The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 October 1990 — Page 22

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FALL IS here and so is leaf season. Milford residents seeking away to dispose of their, leaves can take advantage of the new services provided by the town’s street department. With the acquisition of a new leaf vacuum and box, the street department is making daily “sweeps” of the town’s streets and curb sides sucking up leaves along the way. Utilities commissioner Dallas Winchester II and Bill Hyden are pictured as they maneuver the leaf vacuum.

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No call-ins are necessary in order to participate in this program, said the commissioner, as his department’s daily runs will include the entire town. Those wishing to take advantage of this service need only rake their leaves onto the side of the street or curb. Winchester asks that residents avoid raking sticks and rocks in with the leaves. Upon acquiring the leaf vacuum, Winchester said he hoped it would curb leaf burning

in the town. As a matter of fact, although the department is still in its first week of providing this new service, Winchester says he has already noticed a decline in leaf burning. —o— MILFORD POSTMASTER Nancy Laker wishes to remind residents of the change in the new post office hours (to be effective October 27) as listed in last week’s paper. The new lobby hours on Fridays will be 6:30 a m. to 5:45 p.m., while window hours will be 9a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-5:45 p.m. on Fridays. Lobby hours for Monday through Thursday are 6:30 a.m.

t04:30p.m.; Saturdays, 6:30 a.m. to noon. Window hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. TEN MEMBERS of Milford High School’s class of 1960 and five spouses met for a 30th class reunion at CJ’s Restaurant, Dewart Lake, on Saturday evening. Those attending were Pat (Deisch) George, and Kenneth and Ann Heckaman, all of Nappanee; Adam Pamer, Syracuse; and Max and Marlene Evans, Larry and Marilyn Bray, Jerry and Georgia Bray, Jim and Margi (Hollar) Brooks, Fred and Diane (Cory) Weisser, and Terry Hollar, all of Milford. Following the meal, the group was invited to the home of Jerry and Georgia Bray. The Brays were the organizers of this year’s reunion. —o— RUMORS TO the effect that Dallas Winchester’s recently acquired property on First Street will be the site of the Van Buren Township trustee’s office (should Winchester win the election) are just that — rumors. Winchester said the property is zoned residential and as he stated previously his plans strictly involve residential development. —o— VAN BUREN Township Trustee Marcia Baumgartner states the next food distribution day will be on December 6. The time and place will be announced later. People should watch for details. Scheduled to be given out during this distribution are butter, ■ flour, honey and peanutbutter The food distribution will take place in townships in Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko and Marshall counties. —o— MEMBERS OF the Milford Lions Club have a busy Saturday planned. There will be a chili supper at the community building beginning at 4:30 and lasting until 6:30 p.m. Among the items on the menu are homemade pies. Youngsters are encouraged to decorate a pumpkin and take it to the community building for judging. And, the annual costume judging contest will be,held at 7 p.m. in the Milford school with prizes and treats for everyone. For full details see front page article in this issue. YET ANOTHER article arrived this week from Berniece Dwyer who is in Hawaii. This week she writes about reparations checks going to four internees as witnessed by her. Her article follows: “Our nation is apologizing to Japanese Americans who were interned in camps during World War 11. The apologies are Accompanied with checks of $20,000 each and are paid under the ’BB Civil Liberties Act signed into law by President Reagan on August 10, 1988. This act authorizes $1.25 billion in redress payments to resident aliens of Japanese ancestry who were forcibly relocated or interned in this country during World War 11. “In the 26 months since the act was signed into law, 60,900 Japanese Americans have been verified. The act requires that payment be made in order of age, beginning with the oldest. In instances where an eligible person has died since the law's enactment, payment will go to the individual’s surviving spouse, children, or parents, in that order. “Four frail Americans of\ Japanese ancestry received their '

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$20,000 checks, accompanied by a two-paragraph apology from President Bush on Monday, Oct. 15, in a ceremony in the House side of the Hawaii state capitol building in down-town “Ranging in age from 93 to 100, they accepted their checks through a son or daughter who interpreted for them. Japanese is still their first language, and there is general puzzlement as to why such a large sum of money is coming to them at this point in their lives. “Haru Tanaka, a tiny, gentle woman of 98 years, was arrested the same day Pearl Harbor was bombed. As the principal of a

