The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 June 1976 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 16,1976

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U. S. Engineers — (Continued from page 1) - thcomlng order from the U.S. Engineers, have worked around the clock, according to those who have been monitoring such things, in order to complete a portion of his early phase project, Cite Public Interest The order from U.S. Engineers this week cite growing "public interest" in the development of lands contiguous to Lake Wawasee. Lake residents opposing the development have taken their case to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and any satisfaction they have received has been spotty, to say the least. Their case was tried in the public media, when a South Bend television station was brought into the act to do a "spot" on the crisis. A bill ushered through Congress by Texas representative James Wright, covering intrastate lakes such as Lake Wawasee, would cover such points as landfill, effective July 1, 1976. It is the acceleration of this bill that brought the letters of cease and desist to Messrs. Mason, Elder and Byrd. During the past week Richard L. Sides and Arnold J. Rybak, permit and navigation supervisors, chief enforcement section, U.S. Army Engineer district, Detroit, Corps of Engineers, were In Syracuse sizing up the situation before issuing the order that appears below. - Complete Text The complete text of the order follows: The overall public interest requires that I accelerate federal regulatroy jurisdiction under section 404 of the federal water pollution control act over Laki* Wawasee, Ind. These regulations would normally cover intrastate lakes, such as Lake Wawasee, on 1 July 1976. However, after receipt of comments from the general public and consultation with the US Environmental protection agency, the US Fish and Wildlife service and the State of Indiana, I have determined that the public interest requires acceleration of this jurisdiction in the case of Lake Wawasee, Ind. The early assumption is authorized Jn special cases such as this, although some of the individual filling projects are not too significant, the cumulative effect of all of them seriously threatens the wildlife balance and water quality in the area. Therefore, I will exercise federal regulatory jurisdiction commencing at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday 15 June 1976. Any discharge of dredged or fill material Into the waters of Lake Wawasee or its adjacent or contiguous wetlands after that time without the required department of army permit wiJ| be in violation of federal statutes and regulations. Permit applications and explanatory matters are available from the Detroit district, Corps of Engineers, PO Box 1027 Detroit, Mich. 48231 or by calling 313 226 6729. Signed. James E. Hays, Colonel US Army Engineer district Detroit 477 Michigan Ave. Detroit, Mich. >

No charges — (Continued from page 1) boat not far from Wawasee Prep with Charles Weaver. 48, also of Nappanee, when their boat was rammed by the Dahm boat Officer Tom Kitch said he had taken testimony from witnesses on the shore who heard an impact and noted a boat circling the area The body of Chpp was found in 14 feet of water the following morning Officer Kitch and Syracuse chief of police Ron Robinson, searching the shoreline, found the Dahm boat and noted damage to the hull and upon questioning Miss Dahm, she admitted to having been on the lake at the time of the accident With her was a Fort Wayne girl and five Lafayette boy's, ages ranging from 18 to 20 years Names of those in the boat with Miss Dahm were released as follows: Theresa M Rody, 19, Fort Wayne; and Dan-Casey. 20, Terry Casey. 18. Patrick C.

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\Peters. 18. James B Rush, 18, and Edward J Kempfer. 18, all of lafayette In the aftermath of the impact which claimed Clipp’s life. Weaver managed to get his small fishing boat through the channel to /point near the Harold Arnold home on South Huntington street, reporting the accident to Syracuse police at the police station Storm — t Continued from page 1) damage was done to the roofs of all their buildings He said he sent employees home just after 5 p.m and that their office clock stopped at 5;50 as utility service went out He also said the winds stirpped the fence from fence posts around the area He placed no figure on damage done, but said it was "considerable Start Meeting Late At Syracuse, power was off for a brief time The regular Syracuse town board meeting, slated to start at 7:30 p.m . did not start until 8:25 due to the power failure A $5,000 emergency generator located back of the city fire station was to go into use for the first time, but failed to function installation man could be found The clock at the fire station stopped at 6:55, indicating the time power went out at Syracuse. Meanwhile. Northern Indiana Public Service Company linemen were out replacing poles, tran-

