The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 October 1989 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed.. October 25.1989

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At Milford —

Firemen honored

(Continued from page 1) rently serving the MilfordLeesburg area who were honored at Saturday’s banquet are: Jim Amsden. tire chief. Keith Hunsberger and Dennis Newcomer, assistant chiefs. Tracy Beer, secretary, and Doug Ruch, treasurer Also. Sam Baumgartner. Rodney Bray. Rob Brooks. Mike Charlton. Ray Dimick. Harry Doty. Max Duncan. Alvin Haab. Todd Haines. Rob Hare, and Ned Hunsberger. And. Bob Hurd. Bob Jaress. Doug Johnson. Mike Miller. Lee Price. Mitch Price. Bob Ruch. Terry Thompson. Doug Weisser. Dallas Winchester, and Tony Zimmerman Past firemen who were acknowledged at the banquet included Chuck Berkeypile. Gary Bray. Larry Bray. Ray E Bray. Bob Brooks. William Burgett. Phil Campbell. Bob Geiger. Harold Geiger. John Hare, and Louie Hare

Big Brothers/Big Sisters looking to lakes area

iContinued from page 11 Located in Warsaw since 1985. the Kosciusko County organization is one of four satellite offices of Greater Fort Wayne "We re s the newest and smallest of the four satellite offices." the director says However, that size has not prevented several matches to be made in 1988 and even greater hopes in 1989 and 1990 "We re always looking to add to our program to make it more attractive." Gerard says, noting that one such addition will involve Wawasee High School Located in Syracuse. Wawasee will host a program that pairs high school students with younger boys and girls in need of an older friend Waving the traditional 18-year or older and one year commitment requirements, the high school program will allow those students aged 16 and older, who have a driver s license and access to a vehicle, the opportunity to befriend area children "We will match the high school students with elementary students and ask them for a school-year commitment." says Gerard, noting that the Wawasee Key Club has started speaking to fellow students about the program The Key Club has also planned a Halloween Party for those children on the waiting list for a big brother or sister and hopes to add other activities throughout the year Hoping that such activities inspire others to volunteer. Gerard

Friday October 27 Don’t Miss This Exciting Event! Open 12:00 Noon Until 11:00 P.M. Moonlight Madness Specials All Day Long! Many Unadvertised Specials! Open Noon Until 11:00 P.M. uhlmans The Marketplace Os Warsaw

Also. Elmer Hartter. Stan Hollar. Hoy Jones. Bill Leemon. Paul Mathews. Steve Miller. Leon Newman. Glenn Priced Stan Price. Elmer Ruch. Dale Stump, and Dennis Wuthrich Replogle extended his sincere apologies to Wade Mishler at the conclusion of the evening Mishler, who served a total of 29 years as a volunteer firemen —.23 of those years he was secretary for the department — was unintentionally left out of the video presentation and was not officially honored at the banquet The banquet committee members including Pat and Gary Hurd. Robert Groves. Robert Rassi, John Replogle. Dennis Schori. and Bill Stieglitz, expressed appreciation to all who helped make the banquet a success Replogle also extended a special thanks to Milford School principal Russ Mikel who

notes that giving time to a child with a single parent or others that need an older friend "isn't actually taking time out of your schedule " "You don't have to set time aside If you're doing something like raking leaves or going shopping and can involve the little

Council has still not seen enhanced 911 rate

IBy KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer

A $1 surcharge has been set for enhanced 911 service in this county The county council had a final vote on the matter at an Tuesday. Oct 24. meeting, with a five to one tally. The Tuesday meeting marked a second vote for the $1 figure At an October 19 meeting, which had been scheduled in order to vote on an earlier rate of 96 cents, the SI rate was proposed It received a majority vote Had a unanimous vote taken place, that surcharge amount would have been final The same process that set the SI applied to the 96 cent rate, which had received a majority vote at an October 12 meeting Because the vote was not unanimous, the council met again on Thursday. Oct 19. for a final vote on the 96 charge However, the final okay was not to be — the SI rate was proposed It received five of seven possible votes The October 19 meeting was a

was overlooked in the acknowledgements. Mikel played an important role in helping the banquet committee prepare for Saturday's event. "He couldn't have done more. He was just great. " Replogle said. As it stands now. Replogle noted there are no plans for an honorary banquet next year Following the invocation and the opening remarks by banquet committee member Bill Stieglitz, the meal, catered by Campbell's IGA. was served by Campbell employees Jada Alexander. Donna Cripe. Nancy Wood. Michelle Waltamath. Barb Gardomo., Don McCool. Laura Campbell. Rosemary Hartter. Betty Bellman. Marcia Farrell. Roberta Flannery, and Dee Tobias. Chicken, ham. scalloped potatoes, corn, stuffing, dinner rolls, and jello salad completed the meal, with a variety of pies offered for dessert