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AVIS GUNTER

Democrats, Republicans square off

While there was no real race in either the Republican or Democratic primaries for county assessor, current Assessor Avis Gunter (Republican) and Marcellh Meredith (Democrat) will face off in this November’s election. Gunter, a Claypool native, currently lives on a farm that she notes has been in her family for the past 100 years. At the end of this year, Gunter will have completed 17 years at the assessor’s post. Always a resident of Kosciusko County, Meredith has lived in Franklin, Harrison and Seward townships. A precinct person for 25 years, Meredith has also worked in a variety of office settings. Most of these offices were farm oriented, she adds. Recently, each candidate was asked two questions and given a chance to respond. The questions and answers appear below: Question one — "Why are you running?” Meredith — “The party (Democratic) has been real concerned about the fact that we do so little in this county. There are a lot of closet Democrats and the younger generation is more interested in the individual than the party. So I decided that we’ve got to start putting a slate up. Since I’ve been a precinct person down here for 25 years, they asked me to put my money where my mouth is,’ because we needed someone to run. People need a choice. It’s a two-party system but we haven’t really functioned that way.” Gunter — “There are several things going right now that I would like to see completed. First, we are in the process of developing new plat books for the county. This is not in my office, but the project needs to be looked at. Second, we are in the process of computerizing the records for commercial and industrial properties. And we are very busy updating records.” Question two — If elected, what would your goals be for the office of assessor? Meredith — “I pledge to work closer with the county assessors and trustees to help our taxpayers get the lowest rates possible for their property taxes. To build better public relations with the taxpayers, the trustees, and all county offices. “I feel it is more important to Kosciusko County taxpayers to concentrate on the local office and not be too involved in the /state associations. / “I pledge to not ask for a per- / sonal wage increase during my \ term and to meet everyone with a \ smile.”

Japanese language school in Hawaii, she was considered a community leader and suspect. Her son-in-law told reporters that her Christian schooling she had received as a child in Japan helped her to forego the shame and humiliation of internment. Even while in the detention camp in Crystal City, Texas, for four years, she continued to teach. “The most moving description of the hardships suffered by the internees came from Ernest Uno, a former internee of the Amache Relocation Camp and a member of the famed 442 d Regimental Combat Team. He told that while a teenager in a California high school, he was branded by the

MARCELLA MEREDITH

Gunter — “My goals depend on what the state tax board does. We will have a reassessment in another three to four years, and I will work with the state tax board to expedite getting the tools ready for the next reassessment. “I enjoy the work here, and enjoy working with the public. Kosciusko County has a great group of citizens and they’re nice to work with. I’ve always strived to provide equal treatment. People need to be treated with respect and when they come in this office with a problem, we try to get their problem solved.” County Commissioner Another county race which merits attention is that of county commissioner, southern district. The candidates running for this post are incumbent Charles Lynch (Republican) and Elmer

From the Syracuse Police Log —

Duck hunting season is open

From the Syracuse Police Log is a weekly feature which presents a sampling of the incidents the officers from the Syracuse Fire Department and Syracuse Police Department are called upon to deal with: TUESDAY, OCT. 16 A request was made for an officer to check the alley off of North Street where a vehicle was on a wrecker. The vehicle and wrecker have been out there a while. The dispatcher advised the officer of a possible intoxicated person at a home on Dewart Lake trying to get into the home. The caller believes the person has guns. County units were at the scene. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 A resident from the east side of the lake notified police of a 13-year-old who would not go to school. Police were asked to meet with some parents regarding a daughter who had not come home. About eight minutes later the parents called and reported the daughter was home. THURSDAY, OCT. 18 The dispatcher received a call from a person who requested to know if another person was in-

Numerous vandalism reports in Milford

There were numerous acts of vandalism reported to Milford police over the weekend. John Corbin, 107 N. Henry, reported that someone slashed two tires on his 1988 Ford Ranger and 1988 Buick Century. Damage is SSOO. Gary Weaver, 105 N. Henry, reported that his 1976 AMC had two tires slashed. Damage is SIOO. Vern Burkholder of 106 N. Henry had one tire slashed on his 1987 Ford Taurus. Damage is $l5O. Kevin McDonald, also of 106 N.

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faculty an enemy alien and forced to drop out in his senior year. At the same time his father was picked up in an FBI dragnet that arrested leaders of the Japanese communities on the West Coast and in Hawaii. In spite of this, he volunteered for the US Army and spent three years on the battlefields of Europe. He told of coming home as a serviceman and having to visit his parents with a barbed wire between them. “John D. Waihee, governor of Hawaii, said that what happened to Americans of Japanese ancestry must never be repeated.”