sformers and lines that were down. They reportedly worked the night through and had service restored in rapid order Building bids — (Continued from page 1) The high school science and health textbook adoption committee reviewed textbooks adopted by the Textbook Commission of the Indiana state board of education and submitted the proposed book list to the board The board approved the list and the textbooks will be adopted by the corporation for a five year period beginning July 1, 1976 Instructors to be used in the summer water studies program were presented to the board. The federally funded program is completing its first year and the corporation has received an additional $20,000 grant to continue the program next year. Instructors approved by the board were Robert Kitson. William Kitson and Karl Keiper. The board also reviewed bids submitted at the last meeting for the roof at Syracuse elementary and the track and tennis courts at Wawasee high school A motion to accept the tennis court bid of $47,490 by J and M. Fort Wayne and have it and the track fenced by R and C Incorporated for $10,908 as well as eliminating tennis court lighting was passed by the board. Board members viewed several all-weather tracks in Rockford. 111. Tuesday with a rosolite finish Board members Bill Little, Marion Lantz. Phil Payne, Jim Fry and Floyd Baker along with Wawasee high school principal Henry Smith and track coaches Marcia Carpenter and Jerry Minton made the trip Rieth-Riley was approved by the board to build the new track using a rosolite surface, at a low bid cost of $74,150. A motion was also carried to do only the lighting necessary on the football field after several light poles are moved to make way for the track at low bid cost of $5,600. Quotations for summer maintenance work were reviewed. The Milford schools have been appropriated $20,000. The first quotations reviewed were for the removal and installation of new chalkboards and bulletin boards. Ziolkowski submitted a cost of $7,763, while the Lee company gave an alternate using a vinyl material in place of cork. Ricker presented a quotation of $4,959. The quotations on the truck point and seal for the Milford junior high were Ziolkow’ski SBOO for silicone sealing; Williams Decorators, $1,809; Herschel Rock, $13,248 Since SSOO is the legal limit the board will advertise for bids North Webster was appropriated $50,000. Included in the work here will be the. maintenance building with Dave Carey having the low bid of $18,418. Quotations for painting the gym and the 1910 building were from Rogers Painters, $3,475; Kilmer Painters was accepted by the board at $2,450. The removal of ten pieces of playground equipment, reinstallation of same and grading by Dave Carey was approved for $4,500 with U. S. Steel fencing the playground for $458. A dust collection system from City Tin was accepted at a cost of $1,375. At the Syracuse schools, an appropriation of $150,000 has been made Already accepted by the board was a bid by Pettigrew and Sons, Fort Wayne, to roof the Syracuse school at a cost of $108,700. U. S. Steel was approved by the board to install two new stacks Rejected was a quote to re-knob the doors at $4,085. Instead the business manager was approved to purchase the necessary parts and hire outside help to do the installation work. Kilmer Painters quote was approved to silicone seal the agriculture, machine and curriculum center outside areas of Wawasee high school. Moisture is coming through the brick and harming the inside wall paint A recommendation to reject all bids for fuel oil and gasoline received at the last board meeting was seconded and passed A document from NIPSCo altering the rate for the Syracuse school from a demand rate to a non-demand rate was signed by the president and secretary This move requires a new contract with the board, but a saving in electrical expenses is estimated to be from $l5O to $250 per year

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Milford board okays Smith street repaving

The Milford town board met Monday night, June 14, and began with a matter carried over from last month’s meeting. Last month there was some question whether Smith street was wide enough to meet state specifications for resurfacing. The street was found wide enough and will be resurfaced within the next few weeks. A one and one-half block stretch will be paved by Phend and Brown at a cost of $4,000. Ninety per cent of the money will come from state funds, with the remaining 10 per cent provided by the city. Board members also began chawing up a list erf bad streets in need of repair, which might be resurfaced using state funds. The board also discussed the problem of vandalism at the park. Last year more than SSOO was spent repairing damage from vandalism at the site. “There’s at least that much vandalism out there right now,'* said board member Al Miller Miller suggested that the only way to stop such vandalism would be to place someone at the park The possiblity of building a watertower with HUD funds is being looked into by Jean Treesh. A complete inventory list is needed from each city department as the present insurance policy does not include valuable items unless specifically listed. The telephone answering service for the police department malfunctioned and will be repaired, probably using money from the donation fund for police

