The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 September 1989 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 6,1989

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HEALTH AND NUTRITION — Senior citizens who regularly attend the REAL Services meals are well aware of the health and nutrition aspects of the program. Not only are well-balanced, hot meals served to those aged 60 and over five days each week, but free health care screenings are also part of the program. Here Sue Mitchell. Tippecanoe Township assessor and an EMT, checks Marjory Warner's blood pressure a recent 29 screening. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)

Revolver was taken from Syracuse home

Kosciusko County Police investigated several thefts, and vandalism reports in the Lakeland area. The theft of a 38 caliber SmithWesson Revolver was reported missing by Victoria A. Burns. 101*4 E. Main. Apt. 2. Syracuse. The gun was taken from the home of her parents at Dewart Lake Police were notified of the theft at 1 a m.. Monday. Sept. 4. Hubert Kirkdorffer. Syracuse, reported the theft of two cradles off a boat lift rockers that hold the back part of the boat at Eli Lily Estates, Syracuse The theft was reported at 9:10 a m . Tuesday. Aug. 29. Kirkdorffer told police the theft occurred between 6p.m.. Monday. andßa m . Tuesday. The items were valued at $126.50. Nothing was found missing at PJ’s Too Restaurant. North Webster, after someone entered the building between 10 p.m . Tuesday, Aug. 29. and 10:30 a m. Wednesday Paul Gilson, r 1 box 66, North Webster, owner, told police someone had shattered the window at the drive-up and

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entered the business. Damage was estimated up to $250. Police were notified that a driver of a vehicle drove off without paying for $8.30 in gasoline at Plaza Quik Mart. Leesburg. The drive-off occurred between 12:50 p.m.. and 1:10 p.m.. Wednesday. Aug. 30. Michael, McCoy. 1630 Etna. Huntington. notified police Saturday. Aug. 26. that someone had removed a stereo and speaker from his boat on EMS Lane W 24. The boat was docked on Webster Lake and the stereo is valued at $275. The theft of cash and damage to a vehicle was reported to police on Thursday. Aug. 24. at 3:30 p m. Blanca Lozano, r 2 box 566. Syracuse, notified police that someone had kicked in the front door of her home and stole some cash She also reported damage to a Chevrolet Monte Carlo that was parked behind the home, caused by someone attempting to take the vehicle. There was damage to the key lock.

Young boating accident victim still hospitalized

(Continued from page 1) Road. Yoder, a broken collarbone, and Patrick Field, 29. 2302 Coldspring Road. Indianapolis, a laceration to his forehead. Myron Quinn, 22, 9866 Saint Joseph Center Road, Fort Wayne, driver of' a 19-foot 1989 Arriva, suffered bumps, bruises, lacerations and neck injury. Passengers in his boat and their injuries are: Teresa Smith, 32, 3018-7 Cantaberry, Fort Wayne, lacerations and neck injury; and Bill Allen. 34. 5160-6 Trumper Way, Fort Wayne, laceration to his left leg and bruises. All the injured were transported to Goshen Hospital by the Syracuse Emergency Medical Service. Hackett told police he was heading towards shore, it is believed in a northeasterly direction. at less than one-half throttle when his boat was hit by

County banners arrive in Syracuse

By MARY JANE LORTON Staff Writer

Fifty Kosciusko County banners will soon be making their way up on poles in the Syracuse area as they made their arrival to the town this week. Mike Tallon, chamber treasurer, brought a banner to the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce meeting this morning (Wednesday). Tallon informed the board that he and Kip Schumm will be meeting with a representative from NIPSCO to decide where to filace these 50 banners. Along with tjie county banner. Tallon brought with him one of the new chamber banners. He pointed out that the chamber banner was almost three feet shorter than the county banner. Since the chamber decided to use the same brackets for both banners, the chamber banner will have to be extended to meet the length of the county banner, said Tallon. Upon the suggestion of chamber president Jim Caskey, a banner committee was formed to address the problem of this difference in length. Bill Beemer and Tallon will be working on this committee. In a related matter, it was reported that the brackets for the Christmas decorations have to be