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ELMER LONGYEAR

Longyear (Democrat). Though the post is designated “southern district,’’ any registered voter in Kosciusko County can cast a vote for this office. Longyear has been a resident of Kosciusko County since 1943. Currently residing south of Warsaw, Longyear retired after a 40 year career as a dairy farmer and employment at Dalton Foundry, Smith Ford and Bruce Petro Olds Cadillac. A lifelong native of the Silver Lake area, Lynch is a farmer. Recently, each candidate was asked two questions and given a chance to respond. The questions and answers appear below: Question one — Why are you running? Longyear — “I’m serious about my commitment. I’m happy to be

carcerated. The dispatcher advised to contact the sheriff’s department. Police were alerted of a vehicle that appeared to be following a woman walking along North Huntington. FRIDAY, OCT. 19 Someone building something in the cemetery was reported by a resident. When an officer checked on it, he found someone was tearing something down. The fire department was alerted that a church would be having a bonfire tonight in case of any calls about a fire. SATURDAY, OCT. 20 Duck hunters were reported on the lake. The officer on duty advised that duck hunting season opened today. A lost child was reported to police. About one hour later the child had returned home. SUNDAY, OCT. 21 A boat that was reported stolen was recovered by the owner. Kids were reported playing inside a business. MONDAY, OCT. 22 Concerned about someone burning leaves, a resident called and reported there was someone burning leaves excessively on Venician Island. The caller said it was

Henry, had one tire slashed on his 1990 Toyota. Damage is $l5O. William Butt, 120>/ 2 S. Main Street, reported someone slashed the canvas top on his 1986 Suzuki Samurai in several places. Two tires were also slashed. Total damage is SI,OOO. Also on Sunday evening, William Durbin, 315 N. Main, had wooden Halloween stand up ornaments taken from his yard. Dallas Winchester reported several of his political signs were taken. Signs for Kosciusko County Sheriff candidate C. Alan Rovenstine were also taken.

SATURDAY THE Elkhart County Park and Recreation Department will host a program entitled “Fall Photo Frenzy.” The fall holds many exciting opportunities for beautiful photography. Area residents are invited to join others at the Ox Bow Haus Shelter at Ox Bow County park for a photo expedition through the park. Area photographer Leon Dean will be on hand to discuss informative tips and ideas. Participants are encouraged to take a tripod and shutter release if possible. The photo hike will begin at 2 p.m.

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CHARLESLYNCH

a part of this community and through my efforts and wisdom I’m sure I can help Kosciusko County.” Lynch — "I’m familiar with the job. I know it. I have experience and I work very well with the other two commissioners there now.” Question two — If elected, what would your goals be for the office of county commissioner? Longyear — “To hold the line on taxes and pollution with accountability as my prime goal.” Lynch — “The biggest goals I have are to use the buildings bought south of the Justice Building and to educate people on recycling solid waste. That’s the most important thing — that’s the biggest project we have in Kosciusko County.”

against the law. The dispatcher contacted the state air pollution control office, which said it was alright to burn leaves, as long as the fire is attended. A woman called the dispatcher to notify them she had parked a pick-up truck in the parking lot at the high school that had Michigan plates. The vehicle owner is working at* the school. Power off, no classes at high school Wawasee High School students were given a day-off from school when electricity from Wawasee Village to Waubee Lake was out for 3 1 a hours early Tuesday morning. According to information received an overhead guide wire at a Northern Indiana Public Service Company substation in Syracuse, fell onto a three-phase power supply, knocking out the circuits. This effected NIPSCO and REMC customers, as REMC feeds off of that circuit also. Fire department seeks information for 911 use Residents and businesses in the town limits of Syracuse have had mailed to them a form seeking pertinent information for the impiementation of 911. Syracuse Fire Chief Jerry Byrd asks all persons who received this form to please complete it and return it to the fire station. Those who did not receive the form should contact the Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer’s office. The form asks for the new and old address of the resident/business; name of the occupant and owner plus the telephone number. Directions/landmarks are also sought as well as if there are any health and/or fire hazards at that location. Information regarding utilities should also be completed as well as the medical information: physical impairments, medical conditions, allergies, physicians. All of this information will be put into the 911 computer system so that if an emergency does occur at that location, all pertinent information is available to emergency personnel.