The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 December 1987 — Page 16
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 30,1987
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KIDS AND snow go together. Such was the case yesterday (Tuesday) when Carla Gaff, MJ editorial staff member, was driving down SR 15 (or should we have said Higbee Street) when she saw youngsters enjoying an old fashioned snowball fight at the corner of SR 15 and Emeline Streets. One photo shows Ryan Wert, seven, son of Sue and Rex Wert of Milford, left, and his cousin, Charles Butler, 13, Mishawaka, engaged in a battle. The second photo shows Charles as he readies another snowball to
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throw at his younger cousin. Who won? We don’t know but we “think” the boys were having fun! A NUMBER of people had a Merry Christmas thanks to their being winners in the Milford Merchants holiday drawing. There was no purchase necessary to enter the contest. Winners are as follows: ' o Sharp Hardware Co., a Hoover Help-Mate hand vacuum cleaner to Sam Lundy of Leesburg.
The Chateau, two lunch specials to Tena Pinkerton of Milford; two breakfasts to Miss Edith Baumgartner of Milford; and hamburger and fries for two to Barb Richardson of Milford. Jenkins Automotive gave a $25 gift certificate to Rob Weybright of Syracuse. Bonnie Gene’s Boutique gave a $25 gift certificate to Theresa Longacre of Elkhart. Village Video gave four free movie rentals to Dallas Winchester of Milford. Bobi’s Shear Success gave a free haircut and style to Marlynn Zartman of Milford. Doll’s Decorating Center gave a “Becky” Doll to Jenny Sorensen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sorensen of Milford. Walter Drugs, Inc., gave a $25 gift certificate to Brian Wilcox of Milford. And, sorry, we have to wait to find out who the winner was at Evans Family Store where a $25 gift certificate was given. TTie store is closed for the holidays and we were unable to locate the Evanses. THE STAFF of The Papers Incorporated joins the community in extending its sympathy to the family of Tammy Kaufman. Tammy, an employee of TPI, was killed in a Christmas Day accident. She was a good employee and will be missed. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY has a new soil conservationist at the soil and water conservation department. He is Rex Brock, 41, Bourbon, who started working for the department in November. That, in itself, is not news to the people of Milford. People change jobs all the time and staffs are increased.
What is of interest to Milford area residents is the fact that Rex is married to the former Nancy Kesler, daughter of Donn and Mary Kesler. Rex and Nancy have three children, Wayne, 12; Monica, 10; and Rachel, seven. He has a bachelor of science degree in agronomy from Purdue University and has been working since 1981 with the St. Joseph, Marshall and Fulton counties. His duties now will be in Kosciusko and Elkhart counties. BIRTHDAY WISHES in January go to Lakeland Loving Care residents Charles Beck, sth;
4 accidents investigated at Syracuse, no one injured
Four accidents were reported to Syracuse Police last Wednesday, Dec. 23, through Sunday, Dec. 27. No injuries were cited in any of the incidents. Driver inattention contributed to a two-car collision at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, when Sally Phillips, 79, Ligonier, backed her 1975 Mercury into a 1982 Toyota truck. Phillips struck the side of the truck, owned by David E. (Shampion of Holland, Mich., while it was parked at Red-D-Mart, SR 13. Up to SI,OOO damage was caused to the Champion vehicle, while the Phillips automobile suffered up to S2OO in damages. In a similar incident up to SI,OOO damage was caused to two separate vehicles when Dana C. Kauffman, 58, Millersburg, backed iiis 1986 Dodge pickup into a parked 1987 Liberty mobile home at Liberty Homes in Syracuse at 12:30 p m. last Thursday, Dec. 24. A two-car collision at 11:05 a.m. last Thursday resulted when
Esther Charlton, 14th; Lula Eirhart, 19th; Eva Smith, 23rS; Vera Cooper, 24th; and Leona Kehr, 27th. NAMES AND addresses have been released for the Indiana Farm Bureau’s board of directors. Included is the name of Mike Zimmerman, Jr., of r 1 Milford. THE YEAR 1988 is upon us. A new year, a new beginning. The following item crossed our desk this week and we felt it worth sharing: Americans make resolutions at
a driver failed to yield the right-of-way on Front Street, 300 feet south of John Street. Pearl C. Miller, 76, Syracuse, attempted to exit an alley leading to Front Street when she struck a 1984 GMC Starcraft van, traveling north on Front Street. Up to SI,OOO damage was caused to the van, driven by Billie Ganz, 55, Syracuse, and the Miller vehicle, a 1980 Chevrolet. A passenger distraction contributed to a minor collision at the intersection of Main Street and SR 13 at 3:30 p.m. last
Managers remembered — Last day of operations for NIPSCO's Syracuse office
With the closing of the NIPSCO office in Syracuse on December 30, manager Robert Westfall has furnished this newspaper with the following facts about the history of the power companies in the Syracuse area. That history follows: The Syracuse Power and Light Company was established long before the creation of Northern Indiana Public Service Company in 1912. It became the base for what is NIPSCO in this area today. In 1930, the Interstate Public Service Company purchased the Syracuse Power and Light Company. At the time, Roscoe Howard was “Mr. Electric” for the Syracuse Power and Light Company. Upon the sale, he became the first manager of the electric company. Howard resigned from the company on April 2,1931, to devote more time to his ever growing electrical business in Syracuse. On May 1, 1931, a young man named Noble Myers was hired by NIPSCO to manage the office in Syracuse. He had an electrical shop in Milford and was a natural choice for the job. During the years between 1931 and 1962, Mr. Myers expanded the electrical territory and developed increased natural gas service in the area. Howard’s title of “Mr. Electric” became ‘‘Mr. NIPSCO” for Noble Myers.
