The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 June 1989 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 21.1«wo

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DeWeese named middle school principal

(Continued from page 1) oriented skills, possess strong organizational skills, possess strong verbal and written skills, and be perceptive to the needs of the school community. The candidate must approach his duties and responsibilities with a large measure of common sense and enthusiasm as well as a sense of humor and fun; have an understanding and unbiased acceptance of the communities that make up the school district; and have the ability to listen, reflect and be open to new ideas PAC also felt the candidate should be expected to: understand and enthusiastically support the/philosophy of this middle school as evidenced in the educa-

MAD reports more chicken needed

It was reported at the June 17 meeting of the Milford Area Development Council, that although the Memorial Day chicken barbecue was a success, the board will be purchasing more chicken for next year's event President John Replogle reported that the 950 chicken halves were sold out within an hour and 15 minutes from the sale's start, reaching a net profit of $541.32. It was suggested that at least 50 additional chicken halves be purchased for the next barbecue The Real Services were once

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tional specifications, the “tour” letter, the building itself, and the process that created it. provide administrative support for curriculum development and vertical continuity; serve as the instructional leader for middle school education; and see the necessity to create challenging programs and a climate in which top-flight teaching is revered. The candidate will be expected to focus upon the educational mission rather than political expediency; demonstrate loyalty and cooperation with the public and school; have a well-defined identity as an educator, focused upon the middle school; demonstrate high-level thinking skills, analytical skills, and

'’again discussed by the MAD council Replogle reported that because the library is still using the community building. Real Services have been delayed until the program draws to an end in late July When started, the Real Services will operate for a 90-day trial period at which time the board will be reviewing the program Plans for a community brochure, which was discussed earlier this year, were again brought up in search of volunteers Os the seven MAD members present, no one volunteered to help the commit-

problem-solving skills; stress the evaluation process as a positive tool to continue the improvement of staff and teacher effectiveness; and reside and participate in the Wawasee com munity. Also be accessible to and communicative with the general public; encourage and facilitate opportunities for staff improvement, the trial of new ideas, open exchange of ideas and effective inservice training; maintain direct communication with staff and students through personal contacts and classroom visitation; and have a career plan involving the willingness to make a five-year commitment to the program.

tee of Don Arnold. John Lehman and John Replogle. It was decided that the issue be brought up at the July meeting Plans for the firemen's recognition night are progressing on schedule, and the possibility of getting some banners made for the Christmas Season was discussed. Denny Replogle and Bob Rassi volunteered to check prices and will report back to the MAD council at the July meeting. The Saturday. July 8. meeting will be held in the Milford Community Buildingat 9a m

When the screening committee was formed it consisted of four parents; six teachers; Henry Smith, assistant superintendent for instruction as chairman; and Roger Kryder, business manager Homestead tax credit deadline is June 30 If you have not filed for the Homestead Tax Credit, the deadline has been extended through June 30. Charlene Knispel. Turkey Creek Township Assessor, noted there is a large number of residents in the area who are qualified for the credit but need to apply. Those who file for the credit and qualify will be eligible for the standard deduction, plus in 1990, an additional $2,500 and $2,000 in 1991. After 1991. the deduction is $1,500 thereafter. The Homestead Credit was increased by the General Assembly from four percent to six percent and will decrease one percent per year until it reaches four percent again However, if a homeowner does not file for the credit the $2,500 additional credit will not be given Mrs. Knispel noted, however, if a homeowner has already filed for the credit, there is no need to refile, unless there has been a change in dwelling. The “Over 65 or Age Deduction'' has been changed also. The income limits have been increased from SIO,OOO to $15,000 and the assessed valuation limits from SII,OOO to $19,000 Those eligible here will be allowed an extra SI,OOO credit on the Homestead Credit. Even though persons do not know, due to reassessment, if they will be eligible, persons should file regardless, to protect themselves. The Homestead Credit was changed as the state is. according to Mrs. Knispel. trying to relieve the fiscal impact of the reassessment. "Even if the reassessed valuation is higher, people have a chance for the credit." noted Mrs. Knispel. Filing for the credit may be made at any of the township assessor's offices or in the Kosciusko County Auditor's office. Warsaw. Turkey Creek Township Assessor's office is located in the Syracuse Town Hall and Tippecanoe Township Assessor is located in the township building on Washington Street in North Webster LCB cash dividend to shareholders The Board of Directors of Lakeland Financial Corporation, the parent company of Lake City Bank, has declared a cash dividend of nine cents per share on the outstanding common stock of the corporation This dividend is payable July 25 to shareholders of record at the close of business July 10. Lake City Bank, with over 600 shareholders, is the largest locally owned and operated bank in the area and recently celebrated 117 years of continuous service

