The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 50, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 January 1990 — Page 1

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VOLUME 28

At Syracuse —

Park board continues plans for improvements

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer

Syracuse Park Board members ushered in 1990 with a bang last night (Tuesday), planning several activities for the summer months and looking for park improvements as early as this spring. The gazebo at Lakeside Park, a big drawing card in 1989, should host even more groups this summer, with a paving plan designed to give the,area more sidewalks, seating and shrubbery. The total project, partially funded by the

Shanghai flu epidemic expected to hit

By STACEY LESCH Staff Writer

In the past weeks, a Shanghai flu epidemic has hit hard many eastern and western states. For the most * part, our Hoosier land has eluded the potentially fatal illness, but doctors are now fearing the flu will pledge a

Flu at Milford school

By STACEY LESCH Staff Writer

The dreaded influenza season has returned, and the bug is ready for another battle. The dreaded take-control illness starts with an innocent case of the sniffles, a mild sore throat, and a low-grade fever. Basically, it issues a warning allowing us at least one last day of mobility until the big symptoms set in, landing its victims in bed. The flu does not favor anyone,

Ron Kreider named deputy at Milford

By MARY JANE LORTON Staff Writer

After two executive sessions, the Milford Town Council named Ron Kreider the town’s new deputy marshal on Saturday morning, Jan. 20. The position of deputy marshal was left vacant on December 27 following the resignation of Aaron Rovenstine. The council met in executive session on Tuesday, Jan. 16, and early Saturday morning, Jan. 2ftg for the purpose of discussing hiring the deputy marshal position. The council announced its selection at a special public meeting, which immediately followed Saturday’s executive session. Council President Bob Phillips noted the council interviewed three candidates prior to the public session. After much discussion between council members and Town Marshal Dave Hobbs, Phillips said Kreider was chosen. Council members remarked Kreider would have no problem stepping right into the position of deputv marshal given his seven years of experience as a reserve officer for Milford’s police deoartment. Phillips commented Kreider lives in me town knows a lot of people and the council has felt good about his work in the past. While pointing out that seven persons applied for the Milford

Harkless Foundation, is estimated at SIO,OOO, with work slated early this spring. “It will be in place in time for our first Music in the Park concert,” said board president Kip Schumm. Presiding over his last official meeting, Schumm will turn his gavel over to Phil Stump, pending approval by the Syracuse Town Council. Schumm served the town for eight years as either park board president or vice president and will continue his association, acting as an advisor from Turkey Creek Township. Other construction projects call for updated playground equipment and decorative

local attack in the next month.

Neighboring Allen County hospitals may have been experiencing the first of the epidemic. They report a rash of patients — at least twice the normal number — in the emergency rooms complaining of severe flulike symptoms. Dr. George Hiney, M.D., Leesburg, says the Shanghai flu

not the young, not the old. It takes a ruthless plunge at everyone, and usually succeeds in making life miserable for about a week. Says Glenna Wagoner, school nurse at Milford, 13 students were sent home Monday as a result of flu-like symptoms, while a total of 75 were absent. Tuesday was a little better for the school as only 60 students were absent. Wagoner says the flu epidemic started at Milford last week with students complaining of muscle aches and poins, sore throats, chills, and stomach aches. Lew-

position, Hobbs stated the applicants “were the best we’ve had over the years.” Hobbs reported Kreider will be attending the Indiana Marshal

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

lighting at Ward Park. The board will also reclaim parking in the area to allow for single vehicle parking for family use. CrossonMill Park may also receive lights, with an interested party expressing an interest in partially funding the project. In other business, the board reported that it had looked into the possibility of funding a skateboard park in Syracuse after several youths expressed their interest at a meeting last month. However, after investigating the cost of construction and operation, Schumm noted, “Financially, we are not in a position to do it at this time.” The board did express an interest in sponsoring a trip to Fort

is classified as Type A of an Asian flu. The symptoms are that of a common influenza — vomiting, fever, muscle aches, headaches, and diarrhea — but more severe. Most often, the flu effects gastrointestinal and bronchial systems, causing nausea and diarrhea, and dry, irritating coughs. Persons with chronic disorders such as lung or heart diseases, and elderly persons, should be aware that the illness carries a higher complication

grade fevers were also reported. However, Syracuse, North Webster, and Wawasee High School do not report any dramatic increases in student absenteeism. Allene Dewart, nurse at Wawasee, says students complain of sore throats, stomach pains and severe headaches, but the cases have not been any more than usual. North Webster School Nurse, Tamara Hadley, agrees, “We don’t have any more (cases) than usual.” At Syracuse, Nurse Molly

School. A three-week course in Plainfield, the marshal school includes a two-week study of law and a one week concentration on firearms. Kreider was sworn in following

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Wayne to utilize the skateboard park in that town. It was reported that the Park Foundation will be sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day Dance at the American Legion in March as part of its membership drive. Also, the Music in the Park series calls for eight to nine concerts this year while a puppet show and carnival will be held for children this summer. The board is also looking into sponsoring a jump roping competition in conjunction with an exhibition and lessons being given by a visiting jump rope instructor. The park board meets again at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb, 6, at the Syracuse Town Hall.

and fatality rate than a common flu. What is the best protection from the flu? Simply, Dr. Hiney says, “Get vaccinated.” When any symptoms of the flu become evident, see a doctor immediately. If the symptoms persistently worsen, seek immediate medical attention at a nearby hospital or medical clinic. Hiney advises plenty of bed rest and an adequate consumption of liquids for anyone who does catch the bug.

