The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 July 1988 — Page 1

Milford 658-4111 & Syracuse 457-3666

VOLUME 27

W.tA - AMP -\' ■ •YWPU&jaT* wl L 4brl - » ?p>. if- - p <?lfr > f r * 7WW& 1 M Rt • \ , *Mfc \ \ \ STREET REPAIR — Summer is the time for street and road repair. This photo has been a common scene for local residents as the streets of downtown Milford were repaved recently. Workers from Phend and Brown, Inc., are shown as they work on Main Street (Photo by Jennifer Woodward)

Newcomer Trailer Park must stop raw sewage dumping

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer

The dumping of raw sewage into Little Bear Creek has had several residents up in arms over the past few weeks, prompting Utilities Commissioner Dallas Winchester Il to send a letter to the party responsible for the sewage. However, the matter has been turned over to the Kosciusko County Health Department, which has forwarded an order to Jim Newcomer asking that dumping cease, according to Winchester, who updated the town board at its monthly meeting Monday night, July 11. While the owner of Newcomer Trailer Park has 60 days to stop emptying the sewage into the waterway, litigation with former owner Al Graff may extend that limit. However, Health Inspector Jon Cupp is taking action with the . state to ensure an expedient solution. The trailer park is located on the south side of Ulrich Drive on the southern edge of Milford. Milford youth struck by car A Milford.youth was struck by a car while riding his bike on East Street in Milford on Sunday at6:osp.m. Jason Burkey, nine, 107 S. East St., Milford, was struck by a 1987 Buick station wagon driven by Vincent G. Cuyler, 48, 504 Forest Preserve Dr., LaGrange Park, 111. According to Milford Deputy Marshal Aaron Rovenstine, Cuyler was westbound on Catherine Street, approaching the intersection with East Street. Burkey was southbound on East Street, heading towards the intersection. Cuyler stated that he saw the’youth on the bike slow down and he acted like he was going to stop but he then pulled out in front of him and he couldn’t avoid the collision. Burkey stated he just didn’t see the car coming. Facts wrong The Mail-Journal acknowledges the following corrections of a story in last week’s newspaper involving the arrest of one Syracuse and one Milford man for criminal recklessness. The story incorrectly reported that police were called to the scene of the incident July 4, while, in fact, a policeman originally at the scene made the arrests. Also, Terry Hall, who was allegedly struck by a bottle rocket the two men purportedly shot on Syracuse Lake, is from Indianapolis, not Syracuse as originally reported. Hall suffered temporary hearing loss after initially being struck near the shoulder, according to the Syracuse Police report.

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Winchester’s official title was changed through the adoption of Ordinance 88-7, which amended a former ordinance to vacate the title of utilities superintendent and name Winchester utilities commissioner. Randy Veach was named assistant utilities commissioner, while Bill Durbin was officially recognized as building commissioner. In other business, Winchester noted that the first phase of the town’fc water project had been completed, while Williams Street remains as the only paving project not started by Phend & Brown Inc. “They were quick about it (paving) and did a good job for us this year,” he said of the Milford firm, noting that Phend and Brown employees will be doing surface work on Syracuse Street in mid-August. A sidewalk program for area residents was to have begun Tuesday, July 12, and will continue for three weeks. Fifteen to 20 residents are taking advantage of the program, which provides tree labor. “We also have some catch basins and man holes that need to be raised on the newly paved streets, while we have 12 tons of hot mix that will be used on potholes and sunken areas,” the commissioner added. The utilities department also obtained new Christmas ornaments for 1988, with the Milford Kiwanis Club helping raise money for the lights. Noting the growing trees in the area, Winchester asked that the board consider including costs for a tree trimming contract within the budget for next year. The board asked Winchester to compile prices its budget meeting July 25. The town board also agreed to begin advertising for a part-time employee for the utilities department, with the former part-time employee having left for another opportunity. Concluding his report, the commissioner assured the board that the town had complied with the state on drought conditions in the area. “We have no serious problem with our water table, but if the drought continues we may have to ask residents to voluntarily limit watering of lawns,” he said, adding, “It would help if people would do their watering in the morning or evening hours.” Syracuse town meeting postponed Jim Hughes, president of the Syracuse Town Board, has announced that the Syracuse Town Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, will be postponed to Tuesday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. Bob Reed, town attorney, will be at the town hall on July 19 to accept bids from contractors on the town’s street repair and resurfacing work as was advertised in the July 6 issue of The Mail-Journal.

