The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 January 1988 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., January 20,1988

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i By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer The North Webster Town Board got the ball rolling for improvements in 1988, pledging support for a storm sewer project that is being planned as a joint venture between itself, Augsburger’s Super-Valu and the Indiana State Highway Department. Awaiting approval by the later two factions, the currently proposed storm sewer would extend from Augsburger’s on SR 13S to the northwest section of town. However, funding still remains a primary cgncern for the board, which decided to make the plan subject to revisions at its first meeting of the year, last Wednesday, Jan. 13. “This involves a lot more money than I thought it.was going to be,” said Myron Clark, who was re-elected board president earlier in the evening. - While the proposed plan calls for 42 percent funding by the state and a shared cost of 26 percent from Augsburger’s, 1 Clark noted, “The state might not be willing to part with that much money.” The town may also have trouble raising its share. Board members asked that the projected cost not be released until a finer course of action is decided upon and the bidding process is started. B -r— JBi, Kfl MYRON CLARK Town engineer Jim Lauer assured Clark, “If you choose to cut property, you could do it.” However, he added, “Where you move the project could determine the amount of highway funds you can secure — we’re playing a balancing game.” Bonding the town was also discussed ,as an, alternative,

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although board members admitted they “don’t really, want to go that way.” Further discussion on the topic was tabled for the next meeting. Town Marshal In other matters, Clark was reelected town board president after a motion by freshman board member Kay Andrews and a second by veteran SidxMarkley. Other appointments included Town Marshal Jerry W. Craig, who was sworn in by Peg Lawrance, clerk-treasurer. Jim Felkner and Shad Hunter were retained as deputy marshals, while Paul Hardin and Ron Helman remain as sewage superintendent sewage department assistant, respectively. Others appointed include: Harry Minnick, street commissioner and maintenance supervisor; Charlie Hively, part-time street department employee; Roseleen Mort, part-time clerk’s office employee, and Rex Reed, town attorney. Karilyn Metcalf was selected to serve another four-year term on the park board, while full-time dispatchers include: Maribelle Koontz, Linda Lee Leslie, and Cathy Stewart. Part-time dispatchers are Amber Joy Lautzenheiser, Sylvia Simmons, and Pam Rhodes. The board also agreed to keep the same meeting time as was designated last year (the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.). The board meets in the town hall, located at the fire station. The first ordinance of 1988 was passed unanimously, allowing the town to pay dues to governing organizations, such as the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns and the Indiana Municipal League of Clerks and Treasurers. The ordinance also provides for the reimbursement of expenses incurred when town officials attend governmental or informational seminars and meetings. Reporting for the police depart ment, Marshal Craig noted that 309 calls were received during December; with 376 courtesy services given, one accident investigated, seven citations and 13 warnings issued. Five arrests were also made during the month. An annual report showed that 4,167 calls (437 to and fire departments; 2,781 to the police department, and 604 to other departments) were received in 1987. Accidents investigated totaled 35, while 197 citations and 219 warnings were issued. There were 40 adult arrests during the year, while 17 thefts and 13 in-

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cidents of vandalism were inthefts totaled approximately $75,000 in losses, although Craig noted, “We are running a 90 percent solving rate on crimes.” / Indiana University, Bloomington, student Rhina Neuenschwander will have an opportunity to make that percentage even higher, as the board agreed to approve the hiring of the criminal law student as a reserve officer from May 16 until "the end of August. NeuenschWander is currently a military police officer in the army reserves and was hoping to fulfill an internship with the North Webster Police Department. The board also agreed to renew its $l4O annual membership to the South Bend Police Academy inservice training program. Reporting for the park board, President Howard Ziegler noted that its first meeting of 1988 would be held tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. at the fire station. In other business: A calculator will be purchased for the clerktreasurer’s office at a cost of SSO from Tepe’s in Warsaw; a maintenance contract with J & K Communications, Columbia City, for radio repairs, was signed for $36.36 a month; mileage allowance for town employees was raised from 23 cents per mile to the state standard of 25 cents per mile, and Lawrance was told to place an advertisement for the sale of the old police car so sealed bids could be accepted at the next meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. National magazine article triggers special offer Steve Beavers, PO Box 292, North Webster, a dealer for Wilderness Log Homes, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers log home kits, has announced that the firm is sponsoring a special limited time offer on its newest model. The new model was designed and built by the Plymouth, Wis., firm working in cooperation with the editors of “Country Living” magazine and was featured in the November issue. The article, entitled “Log Home From A Kit,” resulted in so many inquiries that the firm decided to add the home to its line of over 50 models and kick off its availability with the special introductory offer, Beavers said. The “Country Living” model features the firm’s unique “Insulog” construction. Eight-inch logs are halved and milled with a flat side. One half is spiked to a conventional wall of 2”x6” studs. Six inches of fiberglas insulation and sheathing are placed between. Inside walls can then be finished with the other log half or with drywall and painted, paneled or papered. “Insulog” construction results in a home that is over twice as energy-efficient as the average brick or frame house. Further information can be obtained by calling Beavers. Questionable If women dressed to please men — they’d dress a whole lot faster. — Record, Columbia, S.C.