something. Hackett, who was knocked unconscious, stated he did not know what had hit him and had not seen another boat. Field, who was seated in the middle of the back seat with the two boys on his right side, also stated he had not seen another boat. No one was thrown from the boat. It is believed Quinn was heading north on the lake. He told police he was cruising off shore about 300 yards, heading into Johnson's Bay, when the Hackett boat crossed in front of him. Quinn told police he was running at three-fourth throttle when the other boat came into his path and he had no time to react. Allen, who was sitting in the open bow area, was thrown from the boat; Smith and Quinn remained in the boat. The accident occurred approximately 600 feet off shore in about 20 feet of water. All persons involved in the accident were

sent back in order for Bronner’s, who the brackets were purchased from, to give the chamber credit. Bronner’s can not give credit until the chamber has returned the brackets to the supplier. The chamber had purchased some brackets prior to learning brackets were available, free of charge, from the county Convention and Visitors Bureau to be used with the new county banners. Committee Reports During committee reports. Bill Beemer, beautification chairman, said that he will be sending in an application for the Main Street Program In addition, he is looking to contact state representatives for ideas on how to successfully obtain grant money for the beautification project. It was noted that Don Strauss of Colbin Tool Company will be the new representative of industry for the board. Strauss replaces Bill Sanders. In addition, it was reported that Judy Moser is the new president for the Retail Merchants Association In a report from the executive director. Carl McLear told the board that he did send out a newsletter. Also, he sent out 177 letters of recruitment with an application to join the chamber. Jeanne Gardiner remarked that McLear should be commended for his efforts in getting out a timely and lively newsletter. McLear also informed the board that the chamber has been invited to join Syracuse Area Community Services. This new group has representatives from a combination of many service organizations. With a goal of trying to coordinate events in the community, they asked that a representative from the chamber come to the next scheduled meeting. McLear will be atten ding the session CVB Budget Approved In other business. Gardiner reported to the board that the county council approved a budget for the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau With this approval, the county council stipulated that $30,000 be given to Kosciusko Development. Inc. Gardiner also told the board that the interest and needs survey from the cultural commit tee will be going out on September 16 in the form of a mall intercept program. Mall intercept involves personally inter viewing people at key locations in Kosciusko County.

assisted to shore by other boaters. Lakeland Enforcement Conservation Officer Carl Hepler stated that Quinn told officials the sun was glaring in his eyes off the windshield of his boat. Damage to Quinn’s boat was estimated up to $12,000, with damage to the port side near the bow. There was also a hole in the port side near the stern. Hackett’s boat suffered damage to the starboard side, towards the bow, in addition, the whole starboard side was cracked and broken. Police stated that the initial impact was on the starboard side, right under the windshield area. Damage to his boat was estimated up to $5,600. Officials from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Conservation Officers from Lakeland Enforcement investigated the accident.

A recommendation was made by Gardiner that the chamber should send a letter of commendation to the Syracuse-Wawasee Parks Foundation for their Music in the Parks program. Recycling Bob Knudsen made a presentation to the board on the recycling projects in the county. On the premise of "wanting to communicate well." Knudsen informed the chamber on ongoing projects and those in the works. Knudsen closed his discussion by telling the chamber that although recycling is "not a money making deal anymore," he added, "it isamust.” In final business, the board approved the proposed 1989 and 1990 budget for the chamber. The board tabled discussion oh donating to the Red Ribbon Campaign until more information on this project is received. Approval was given to order more chamber plaques. The next meeting of the chamber will be on Wednesday. Oct 4. at 7:45 a m. at Ameritrust Bank in Syracuse.

MAD Banquet committee announces ticket sales

Committee members Bob Groves. Bill Stieglitz, Pat and Gary Hurd, Bob Rassi, Dennis Schori, and John Replogle held their second meeting on Thursday, Aug. 31, to discuss ticket sales for the upcoming banquet to honor the Milford Fire Department. Only 500 adult and 100 children's tickets are available this year. The banquet will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21. Several posters with all ticket information will be posted in businesses in the Milford area. Tickets are being sold by committee members and at Doll's Decorating and The First NaAnother salk vaccine MONTREAL — A vaccine developed by polio pioneer Jonas Salk may help wipe out the AIDS virus in people already infected and stop them from getting the deadly disease, according to preliminary research.

