The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 June 1973 — Page 7

Front street problem presented to the board of zoning appeals

The dispute over the proposed Front street eight-unit apartment complex entered another round Thursday evening, May 31, as Front street residents took their cause before the Syracuse board of zoning appeals. Although the meeting was not planned to deal with this issue it became, as usual, the central focus of the evening. The meeting was held in the town hall with one board member absent. Joe Hughes, president, asked that the board consider electing new officers. It was decided, after discussion, that those presently in office would remain until the terms expire in December. Hughes also asked three additional members be chosen for the board to bring its number up to the nine prescribed members. The board voted to find out where the new members should be from, and what political affiliations they should have to even out the ratio. They will consider names at the next meeting. The meeting had been called to discuss granting a temporary

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zoning variance to petitioners John D. Robinson, W. K. Smith and American Eagle Motors. The petitioners asked the board to grant the variance to permit light industrial manufacturing in a building south of Syracuse, one mile from the South Shore golf course. They asserted they would be out of the building, in a new properly zoned location, on or before September 1. Joe Hughes raised the question of how the board could be sure the firm would be moved by September 1. Jack Lawson, attorney for John Robinson, answered by informing the Board the owner of the building, W. K. Smith, has leased the building to another firm as of September 1. The lawyer added in the times he had seen American Eagle Motors in its present location, he had not seen anything in the petition which was misrepresented. All work is done inside the building, he asserted. He also pointed out the fact that as the corporation intends to premanently locate in the area, it will be a decided asset to the Syracuse community,

producing an estimated one million dollars in annual income. The lawyer ended by asking the board’s “grace and favor” in granting the temporary variance. Michael Kiley, o an attorney from Marion, rose from the audience to oppose the variance. Sixty per cent of his cases deal with zoning. He was therefore interested, he asserted, in maintaining the integrity of the existing zoning ordinances and in maintaining this area as a beautiful and relaxing place. Kiley pointed out the history of this present case, asserting the corporation began operations illegally last October and did not halt work even upon receiving a cease and desist order from Bruce Frey as plan commission attorney. Kiley admittedly was unsure of some of the facts, but had remained very interested in following the case over the past eight months. A suit was instigated in early December, Kiley explained, to enjoin the corporation from illegal operation. The hearing date was set and then continued indefinitely. Kiley asked the board if the firm deserves a “temporary variance after flaunting the authority and the jurisdiction of this board.” He warned if this variance was granted, there would be more to come. “We want to live in an orderly fashion,” Kiley stated. Bill Coburn asked if Robinson had ever appeared before this particular board. Robinson replied he had never been told he needed to petition this board and was not aware he had needed a certificate of occupancy from building commissioner VanHemert. Coburn voiced regret on the confusion in the past on directions that people needed to go for permits with reference to the board of zoning appeals. Donald Niles moved to grant the temporary variance and Bill Cobum offered the second. Joe Hughes again raised the question of how the board could be sure the corporation would be out of the building as of Sepbember 1. Lawyers Lawson and Kiley agreed to get together to work out a consent decree, under which the sheriff can evict the firm if it is not out on September 2. The board voted on the motion and unanimously approved the granting of the temporary variance. Front Street Problem William Dalton, attorney for the Front street residents, then took the floor. He presented the same petition he had presented to the town board at its meeting,

' ' ■ ■■■Ormh E7 *5 BT W IS n Isl K J jOF 11 ' ; '<l, ■Bb ’W" J -IP AWARDS PRESENTED — A speech and drama awards presentation was held recently for students at Wawasee high school. Members of the language arts department of Wawasee assisted Alan Zerkel, sponsor of the drama club and speech club, in the presentation of the awards. Drama. awards were presented to those individuals who participated in the three drama productions for the 1972-73 school year, “Harvey,” Mugsey’s Merry Christmas” and “Dracula.” The speech award was given to the individual who made the greatest contribution to the Wawasee speech team. Pictured are the award winners, from left, front, Rhonda Lawson, senior certificate; Becky Replogle, publicity award; Donna Doty, director’s award for outstanding achievement; Julee Staley and Wendy Danielson, painting awards. In back are Tim Hoppes, Larry Weaver and Gary Wiggs, set construction awards; Cindy Hyndman, most valuable speaker; Mike Grotz, best actor; Kirk Prickett, best supporting actor; and Ann Brice, best supporting actress. Not available for the picture were Sue Clark, best actress and Joy Becker, painting award.

