there were between 30 and 40 persons who had not secured their permits by January 1. The department visited each of

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

The'awardof the contracts will ” be made I>y the To%rn 'of Syracuse. Questions regarding the-project should be addressed to Randy J. Lindley, Project engineer at the South Bend office of TenEch Engineering Inc . telephone 219-234-1166. These contracts are expected to be funded inpartpy a grant' from the Indiana Department of * Commerce (CIP grant). In determining who is the lowest responsiye responsible bidder, the town will consider the bid and all relevant facts or matters mentioned in the contract documents or which the town may legally consider. . . _ - "• ’ •' *■ '■ f'• • • ' - Other Business « Dock also presented the final agreement with Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, which the board approved and signed. There were no major changes from the previous, copy approved. This agreement provides for the sewer district to connect to the town’s sewage handling facility when sewer lines are placed on the north side of Lake Wawasee. The board also voted to allow Dock to confer with the Indiana

them, advising them to get the matter taken care of within 24 hours. However, this year, he stated they would not be making ■> warning visits. “I’m only going to make one trip this time and it’ll be with a yellow and black closed sign,” declared Cupp. “We don’t have the time to send inspectors wit to each place, and 25 percent is just too high.” j. - t Health board officials seht letters advising all foodestablishments iirthe county that no person shall operate a foodservice establishment mobile food-service established, or temporary food-service establishment in the county without possessing a valid permit from

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30,1987

Department of Environmental Management on the proposed sewage user charge system with a different concept than previously planned. Dock said IDEM wants the portion of the charge to users which will go to pay capital costs to increase for each user relative to his total system usage ; rather than be a standard cost to to each user. Board members agreed that this seems a more equitable method of pricing the service. Several ordinances were approved by the board. These included salary ordinance 87-8, number 2; ordinance 87-12 for several internal account transfers as presented by Reed; and ordinance 87-13 for a transfer of $12,000 from the cumulative capital improvement fund to the general fund. Year-end claims 1291 through 1327 were also approved for payment as presented. The salary ordinance includes a 22 percent increase for the’ utilities superintendent, from $24,622 to $30,000. The clerktreasurer full-time salary is set at $16,689 and a nine percent increase is included for all other employees. Longevity credit is also expanded to now include

the health officer. It was also noted, permits must be posted in a conspicuous place? ,in the establishment. / Only establishments who have complied with the application requirements are entitled to receive and retain a permit. There are approximately 200

Year end business — Milford Town Board adopts two salary amendments >

Milford residents Charles Bird and Jean Treesh, longtime president, took their seats on the town board for the last time Monday night, Dec. 28, as they met for yearend business. Both board members declined to opt for terms in 1988, while Dennis Wuthrich and ClerkTreasurer Monica Bice remain as the veterans in the town hall. Incoming board members John Lehman and Bob Phillips observed the final meeting of 1987. Two salary amendments were adopted unanimously as the board opened proceedings. The amendments were necessary due to the increase in salary granted to Utilities Superintendent Dallas Winchester 11. Ordinance 87-16 set the superintendent’s salary at $22,500 effective Dec. 15, 1987, while Ordinance 87-15 was passed

Thames Mauzy will not seek 12th term

I By GLEN LONG ” Staff Writer State Representative Thames Mauzy, a Warsaw Republican, has announced that he will not ran for a 12th term as representative for , the 18th House. District which includes Kosciusko and Noble counties. “The end of the next session, which I expect to be in late February, 1988, will mark the completion of my 22nd term in the House,” said Mauzy. “I’m announcing my retirement plans now for the information at others who may decide to run.” Mauzy said he is not.aware' of the definite plans of anyone who will run for his seat on the Republican ticket, although he has heard that former Kosciusko County Auditor J.D. Geiger is considering the possibility. “I have really enjoyed serving the people of Kosciusko and No-

salaried as well as hourly employees. The board accepted the resignation of police officer Danny B. Galhneier, who has secured - other employment. It will be effective after his vacation which begins Jan. 24, 1988. Myrick 7 reported that a new school crossing guard is needed for the Main Street corner. Qualified, mature individuals interested in this part-time work are asked to app- “ , ■* • The request of Myrick to have NIPSCO install a night light on the north side of the town hall was •“approved. The cost will be sl3 per month. Board members were unanimous in stating they are • aware of no'complaints ever on the service,/Stockman-s Tri- * Lakes Sanitation service has given the town. Myrick first stated his approval and Hughes added that the firm has come t very close to “pleasing people all the time. , ? - ftThe appointment of Jerry Byrd as fire chief was approved, Ron Pollack was appointed EMS head and Phyllis Kuhn was named as the new civil defense director.

such establishments in Kosciusko However, there are certain not-for-profit organizations exempt from this in the area. Cupp concluded. "Anyone who does riot think enough of a business to secure the permit, probably should not be allowed to have a license.”

retroactive to May 16,1987, when Winchester’s salary was raised to $20,500. ‘ ; Ordinance 87-17, calling for the transfer and encumbrance of funds from one department to another was also unanimously accepted. The changes denoted a $9,052.44 total transfer in the general fund and a $6,910.65 transfer in the motor-vehicle-highway fund. An encumbrance to cover Phend & Brown street paving was made for 1988 in the amount of $4,750. The board also allowed Winchester SSO in expense money for an Indiana Water Pollution Control Association seminar in early January. The superintendent will attend a seminar in Marion or Valparaiso. Eliding town business for 1987, the board signed the register of claims to cover bills amassed through Monday.

