The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 April 1976 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., April 21,1976

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WET LANDS? — This photo shows the area.j*here Jack C. Mason is filling in. an action hotly contested by neighbors in the area.

Wet lands — (Continued from page 1) across from the Mason property, said the Mason fill project began m earnest Friday at about 7 a m Since that time, literally dozens of truck loads of fill dirt have been moved into the area in question in big trucks owned by Bud Kline of Syracuse and Elmer Zimmerman of Milford Objecting residents claim Mason waited until the offices of the department of natural resources were closed before they began their project Mrs Schmahl said a deputy from the county sheriff’s oiffice was on hand for a time to see that the Mason undertaking was not stopped Not Wet Lands Mason claims the land is not wet lands, and has a map from the department of natural resources and the U S. depart ment of interior geological survey, water resources division, to prove he is within his legal rights to make the fill He claims he is in no way altering the shore line Objectors claim, on the other hand, he is disturbing the ecology of the area Mason says he is

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controlling the mosquito population and thus is controlling encephalitis He claims he has no building plans for the site Mason says he purchased the land from his mother. Blanche Mason, last summer and that it has since been sold to Richard C. Ver Wiere of Fort Wayne, past president of the American Civil Liberties League Mason claims he is only acting as a contractor. The land being filled is about an acre and a half, about 510 feet from the highway It is 562.-8 feet on the water s edge. 337 feet on the east border and 461 feet on the west border Mason states, “If I am continually harassed. I’ll probably fill in the channel, which is my property.” Restraining Order The telephone lines became hot as lake residents of that area sought support in their effort to halt the Mason action At 430 pm* Monday representatives of the state department of natural resources presented Mr and Mrs. Mason with a temporary restraining order, cause C-76-12L signed by Noble county circuit court judge Robert C Probst, asking that Mason cease and desist The order set out that applied fir permission on September 10.

1975 to put in a seawall approximately 377 feet and fill in a portion of Lake Wawasee abutting his property On November 21. 1975 the request was denied Then on November 25. 1975 Mason revised his application asking to fill in an area 604 square feet on the same lake and remove a portion of his land of about 280 square feet in order to construct a straight seawall across the frontage of his property. It was denied the following day. Asking a hearing on the denial on December 15. 1975, at a hearing on January 15, 1976. it was determined that the filling in would constitute an unnecessary encroachment of the Lake Wawasee shore line that the filling in would=adversely affecj the natural resources and scenic beauty of the lake. Application denied. Expected Arrest Mason said Monday night, following his receipt of the restraining order, that he planned to continue his filling in of the area, and that he fully expected to be arrested at 7 a m. Tuesday for what he termed “exercising my constitutional rights.” It was learned later, however, that the restraining order did not apply to the land Mason was filling along the Ogden Island road, but applied to a tract on Johnson Bay, about 1.000 feet from the Ogden Island site

No injuries in backing mishap No injuries were sustained in a backing mishap at the intersection of Pickwick road and Indiana 13 at the access road at 1:45 p.m Sunday. Lenora Mediano. 318 North Harrison street, Syracuse, was stopped behind another car being operated by Charles Tolliver, 218 Creighton, Fort Wayne, which was stopped at the intersection on Pickwick road. Tolliver apparently did not see the vehicle behind him or misjudged distance when attempting to back his vehicle to enter the access road, striking the Mediano car. Syracuse police investigated and set damages at S3OO to the Mediano car and no damage to Tolliver's vehicle. Concerned Citizens to hear debate team The Lakeland Concerned Citizens will meet at 7:30 p.m Monday at Wawasee high school. Guests for the evening will be a debate team from Wawasee. composed of Caryl Coy. Stephanie Jernigan. Deb Phillips and Mike Steffen They have selected fir their topic "Teens in Social Prejudices ” The public is invited to attend This will be the organization s last meeting until September.

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Summer Project approved —

Miss Juday to teach in Hawaii next year

There is a very excited young woman at Wawasee high school. She is Karen Juday. science teacher and former WHS swimming coach. During a called meeting of the Lakeland school board last evening (Tuesday), permission was given for Miss Juday to participate in an exchange teacher program. She will spend the next school year teaching at Hilo high school in Hilo. Hawaii. Taking Miss Juday’s teaching duties at Wawasee will be Mrs. Joanne (Nelsons Kapahua. Mrs. Kapahua’s parents are residents of Syracuse. Resignations-Retirements The board also noted the retirement of Robert Ritchie and Dorothy Williams. Not returning

Kappa Omicrons plan for style show event

Members of the Kappa Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met last week in the home of Mrs K. G. Plikerd Plans for the forthcoming style show were discussed. Practice for the show was set for April 27 at 7 p.m at the high school. The show will be April 28. preceded with a salad bar at 6:30 in the high school cafeteria and show at 7:30. Mrs. Richard Keim reported that the school needed someone who can cover the cost of office calls when needed by students. Members agreed to assist when funds are available. Members were reminded of the Founders Day celebration to be held at The Windjammer on May 6 Mrs Griffith is to check on requirements of an honorary membership for the club. Inquiry was made into putting the

Plant ads: seeds of deception?