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BOMB THREAT — Syracuse Police Chief Bob Ziller, Detective Bob Houser. Officer Bob J. Houser. Officer Calvin Kline, two county officers, two conservation officers and seven men from the Syracuse Fire Department responded to a bomb threat at the Dairy Queen. Syracuse, on Friday, June 16. a little after 4:30 p.m. Vickie Baker received an anonymous call at 4:35 p.m. The caller claimed that a bomb would explode in the Dairy Queen, located on the corner of Pickwick Road and SR 13, at 6:05 p.m. Officials evacuated

Myrick voices displeasure over lack of knowledge on Syracuse zoning change

While Syracuse Town Board member Carl Myrick expressed displeasure over having no prior knowledge of a zoning change that went before the board at its June meeting Tuesday, the change was approved unanimously. Myrick had no reservations about approving a petition by B & D Realty of Syracuse to rezone 1.3 acres from a residential to a commercial district; however, he stated. "I feel we need more than two minutes to act on a zoning change that we previously never heard of." He noted that such instances were becoming commonplace. Syracuse attorney Steve Snyder presented the realtor's plans to change a lot located near Wawasee Village, on the south side of Pickwick Road. 580 feet east of the centerline of SR 13 in Turkey Creek Township, for commercial use. Five acres in the wetland area may be utilized, although only one, adjoining the current G.L. Perry Variety Store, will be used for commercial purposes The Area Plan Commission previously approved the change and the town board followed its lead. Outline For Costs In another matter Mike Fitch, vice president of transportation for Bonar & Associates, an engineering firm in Fort Wayne, presented the board with an outline that portrayed costs for improvements to Huntington Street from SR 13N to the Elkhart County line. The street has experienced drainage problems and has a lowsurface area. "The costs we've targeted would include installing a storm-sewage system to eradicate the drainage problems,” said Fitch Encompassing a 2;950 feet stretch, with lanes 11 feet wide each and two foot curb and gutter on each side, the street would

qualify for federal highway funds created by the gasoline tax. "The project is eligible for the funds because it is on the county rural secondary system,” Fitch said, noting that the town would be responsible for 25 percent of the funding with the federal highway department paying the remainder. However, Fitch noted that the project could take three years to complete, a time period that could be cut to two years if totally locally funded Total cost of the project is estimated at $513,396, with the town responsible for $128,349. Without federal help construction costs could be cut by approximately SIOO,OOO The street would require widening at the north end, which could affect local property owners. The board will study the report and take action at a later date. Addressing residents' concerns. the board heard a complaint about the closing of alleys. The same complaintant noted that a private alley had utilized town sawhorses that marked a low laying area during a recent storm. Street and Water Superintendent Ron Conley noted, "If there is a public hazzard we will put up a horse to draw attention to it.” Board president James Hughes expressed concern over the town's sprinkling rate, noting that "the water department takes a beating when it comes to those rates." However, Syracuse resident Betty Dust contended that the rate does not affect the department because the water used fbr sprinkling is not treated. Board member Kenneth Johnson agreed, "I don’t feel it would be fair to pay a sewage rate for water going back into the ground.” No action was taken on the matter. In other business the board tabled a decision on three alternatives given to update the water department. Three different rate changes have been discussed; however, the board will reserve adopting a rate until a representative of the firm responsible for the department update attends the next regular meeting. Town attorney Robert Reed will also draft an ordinance that will as-