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the beginning of each new year. Some view the process with cynicism, knowing most of the resolutions will be broken before many days have passed. But resolutions signify that the maker seeks to improve his habits ; they are a sign the maker is striving to better himself or herself. In that sense, they’re an indication of an active mind, of good intentions. New Year’s resolutions, then, whether kept or not, are a good idea. That’s what life is all about — hope, and effort, for improvement. Happy New Year!
Wednesday, Dec. 23. Naomi J. Brown, 57, Syracuse, was following a 1969 Oldsmobile driven by Christopher A. Miller, 19, Syracuse, west on Main Street when she collided with the rear of his vehicle while she attempted a right hand turn onto SR 13. Miller had stopped near the intersection and a truck parked in a yellow zone at the corner of the streets blocked Brown’s vision. Up to SI,OOO damage was caused to the 1980 Cadillac driven by Brown, while the Miller vehicle suffered up to S2OO in damages.
After 31 years as manager, Noble Myers decided it was time to retire. On March 31, 1962, Noble Myers turned the title of “Mr. NIPSCO” over to an engineer from NIPSCO’s Goshen office named Jay Peffley. As manager, Peffley saw thgjerritory grow by leaps and bounds. Many older landmarks gave way to new and more modern structures. These new homes and businesses increased the demand for natural gas and electric service in and around the Syracuse-Wawasee area. Peffley spent the next 21 years as the Syracuse manager until his retirement in 1983. March 1, 1983, a new face came to the Syracuse community to assume the management reigns for NIPSCO. Robert Westfall, employed by NIPSCO in Fort Wayne since 1969, became the fourth manager of the Syracuse office. As manager, he is responsible for natural gas and electric service to the more than 10,000 customers in Syracuse, Milford, Ligonier, and Cromwell. On December 30, the NIPSCO office, located at 105 East Main Street in Syracuse, will cease operations. Established at that location in the 19305, the office is giving way to computerization and consolidation. New customer service centers have been established. These centers enable
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NIPSCO to handle telephone inquiries more efficiently. Many services that required a visit to the NIPSCO office can now be done via the telephone. Nearby
N° rt fr e r n Indiana LMr Public Service Iml At Company iw&i ’ J v ■5 hi l i ** \. ,9} Bi' 1 * 4ft W Sr Ihujr. U '■’Ml iSa* «UJ<l '*>. l< ig£: OLjJ M7 s igfe S&4 1 -MM SM /// »> *Tm ■ ■* ■ r ' *** J B| ■ w LAST DAY — Today (December 30), the NIPSCO office, located at 104 East Main in Syracuse, will be closing its doors. In the top photo is Robert Westfall, NIPSCO office manager. In the bottom photo Westfall is shown with office girl, Barbara Vitaniemi, who has worked for NIPSCO for 10 years. Also employed at the Syracuse office, but not shown, are Diana Leamon, who started working in the Syracuse office in 1971 and a part-time employee, Brenda Foster, who has worked for the company for six months. All but Foster will be transferring to the Goshen office. Foster’s destination is unknown at this time. (Photos by Linda Musselman) MM ’ Kg TOM JACKSON RESIDENTIAL 457-5417 COMMERCIAL ! • Room AMMoos • Romodolmg • flro • Insurance Ropoir • Storms, itc.
offices in Nappanee, Goshen and Warsaw are still available should a customer wish to stop in and discuss a NIPSCO related problem.