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

Reporting for the police department, Town Marshal David Hobbs noted that those driving on newly paved streets should pay special attention to driving habits, referring to sharp turns, quick acceleration, and excessive braking, which cause blemishes and torn asphalt- He also reported that 228 complaints were fielded by the department between June 10 and July 8, with 1,820 miles logged at a cost of $125.80 (14mpg). Six traffic accidents, one theft, and one incident of vandalism were also investigated, while six traffic arrests and four misdemeanor arrests were made. Robert Roa, an Indiana State University, Terre Haute, student asked the board if he could fulfill an internship with the Milford Police Department this summer, working a minimum of 20 hours for 4‘ 2 weeks, the criminology student was asked to forward Hobbs more .information about himself, with the board making a decision based on that information. In another matter, the board approved a construction project Jenkin’s Automotive owner Richard Jenkins had presented at its June meeting. The project, previously approved by the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission pending the town board’s approval, was approved with the stipulation that water not drain across the sidewalk that borders the business. t The NAPA Auto Parts store, located on the corner of Main and Catherine Streets, will feature a

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Syracuse school faces late deliveries, delays

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer

A stern letter to the general contractor and a subcontractor for the Syracuse School project will be written and sent by Dr. Roger Thornton, Wawasee Community School Corporation Superintendent. The decision came last evening during the

40 feet by 57 feet addition which will conform to the current structure. The store was also granted a request to have two parking spaces on Catherine Street, between the horse rack and Main Street, designated as 15-minute parking zones. In other business the following was decided: — The town board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 25, to consider a proposal to re-establish a cumulative capital improvement fund. The board proposed a tax of 10 cents to be levied on each SIOO of taxable real and personal property within the taxing district, payable in 1989 and annually thereafter for three years. The public is invited to attend the meeting to voice opinions on the proposal. — A meeting will immediately follow the 6:30 p.m. meeting July

Retail merchants discuss Syracuse Sidewalk Sales

Ways to make the annual Syracuse Sidewalk Sales bigger, better and the best ever were discussed during the July meeting of the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Division last Friday. The sales will be August 11-13. Bob Pilcher, retail president, stated the sales need to be promoted as being town wide and suggested using television and radio advertising to promote the sales. It was agreed by the seven merchants present to use mini spots announcing the town wide sales with merchants contributing SSO towards the costs. Newspaper advertising would then be used by individual merchants to promote the specific sale areas. During the discussion on ways

MAD names committee for October banquet

The committee for the Milford Area Recognition Banquet in October was named during the Milford Area Development Council, Inc., monthly meeting last Saturday. The banquet will be October 22, in the Milford School Gymnasium. John Replogle, MAD president, announced the committee would consist of Charlton and Mary Ann Beer, Dennis Shori, Bill Stieglitz, Bob Groves, and himself as chairman. The group will be meeting in the next several weeks and a report will be made at the August MAD meeting. In other business, it was noted the carpet had been cleaned and discussion was held on procedures to take if stains are found after the building had been rented. Discussion was also held regarding the rental and users fees that have been in existence

regular meeting of the WCSC Board of Directors after hearing a review of the school addition progress by Jeff Schroeder of Barton, Coe and Villamaa architectural firm, Fort Wayne. Schroeder noted the addition is well underway with a majority of "the footings poured and work on the two rooms being started. Two of the rooms and a hallway are to

25 to consider construction west of Lakeland Loving Care Center. A meeting for the purpose of setting a budget for 1989 will also take place. — Fund Balance, the computer program currently used by the town, will be updated, with the town allowing $690 for its services from July, 1988, to July, 1989. — Board member Bob Phillips may attend the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns roundtable at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, in Avilla. — The town is keeping its options open for a low interest rate program through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, having filled out a form to see if it’s qualified for such funding. The board’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8.

to get more retail businesses involved, Pilcher noted he talked to everyone involved in retail sales and informed them when the sales were. Marise Smith noted it does help when more people are involved in the event. Jeanne Gardiner, treasurer, and Donna Condor, past president, reported on the July 2 chicken barbecue at Lakeside Park. Mrs. Gardiner noted a total of approximately $465 was profited from the event. It was noted the best location for selling the chicken was at Thornburg Drugs. All proceeds from the barbecue will go towards promotion of the sidewalk sales. The next meeting of the retail merchants will be Friday, Aug. 5, at 8 a.m., in Pilcher Shoe Store, SR 13S, Syracuse.

for a number of years. It was suggested that the fees and regulations be updated at the first of the year. Library board honors Hartter Members of the Milford Public Library honored one of the retiring members Sunday afternoon with a carry-in picnic at the home of Ken and Mary Jurss, Warsaw. Elmer Hartter will be retiring July 31 after serving for 12 consecutive years on the board, many years as treasurer. He also served four years previous, making a total of 16 years. Taking Hartter’s place August 1 will be Mrs. Ken (Lynne) Beer of r 1 Milford who will be serving afour-yearterm.

