The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 October 1975 — Page 1

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LAST STREET LIGHT — Three Northern Indiana Public Service Co. workmen Monday morning installed the last of SS 175-watt mercury vapor lights in the newly annexed areas in Syracuse. Shown here on the job from left are Darrell Grisamer. Howard Markley and John Nemeth, and the light Is being Installed on Maple Grove street in Wawasee Village. All lights are now in operation. Nine such lights are to be installed in REMC territory in the annexed areas, however.

Primary Mothers sponsor community flag contest

The Primary Mothers club of Syracuse is sponsoring a com munity wide competition to design a Syracuse-Lake Wawasee Bicentennial flag which will be made available to the community starting early next year This project, under the auspicies of the Syracuse Bicentennial committee, is co chaired by Mrs Tom Leonard. Jr.. Mrs Mike Manges and Mrs Steve Smith The flag aimpetition is open to all ages and any member of the community. amateur or professional All entries will be judged on content unique to the area, originality and artistic endeavor A panel of impart m judges will be selected and the following prizes will be awarded First SIOO. second 150 and third $25 The finished flag, made from the winning entry. will be raised on the Bicentennial flag pole to be erected at the Pickwick block in downtown Syracuse along with a United States flag which was flown over the US Capitol building m Washington. D. C Both the mothers club and the Bicentennial committee hope the whole community will get behind this project and join the Bicen tennial spirit ( oatest Rules The Bicentennial flag contest is open to anyone of any age in the Syracuse-Wawasee Lake area The design is to pertain to both Syracuse and Lake Wawasee Only one entry per person will be judged Entry will be judged on content unique to the area to be represented, originality and artistic endeavor and will be

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TCMPERATVRE RISES—The temperature on this hig make*hetteve thermometer seems to he going ap! it represents the state of affairs with the North Webster fund raising project to raise K!t.MO for a new emergency ambulance. Shown here from left are Bill Metcalf. Mihe McKee and Leonard Baugher, three members of the community who are taking the emergency medical traintag. Half of the money has already been raised, and the town of North Webster has varied projects ptanned and underway to meet their genl, ta end December 31.

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judged by a panel of impartial gidges Entry must be submitted to Mr Pickwick or Tom Socks by 5 pm Saturday. Nov 29 Each entry must comply with the fallowing guidelines ia) ~ Background of flag must be either white, orange or yellow (b) — Flag design must contain no more than three colors Keep it simple

Plan commission meeting draws crowd of 200 citizens

By JEANNE GARDINER A meeting of the Syracuse area plan commission was held at 7: 30 pm . Thursday. Oct. 23. in the Syracuse fire station, the town hall being too small to handle the crowd of concerned property owners who attended Agenda items were to consider employing a professional planning firm to study the zoning map and related ordinances and recommend needed changes, and a presentation by Tom Leonard, local builder, on an additional 32 units at Harborside Condominiums and a request for improvement location permit for same Leonard presented a drawing of the existing and proposed construction of the Harborside complex He stated that, along with the 16 units to be built this year, his firm would install a 5.200 foot, four inch sewer line which would follow the railroad right-of-way to the Medusa street collection point He suggested that an additional 500 homes

<c) — Entry must be submitted on 9 meh by 12 inch art paper or standard 84 by 11 paper id) — Medium used may be crayon, paint, marking pen or cut paper ie) — Design must incorporate both Syracuse and Lake Wawasee if) — Name, address and phone number is to be printed clearly on the back of each entry

line which is a part of the Phase II project. Suggest Moratorium Jack Lawson, a Fort Wayne attorney and local property owner, suggested a moratorium on multi-family dwellings until ♦he town board could work out its king range plans and establish new guidelines This had the full backing of the Syracuse Lake Property Owners association as told in a resolution made by the group and read by Lamar Stoops The plan commission board decided that it did not have sufficient documentation and information and that it must “deny the authority to issue a building permit” to Tom Leonard, d-b-a Argonaut Realty. It was further decided by the board that a moratorium on multiple family dwellings in Turkey Creek township be recommended to the Syracuse town board for a period of one war or until the study has been completed, whichever is first An important thought was

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29. 1975

AREA RESIDENTS URGED TO LOCK CARS G ARAGES Milford tows marshal Melvin Jordan is urging all residents to lock their cars and garages to prevent acts of vandalism and thefts. Recently eggs were thrown in an unlocked car and several bicycles have been taken. Jordan said he has noticed several buildings unlocked while on patrol in the town. A locked door might prevent a theft.