brother or sister, that's all that we ask It's not so much 'what they're (volunteers* doing' as it is that they're spending time with the kids." Gerard concludes.* Those interested in becoming more involved with the program or wanting more information may call Gerard at 267-2256

bit rocky; Councilman Norm DeGood walked out of the proceedings. As a result of the stalemate, a meeting was scheduled for Tuesday. Oct. 24 In contrast to the meeting on the 19th. Tuesday s final vote was accomplished with little fanfare. The rate will be implemented in the county, for all exchanges, at four times Thus far. these times are scheduled as follows: 267. 269, 372 - December. 1989 457. 856 — January, 1990 453. 594. 834 — June; 1990 All other exchanges will receive the surcharge in August of 1990 The rate is being charged to cover the cost of installing the enhanced 911 emergency telephone system The system allows those in need of emergency services to dial 911 and be connected with emergency services. At this- time, however, no exchange in this county is receiving enhanced 911 service Residents in need of emergency services should dial the appropriate seven digit number

VIDEO PRESENTATION — Donn Kesler presents volunteer fireman Mike Miller with a copy of the video program shown at the Firemen's Banquet. Entitled ‘The Milford Community’, past and present firemen were given a copy of the video program featuring the firemen and their families, as well as individuals and businesses of Milford expressing their thanks to the volunteer firemen. Held Saturday. Oct. 21. at the Milford School, the banquet attracted approximately 350 people. < Photo by Ron Baumgartner > -W wil> 17 V ■*-* > wW ▲ M Jr V JU /a T ' • i * I M f . '' I I ‘ I, ■ /' * 1 I t / -J f M I t ■ GENERATIONS OF FIREMEN — Although the entire volunteer fire department was honored at Saturday's Firemen's Banquet, two families especially stood out. In attendance were two families, each in their third generation of volunteer firemen. Pictured in the top photo is the Bray family and in the bottom photo is the Price family. The Brays are. from left. Larry Bray, Ray Bray, and Gary Bray, former firefighters; and Rodney Bray, currently serving as a volunteer fireman. Gary and Rodney are the sons of Larry's twin brother. Jerry. In the bottom photo is the Price family . From left are Glenn Price, Sr. and Stanley Price, former firemen; and Stanley's two sons. Lee and Mitch Price, now serving as volunteer firemen. (Photos by Stacev Lesch >

National volunteerism: 4 powerful force

President Bush's call to action for every American to volunteer in service to others could create a force more powerful than any our country has ever known Can anyone imagine what tremendous change could be wrought if all citizens truly engaged themselves, in a meaningful way. in helping others' 1 If there were someone to care about Milford Council to discuss grant funding The Milford Town Council will meet in a special session on Mon day. Oct 30, at 6:30 pm. at the Milford Town Hall According to Clerk Treasurer Monica Bice, the council will be meeting with representatives from Bonar and Associates to discuss possible grant funding

each of the hungry, each child who Could not read, or every teen who got in trouble — wouldn't the sheer impact be overwhelming? But it will take more than good intentions to make a difference. Volunteering that creates change is serious stuff It means making the time and sticking it out when it is no longer fashionable. It means making a commitment that might sometimes be inconvenient. Fill The Void The president has said that government programs alone will not move a welfare mother back into the workforce, help a man who cannot read, or fill the void in the heart of someone lonely, and seemingly, forgotten President Bush is asking every American to reach down inside and find something many may have lost He is asking everyone to shake off their notions of a quick fix and to rediscover what energy focused outward can create This is an opportunity for everyone to build lives

It is true that the commitment to help is all it takes to begin; however, to be successful, volunteers will also need a mission. effective leadership, and the support of the community. Organizatidns and groups which will link volunteers to those in need must commit themselves toproviding volunteers with significant work. Successful volunteer programs involve well-made matches and leaders wfio can oversee and encourage the volunteer process United Way’s Role United Way helps people find a place where they can make a difference They make the connection between volunteers' talents and skills and those individuals in communities who need help. To fine tune that connection, it will take volunteer training and a long-term investment of resources The deep-seated problems of the poor cannot be remedied overnight , success will require a multi-generational commitment