*** /fl jAmSI EPWORTH CLASSES — North Webster kindergarten students are attending class at a new location this year. Although they are still a part of the North Webster Schools system, all kindergarten classes meet at the Epworth Forest Retreat and Conference Center. This location provides the youngsters with spacious classrooms and a large, scenic play area. North Webster principal Dick Long says the new program has been very popular with everyone volved. Pictured while working on an artistic project is Mrs. Pryor's afternoon kindergarten class. (Photo by Mitchell Stinson)

Deadline is September 15 for filing applications for school board post

Persons from Turkey Creek Township interested in applying for the vacant seat on the Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees have until Friday, Sept. 15, to submit a letter of application. The appointed person will be announced Tuesday, Sept. 26, to fill the vacant seat left by the resignation of Carol Swartzendruber which is effective Sept. 15. Board members Curtis Jordan, president; William Troup, secretary; Dennis Mikel; and Phil Payne, established the criteria last Tuesday evening during an executive session. The board’s policy states the board is to consist of at least one person from each of the three districts within the corporation and no more than two from each district. Because of this policy, the only district with an open seat is Turkey Creek. Both Van Buren and Tippecanoe Townships have two board members each (Mikel and Troup from Van Buren and the east half of Jefferson and Jordan and Payne from Tippecanoe Township). A special election cannot be held to name a replacement for Swartzendruber. According to Robert Reed, legal counsel for the board, the state law, as passed by legislators, expressly

tional Bank. For information contact John Replogle, 658-4243; Gary or Pat Hurd. 658-9602. Committee members will be meeting again this week, when they will attend the firemen’s meeting to hand deliver invitations and honorary tickets.

MAD to meet Saturday The next monthly meeting of the Milford Area Development Council will be Saturday. Sept. 9, at 9 a m. Any community resident is welcome to attend. Census + minorities New York has the most black residents in the nation while California has the most Hispanics and the fastest growing black population, the Census Bureau estimated.

states the remaining board members shall fill the vacancy. Therefore the law does not allow for special elections to be held. Criteria for interested persons areas follows: • Must be a resident of Turkey Creek Township (District 2) • Have been a resident of the Wawasee Community School Corporation for at least one year. • Must be 21 years of age or older. • Be willing and able to give a minimum of 24 hours per month for board work and meetings. • Must be willing to participate in a public interview. All letters of application should be sent to: Curtis Jordan, board president, in care of Wawasee Community School Corporation, r 6 box 213A, Syracuse, Indiana. 46567-9131. These letters must be received by 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 15. A data sheet and five questions will be forwarded on to interested

Hobbs and Rovenstine stopped vehicle, helped solve robbery

(Continued from page 1) Unable to get the information about the car’s license plate and driver’s license to the county dispatcher because of heavy radio traffic, the information was given to Indiana State Police Trooper Lynn Wampler who had the information checked through the state police post. This showed the driver had previous convictions in New Jersey anti the driver’s license and license plate had been transferred to Warsaw. After checking the description of the robber with the bank teller and that of the passenger in the vehicle checked by Hobbs and Rovenstine, an attempt to locate on the 1972 Pontiac was issued. Police had also by this time

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persons once the letter of applica; tion is received. Additional deadlines are: Data sheets and answers to the five questions requested of each applicant are to be returned to. the board by 12 noon, Tuesday, Sept. 19. An executive session will be called at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, to screen applicants down to three candidates. A public interview of the three candidates will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23. Appointment of the board member will be made on Tuesday, Sept. 26. On child care cost Families with working mothers are spending sl4 billion a year on child care, an expense that costs women in poverty more than onefifth of their income, the Census Bureau reported.

received several statements from residents who had seen that same vehicle in the area where the jeep was located. Later, when statements were given to officials by the two men, it was learned the robber had gotten out of the trunk of the car, where he changed clothes, approximately 30 seconds before being stopped by the Milford officers. Both men stated the ,9mm semi-automatic pistol, known as a “Mac 11” was in the trunk of the car at that time. OS R A P H Y 457-2561