Our Marshal SUSPENDED!!!

RCA Presidential News

At a very emotional March meeting of the RCA, the majority of those in attendance voiced their opinions regrading the news of the 45 day suspension of the town Marshall, Charlie Kuskye. There were, of course, several who agreed with the town council's 2 to 1 decision; however, it was quite apparent their adjudication of the matter did not sit to well with the majority of Roseland residents. In a decisive vote, a petition has been circulating Roseland to show support for Marshal Kuskye and asking the council to rescind the 45 day suspension. The petition was presented to the town council at their April 13 meeting, listing 167 names.
 

SPRING IS HERE... and it's time to think about our yards and gardens. PLAN to be at the APRIL RCA MEETING when Joseph Barone of the Ginger Valley Landscaping & Designs will be our guest speaker. He will give us helpful hints on how to improve our yards for our enjoyment. There are plenty of areas in our town that are in dire need of sprucing up... and the rest of us might like a fresh idea for our own spot of beauty. REMEMBER -- Different day!! April 26 at 7:00pm.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Because two board members are unable to attend the April meeting of the RCA, the meeting will be moved to WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 at 7:00pm. Please try to attend. Thereafter, the meetings will be held on their usual day -- the 4th Thursday of each month.
 

Remember to dig-out any old pictures or artifacts from Roseland's early days. Our History of Roseland meeting is scheduled for May 25. Your items will be ON LOAN unless you indicate your wish to contribute the items. I would be desirable to have them a few days in advance in order to display them properly. All items should be marked with your name, address and telephone number. The framing has been completed of the pictures, etc. which were earlier displayed at the town hall. Our "historian" Ella Riffel has also advised us that the scrapbook is almost completed also. Contact Ella at 233-8329 to arrange getting your contributions to the townhall since the Clerk does not keep regular hours.
 

Ella Riffel, President

**Failures are divided into two classes: those who thought and never did, and those who did and never thought.**

An Opinion

Residential development --
 

If feel that any positive future for the town of Roseland will depend upon new residential home development, although I am not sure that it is still possible. I expressed this view when I was a member of the short lived Redevelopment Commission. I feel the need to mention the subject again. As a senior citizen I can honestly say that my concern is only for the future of the town.
 

I am confident that research would show that the town has had significant decreases in population, the number of home owners who reside here, the number of children, and the total number of homes. Likely it would be found that a number of our former family owned residential homes are now rental properties or businesses. Those who have lived here long enough, will recall the many families' homes that used to line both sides of the highway.
 

Some may suggest that the only possible solution to this problem would be if the town could annex some surrounding land areas. Although this effort could be made, it would not likely succeed. I think the only practical answer, even if limited,

cont. on back

 
 

Town Hall News
 

After a number of RCA members walked their neighborhoods obtaining signatures on petitions to remove the 45 day suspension imposed on Marshal Charlie Kuskye recently, one hundred sixty-seven signatures were presented to council President Charles Landesman. Another page of signatures could not be submitted due to the fact they had suffered water damage and all signatures were smeared/obliterated. When Charles Landesman entered a motion to reinstate ourMarshall, due to the lack of a quorum, the motion died without a second. Again, the wishes of the majority of the people was ignored by the junior council member and one, who apparently didn't have the gumption to attend the meeting and vote the will of the people. Perhaps those who do not want to serve the town of Roseland, doing what is best for Roseland, should resign (whether new or old council member)?
 

It has been reported that Mrs. Hable stated she was sorry she voted in favor of suspension, but when confronted she stated that she would simply abstain from any vote.
 

The majority of the roomful of Roseland residents were in support of Marshal Kuskye, and angry at the display of arrogance shown by Sam McCombs, an elected official, in his disregard or should we say his insubordinate attitude towards the people who put him in office.
 

It is sincerely hoped that each Roseland voter will remember this on Caucus Day (Roseland's primary in August) when two council members and the clerk-treasurer positions will be nominated for the fall election.

Watch for announcements of the meeting date and time. BE THERE!!CHOOSE WISELY!!! Perhaps a change in all positions is required. It might be in the interest of the whole town for the fall election to leave party politics outside and vote entirely on the merit of the individual. We MUST elect our government leaders for their knowledge, concern, and wishes for the best for the town citizens. BEING AN INFORMED VOTER is the only way that we can correct our current town problems.
 

Neighborhood News

Happy Birthday
 

Nicole Higbee 1 year old in March. Daughter of Scott and Lisa of Warren St. Grandparents are Dan and Joanie Hardman of Kent St. and they now have 12 grandkids!! WOW! Great Grandma is Mickey Hardman of W. Cripe St.
 

Chelsea Blasko celebrates # 17 on April 19! (Where have the years gone? We can still see little Chelsea chasing those kites in the park... Mom Vi wonders too!!)
 

Grandpa Frank & Grandma Sandy Suski are celebrating birthday number two with granddaughter Madison Elayne this month... lay off that chocolate cake, Frank!
 

Cont. from front: Opinion

would be to build upon the vacant town land and to do what can be done to improve any sub-standard housing. At the very least, the town government should give no further approvals to changing any residential properties to commercial. Finally, I would suggest the RCA and the town government work together to study and research this subject; and also make every possible effort to bring together vacant land owners, home builders, and home buyers. Then if nothing can be done, we can at least say it was not because of the lack of effort.
 

Gene Gardner

Get Well Wishes and Prayers

Donald and Barbara Brunett of E. Cripe St. Don had cataract surgery recently and Barbara, throat surgery. We pray they are doing better.
 

Lorraine Wolf of David St. is home and slowly recovering form her recent bout of illness. She thanks everyone for their cards/calls/ and concern.
 

Harley Casper of Casper's Coins is back at the business recovering from heart surgery. We wish you well!!
 

Charlene Pingle of David St. In Memorial Hospital -- Room 1039 (as of our hearing about her on April 10)
 

Condolences

The Neher family, our prayers and sympathy in the loss of Margaret on March 30. Her husband, Ted preceded her Feb. 10, 1994. Ted was well known as "Roseland's Poet Laureate."
 

Frank Suski of Weber St. in the recent loss of his brother, Paul of Niles, MI. He was only 34 yrs. old.
 

The Nimerosky family. Lorraine passed away on March 15. She and husband, Roy have been good supporters of the RCA and shared a home on W. Cripe St. for many, many years.
 

Town Council President Charley Landesman and family on the loss of his nephew Fredrick, 41, of South Bend.
 

Theresia Valderas of David St. who lost her mother on March 1st.
 

Roseland Citizen's Association

Co-Editors: Dorothy Paul, Ella Riffel

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Roseland, IN 46637