The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 33, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 September 1989 — Page 1

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VOLUME 28

Carolyn Anderson new Wawasee board member

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer

Carolyn Anderson is the new member of the Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees. Her appointment was confirmed last evening by a vote of 3-1. Mrs. Anderson will fill the vacancy left by Carol Swartzendruber who resigned on September 15. Mrs. Anderson officially took office last evening. “I’m really thrilled about it," she commented. “It is something

'' a .. f . il * c'■ JMb i '■", JS I fl t/jr BOfitffil j j >j t r Jr Jjfl/ll J i Z>M b, TAKES OATH OF OFFICE — Carolyn Sue Anderson, 46, Syracuse, took the oath of office as a member of the Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of Trustees last evening. .Mrs. Anderson was appointed to fill the remaining 3' 2 -year term of Carol Swartzendruber during a special meeting of the board. .Mrs. Swartzendruber resigned September 15 due to her family moving out of state. Mrs. Anderson has been a resident of Syracuse for 12 years. She and her husband, M. Douglas, own Wawasee Boat Company. Their son, M. Russell, 17. is a senior at Wawasee High School. Her education includes a bachelors and master’s of science degree in home economics, post masters studies in education and study in executive development program. She has been involved in the English textbook selection committee for Syracuse, member of Syracuse Advisory Committee member of Patron Advisory Committee. Other community involvements include member of Saint Andrew s United Methodist Church, co-chairwoman of the administrative board, member of the Wawasee Property Owners Association and Wawasee Boating Association. Robert Reed, board attorney, is shown swearing in Mrs. Anderson. In the background are board members Dennis Mikel and Bill Troup. Board members Phil Payne and Curtis Jordan are not shown. < Photo by Deb Patterson)

Tort claims against county now total four

By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer

A total of four tort claims have been filed against Kosciusko County as a result of the March 10 fatal accident that took place south of Syracuse. Those having filed include Rev. Jerry D. Walden, Rachelle Chalk, Larry D. Sult, Sr. and Joanne R. Thurston Sult. According to Michael Valentine. the attorney for Joanne R Thurston Sult in the matter, Indiana statutes state that if a governmental entity is being sued, it is required that notice be given of a potential claim within 480 days of the actual incident < resulting in the claim >. The incident in question was a two-car crash that took place on March 10 and resulted in the

I never thought of seeking through the election process. It was a goal I would like to attain. " She was one of three final candidates chosen from a field of six interested persons. The other final candidates were Jeff Wells and Jon Roberts. The candidates were not present during the meeting and were notified by telephone of the decision. Phil Payne made the motion to appoint Mrs. Anderson, seconded by Bill Troup. Curtis Jordan, board president, called for the vote with Payne, Troup. Jordan voting in favor. Denny Mikel opposed the appointment. The vote came after each board member gave reasons for his decisions. It

deaths of six people. These included Larry Sult. Jr.. Shawn Mast, Melissa Walden and her three children — Sherah. Shelah and Jonathan David Rosenberry, the driver of one the cars involved, survived the crash with serious injuries The tort claims filed are necessary to give the county notice and to preserve the right to pursu leg il action in the future. Those who have filed a tort claim have two years from the date of the accident to actually file suit. The amounts filed for are as follows. Joanne R Thurston Sult (Sult's mother) — SIIO,OOO. Rachelle Chalk i Mast's mother) — $120,000 and Larry D Sult, Sr. — $300,000. Rev Jerry D Walden has filed a tort claim’ totaling $1.2 million, asking for $300,000 in damages for each accident victim who was a member of his family These in elude his wife Melissa and their

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

was apparent after three of the board members. Payne. Mikel and Jordan, cited their reasons which candidate they favored. Troup was the only one giving no indications. Payne noted after going over all the questions, the candidates were narrowed down to two. Then he developed 10 questions and graded the two on a plus, minus basis. The questions he used were: children in school during this term, involvement in school, knowledge of the programs in progress, financial aspects of the school, personal education as far as being a board member, personality with regard to the corporation, having a view of

three children — Shelah. Sherah and Jonathan. However, an Indiana state statute states that damages awarded to parents in such matters cannot exceed SIOO,OOO for the loss of the child's love and companionship. Funeral and. hospital expenses may also be filed for beyond that. No law suits concerning the March 10 accident have been filed against the county as yet. Steve Snyder, attorney for Rachelle Chalk, in the matter said, "At this point, we're just kind of walking our way through this thing. ' He also said that should an appellate court come up with a ruling that the county is liable in cases such as this one. "Then certainly. we're going to go after the county." Thus far. the only actual lawsuit resulting from the acci(Continued on page 2)