Board meeting delayed due to power failure

The Syracuse town board started its meeting last night at 8:25, nearly an hour late due to power failure caused by the rain and wind storm that swept the area early in the evening. In reviewing claims, the board withheld payment of $79.88 for a new lawn mower purchased at the Syracuse hardware. The board addressed itself to reviewing its purchasing policies, allowing that “major purchases" should not be made without a purchase order. Speaking for the park boar?. Joyce Smith was given permission to spend SSO remaining in a park board appropriation to remove 15 feet of grass at Hoy’s beach and fill it with sand. Police would be asked to check park equipment on a regular basis for needed repairs. Mrs.. NAMED CHIEF EXECUTIVE — Daniel Joseph Van Lae has been named the new president of Wawasee Electronics Company. Inc. In taking over the reins of the Syracuse based firm, which produces and markets "Black Cat" CB components and accessories. Van Lae brings to the job eight years of previous experience with the company. Starting in the assembly operation in 1969. be successively progressed through manufacturing, marketing and advertising departments the following years. A graduate of Purdue university. Van Lue holds an associate degree in applied science in electrical engineering technology. Part of his responsibilities in the new position will be to oversee the development and marketing of a broad range of new designs for such products as mobile antennas, amplifiers, test equipment and related components.

equipment. A motion was also made to purchase the service. Community Development Block Grants from HUD which Milford is eligible for, could be ised to tear down comdemned properties such as the Milford Hotel. Federal funds would be used to tear the buildings .down and the town would then own the property, unless the owners would pay the liens against them. Margie Brooks reported that she will make an appointment with a state board of accounts man. who will figure the town budget. She explained that he could more accurately figure it with his knowledge of the town’s allotment from various state taxes. A motion adopting a resolution for a cumulative sewer tax of one dollar per SIOO of taxable property was carried. A letter from sheriff John Hammersley thanked the fire department for the use of their portable radio in the search for the Wawasee drowning victim several weeks ago. A motion was carried thanking the Milford Area Development Council for the flowers on the streets. Board members also made a resolution to congratulate the Wawasee girls track team members from Milford. Also, no negative response was reported concerning the new stop signs at Main and First and Main and Fourth streets. Miller reported that traffic in these areas appeared to be moving slower.

Smith also asked that Railroad park rest rooms be checked each Friday and Monday. Permission was also given the park board to purchase and have installed two strobe lights, one at the city park and the other at the bay area, to be activated from city hall, as a storm warning device. Cost: $337. Permission was given by the state department of natural resources to rope off a bathing area as a guard against boats. Board president James C. Tranter requested that the rope be of a strong cable type. The board voted to remove the water softener in the fire station. Larry Weirick of Joe Mater and Associates, Warsaw, spoke to the board concerning his firm’s taking over collections for the EMS. Senior Citizens observe 4th anniversary The Milford Senior Citizens met in the fire station on Sunday, June 13, with a carry-in dinner being featured. Since it was the fourth anniversary of the club, a decorated cake centered the table. Roses were used in decorating since June is the rose month. The business meeting was opened by Gladys Coy with the pledge to the flag. Articles were displayed that can be made for the veterans hospital. Anyone interested may contact Gladys Coy. Slips were passed out from REAL services with a telephone number to call when older citizens need legal help. Since Bessie Sunthimer was runner-up queen last year, she placed the crown on Gladys Coy, the organization's queen for this year. Dr. Homer Burk presented the program at the first meeting of the club. He presented the Sunday program The program was on Purto Rico and some of their experiences there The next meeting will be on July 11 at the fire station. A carry-in dinner will be held. After the meal the Senior Citizens will visit Clarksville at North Webster Amanda Davisson won the door prize

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31st annual Mermaid Festival's activities commence this Friday

Festival activities begin Friday evening with the Mermaid Ball. The dance will feature the “Trust Company” from 9 p.m. to 1 a m. Throughout Saturday, North Webster merchants will have items specially sale priced. Events start Saturday with a round robin horsepitch from 1 ptm. to dusk The River Valley Muzzle Loaders will present demonstration shooting, hawk and knife throwing at Clarksville south of town at 2 p.m. A chicken barbecue, sponsored by the North Webster and Mid-Lakes Lions, will be held at the fairgrounds from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday’s activities kick-off with the River Valley Muzzle Loaders match shoot number one Frank McKinley Hubbard creates "Abe Martin" BLOOMINGTON - “What’s worse than finding one good glove?” _ “Th’ first thing t’ turn green in th' spring is Christmas jewelry.” That’s Hoosier philosopher Abe Martin speaking. Abe Martin, a fictitious, much-quoted Brown county character, was created by Frank McKinney Hubbard (better known as Kin Hubbard). Biographical information from Indiana university Bicentennial researchers indicates that Hubbard started out a failure. He was fired as an usher at an opera house because he insulted the customers. He studied art for one day, and then drifted along trying this and that, never seeming to be satisfied He was perhaps happiest as a r ticket taker at a circus when he met many interesting characters. Then in 1891, he started to work for the Indianapolis News. And there was bom Abe Martin, Hoosier philosopher