be completed and ready for use by August 22. However, he stated there was a snag with the delivery date of the steel roof joist. “The earliest delivery is August 1,” commented Schroeder. It was noted the architects had been in constant contact with the contractor and subcontractor to move the delivery date up. He said the rest of the work is on schedule, however, with the steel joist snag it will put \sork back two weeks. He said there was also a problem with the brick delivery, due to the special cut bricks in areas. An adjustable type Dur-O-Wal will be used allowing brick work to be done as it comes along and work can continue inside. Dr. Thornton stated a stern letter should be written to Simmerman Construction, general contractor, and GranLCounty Steel, sub-contractor, to have the steel delivered prior to August 1. He noted the letter should include that this incident will be taken into consideration in any future projects in the area. “They knew the dates when they submitted a bid and some consideration should be given.” Schroeder commented the need for the joist is not a surprise even though the shop drawings were not in their hands until recently and that all they were asking for was delivery of the steel joist for the two rooms and hallway, not the complete site. Dr. Thornton noted a penalty for not meeting the completion date was not included in bid specifications. Schroeder presented the board samples of material and colors to be used on the exterior and interior of the building. Brick compatible to the existing structure will be used with green glazed block above the windows and doors. Colors for the interior include various shades of blue, fvory, light greens and browns. Review Handbooks Henry Smith, assistant superintendent for instruction, presented 23 changes for the student handbooks in grades kindergarten through eight. He noted there were 23 changes in the Middle School handbook mostly reflecting word changes and one or two additions to the regulations and rules in the honor roll to meet the A+ program. Only five changes were made in the kindergarten handbook to remain consistent with policy. Ned Speicher, Wawasee High School Principal, highlighted 13 of the changes in the 50 plus page high school handbook. Areas of attendance, dress code, school behavior, inclement weather, parking, honor roll and alcohol and drug offenses were briefly addressed. He stated the changes in attendance policies were to

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stress better attendance. Also noted was the changes in school behavior, adding ranges to the penalties so that each case could be looked at individually. Speicher noted that all class rooms will be renumbered to combat a continuing problem of locating classrooms by freshmen and visitors. The board members commented appreciation in the ability to change policy regarding alcohol. Dr. Thornton-noted he was in strong support for the changes and that the disciplinary action remained severe with-a more reasonable approach. Other Business Approval was given to the Beginning Teacher Internship Plan in the corporation. The plan is for beginning teachers who have completed their student teaching to spend one year under the mentorship of an experienced master teacher. The mentor will coach and help the new teacher learn the ropes. Participants' of the plan will be under contract with the school corporation and Smith noted of the 15 teachers

Name new Milford assistant principal

Cynthia Kaiser, Syracuse, was named the new assistant principal at Milford School, at last night’s -Wawasee Community School Board meeting. Mrs. Kaiser will assume her duties on August 8 and was given a two-year contract for 205 days. Her starting salary will be $31,400. Mrs. Kaiser has been with the school corporation for nine years and recently completed her administration study. She started with the corporation in 1979 as a first grade teacher at Milford School where she taught until the end of the 1985-1986 school year. Commenting about her new position, Mrs. Kaiser stated the thing she is looking forward to is working with the students and staff of the community she has been with for the past nine years. “They are great people and I am looking forward to being a part of the total education program.” During the 1986-1987 school year she taught the Up, Up and Away students and eighth grade, Future Problem Solving group. Last year she oversaw the gifted and talented program and Up, Up and Away program in all three schools for grades two through fivte, and the eighth grade and high school future problem solving program.

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hired to date there are three qualified for the program by law Smith commented WCSC was one of 10 corporations who had submitted the plans and received an early endorsement by the State Board of Education. Resignations were accepted from Dale Brannock as guidance counselor at Wawasee High School, Kim Lobsinger teacher of 9 the Careers-Quest Program for the corporation, Marla Steffen as vocational and gifted and talented secretary, Viola Kaiser as cook at Milford School, and Ron Tobias as custodian at North Webster. The board approved the employment of: Dorothy Haney on a temporary contract for Third Grade at Milford, Phil Jensen to teach Careers-Quest at WHS, Scott DeHart to teach social studies at the high school, Emily Thomas as a prime time paraprofessional at North Webster, Janet Fisher as a new Chapter I Reading Paraprofessional at North Webster, Sue (Continued on page 2 4

Mrs. Kaiser grew up in Anderson and moved to Lake Tippecanoe when she was in the eighth grade and graduated from Wawasee High School in 1975. She is the former Cindy Rich. ” « ifw **** w ■B4 , / i CYNTHIA KAISER She received her teaching degree from Indiana University and her master’s degree and administration degree from Indiana University, Fort Wayne. She also has a gifted and talented endorsement from Purdue University. Her husband, Brent, is a pharmacist and manager at the Hook’s Drug store in North Webster. They have one son, Creighton, 14 months old.

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