ble counties,” said the Congressman. “The support I’ve had from my constituents over the years has been great. I have always taken pride in my relationship v with the voters. So I could vote for what is best for the pfeople in my area, I have tried to talk with my constituents often to learn how I could best serve them.” Mauzy said he has served on about 15 or 16 committees during his tenure as state representative. Included in these are the insurance and corporations committee, which he chaired; the financial institutions committee; cities and towns committee; agricultural committee; and judiciary committee. After the next session Mauzy will have also served on the natural resources committee and its advisory committee for his entire tone in the legislature. He was also appointed to toe energy development board by House Speaker J. Roberts Daily. (Continued on page 2)

“ >- sriucuss ~ — M j W wgg $ - - exasb « AMBULAwrc ** AMBL . - “4 ■ ' — ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE — Jeff Stookey, 17, Milford, driver of the 1978 Camaro, tap photo, hit a 1985 EXP Ford, bottom, driven by Tammy Kaufman, 18, Warsaw. Kaufman failed to stop or failed to see Stookey's oncoming car, at the intersection of CR 1050 N and 3ME, approximately one mile north of Dewart Lake. > The accident, which happened Christmas morning, claimed the life of Miss Kaufman and injured her passenger, Rob Hare, 19, Syracuse, and three passengers in the Stookey auto, Rhonda Stootogy, Zack Stookey and Jeremy Stookey. ' v Members of the Syracuse Fire Department and EMS are shown at the scene. (Photos by Linda o Musselman) ' ' . ■ . - -

Christmas accident claims life of Tammy Kaufman

f By LINDA MUSSELMAN I I Staff Writer | A two-car collision on Christmas day, just before 10 a.m., claimed the life of a former Milford resident and injured five others. Dead is Tammy Kaufman, 18, Warsaw. She was the driver of a 1985 Ford EXP. She either failed to stop at the intersection of CR 1050 N and CR 300E. approximately one mile north of Dewart Lake, or failed to see the oncoming vehicle. Her car was struck by a 1978 Camaro driven by Jeff Stookey, 17, r 1 box 232, Milford. She was treated at the scene by Syracuse EMT and then transported to SR 15 where the ambulance was met by Goshen paramedics. She was taken on to the Goshen Hospital and then transferred to the Elkhart Hospital where she died at 2:31 p.m. Elkhart County Coronor Carl Yoder listed cause of death as internal injuries. Kaufman’s passenger, Rob Hare, 19, Syracuse, was knocked unconscious. He received minor injuries to his back and neck. He was also transported to Goshen Hospital where he was treated andreleased 4 Syracuse firemen had to use the JAWS extrication tool to pry open both doors and the hatchback before either victim could be removed. Miss Kaufman was wearing a seat belt and harness but Hare was not. Jeff Stookey was not injured. -- Passengers in his car were his sister and brother, Rhonda Stookey, 18, and Zack Stookey, 10, and a cousin, Jeremy Stookey, r 1 box 267, Syracuse. All were treated and released from the emergency room at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Rhonda received six stitches in her left eyelid, suffered small facial cuts.

a mild concussion, and left shoulder pain sustained when she hit the windshield. Zack required two. stitches to the top of his head and Jeremy suffered scrapes to the top of his head. None of the Stookeys were wearing seat belts. ■ > Jeff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin (“Butch”) Stookey and Mrs. Ron (Kathy) Kreider, Milford, Rhonda and Zack are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Stookey and Jeremy is the son of Randy Stookey of Warsaw and Karen Fares of Syracuse. Investigating officers were Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies Steve Knispel and John Hart. 1 TAMMY KAUFMAN Tammy Kaufman Tammy L. Kaufman, 18, ■former Milford resident, had recently moved to Warsaw where she resided with her grandmother, Irene Kaufman. She was born in Goshen on February 22, 1969, toe daughter of Kart (Greg) ' and Sherrie (Coy) Kaufman. She was a lifetone resident of the Leesburg and Milford areas. Miss Kaufman was night

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manager at Syracuse Dairy Queen and was employed at The Papers Incorporated and was a former secretary at Sellers jn Milford. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Warsaw, and a 1987 graduate of Wawasee High School. Surviving are her father, Kart Kaufman, Leesburg; her mother, Sherrie Ochs, Milfotd, one sister, ° Angie Kaufman, at home, Milford; two half brothers, Brian Kaufman, at home, Milford, and Nicholas Kaufman, at home, Leesburg; paternal grandmother, Irene Kaufman, Warsaw; maternal grandmother, Louise (Coy) Neer, Milford; and paternal great-grandmother, Faun Hanson, Warsaw. Services were held yesterday, Tuesday, at 2 p.m. in Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, with Danny Pitzer, associate mfarister of First Christian Church, Warsaw, officiating-. Burial was in Milford Cemetery. z Memorials may be given to the family.' Schorttis ciKirgea with molestation Dillard Scbortt, 48, 513 Skyline Dr , Syracuse, was charged and booked into the Koscnnko County jail on Monday, Dec. 21, for child molestation. He confessed to toe DeceoalMM molesting of a 14-year-oM MM who is a neighbor. Schortt was a friend of the family. He was reitswed from jail on Wednesday, Dec. 23, on baU. A hearing is scheduled for February 38Investigating officers were Patrolmen Sam Whitaker and Joe Mooney.