Slushy roads are cause of accidents

The Kosciusko Cpunty Sheriff's Department investigated the following accidents in the greater Lakeland area over the past week: Two persons were injured in an accident Friday, Oct. 20, at 5:15 p.m.. at SR 15 and CR 350 N. Grace R. Platt. 18. r 6 box 182. Warsaw, and a passenger in her vehicle. Heather Morgan. 14. r 2 box 62-2. Leesburg, suffered contusions and bruises to their face. According to police, Platt was traveling south on SR 15 in a 1978 Chevrolet and slid on the wet pavement when she went to stop for a vehicle in front of her driven by Michael A. Aleman, 25. r 9 box 172. Warsaw. Aleman was driving a 1977 Oldsmobile Tornado and was attempting to make a left turn onto CR 350 N. Damage to both vehicles was estimated up to $2,500 each. Laura D. Soberg, 19. r 1 box 616 Y, Leesburg, complained of pain to her head following a twovehicle accident Wednesday. Oct 18. at 7:30 am., at Armstrong Road and CR 700E. She was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Soberg was traveling east on Armstrong Road in her 1989 Nissan Sentra when a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo pulled out in front of her vehicle. Kristine V. Gibson. 17. r 1 box U9G. Pierceton, was driving the Monte Carlo. She stated she stopped at the stop sign at CR 700E and Armstrong Road but did not see the other vehicle. Damage was estimated up to $5,000 to Soberg s vehicle and up to SI,OOO to Gibson's vehicle. One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident Saturday. Oct. 14. at 12:12 p m., on SR 15. north of CR 400 N. Arlene VanLue. 25. Bremen, complained of pain to her face following the accident She was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Kendaleth K. Vanlue. 25, 552 W. Walnut. Nappanee Police report Craig A. Good. 20. r 1 box 92A-2, Mentone, was traveling north on SR 15 north of CR 400 N and turned into the path of Vanlue's 1983 Buick, not seeing the other vehicle. Damage was estimated up to $2,500 to each of the vehicles. Debra S. Smith. 26. r 10. Columbia City, complained of pain following a one-vehicle accident on Tuesday. Oct. 10. at 9:30 a m . on Backwater Road north of Hiner Drive. Smith was driving north on Backwater Road in her 1974 Oldsmobile when she lost control of the vehicle on the wet pavement. The vehicle went off the east side of the road and over an embankment, hitting a tree. No one was injured in a twovehicle accident Tuesday. Oct. 24. at 12:05 p.m.. at SR 15 and CR 250 N. Leanbirgh Fitts, 59. 2605 Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, was driving his 1980 Chevrolet westbound on CR 250. N and was making a left turn onto SR 15 and did not see a 1986 Toyota truck sitting at the intersection waiting for traffic to clear The truck was driven by Donald J. Reynold, 27. r 7 box 99, Warsaw Damage to the ChevrjOlet was up to $2,500 and up to SI,OOO to the truck. Fog caused a two-vehicle accident at SR 13 and SR 14 Tuesday morning, Oct. 24, at 6:55 a m Shawn S. Siegel, 18. 1921 Sinclair St.. Fort Wayne, was traveling west on SR 13 in her 1980 Ford Mustang and was slowing the vehicle down to make a left turn onto SR 14. She did not see another vehicle, driven by Kathie L Garrett. 42, r 5 box 2788. Syracuse. Damage to Siegel's vehicle was up to $2,500 and damage to Garrett's 1985 Buick was up to $2,500 An accident involving's countyhighway department truck occurred Monday. Oct. 23, at 8:40 a m The accident was at SR 13 and CR 900 S. south of Sidney David

