The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 June 1990 — Page 1

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VOLUME 29

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Syracuse garbage contract requires residents' help

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer

Requesting the help of local residents with a system that will control the amount of trash collected within town, the Syracuse Town Council unanimously accepted a bid from Borden Waste Away, Goshen, last night (Tuesday), at an annual cost of $52,788. Exploring various alternatives for trash service after witnessing a $30,000 climb in its sanitation contract with Stuckman Sanitation Inc., Syracuse, from 1989 to this year ($49,000 to $79,000), the

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FESTIVAL BEGINS —The 45th annual Mermaid Festival is ready to get underway Friday, June 22. Pictured is the Indiana University Calliope, one of the many special attractions to be seen at the Mermaid Parade on Saturday. June 30 at 4 p.m.

Mermaid Festival begins Friday

Events are set to get underway for the 45th annual Mermaid Festival in North Webster. One of the greatest festivals in Indiana is ready to begin on Friday, June 22. The North Webster Lions Club has sponsored the annual celebration since it began in 1946. The club has become well-known for the work put into one of Indiana’s largest parades and a variety of other events filled with fun and excitement. The festivities begin with the Girls’ Youth League Tournament at 5 p.m. Following the tournament, the Boys' Youth League Tournament will start at 7 p.m. Get out those dancing shoes! Dance lovers and even car lovers will enjoy the Nostalgia 50’s and 60’s Street Dance and Vintage Car Show. The event will be on Washington Street west of the stoplight between 7 and 11 p.m.

MAD to honor Dr. Rheinheimer with open house on June 29

(By STACEY LESCH Staff Writer

In recognition of Dr. Floyd Rheinheimer’s retirement following 35 years of dedication to the Milford Community, the Milford Area Development Council, Inc. will host an open house on Friday, June 29, at the community building. The open house is expected to draw some 500 persons to honor Dr. Rheinheimer and his contributions to the community.

board settled on a system that will require the use of 90-gallon toters by each town resident. “No matter what we do, we’re going to have to insist on some help from the people we pick up from, the way I see it,” council president James Hughes said. The Stuckman contract will expire July 1 and the town will attempt to arrange pick-up under the current system by Borden until the new toter system can be installed. Council members are hoping the new system could begin as early as August. Bids were accepted for 1,060 residents, with the town agreeing to discontinue commercial pick-

The street dance and car show is being sponsored by the North Webster Lions and is free to the public. Beginning at 7 a m. on Saturday. June 23. the Softball Tournament will be at the ball field on the north end of the festival grounds. The Girls' Youth League will continue with its tournament at 10 a m. Empty stomachs get ready for the chicken barbecue sponsored by the Midlakes Lions Club and the North Webster Lions Club. The barbecue will be on the Palace of Sports lawn and will be carry-out only. Saturday night lots of action will be on hand at the Trojan Track, south of North Webster on SR 13. The first ever Monster Truck show will be the place to be at 8 p.m. The annual Mermaid Festival Ball will begin at 9 p.m. Music from the Big Band era will play until midnight at the Mer-

At the Saturday, June 9, meeting of MAD, President John Replogle noted that Campbell’s IGA will cater the event with plenty of food, cake and punch. The open house will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dr. Rheinheimer is this week’s profile. See page 6. In other business, Gary Hurd, vice president, expressed his desire to voice an apology to the general public for again running out of barbecued chicken during the Memorial Day sales. Despite even more chickens being pur-

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

up. Industry, businesses, churches, service organizations, schools, and housing complexes (including condominiums) with four or more units will now be excluded from the town’s garbage pick-up schedule. However, council members agreed to negotiate a plan with Borden to continue picking up town municipality garbage, which includes area parks. Under the new system, residents will be required to purchase the 90-gallon toters, which cost approximately $67. While she noted that the toters may be ideal for families, council member Barbara Carwile added, “We have a lot of people on social

chants Building. Girls’ Youth League tournament action will continue on Sunday. June 24. at 4 p.m. The softball tournament will also resume again at 7 p.m. Monday. June 25, the Boys’ Youth League tournament will start up at 5:30 p.m. Also at 5:30, Belle City Amusements opens on the midway and the Merchants Building will open. Throughout the week, pig races will be held on the midway during operating hours. At 7 p.m. the outdoor basketball tournament will be held at the North Webster School courts. The Boys’ Youth League Tournament will resume action on Tuesday at 5:30 p. m. The Midway and Merchants Building will open at 5:30 p.m. The Lake City Bank will present a Bubble Gum Blowing Contest in front of the festival office at 6:30 p. m. The Basketball Tournament will continue on the courts of North Webster School at 7 p.m.