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the Dairy Queen, as well as Liberti’s Shoe Hospital and the Village Butcher Shop. The fire department closed down Pickwick Road from 6:02 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. Officials checked the building and the premises thoroughly for a bomb and found nothing. Chief Ziller checked the inside and the roof, again finding nothing. After rechecking the building with the owner, the business was reopened at 6:30 p.m. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton)

ford the board the opportunity to withdraw from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission at that same meeting — affording less duplication of paperwork when rate changes are made. , The board also approved a plan to have Kosciusko County banners displayed in town. The banners will be affixed to NIPSCO poles and will promote the county and city. Police Chief Robert Ziller will oversee the program. Approval for the Syracuse Jaycees to utilize Turkey Creek and property adjoining the Scout Cabin for a March of Dimes benefit was unanimously approved. Department Head Reports In department head reports, Conley noted that the town's 1988 street paving schedule had been completed while the 1989 schedule, being contracted with Phend & Brown, Inc., Milford, was "85 percent complete.” The town was allowed to pave last year's schedule this year at 1988 prices. Conley also hopes to work an agreement with the state highway department to widen the intersection of Baltimore Street and SR 13 in the near future. The sewage department acknowledged the purchase of a 1985 Chevrolet truck from Kosciusko County while Ziller, reporting for the police department, noted that the town's shooting range building was near completion. Ziller also stated that 22 junk vehicles were tagged, replated or moved during May. Greg Miller was introduced as second in command with the Syracuse Civil Defense, with new officer elections being held recently. - Separate Entities In a final department matter, the board unanimously agreed to formally recognize the street and water departments and sewage department as separate entities. Conley and Ron Helman were named superintendents of the respective departments six months ago and were given a six month probation period. Hughes suggested the probationary time be recognized and that the duo be hired as full-time separate department heads. The measure was approved. Claims approved by the board include: A $38,870 change order

contract for the town’s sanitary sewer project; an administrative cost’s invoice for Bonar & Associates in the amount of $936.92, and a $2,000 appropriation for park department equipment. Funds in the town’s lease fund will be used to pay for the lease of the town hall while $40,000 formerly appropriated will be placed into a CD for the Cumulative Capital Development Fund. A resolution to allow room for the CCD Fund was approved, with the levying of an additional tax not to exceed 15 cents on each SIOO of taxable real and personal property within the taxing district being allowed to provide monies for the fund. The tax may be levied in 1989, payable in 1990, and thereafter for three years or until it’s reduced or rescinded. Approval was also given for income coming in from the Syracuse Park Pavilion to be placed in the park improvement fund. The board will meet again in special session at 6 p.m. July 11 and 25 for the purpose of setting 1990 budgets for town departments. The next regular meeting is slated for 7:30 p.m. July 18. Library board to meet June 26 The date of the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Syracuse Public Library Board has been changed from July 3 to June 26. The meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. in the Syracuse Public Library. $8,751,744 price tag on new Turkey Creek sewer (Continued from page 1) any one division. Also, the board did consider the time factor involved when going through the bidding process once again. Kocher met with officials from IDEM and he told the board that they are requiring a bid price analysis and profit analysis breakdown for the three low bidders for the wastewater treatment plant improvements and the one low bidder for both sewer improvement projects. Again, the reason for this requirement stems from the difference between the engineer’s estimated cost and the bid on each project. These analyses will justify the differences between the two estimates. » Kocher told the board that he already contacted the contractors and asked them for these two items. With these items in hand, Kocher said that when submitted to the state, the funding would be there. The board voted unanimously to accept the bids and to proceed as rapidly as possible. In other business, the board received a letter of resignation from Bob Jesse, board member. His resignation was effective as of June 16.

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