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at Clarksville from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Round two of the match shoot will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. The firemen's and ladies’ waterball contest will start at 2 p.m. Monday, June 21, Key City shows will open the midway with special opening rates, using coupons available from merchants. Displays from merchants will be featured in the merchants building which opens at 6 p.m. Youth League eliminations will begin on the bail field north of the fair also at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m. a giant treasure hunt from the sky with free coupons will be released from an Camelot hall will be the site for the talent contest at 7 p.m. A greased pole contest with age

\ h ■ PRESENTS CHECK — The Lakeland Community Educators association presented a check for $1,504.48 to the Council for the Retarded of Kosciusko county, Monday. June 14. Morris Stewart, president of LCEA and Tony Clouse, Ride-A-Bike chairman represented the organization. John Frederick treasurer and Howard Wilson director of Cardinal center accepted the check. The money was raised by 45 riders who rode 20 miles during the Ride-A-Bike for the Retarded, held May 2. Chairman Clouse termed the event successful and was pleased with the cooperation within the Lakeland school district.

AMERICANS - LISTEN!! A. Hove you heard thot the Communists are planning to openly seize control of the United States any minute, any hour, any day now before our country's 200th anniversary — JULY 4. 1976? . . . that the Communists plan to do this when they feel the conditions ore just right? B Do you understand the nature of Communism? The following discourse explains it: "Life Under Communism Is Human* Slavery.” 1. Individuals will cease to exist as human beings and will be treated like animals ... those resisting will not eat or will otherwise be denied necessities or imprisoned or killed. 2. The people will be servants of the State. The right to plan and decide your life denied The State completely controls every facet of your life , . . the standard of living for the people will be very low as compared to that of the Communist officials . . . who hold the mosses in bondage. 3. All individual liberties and freedom will ceose. a. No freedom of press. b. No freedom of speech. C. No freedom of religion. d. No freedom of assemblage. e. Freedom to travel ceases. 4. Family life is destroyed. 5. Private ownership of homes, land, and businesses will cease. Private property will be confiscated. 6. Lying and false charges ore away of life with Communists ... exactly opposed to the 10 Commandments 7. Crimes against individuals ore deemed insignificant. Crimes against the State are deemed serious, and are dealt with severely. All the above described restrictions are even more severe in Red China. “NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR COUNTRY.” J. EDGAR HOOVER. Late Director of the F. B. I. said. "Communism is today a dire threat to the American way of life Communism represents the antithesis of free government. It seeks the enslavement of mind, body, and soul. The individual would become a mere cog in the tyrannical control of the state. The freedoms which ore so precious to us would be destroyed." SAVE AMERICA & FREEDOM STOP COMMUNISM IN GOD WE TRUST By No Vo CommiHaa For VICTORY OVER COMMUNISM P O. 80. 440 Annondol* Vo 22006 AHd.atod Wtlh U.S. MARCH FOR VICTORY COMMITTEE 1002 Notional Pra*» Bldg Wash 0 C. 20004 737-1 188

group divisions will start Tuesday, June 22 at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds Cash prizes will be awarded. Also at that time Youth League eliminations will begin, followed by the talent contest at Camelot hall at 7 p.m. Wednesday is "Kiddies Day” with reduced prices for children on midway rides from 1 to 4 p.m. A coronation and reception for Archie Griffin, 1975 King of Sports, will be held at the Palace of Sports from 5 to 7 p.m. Youth League eliminations will start at 6 p.m. Griffin will also serve as Grand Marshall of the Cutie parade at 7 p.m. The parade is open to children of all ages. The new Cutie King and Queen will be crowned by Griffin at the school gym after the contest begins at 8 p.m.