chased for resale this year, the poultry was sold out in less than one hour. The continued success of the sales inspired the council to consider purchasing still more chickens for the Memorial Day sale next year. It was decided that no more than 1,100 chickens be purchased — 100 more than this year. EMS Funds Denied Although praising the Milford Emergency Medical Services for its commitment to serve those in need, the MAD Council refused an invitation to donate funds for prospective EMTs. In past years, MAD was asked to pay the train-

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security and single persons in town who will only fill about onethird of that (toter) and S6O is going to be hard on a lot of them.” After discussion, it was agreed that the town would pursue a lease-purchase option with area banks, allowing residents to make payments on the toters. “I wouldn’t think that, say $5 a month, would be too hard for most to handle,” councilman Kenneth Johnson said. The toters are rated for 200 pounds; however, at a meeting last month, a representative of a firm making the containers stated that they have been safetyrated for 400 pounds. While the durability of the containers depends on how they're handled, he noted that most last between eight and 10 years. The new system will be implemented at the “earliest possible convenience,” after the new contract begins July 1.

TCRSD construction proceeding with few problems reported

(By MARY JANE LORTON Staff Writer

Progressing with few problems, sums up the construction status report rendered by Ray Kocher at Monday’s meeting of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. Kocher, engineer for the project, said the gravity sewer line on Old State Road 8 is complete. However, a portion of this sewer is under review at this time due to installation practices and the ability of homeowners to be served, Kocher noted in his report. He added, all sewer work for serving the new middle school is complete, but the pump station facilities must be completed before the school can be served.

Standup and be counted Syracuse council members encouraged area residents to “stand up and be counted” for the 1991 census. U.S. Bureau of Census forms are available in the clerk-treasurer’s office for those residents who didn’t receive one. Council president James Hughes stated, “I would encourage everyone to make sure he or she is counted.”

ing fee for those wanting to become EMTs. However, because some of the trainees did not complete the classes and were not required to repay the MAD Council, lost money was the result. "It’s a legitimate cause,” announced Replogle, “but the EMS should take care of their own.” Because MAD depends heavily on donations, the council was in agreement that they can not afford to risk losing more money. The next meeting of the Milford Area Development Council, Inc will be Saturday, July 14, at 8 a m. The meeting will be held at the offices of CTB Advertising.

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SUMMER BEGINS THURSDAY — The first day of summer officially arrives Thursday, June 21, bringing with it numerous activities in the Lakeland area. The busiest spots will be the lakes bustling with boaters, skiers, fishermen, and of course swimmers. There are several public beaches in the area for residents to enjoy swimming. All three Lakeland communities have public beaches: Milford has Lakeside Park on Waubee Lake, while in North Webster there is North Webster Park. Swimmers can en-

While some areas will be served before this time, Kocher noted July of 1991 is the target date for the sewer to go on-line. In another matter. Vai Duggins, plant superintendent, requested the board's permission to purchase a “bag phone" to alleviate communication problems while he is in the field. While Duggins is on site, he said, “there is no way they (Rita Ball, project coordinator; and Dick Green, attorney) can contact me

Wawasee directories distributed, to hold annual breakfast Sunday

Distribution of the 1990 Wawasee Directory to residents of the lake and adjacent channels began last weekend. The 84-page volume has two major listing sections: one of properties around the lake (and on channels) by pier numbers, and another with winter addresses of property owners. The book lists all properties for which information is available, regardless of membership in the association. Membership in the WPOA is approaching 900 as the summer season opens, an historic high. There are more than 800 numbered piers on the main body of Wawasee, and some of those include multiple residents. The pier numbering system was devised in 1976 by Jack DeHaven, then WPOA vice president. It runs clockwise around the lake from Pier 1, the Cedar Beach home built in the 1880 s by Indianapolis pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly and occupied by his descendants since his death. “We’ve been told by county officials that when the Enhanced 911 emergency calling system goes on-line here. Wawasee pier numbers will be in the data base along with to-be-assigned street addresses,” said association president Wiley W. (Bill) Spurgeon. “Pier numbers help people in finding places from the lake side of the property, and many residents also display their numbers on the street side of their properties. Sometimes, in an emergency, help comes to Wawasee residents by boat, of the lak? patrol or the Department of Natural Resources. At other times, it comes by land, in the form of police assistance, an ambulance or rescue squad, or fire equipment."

if there is a problem." The board voted unanimously to purchase the phone for $199 from Cellular One in South Bend. Upon Duggins recommendation, the board also gave its approval to buy a back-up pump for the Runaway Bay lift station at approximately $2,800. Speaking about the grant amendment. Kocher said EPA has not responded to the district's request for additional funding.

