The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 33, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 September 1988 — Page 1

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VOLUME 27

SR 13 North, Syracuse — Big Wheel opens Saturday

Fishers Big Wheel, SR 13N, Syracuse, will have its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Oct.

No reason for concern — Furry 'barrels' in Milford

I By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer Recently, some Milford residents have been concerned about furry-looking barrels being stored on the property of Better Way Products in Milford. Company President Bruce Korenstra of New Paris said the gruesomelooking stuff is nothing more than cured fiberglass, the kind used in boats. The material is used at Better Way in the manufacturing of duck feeders for Maple Leaf Duck Farms. The drums or barrels are used during production, and the substance on the sides of the containers is fiberglass overspray frcfrn the molding process. The barrels, which are empty, have accumulated outside on the Better Way property since March. Korenstra said the company is registered with the Environmefital Protection Agency (EPA). “You could dump this in a landfill with no problem,” he said. He added that “We have all of our waste removed by licensed waste disposal.” There is also a material safety data sheet on file at the company office that gives information on

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1, at 9 a.m. according to Mark Hubbs, store manager. The store will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sun-

the materials used at Better Way. Korenstra said that in compliance with new “right to know laws,” interested residents could

No one injured in two school bus accidents

Two Wawasee Community School Corporation Buses were involved in separate accidents last week. No one was injured and total damage amount to the buses was up to SI,OOO. Brake failure or defective brakes was the cause of one accident that occurred at 3:45 p.m. on SR 13, south of North Webster near CR 350 N. Judy I. Moser, 41, r 3 box 261-Al, Syracuse, was driving the school bus south on SR 13 with approximately 20 students on board. She told police there was a line pf traffic waiting for another school bus to make a left turn onto CR 350 N arid as she came around the curve, she observed the stopped traffic and applied the brakes to the bus in an effort to stop. She stated the brakes did not appear to be slowing the bus down as quickly as it should and the bus struck a 1974 Ford Truck

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

day for the grand opening. There will be a hot air balloon displayed in the parking lot dur-

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owned by Charles E. Porter, 19, r 3 box 53W, Ligonier, in the back end. Damage to Porter’s truck was estimated up to SI,OOO. Mrs. Moser was advised to have the brakes checked on the bus. Second Accident , The second accident occurred at 7:55 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at SR 13 at John Street. Cindy L. Smart, 38, r 2 box 467, Syracuse, was attempting to make a left turn on Main Street and was blinded by the mirrors on the bus, causing her to hit a parked vehicle owned by Betsy J. Spiegel, P.O. Box 173, North Webster. Damage , to," the Spiegel vehicle and thriissrChevrolet school bus was estimated up to SI,OOO each.

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Syracuse is searching for replacement I ByGLEN LONG Staff Writer The search for a candidate to replace Bill Hess on the Syracuse Town Board continues. Hess resigned as town board trustee from Syracuse Ward Four in August for personal and health reasons after having served for nine years. Betty Dust, Syracuse Republican chairman and precinct committeewoman for Precinct Four and Ward Four In Syracuse, stated, “We’re still trying to find a candidate from Ward , Four. We obviously want someone who is qualified, not just someone to fill a chair.” Rex Reed, Republican county chairman, said on Tuesday, Sept. 27, that as soon as at least one candidate has stated the willingness to serve he will call the necessary caucus of Syracuse Republican precinct committeemen to vote on the trustee. These committeemen are Betty Dust, Susan Myrick, Roxanne Hadley, Charlene Knispel and Forrest (“Bud”) Smith.

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ing the celebration, give-a-ways, a clown, free drawings requiring no purchase and need not be present to win. Dignitary Night is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6-8 p.m., and will be by invitation only. The local Big Wheel store has the new look theory with a new color scheme, new layout of departments and new focal points. The Syracuse store will carry the same general merchandise as neighboring Big Wheel stores. Departments found along the exterior walls of the store are (clockwise): housewares, furniture, records/electronics, automotive, paint, hardware, toys, seasonal, sporting goods, shoes, men’s clothing and ladies’ clothing. Departments in the center of the store include greeting cards, health and beauty, consumables, domestics, intimate apparel, jewelry/accessories, and clothing for infants, girls and boys. In the front of the store are 13 check-out counters to serve customers and a customer service desk. Hubbs noted that currently there are 125 employees working to stock the shelves and mark (merchandise, preparing for the grand opening. After the grand opening the number of employees is expected to drop to between 55 and 65 regular employees. He noted arrangements have been made for the laid off employees to go to other Big Wheel Stores in the area. Assisting Hubbs in managing the store are Lee Irish, hardliner assistant manager ; and Jane Ondich, soft lines assistant manager.

McDonald's coming to Syracuse!

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer A permit for McDonald’s Corporation to build in Syracuse has been granted by Area Plan Commission officials. However, the purchase of land has not been finalized. Site plans show a building with a floor area of 54 feet by 66 feet at the southeast corner of SR 13 and Palm Drive on the south edge of Syracuse. The building’s front would face SR 13 and plans include a drive-thru window. There would also be 64 regular parking spaces, including spaces for handicapped parking and 10 truck parking spaces. Officials from the public relations department of McDonald’s Corporation were not available for comment. Steve Crow, owner of the land where the restaurant is planned, stated the deal is “not cut-and-dried yet.” He noted McDonald’s Corporation officials were not happy with the previous soil boring test and the tests would be taken again. The additional land boring tests were taken Tuesday afternoon. Jewelry missing Kosciusko County Police are investigating several thefts in the Lakeland area. Veronica Brown, r 3 box 512, Syracuse, reported the loss of some jewelry following a move from Muncie to Syracuse. She told police a moving company was hired to move her belongings in June and in the process the jewelry was lost. Officials note that the jewelry was packed with other household items and could not be found when it was unpacked. Missing are a wedding ring, valued at $499; gold necklace, $200; and an antique ring box, valued at SIOO. Sue Mitchell, r 1 box 96, Warsaw, notified police on September 26, that some clothing items were . (Continued on page 2)

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GRAND OPENING SATURDAY — Grand opening ceremonies at Big Wheel, SR 13N, Syracuse, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. •There, will be free give-a-ways, drawings requiring ns purchase win ’ a cto*” much more. Inside the store, shoppers will find a new look theory. Hie store is decorated in the new color scheme and new layout with different focal points. The same general merchandise will be carried in tine Syracuse

However, Rick Purcell, manager of the Nappanee McDonald’s and who allegedly will manage the Syracuse franchise, stated earlier in the week that it was fairly certain that McDonald’s would be building in

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Syracuse and that a press conference would be called at the site when ground is broken. This is expected in the near future. Purcell noted that often the corporation will obtain the needed permits for traffic, curb cuts and

store as in other Big Wheel stores. The top photo shows the exterior of the building as it sits on the west side of SR 13, near the Elkhart-Kosciusko County Line Road. The bottom photo shows the immediate area inside the entrance. At the bottom of the photo are three of the 13 check-out lanes, the jewelry/accessories department, and the ladies clothing department. (Photos by Deb Patterson)

so on before an announcement is made. The site chosen by McDonald’s Corporation is in a floodway fringe and will need to be elevated approximately six feet

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to meet requirements for building in a floodway fringe area. Dan Richard, area plan officer, stated the site is 856 feet above sea level and will need to be raised to 862 feet above sea level.

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