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students’ needs and that of a mother, community thoughts, desire to serve on the board and maturity. “When I added the pluses and minuses. I came up with nine pluses, Jeff, three; Carolyn, six. This determined how I will vote,” commented Payne. Mikel noted he took the cue from Payne following a private conversation, and followed the same pattern. His criteria included the legal requirement, support of patrons, willingness and desire to serve, previous work with the board, understanding of labor negotiations, financial skills necessary, willing and able to express views, even negative ones at times, service and community involvement with the school corporation, children in school, and being able to be team players. “I support Jeff.” Troup also narrowed the candidates down to two. He then weighed the differences by looking at the involvements, knowledge of how the building program was coming, and several other areas. “I’m prepared to support one. when we get ready to vote." Most Critical Perhaps the most critical of the candidates was Jordan. Among his comments, Jordan stated Roberts would not have the time for board endeavors due to his involvement in agriculture Concerning maturity and appearance. Jordan said he was "a little disappointed in Jeff." (Continued on page 2)

Milford students to have walkway

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer •

The purchase of a strip of property measuring 25 feet wide by 600 feet long between Milford School property and CR 1250 N was approved by the Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees last evening. The board will purchase the property from Virgil Zimmerman at a cost of $5,000 plus survey and title insurance costs. Dr. Roger Thornton, superintendent, noted the issue of student safety traveling to school from the area of CR 1250 N was brought to the board’s attention by a patron, during a meeting late last spring. Negotiations for the purchase have been ongoing for several months with Zimmerman. “I’m sure Zimmerman would like to have more for the property, we'd like to pay less," commented Dr. Thornton. Plans call for work on the property to begin as soon as the corporation's additional appropriation (approved last month to be advertised for the purchase and construction of the sidewalk) is approved. It is anticipated that the erection of a chain link fence

Oscar N. Cler, 81, drowns in channel

Oscar N. Cler, 81. 6001 South Bend Ave., Fort Wayne, was pronounced dead at 9:29 am., Friday. Sept. 22. after an apparent drowning. The drowning occurred in a channel on Venetian Island, off of Lake Wawasee. The incident is believed to have occurred between 4-7 p.m. Thursday evening. Kosciusko County Detective Sergeant Tom Kitch repor ed Cler’s neighbor, Richard Peedon. notified authorities at 8:47 am. Friday, of the drowning. Upon investigation, Cler’s death was ruled as a drowning According to Kitch, Cler owned a summer home on Venetian Island He had come to the

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CONTEST WINNERS — Christina Maxine Ritter. Opel Keim and Jeanne Garner were the first, second and third place winners in the Match the Lakeland Managers Contest which was featured in this newspaper. Contestants chose Donna Conder as the cutest baby. T Mrs. Ritter received SIOO in Match the Manager Bucks. Mrs. Keim and Mrs. Garner received SSO each in Match the Manager Bucks. Match the Lakeland Managers Contest was published Wednesday, Sept. 13. Readers were asked to match area manager's names to their baby pictures. Current photos of those managers were also published to help in the selection. The contest ended Wednesday. Sept. 20. at the

and limestone base will be in place before winter. A gate will be put on the fence. The walkway will be at the east end of the school's football/track field. Bill Troup, board member, noted this step shows “we are listening to patrons and act on these.things. I'm happy this came aboutv jTrip To Capital . A senior trip to Washington. D.C., October 25-29, received unanimous approval by the board members. This trip will be by motorcoach and includes a guided tour and planned program. The cost will be S3OO per student and includes breakfasts and dinners. Lunch will be at each person’s expense. Ron Corson, chairman of the social studies department, presented the request. It was noted there would be no school time missed and students will not be required to go. Nyle Fox. high school principal, supported the proposal noting it was a well managed trip. Board members asked several questions, the most important being the fairness in the cost to allow all students interested the chance to go. Corson noted in the past the school has been notified by individuals who have offered to help a student take the trip

residence on Thursday morning to winterize the boat. He was last seen by neighbors at 4 p.m. In talking with neighbors. Kitch learned that at 8:30 p.m.. neighbors noted there were no lights on in the home and his car was parked outside the garage with the garage door open It is believed by police that Cler. who is said to have a fear of water and was a non-swimmer. stepped into his boat to remove the motor He was in the process of removing the motor when he apparently lost his footing, falling into the water. The boat's motor was found in the channel The channel is approximately eight feet deep '