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Tuesday, May 22, to the board of zoning appeals. Dalton cited page eight, section six, of the zoning ordinance as saying any decision of the building commissioner can be appealed to the board of zoning appeals by anyone who feels aggrieved by his decision. The Front Streeters, Dalton asserted, feel aggrieved by VanHemert’s decision and want to appeal to the board to exert its authority to assist in the denial of the permit. Dalton hoped the situation could be corrected without a Uawsuit, but, he continued, * ■ Somehow the zoning ordinance must be enforced if it is to mean anything.” Joe Hughes asked if the land in question had yet been surveyed to determine actual size. Dalton indicated it had not. He also related an engineer who preferred to remain anonymous, calculated from the map, the available land measured 14,247 square feet. The board agreed the land should be surveyed. Bruce Frey, town attorney, pointed out the board could not take any action at present, as there had been no public notice of a meeting to deal with the subject. He continued there is no way either the board or a court injuction could stop the foundation from being poured at this point. The burden of showing the Pinney’s, owners of the property in question, are violating the ordinance, is now on those “who feel aggrieved,” he continued. There is nothing, Frey said, to stop the property owners from having the Pinney’s land surveyed. Attorney Dalton agreed to file the petition with Frey as an official appeal, and to include in it the square footage the residents believe is there. Frey agreed to publish a legal notice as soon as possible so the board could meet again on the issue on Thursday, June 14. Said legal notice appears elsewhere in this issue. Bill Coburn expressed amazement at the entire situation, asserting this whole case was “very, very sloppy workmanship on the part of the building commissioner, who should be replaced.” It was suggested either VanHemert’s records or Van Hemert himself come to the June 14 meeting so the board members can inform themselves on what really happened and why certain decisions were made. Discussion continued on the building commissioner, but no further action was taken. The meeting ended at 9:20 with Joe Hughes, Donald Niles, Charles Miller, William Pipp, Bill Coburn and Bruce Frey in attendance.

John Gunthers visit relatives in Milford Mr. and Mrs. John Gunther of San Francisco have been visiting relatives and friends in the Milford area for several days. They were en route to California from Europe where they had spent several months vacationing. Mr. Gunther, a retired attorney, was born in Milford and taught school at the old Krull country school when he was only 18 years of age, later teaching in® the Milford high school. He received his literary, master’s and law degree at the University of Michigan. Wet pavement results in two accidents A car driven by David A. Huffman, 18, r 2 Warsaw, was struck from behind by another car driven by Cynthia Schermerhorn, 17, Leesburg, as the pavement was wet and she was t unable to stop. Huffman made an abrupt stop for a car in front of him and Miss Schermerhorn couldn’t stop in time. The accident happened last Wednesday morning in the 900 block of North Detroit street in Warsaw. Investigating officer, patrolman Doug Brumfield set damage at SIOO to Miss Schermerhorn’s auto and $450 to Huffman’s. Second Accident A second accident in Warsaw last Wednesday afternoon, due to the inclement weather, resulted in a car driven by James Sisk, r 7 Warsaw, to strike another car driven by Mildred Teeple, r 1 Leesburg, after she pulled out in front of him. Damage was listed at $l9O to both cars. Mrs. Dessel Reid injured in fall Mrs. Dessie Reid of Syracuse was taken to Goshen hospital Monday afternoon from the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penick, 618 S. Harrison, Syracuse. A neighbor, Barry Coy, heard screams coming from the house, and found Mrs. Reid had fallen. The Syracuse emergency unit was called to the scene. The Harris funeral home ambulance took Mrs. Reid to the office of Dr. Craig, and then to Goshen hospital with a possible fractured hip. LAKELAND LOCALS Mrs. Earle Waltz and Mrs. Oliver Palmer of Syracuse and Mrs. Guy Terwilliger of Goshen are spending this week in Boston, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Patterson, Milford, had Mr. Patterson’s daughter and family,. Mr. and Mrs. James Goulet from Colorado, as house guests over the week end.