■■■ K I TOWN MARSHAL NAMED — After serving as interim town marshal in 1987, Jerry W. Craig was appointed North Webster town marshal by the town board at its first meeting of 1988. Swearing in the marshal is new clerk-treasurer Peg Lawrancer Cause still unknown — Cause of fire investigation continues

(By CARLA GAFF Staff Writer A number of investigations have been done on the remains of the Evans Family Store on Milford’s Main Street during the last ten days, but an exact cause of the fire has not been determined. Fire Chief Jim Amsden noted that the exact cause of the fire has still not been declared and the investigation will continue until just cause is found. > “There’s not much more than can be done right now,” explained Amsden, “just clean up and so forth.” He assured, the county’s Squad 70 (fire investigators) and

People turning to alternatives — Produce prices keep climbing

I By LINDA MUSSELMAN Staff Writer Shoppers buying groceries have noticed an increase in produce prices recently at the grocery store. ■ gw-c? ■* RECEIVES PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION — David McVey, Indianapolis, formerly of Syracuse, received his Indiana Paramedic Certification on December 30 during graduation exercises at Methodist Hospital School of Parademics, Indianapolis. Prior to his training at Methodist Hospital, he attended Cedarville College, Cedarville, Ohio, and Indiana UniversityPurdue University, Indianapolis. McVey served on the Syracuse Emergency Medical Service while living in the area. He is presently employed with AID Ambulance Company, Indianapolis. He is a 1982 graduate of Elkhart Baptist Christian School, Elkhart, and the son of Rev. and Mrs. Norman McVey, Nappanee. He is married to the former Mary Medlock, Syracuse.

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the insurance investigators have worked on the case, but a cause has not been determined. However, he speculated that something may be discovered as the clean-up continues. The Milford Fire Department received the call at 8:40 on Sunday evening, Jan. 10, and immediately called for assistance from Syracuse and Leesburg. The three departments worked until after 11 p.m. before deciding the blaze was under control. At least one persopjrom the Milford at the site until 5 p.m. Monday afternoon. “We never left,” said Amsden, “we were doing our investigation right on through Monday.” When the fire finally subsided, the damage to the store was devastating and only the shell of the building remained. Although

Forrest Coles, produce manager of Augsburger’s Super Valu location in Syracuse, stated that the reason behind the price hike is the cold weather in California where most of the produce comes from. But he said that dollar wise, sales are the same at Augsburger’s, but produce wise, sales are down somewhat. ki Coles also stated that people are cutting back a little in their buying but that the store is still moving a lot of lettuce. Buyers are just accepting the higher price. Denny Thompson, produce manager at Campbell’s IGA in Milford, stated that when the temperature drops down in the 30s, the produce crop is ruined. He stated that at Christmas time, Campbell’s raised its prices because bugs had gotten into the lettuce out in California; causing a shortage. The price has been lowered somewhat now. Thompson says that people are Shively re-elected president of Leesburg board * Bob Shively was re-elected president of Leesburg Town Board when the board held its meeting Monday evening, Jan. 11. Mitch Rader, who has begun his first term as clerk-treasurer, was sworn in. The first-of-the-year appointments were made ..following the swearing in. They are: Robert Smoker who will serve as civil defense director; Vern Landis will be the town’s attorney; and John Laker will continue as street commissioner. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. February 8 at the town hall.

the building was constructed before fire retardant materials were developed, Amsden said a fire-wall of bricks had been built to contain all flames within the building if a fire ever occurred. The wall consisted of three layers of bricks with an airspace between one layer. Amsden noted, in his opinion had the fire-wall not been there, it would have been almost impossible to contain the blaze and save neighboring buildings. The owners of the building, Max and Marlene Evans were vacationing in Florida at the time their property went up in smoke. They were told of the fire at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, seconds after arriving home. Max Evans stated, “We have no idea what happened. Not the foggiest! ”

switching to citrus products as an alternative to the rising costs of lettuce, cauliflower, and broccoli. When asked how the high prices will affect the midwestern market, Thompson stated that people will not buy much now which will cause a stockpile of produce and then the price will go down. Charlene Miller, assistant produce manager at Miller’s Market in Nappanee, stated the same and that sales at Miller’s are down on all produce items.