Dr. Thornton stated if any patrons or service Club is willing to underwrite a student s costs for the trip to contact Fox. This will be the first senior trip since 1984. The trips were stopped due to expense in air charters and locking in a date as well as other

Lakeland area businesses to sell lottery tickets

By K ATE WOLFORD Staff Writer

A preliminary list of authorized Kosciusko County instant lottery ticket distributors gives a w hopping total of 68. Os those. 12 will be in Syracuse, six in North Webster, three in Leesburg v and two in Milford. HOOSIER LOTTERY. Those greater Lakeland area distributors in Syracuse include Leisure Pools and Spas. Inc. American Legion Post 223. Tom s Donuts of Syracuse. Wawasee' Bowl. The Sleepy Owl Restaurant. Red D Mart Convenience Store, Louie's Bar and Grill Inc.. Johnson's Bay Marina and Shore Store. Smokey's Bait and Tackle Inc . Tai-Tim Enter--prises Liquor Locker. Waterson's Grocery. Augsburgers Super Valu Foods. North Webster distributors include Webster Quick Service.

close of business hours for participating merchants. While Donna Conder was voted by readers as the cutest baby and received a dinner for two at a local restaurant. Tammy Brake was the most recognized and Jack Oswald and Barb VanLue tied for the least recognized. * Shown in the photo are Ron Schwartz, advertising representative; Ernie Rogers accepting the prize for Mrs. Keim who entered at his business; Mrs. Conder; Mrs. Ritter: Mrs. Garner; and Dale Tobias, advertising representative. < Photo by Deb Patterson)

competitive trips by groups. The only other action taken by the board was action on certified personnel matters. The approval of a maternity leave was given to Kim Conrad from the last part of November to Jamfary 15, 1990. She is a kindergarten teacher at Syracuse.

Barge Barn Marine. Tai-Tim Enterprises King's Keg. Augsburger's Super Valu Foods. Crystal Flash Petroleum Corp, and Ye Olde Tackle Box. In Leesburg. Plaza Quik Mart. Leesburg Liquors and Leesburg Express will sell tickets. Distributors in Milford include 20th Century Restaurant and Walter Drugs. The list of authorized distributors in the county is likely to grow and could go to 80 or more. The reason for the retailer interest is not hard to find. Distributors get five percent of the proceeds on the tickets thev sell. Lottery proceeds are expected to be hefty. As much S6O million in lottery profits is anticipated for the state in the current fiscal year. Starting ticket sales on Oct.

Cable television could come to Waubee and Dewart lakes

Residents of Waubee and Dewart lakes could be receiving cable television byDecember 1 of this year. Dave Hall of Union Cable appeared before the Kosciusko County asked for their approval in changing the Union Cable corporate name to Northern Cable. County Attorney Rex Reed asked Hall to come before the commissioners again on October 10,

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Employment of Phyllis Matz and Susanne Blake on temporary contracts were approved. Mrs. Matz will fill in for Mrs. Conrad and Mrs. Blake will teach grade one for Jane Wieczork at Syracuse elementary. Mrs. Wieczork is unable to return until October 9 due to medical reasons.

13, two weeks earlier than a previous starting date of Nov. 1. could mean nearly $5 million in extra lottery money. The sum of SBS million in lottery money is slated to go to Governor Evan Bayh's Build Indiana Fund. The money will be used for major construction projects such as bridges, roads, ports and correctional, environmental and hjgher educational facilities. In addition, the first $25,000 in the Build Indiana Fund will go to the Department of Mental Health to pursue a study on compulsive gambling. The name of the game is to be "Hoosier Millionaire." More than 10 million winners could result from the 75 million scratch and play tickets to be printed. Instant winnings will run from $1 to SSOOO and drawings for $1 million dollar winners will be held each week.

at which time Reed will have reviewed the matter. Hall said that while the Town of Milford has cable service, the Waubee and Dewart Lakes residents do not have the service. The interest, however, is there. Some work is already accomplished on the matter. Hall said a good channel package would be provided for subscribers. He added. “I'm hoping to make this thing work." In another matter involving Milford, the commissioners (Continued on page 2)