Young exclaims, “We have a lot of flu here!” But, if the students are not vomiting and do not have an elevated fever, they are usually made comfortable at the school. As far as attendance, one Syracuse school official offers, “It’s not any worse than usual. In fact, in the junior high, it’s actually better.” Parents and students alike are encouraged to drink plenty of liquids and get lots of rest to fight off the flu. Doctors are warning that another influenza, dubbed Shanghai flu, is expected to hit this area soon.

the morning session. Os his new position, Kreider commented he is excited, but he has been doing this kind of work for seven years now, so it really is nothing new for him.

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IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED — The gazebo at Lakeside Park will receive a facelift this spring, with a SIO,OOO project calling for o

Carnival is still on

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer

Come sunshine, rain or snow, the 1990 Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival has something in store for everyone Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27-28. Confirming that “we’re going on whether we have snow or not,” carnival committee member Jeanne Gardiner noted that many events will not be affected by the weather. “There’s plenty to do even if the weather doesn’t cooperate,” she says. A pancake and sausage breakfast will help participants and spectators start things off right at the American Legion, SR 13. The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring the breakfast from 7 am. to 10 am. An ice fishing derby -will mark the first event, with preregistration being held at Fish ’n Fun Resort, 812 S. Front St., from 7 a m. to 8:30 a m. Participants may fish until noon Sunday, with awards given in various categories. A SK-run, sponsored by Todd Realty, will begin at 10 a.m., with registration slated to begin at 9 a.m. Registration for the snowmobile drags, snowmobile enduro and Kitty Kat Snowmobile races (weather permitting) is from 10 a m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lakeside Park Pavilion. Races will take place at the park, bordering Syracuse Lake. The Kitty Kat races will begin at noon while the drag races follow at 1 p.m. Saturday. The 100-mile enduro race will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, with awards presented by Wawasee Kiwanis and Rinker Boat Company at 6 p.m. at Lakeside Park. Horse-drawn sleigh, or wagon, rides will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The rides, sponsored by the Syracuse Jaycees, will take visitors on a scenic route through Lakeside Park and the surrounding area. Open skating is also available at the park. A community volleyball tournament, with men’s, women's and coed teams invited to participate, will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lakeside Park. Registration begins at 9: 30 a m The Winter Carnival Committee fireworks, always a popular display, will wind down the day at 7 p.m., while a carnival dance, sponsored by the Enchanted Hills

Playhouse Guild, will keep things moving at the American Legion hall at 9 p.m. Sunday will be no less active, with registration for the snowmobile enduro races being held again from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration for the Winter Carnival Cross Country Experience will take place at the Maxwelton Golf Clubhouse, Tarkio Road, at noon. The scenic “Ski Experience” will begin at the golf course at 2 p.m. Awards for the ice fishing derby and snowmobile enduro will be givemat 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively. Plenty of food will be available for the 11th annual event, with the Syracuse Jaycees offering their famous barbecued chicken beginning 10 a.m. Saturday. A Pizza Hut mobile unit, tacos from the Filadelphia Assembly of God, Milford, and elephant ears will also be available both days. The Lakeland Day Care Center will be open from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. for babysitting service at a nominal fee. Carnival committee members will also be visible throughout the weekend, affording visitors from other areas easy directions and the opportunity for input for next year’s carnival.

City, county seek solution

Warsaw Mayor Jeff Plank met with various Kosciusko County and Warsaw officials last Friday to help devise a plan to provide animal control services. While it was labeled a “productive meeting” by Plank, no definite replacement for the departing Public Safety Animal Control (PSAC) service was installed. “We’re just trying to pound out a resolution. We talked about the present and future and about the options we have available,” Plank said. While he declined to elaborate on those options, the mayor confirmed, “We don’t see the (Kosciusko County) health department connected with animal control at all. However, the responsibility of providing that service rests with that department snouidutfaiternacive* be found. While the county contract has stood at $76,332 the past four years and the city contract is approximately $25,000, those

sidewalks, seating and shrubbery to be added in the area. The project will be partially funded through a Harkless Foundation donation.

J. ■Li ® E HORSING AROUND — Wagon wheels took the place of skis during last year’s Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival, although a good time was still had by all. Carnival committee members are hoping the weather affords them the opportunity to offer sleigh rides this weekend, but if not, an escorted wagon like the one shown will be available at Lakeside Park in Syracuse. Taking a break from last year’s action are Art Buchanan, left, and Woody Hawk.

costs could escalate due to a lack of equipment and a facility for animals. “We’re all in pretty much agreement that nothing can be accomplished until we have some type of facility for activity,” said James Bechtel, who represented the Animal Welfare League (AWL) of Kosciusko County, Inc. at the meeting. Others present were: George Klinger, county council president; Bob Richmond, city council president; Eddie Creighton, chairman of the board of commissioners; John Bauman, humane society officer, and Dr. Dennis Woodward, AWL representative. Suggesting that the city and county will work together for a solution, Plank stated that a second meeting would be held this week co ; pouiici out a proposal respective representatives to take back to their committees.” While Plank said the “assumption” of those present was that

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PSAC owner Dan Riffle was out of business, he added, “That doesn’t mean he won’t be involved in animal control.” Riffle was unavailable for comment at press time. “It’s real difficult to say what will happen,” Bechtel said, adding, “It’s going to take some doing. but 1 don’t think anyone should be pressured into making any meaningful and needed decisions because of PSAC action (to end its services January 31).” However, Plank is hoping for a speedy resolution. “(It is) something that has to be resolved. We’re in a position that the city and county have to have animal control, period,” he stated; =- After March 31, PSAC and its shelter operation, responsible for adopting animals, will i<wi«w exist. PSAC and humane society officials has stated that the decision to cease service is strictly financial.