One of the surest signs of spring is the appearance of ads by mail order nurseries, says the Better Business Bureau These ads often appear in the Sunday supplements of newspapers or in magazines. Some are special horticulture catalogs which suddenly are delivered to "occupant”. The ads seem to be coordinated to appear in different areas of the country when the last frost thaws, from Florida to California to Maine. • Some of these advertisements are quite legitimate offers of plants and trees which normally are not sold by local nurseries. Some, however, are fertile ground for the usual mail order deceptions Buyers should be cautious about purchasing items sight unseen Surprise Packages One of the common misunderstandings about mail order nursery products is that they are not always sold in a growing or blooming state. It is often most practical and healthful to ship these plants in the form of seeds, bulk, in cuttings or in their dormant state But the consumer who receives the latter, may look at an apparent stick and feel gypped at such a “surprise package ” There also is a Federal Trade Commission rule which states that a firm which portrays itself as a nursery, must in fact be one and not a mere distributor of plants and trees This assures more 1 healthy plants and lessens the chances of deliberate deception Local nurseries are more likely to have nurtured a supply of partially grown items and protected them beyond their delicate infancy The new owner, then, is not required to give the plant as lengthy attention m order to enjoy full bloom

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK BE A CHRISTIAN “You cannot shift this thing by sending your children to Sunday school. If you wish your children to be Christians, you must really take the trouble to be Christian yourself.” — Woodrow Wilson Milford Christian Church Phone 658-9151 or 658*4305 -.UA.I runnm, Sundar .« ~ ’XSS M.itord Oewart Lake. Syracuse and /School and college a«e wors p Naananee areas \sen,ices at 1»:M a m a.M. tenant hour - » JO a m Sunda, e.enmp services at ’ p m

next year because of reduction of staff are Janice Engelberth and Alvin Schmucker. Schmucker's position is being terminated at the end of the present school year because the program of adult education was only approved for one year. It is to be reviewed prior to September 1 for a decision as to its continuation. Not returning for personal reasons are James DeLay. Joyce Kaiser and Rosa Lee Pletcher. Teachers on temporary contracts filling vacancies created byleaves of absence previouslyapproved by the board of school trustees are Linda Stookey, Sam Martin. Jerri Mahnensmith and Constance Bailey. Swim Coach The recommendation of

chapter scrap book in state competition. Program Mrs Richard Plikerd gave the evening program, an article written by Margaret Meade and entitled. "Women Then and Now." It was her feeling that women with children under the age of six should stay in the home, also that a man should be entitled to social security benefits from his wife upon her death as well as a woman receiving benefits from her husband’s death. A general discussion was then held by members with the opening question being. "What is Your Feeling of a Woman for President””’ The meeting was closed in usual form and refreshments served by Mrs. Paul Finks. Members then showed their Bicentennial outfits to be worn the night of the style show .

Local nurseries, too, often are willing to give free advice on plant care, as part of their range of services. This type of attention and exchange of information is not always practical for a mail order nursery, even those who intend no deception. Some mail order firms will, however, offer a replacement for any plant which fails to grow or survive. But most do not provide a cash refund Nothing New Consumers should be particularly wary of exaggerated claims of fast growth or an outdoor plant's ability to grow anywhere. Beware, too, of claims that one can grow produce in indoor containers. No matter what fantastic results the ad offers, most plants received through the mail will be approximately same size, quantity, color or strength as any sold elsewhere. There seldom is anything "new under the sun”, that is. botanic discoveries which have created a super race of plants. The Better Business Bureau suggests that mail order nursery ads be viewed, with caution Ordering plants by mail involves the usual precautions about paying by check or money order, keeping receipts, etc. Consumers may verify characteristics claimed by ads by consulting plant encyclopedias in their library MARINER LAUNCHED The United States on Nov. 28. 1964, launched Mariner IV, a photographic mission to Mars YEMENS UNITED An agreement to unite officially the two Yemens was signed in Tripoli, Libya, on Nov 28. 1972.

superintendent Dem H. Arnold to appoint Larry Shook to the position of teacher and swim coach at Wawasee high school was approved. Shook replaces Miss Juday who had asked to be relieved of her duties as swimming coach earlier in the year. Shook has taught for 12 years and has been teaching and coaching swimming at Hanover college for the past six years. He is licensed to teach science, health and physical education. Summer Projects Board members reviewed, various summer projects and gave approval to the following: Milford — tuck point and seal junior high gym. install 10.000 gallon gas storage tank for school busses and install six new blackboards in the elementarybuilding North Webster — Site development of area recentlypurchased, install 10.000 gallon gas storage tank for school busses, construct 20 x 28 maintenance building for tractors and outdoor physical education equipment, paint exterior of 1910 building and gym built in 1956. install dust collection svstem in industrial arts room Syracuse — Two new metal stacks for boilers. 20 x 28 maintenance building for tractor and outdoor physical education equipment, re-roof 1954 and 1958 additions, remove chimney to old boiler room (no longer in use> and re-knob doors and locks to 16 classrooms. Wawasee — New all weather track and relocate tennis courts. The board approved an agreement with Everett I. Brown, architects. Indianapolis, for projects which need their assistance — the re-roofing at the Syracuse schools and the 10.000 gallon gas storage tanks at Milford and North Webster.

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Thanks Edie!

Dear Editor: I hope you can find room in your paper to say “thanks" to an eight year old brownie from North Webster. Her brownie troop had rented the pool at Wawasee high school. While everyone was having a great time, one brownie went under the water. Car fire run made Tuesday Members of the Syracuse volunteer fire department responded to a fire call at 8:23 Tuesday evening at roads 1000 North and Syracuse-Webster road. Fire in a compact car owned by Jan Beer of Milford was partiallyextinguished by a passerby using powder, and firemen put out the remainder Wiring was thought to have been the cause and damage was estimated at S6O. Emergency Call The emergency unit responded to a call for R. Dale LeCount, 78. r 3 Dewart Lake who suffered an apparent fatal heart attack, around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday,

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Edie Leiter swam over to her and held her up until the life guard could get to her. That was good thinking for that age girl. “An observer” Notice to taxpayers for fire equipment* A notice is given this week of a meeting of the town board of trustees on May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in town hall for the purpose of considering a cumulative fire fighting fund. Funds for such fund would be for purchase and replacement of equipment and supplies and would come through taxation.

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