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1 ’ o| p ~ LAKEFRONT ADDITION BEGUN — Construction began June 1 on the new addition to Wawasee Preparatory, Syracuse. The project includes resurfacing of the main building and the replacement of windows throughout. Final plans have retained the mediterranean style of architecture which has long been a striking feature of the school. The new area along the lakefront, which will be longer than the area replaced, will include the Brother Tony memorial library (a media center), additional classrooms and dining and recreational areas. The modern Mediterranean look is featured here to full advantage, with its steep roof line, exposed interior beams, and full height windows extending end to end along the lakefront. The project is scheduled for completion October 1,1973.

Thunder Bay players building living quarters at playhouse

By SHARON GILMOUR When is a-technical director not a technical director and when does a graduate musician play a different tune? When hammering together two-by-fours to frame in a new dormitory, that’s when. Armed with more enthusiasm than experience, the managing directors of the new Enchanted Hills Playhouse are constructing living quarters for The Thunder Bay players by themselves — at a fraction of the estimated building cost. , Donated lumber, a promise of carpeting, and visions of dollarsigns saved have helped to soothe smashed thumbs and renew sapped spirits, said Bob Zehr as he introduced himself to many Syracuseans last week. Zehr, a personable Ball State university graduate assistant in music and native of nearby Topeka, endeared himself to everyone he met at several coffees arranged by Mrs. Thomas Tuttle and Mrs. B. R. Pinney of the Enchanted Hills advisory board. His own exhuberance became contagious as he spoke of the coming summer season at Enchanted Hills. A fun, total experience of the arts involving the entire community is what Bob envisions. The Playhouse will be a casual entertainment center —a natural extension of summer activity, where people of all age groups will gather both to be entertained and to give of themselves, whether on stage or behind the scenes. The Thunder Bay company, impressive as their credentials prove them to be — many are graduates of the 1.U., Purdue, and Ball State schools of music and-or theater — will need the help of local talent for several productions and will welcome anyone’s assistance in all aspects of theatrical production and management. Interest is what Bob Zehr’s visit generated as he told of plans for a children’s production of Snow White and a puppet demonstration and show in addition to the regular schedule of seven shows. Dixieland concerts before curtain time and a ten piece orchestra for “musicals” were mentioned. Every possibility for the playhouse is being explored, including a drama camp and an ongoing exhibit of local artwork. The presentation of serious musical works in local churches is another type of community involvement the new players hope to initiate. Naturally, all of this needs funding, and the determination of the directors of Enchanted Hills to adhere to a realistically low budget on a strictly cash basis became evident as Bob seriously discussed the financial needs of the playhouse. Numerous helpful gifts of money and materials have already been received, so that hopefully the dormitory will be ready when the Company moves in June 10; and more assistance is badly needed. But the impression Bob Zehr left in Syracuse last week was not that of a man asking for aid but of an artist anxious and excited about a

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plan for Syracuse and the surrounding area. So enthusiastic is Mr. Zehr that he would spend the day before his wedding in Syracuse presenting his hopes and plans for the new Enchanted Hills playhouse. The playhouse, incidentally, is always “open house,” so drop by anytime, Bob suggests, and if you feel like it, bring a saw, a wrench, a paintbrush, or a bunk bed. Minor injuries in accident near Oswego A collision Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. at the intersection of CR 450 N and 475E, four miles southeast of Oswego, resulted in minor injuries to one of the drivers. Persons involved were Thomas Eaton, 54, r 1 North Webster, and Carlla Kiser, 23, r 1 Warsaw. Deputy sheriff Ron Robinson investigated. He reported the Kiser woman suffered a bump on the head and set damage at SSOO.

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© Center By FRED LASKOWSKI A bike rodeo is coming up at the youth center Saturday, June 16, at 9 a.m. Safety inspection of bikes for the fodeo will be held Saturday, June 9, from 1-6 p.m., and Wednesday, June 13, from 1-3 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. Old time movies will be shown at the center Friday, June 8. Girls, who want to play softball, still have time. They should contact Fred at the center. New summer hours for the center are Tuesday through Friday, 1-3 p.m. for elementary and junior high school students and 6-9 p.m. for older students. The center will also be open Saturdays from 6-10 p.m.

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