The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 June 1975 — Page 8

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., June 4,1975

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Syracuse Lake Association

A short time ago this newspaper published an article telling the trials and tribulations of the members of the Syracuse Lake Association as they cleaned out the area under the bridge between the lakes.

This week we are -featuring photos taken by LaMar Stoops on that day when the organization's members were highly successful m ridding the area of cement slabs which lay below the water’s surface In its continual efforts to improve and keep the standards of Syracuse Lake at a high level members of the association are applying a recommended commercial herbicide to discourage excessive algae growth in the mouth of the Wawasee-Syracuse channel. It is a filamentous algae, very’ coarse and rough of texture, floating beneath water surface The past few years have seen the growth become dense enough USED EYEGLASSES WANTED See Page 4

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5 M ft -4 - kN- -Ik — jJd TOPSIDE CREW — The topside crew for channel bed clean-out is pictured above. Denny Marti of Nappanee is shown on the bridge abutment with Bill Peters and Pete Heckaman. both Syracuse Lake residents, shown on the bridge.

to clog the cooking-intake of boat motors, causing them to overheat. Professional help was engaged to treat it in the past However, since conditions are such as to

jIIt v J - • .APPLYING HERBICIDE — Members of the Syracuse Lake Association are show n above as they apply a recommended commercial herbicide to discourage excessive algae growth in the mouth of the Wawasee-Syracuse channel. From left are Tony Mohler. Frank Putt and Jay Jones, getting ready to apply one of the bags of herbicide into the channel. LaMar Stoops, who took the photo, also helped with the project. *— E— ■*' -—— - v L«o«- —■ ~ 53SS ' ZZ-r- £ fap"* *— — — DIRECTING OPERATIONS — Bemiece Klink and Gordon ("Short”) McCormick are shown as they direct the clean out operations of the channel.

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working for the community

support this particular microphyte (small weed), a constant vigil is needed to prevent it from again becoming a cotton-like mat. The directors of the Syracuse Lake association hope to keep it under control this year. Sunday Brunch Members of the association will host a brunch at Smith-Walbridge camp on Sunday. June 8. from 11 am. to 1 p.m. The entire lake community is invited. Help Promised A board of directors meeting was held on Tuesday with John Hammersley, sheriff of Kosciusko county, and Tom Kitch, deputy, being present. A lengthy discussion was held on the coming lake season. It resulted in a promise of week end patrolling of Syracuse Lake. L. James Butt is president of the association with Nelson L. Auer serving as vice president. John W. Peters is advisor and Mrs. Frank (Virginia) Putt serves as secretary-treasurer.

~J KH! *• • *7 -I id wQ Ol ■SBKr |HgH fl| HF*. WITH SLAB — Duane Moneyheffer of Nappanee. Dave Stoops. Jay Jones and Clair Mohler, all of Syracuse Lake, are shown above with the big slab which was taken from the channel.

Annual canoeing event set One of the most rugged canoe races in southern Michigan has been set for this Saturday. June 7, at Jonesville. Mich. The course, seven miles on the Saint Joe River from Hillsdale to Jonesville, is one of the most rugged seven miles as there are five portages, numerous bridges, a 200-foot long tunnel and two mill ponds. The last mile is a veritable jungle of trees and underbrush to test the ability of the best canoeist. There are two classes, junior and senior, with no discrimination as to sex of competitors. Five beautiful trophies will be given in each class. Joseph M. Dellinger of the Chamber of Commerce at Jonesville is general chairman. BZA to meet for petition hearing . 1 I Notice is given this week of a meeting of the board of zoning appeals of the town of Syracuse on Thursday, June 19. at town hall. One of the petitions to be heard will be that of Clark and Helen Willard for variance to permit construction of an addition to a residential dwelling nearer to a lot line than permitted under the zoning ordinance. All persons interested in said petition may appear at the meeting for an opportunity to be heard.

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fjgjrgL Enchanted Hills Playhouse Proudly Presents of 75" The Music Man June 19-22, 25-28 Arsenic and Old Lace July 2-5 I Do, I Do July 9-12 Cabaret July 17-20,23-26 6 rm., Riv. Vu July 20-August 2 The Sound Os Music August 7-10,13-16 Plus Three Children's Shows — To Be Announced For ticket reservations call 856-2328 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or write to Enchanted Hills Playhouse. P. O. Box 41 Syracuse, Ind. 46567. Group rates available upon request. Please send me coupon books at S2O for adults. Enclosed you will find sas payment for same. Name - Add r ess City State Zip (Coupons do not guarantee seats. You must make reservations.)