He said the new street numbers, coupled with the pier numbers, will provide "a doublyeffective system.” The numbers are to be assigned later this year. Officers and directors of the Wawasee Property Owners Association will serve as hosts

Cars collide — . y Woman dies of head injuries

Debra K. McDonald, 33, r 2 box 109, Milford, died of head injuries in a two-car accident Saturday, June 16, at 9:30 a.m. The accident occurred at CR 1350 N and CR 500 W, west of Milford. Her husband, Bill J. McDonald, 30, r 2 box 109. Milford, driver of the vehicle, complained of pain to his entire body. The driver of the second vehicle, James Ambrose. 29, 404 E Center St., Bourbon, suffered abrasions to his shoulder McDonald was taken to the Goshen Hospital and Ambrose was taken to the Bremen Hospital. Kosciusko County Police report McDonald was traveling south on CR 500 W in his 1976 Buick LaSabre and failed to stop at the stop sign. His vehicle traveled into the path of Ambrose’s 1982 Oldsmobile Tornado which was eastbound on CR 1350 N. McDonald's vehicle was struck broadside causing it to spin around into a cornfield. A pedestrian, Randy Strieby. r 3 box 470A, Syracuse, who was walking in the area, pulled the McDonalds from their vehicle after the grass underneath their vehicle caught on fire. A citation is pending against McDonald.

Damage to both vehicles was estimated up to $5,000.

joy two beaches in Syracuse, one at Lakeside Park and the other at Hoys Landing. To make sure this summer is a safe and happy one, remember the safety rules for the summer activity being enjoyed. Shown in the photo are James Rolston. Syracuse; Steve Sitzema, Newaygo. Mich., Jeremy Hays, Syracuse, and Tasha Rolston, Syracuse, enjoying a swim in the lake. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

Kocher said if the district continues to be ignored by EPA, it could run into some funding difficulties within the next several months. With that in mind, he suggested applying more pressure on EPA to process the grant amendment application. "I would anticipate we will hear something right away," Kocher commented, adding, "but I wouldn’t discourage you (trustees) from contacting your politicians."

and hostesses at the organization’s annual pancake breakfast Sunday, June 24. in the pavilion of the South Shore Golf and Country Club. The breakfast is one of two social functions of the organization. which has nearly 900

Funeral TodayFuneral services were held at 11 am., today (Wednesday) in the Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier, for Mrs. McDonald. Rev. Art Main officiated and burial was in Linde wood Cemetery. Fort Wayne. Mrs. McDonald was born on February 1, 1957. in Fort Wayne to Jack and Marlene (Myers) Merkler. On May 17, 1986, she married Bill McDonald in Ligonier. She was employed at NIA Co.

Road closings listed for Turkey Creek sewer work The Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District reports the following road closings and areas of work activity for the next 30 days: Warner Road — watch for flagmen along work areas. Catherine Street — watch for flagmen along work areas. Sunrise Beach Area — watch for temporary road closings (8 a m to 5 p.m.) and flagmen along work areas. Venetian Isles — watch for temporary road closings (8 am. to 5 p.m.) and flagmen along work areas. Kanata Manayunk Area — watch for temporary road closings (Ba.m. tosp.m.). Old State Road 8 near Bayshore Drive and on to Buttermilk Point — watch for temporary road closings (7 a m. to 4 p.m.). Bayshore Drive — watch for flagmen along work areas. Green Avenue — watch for flagmen along work areas. Simmons Drive — watch for flagmen along work areas.

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Public Comment A handful of residents from Cottingham Beach came to voice their displeasure about the way the sewer is being installed in their area. Stating that the sewer line is only 26 inches deep next to his home, Dick Davis said he thought the line would freeze during the winter months if not in use. “And what if the pump station goes down?” he asked. (Continued on page 2)

members. The other is the annual membership dinner, which this year will be Aug. 3. The pancake breakfast, an association tradition begun in the early 1960 s at the suggestion of (Continued on page 2)

Inc., Nappanee. In addition to her husband and parents, other survivors include two daughters, Amber and Cristal McNamara, and a son, Scott McNamara, all at home; a sister. Cheryl Merkler, Fort Wayne; three brothers, Chris Merkler, Roanoke, John Merkler, Denver, and Marß-Merkler, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Association.