PROCLAMATION WHEREAS. Alcohol and other drug abuse in this nation has reached epidemic stages, and the 15 -? <• year old age group js dying at a faster rate than any other age group; and WHEREAS, il is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community inembeis be launched to reduce the demand for drugs, and WHEREAS, the National Federal ion of Parents for Drug-Free Youth, the Indiana Federal ion of Common kt ies for Drug-bree Youth, and the Wawasee Community Red Ribbon Committee ate sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign offering citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-tree lifestyles; and WHEREAS, the NATIONAL RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN will be celebrated in every community in America during "Red Ribbon Week", October 22-29, 1989;' and WHEREAS, President George Hush and Mrs Bai Kara Bush ate National Honorary Chait men. and Goveinot Evan Havh and Mrs. Susan Bayh are Indiana Honorary Chairmen to support this community focus on a Drug-Free America, and WHEREAS, business. government. law enforcement. suhools, religious institutions, service organizations, youth, physicians, senior citizens military, sporls t earns. and individuals will demons t rate their comm itment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles b. wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long campaign; and . WHEREAS. the u oitwuun i t iea of MILFORD, NORTH WEBSTER and SYRACUSE further lonynit their resources to ensure the success of (he Red Ribbon Campaign; •NOW. THEREFORE. Be If Resolved, that the Town Councils of the Towns of MILFORD. NORTH WEBSTER and SYRACUSE, do hereby support October 22-29. r<K9. as Red Ribbon Week, and encourage their citizens to participate m drug prevention ■ ducat ion activities, making a visible statement that we ate stiongly < tt ed to a drug free commonit y Be Tt'Furthei RescMved . that the Town Councils.of t lie Towns of MILFORD. NORTH WEBSTER and SYRACUSE encourage all citizens to pledge My Choice Drug Free bU/.FORD TOWN COIINCII NORTH WEBSTER TOWN COUNCIL; L* H? J Town Clerk t-UAL.-j <2 /£_. Town" Count i I P’i es i den|| town , otiiih i I Pies « SYRACUSE TOWN COUNCIL* / t "YT\ haA Town Clerk Tc/r/Coum . I P.i efldent

Ridings, Jr., 19, r 3 box 95. Syracuse, was traveling south on SR 13 in a 1972 Chevrolet when he failed to see the 1979 International truck, driven by Matthew J. Winger. 33. P.O. Box 155. Sidney. Winger was making a left turn onto CR 900 S when the accident occurred. Damage to the county highway truck, driven by Winger, was under S2OO and up to $5,000 to Ridings' vehicle. Michelle L. Westendorf, 19. r 2 box 71A-2, Leesburg, lost control of her 1988 Mercury on slushed covered SR 13. Thursday, Oct. 19. causing it to hit several mailboxes. The accident occurred at 11 am., on SR 13, north of South Barbee Drive, south of North Webster Damage was not listed for her vehicle and under S2OO to the mailbox. Two-vehicles collided Thursday, Oct. 19. at 7:14 p.m.. on SR 15 and US 30. Toni A. Gingess. 22, r 2 box 218. Lot 4. Warsaw, was traveling north on SR 15 in a 1986 Chevrolet and was pulling the vehicle over into the other lane He did not realize he was close enough to hit a 1989 Chevrolet van driven by Darrell W. Shull, 40.201 W. Church St.. Leesburg Damage was estimated up to SI,OOO to each of the vehicles. Slushy roadways caused two accidents on Thursday, Oct. 19 The first accident was at 9 a m . on CR 1100 N east of CR 300E Monica R Bice. 54, P.O. Box 317. Milford, was traveling east on CR 1100 N when she lost control of the vehicle, due to slush on the road and hit a Northern Indiana Public Service Company Pole. Damage was estimated up to $2,000 to Bice’s vehicle. No damage was listed for the pole. The second accident occurred at 10:40 a.m.. on CR 1300 N east of Old 15. Harold A. Hatfield. 19, 418 West Fort Wayne. Warsaw, was driving a 1978 Buick east on CR 1300 N when he lost control of the vehicle on the slush covered road. The vehicle went off the south side of the road and hit several trees. Damage was estimated up to SI,OOO. Rehearsals in full swing Rehearsals are in full swing for the Kosciusko Community Theatres fall production of "Night of January 16.” What begins as a rather run-of-the-mill murder trial gradually becomes a plot which could be characterized as having more twists and turns than a pretzel. Everyone from medical examiners to gangsters have their own ideas about the victim and the suspect. The audience will listen to the testimony and 12 members will be asked to serve as the jurors for the case. As people enter the courtroom, they will be asked if they wish to be a juror. Names will be drawn from a hat just before the performance begins and those people will sit in the jury box and decide the outcome of the play. Actors must be prepared to end the play with the jury's verdict. Directing the play will be Dana Emerick and Patti Reeves. The play will be performed in the courtroom of the Kosciusko Countv Courthouse on November 14. 15, 16. 17 and 18. The play begins each night at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday Tickets can be obtained at all Mutual Federal Savings and Loan offices and at all Party Shop locations. For group rate information. call 267-3801 after 6 p.m. Seating in the courtroom is limited, so patrons are encouraged to get their tickets early.