Notice given for new police car Notice is being given this week to all interested persons that the board of town trustees of the town of Syracuse will accept sealed bids for the sale and purchase of a new police car for the Syracuse police department Bids will be received until 7:30 p.m. on November 11, at which time bids will be opened and a contract let to the lowest and best bidder. >"

in pen. Entries with no name will not be judged Winners will be contacted by December 11 with prizes being in the form of United States savings bonds. Honorable mention drawings will receive of merit The winning entry design shall become the property of the Syracuse-Wawasee Bicentennial committee.

offered by one of the property owners present and reiterated by Mike Kiley, that being. Purdue university has established a definition for "wetlands.” it being that point of shoreline where aquatic vegetation begins. As the state of Indiana has not established a definition, and confusion exists in determining whether “wetlands” are being filled around a lake area, it was strongly recommended that each property owner write state representatives urging them to adopt the Purdue university definition as a reference point for future situations involving wetlands Halloween activities are listed The area Halloween events and times are as follows: MILFORD - There will be a community Halloween party at the junior high school at 6:30 pm on Thursday. Oct. 30. It will be sponsored by the Lions. Legion and Legion Auxiliary Trick-or-treat night is Friday, Oct. 31. with a 9 p.m curfew . SYRACUSE - Trick-or-treat night is also on Friday, Oct 31. A 9 p.m curfew is also in effect. NORTH WEBSTER - Halloween festival events will begin on Thursday. Oct. 30, with a parade forming at 6 p.m. at the school parking lot. The march will be to Augsburger's Food Palace parking lot beginning at 6:30 and judging is to be at 7 p.m. More than 8400 will be given in contests, activities and costume prizes. The event is sponsored by the Heart of Lakes Business Association In case of rain it will be held in the school gym. Trick-or-treat night is Friday. Oct. 31. from 6-9 p.m. LEESBURG — There will be a 10 p.m. curfew on Friday, trick-or-treat night

Milford residents go to the polls Tuesday

Milford residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4. to elect three members to serve on the town board for the next four years. Those elected will take office on January 1, 1976 along with clerk-treasurer Margaret Brooks who is running unopposed The voting will take place in the fire station on South Main street between the hours of 6 a m. and 6 p m. In ward one Republican James Brooks faces Democrat Elsie Free; in ward two Republican Robert Geller faces Democrat Jeanette Treesh; and in ward three incumbent Dr. T. A. Miller faces Democrat Oscar Pena. Miller is currently serving as president of the board. Mrs. Brooks, the lone person on the ballot for the office of clerktreasurer. was appointed to fill out the term of Harry Schultz after Schultz resigned in September due to ill health. ABSENTEE DEADLINE The last day for absentee balloting is Saturday, Nov. 1. Persons wishing to cast such a ballot are urged to contact clerktreasurer Mrs. Brooks prior to the deadline so their vote may be counted. In order that townsmen and women can better know the candidates on the ballot we asked each to list three or four things he or she would put on the priority list if elected, as well as personal questions about themselves. All replied. The answers to the questions follow: Ward One REPUBLICAN JAMES BROOKS is 34 years of age and resides at 306 North Main street in Milford with his wife Margaret and daughter Kelly six and in the first grade; and son Clay. three He is a member of the Legion, the Masons and the United Methodist church. He has resided in Milford for 23 vears. DEMOCRAT ELSIE FREE is 54 years of age and has resided in Milford for the past 24 years. She resides at 306 East street with her husband Woodrow. The Frees are the parents erf two children. Mrs. Bud (Sue) Campbell and Willard R. both of whom reside in Milford She is a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and has been an active member of the Christian church for all the years she has lived irt Milford. Mrs. Free says. “The things I would try to be most interested in would be those that would benefit all persons living in our town. We most urgently need the services of another doctor, the sewage system is an important item, especially to those people who do not have it. Our water system is presently in need of attention The cleanliness and general well being of our town is well worthy of consideration Time and space does not allow me to list the many other things I am interested in. but promise faithful cooperation and a willingness to serve to the best of my ability in any capacity I can.” Ward Two REPUBLICAN ROBERT GELLER is 56 years of age and has lived in Milford for the past eight years He resides at 301 North Main street with his wife Mary Helena (Hursey) Geller. Geller is manager of G. H. Clemens. Fort Wayne. He is the father of one daughter. Mrs, Stanley Debra) Peiffer of Fort Wayne and four stepchildren. Jeffrey C. Maggart. a freshman at Wawasee; Mrs. Rodney Sharon Mills of Fort Wayne. Bruce E. Maggart of Fort Wavne; and Kent H. Maggart of Milford. Geller is a past commander and finance officer of the American Legion post at Milford, a member of the Masonic lodge of Milford and the Moose at Goshen. Geller lists the following items. “Sewer project — endeavor to (Continued on page 2)