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A grant for an additional $1.2 million to complement the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) grant of $3.6 million already received has been received by the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, The new grant is from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. V. Logan Love, secretary of

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(Continued from page 1) 4.61 percent return on shareholders’ equity —a drop from 11.2 percent in 1983. “The investment community is concerned,” said Springer, noting the company’s stock is selling for substantially less than its book value and Wall Street has repeatedly considered the company’s bonds at relatively low ratings;- The cojrnpany’s bond rating has been lowered from A. to 888 in July by Standard and ► 15-year-old Milford youth is assaulted An assault was reported by a Milford youth to a Syracuse Fire Department dispatcher at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, who turned the information over to Syracuse Police. According to the police report, John H. Heckaman, 15, Milford, was struck in the right eye twice by an assailant at approximately 6:36 p.m. Friday. A passenger in a vehicle traveling east on Milford-Syracuse Road, Heckaman apparently threw a cigarette out the window and struck a truck. After making chase, the truck driver followed the vehicle - Heckaman was riding in to the fire department, SR 13N, where the attack occurred. After exchanging words and striking Heckemen, the truck driver fled the scene. The incident remains under investigation. Five-way stop signs now up at Syracuse Syracuse Police Chief Robert Ziller announces the five-way stop signs are now up at Palm Drive, Ken Harkless Road (CR 530E) and Oakwood Park. Officers will be closely watching the intersection. During the first few days, ttibse disregarding the stop sign will be issued a warning. Tickets will be issued following the grace period. Joint session is scheduled A joint Kosciusko County Commissioners and Council has been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. The joint meeting will begin with a special executive session to discuss personnel matters and will move into a public meeting at 8 p.m. The county’s proposed numbering system will be discussed at this 'time.

Stahly, Syracuse, told police the items, valued at $220, were taken from the back of his pickup truck while it was parked near

Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, reported that Wawasee Lake area property owners are sending in agreements to donate easements to the Wawasee Lake sewer project much as expected. He said locating residents who are in other parts of the. country in the winter months is currently a major challenge.

Poor and rated at Baa 2 by Moody’s Investor Service since December 1985. In the 12 months ending June 30,1987, NIPSCO earned 2.10 percent on the fair value of its gas property — well below the 7.5 percent the IURC authorized in 1982. In October 1982, an average customer paid $725.66 for 1,500 therms of gas, a year’s supply. By June 1987, the bill had fallen to $586.95, nearly $l4O less or a 19 percent reduction since 1982. ■ ■ * 1 V it/ ' "■‘ft ' . GRADUATES FROM ISP ACADEMY — Brenda G. (Simmons) Roach, daughter of Dixie Simmons, Syracuse, and Jack E. Simmons, Fort Wayne, graduated from the Indiana State Police Academy, Plainsfield, in December. She received her bachelor of science degree in Criminology at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, in 1983. r The new state trooper has been assigned to the Indiana Toll Road District serving Lake and Porter Counties. A winner When you have a fight with your conscience and get licked, you win. — Grit. Next Flotilla meeting Feb. 4 Projects to raise funds for the 1988 Wawasee Flotilla was discussed at the Flotilla meeting last Wednesday, Jan. 6. There were approximately 25 people present. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m., ih the Shrimpßoat Restaurant. The meeting is open to any individual interested in helping plan this year’s Flotilla. No change Economy is just away of spen- \ ding money wisout getting any fun out of it.

Syracuse Case, SR 13, the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 5. A Hooks Drug Store in Syracuse was the scene of an apparent theft at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8. Kathryn Hibschmann, Syracuse, told police that she had placed her purse on a counter at the store and left. After returning a short time later the purse and its contents were missing; including cash, identification papers, and a credit card. / Richard Wilson charged for three offenses Richard W. Wilson, 25, r 2, Milford, has been charged for three offenses which occurred in the 2800 block of South Main Street in Goshen on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 3:06 a.m. According to Goshen City Police, Wilson was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving left of center and false vehicle registration.