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RECEIVES ROTARLAN FLAG’ — Rev. Elias Mumbiro of Rhodesia, Africa, center above, is shown holdtag his Rotary “nag” presented to him by Sy racuse-Wawasee Rotary club president Bill Cable, left, following Mumbiro's appearance before the club Tuesday noon. On the right is Rev. Ross Cook, pastor of the Calvary UM church. Syracuse, who introduced Rev. Mumbiro to the Rotarians.

Racial problems in Rhodesia discussed at Rotary club

Syracuse Rotarians got a first hand view of the racial conflicts that confront Rhodesia, Africa, on Tuesday when they heard Rev. Elias Mumbiro. who is visiting the United States for a month, as part of the New World Mission. He was introduced by Rev. Ross Cook, pastor of the Calvary UM church. Syracuse, one of 600 United States churches sponsoring the New World Mission. He is a guest of the Cooks while in Syracuse Rev Mumbiro spent a week in Kentucky before coming to this area of Indiana, and will depart Saturday for Ohio where he will make similar visitations. Rhodesian Native A native of Rhodesia. Rev. Mumbiro spoke excellent English: all of it learned in the classroom He became a high school te el teacher and later a minister. He told his audience they could

The Syracuse license branch will join other license branches across the nation and close on Tuesday, Nov. 4, election day in-spite-of the fact there will be no town election held at Syracuse. Business will resume as. usual on Wednesday.

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NEW FUNERAL HOME — The new Harris funeral home, located at the comer of state read 13 and old road 8. several miles south of Syracuse, is making satisfactory progress, accordtag to Charles Harris, owner of the business. The one story structure is approximately 84 by M feet ta size and should be completed in the spring, Harris stated.

could hook up to the sewer line, easing septic problems in the area. Lessig Engineering, Warsaw, has state approval on the sewer line and the pumping station which would be installed, he added. Questioned Mike Kiley, attorney and board member of the Wawasee Property Owners association, questioned Leonard closely as to whether the Syracuse system improvements would increase its capacity to handle additional sewage. According to Bob Reed, town attorney, the town of Syracuse has approved the hookup to the Harborside system. However, it was noted the Syracuse sewage plant is not yet upgraded to handle additional sewage. Farm Home Administration funds having been approved and work will begin in the near future to bring the existing plant up to EPA requirements. It was established that, as neither a septic permit nor an occupancy permit was issued for Phase I of Harborside, the units are being illegally inhabited. Leonard stated that he has a permit from the state, it simply has not yet been filed with the town. As it stands now, the first eight units built are using a “temporary” septic system, while waiting to tie into the sewer (Continued on page 2)

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No election at Syracuse Voters at Syracuse are reminded there will be no voting for a town election inasmuch as town Democrats failed to hold a caucus to nominate a slate of officers for the town board of trustees or for the position of town clerk-treasurer. In a Republican caucus, on August 18 at Syracuse David Nine was nominated to ward one, replacing Christine Clodfelter who will fill her term to December 31 and had declined to seek re-election; James Tranter defeated Carl Myrick in a contest for a seat in ward two, and Cliff Nicodemus was seated to fill the vacancy in ward three. Marion (Doc) Miller had resigned the ward three seat some months back. The only town board member elected at the last town election to the town board and still remaining is Darrell Gnsamer, ward 4. and he still will serve on the board. John Cripe defeated board member Loren Knispel at the caucus in a ward 5 seat and was seated at a subsequent meeting. Mrs. Betty Dust was nominated for re-election to the position of town clerk-treasurer without opposition.