The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 April 1977 — Page 1

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Senator Augsburger's Amish milk bill passes the senate

Senator John B Augsburger iR Milfardi and Senator Richard E Shank R-Elkhart* cosponsored EHB 1670 which will benefit about 200 northeastern Indiana Amish dairy farmers The bill which was passed by the senate 37 to 12 on Thursday. March 31, will allow farms without a valid permit from the State Board of Health to cool Grade B milk only to 60 degrees farenheit The bulk of the milk is used to make cheese Following passage of the bill, Senator Augsburger slated. “Senator Shank and I feel that in sponsoring this bill we have

Snow flurries accumulate I Snow flurries fell to an accumulation of about one inch over the Lakeland area last night (Tuesday). With students from the schools on their annual spring vacation, motorists awoke to find secondary roads iced-over and slick. Highways were snow covered in spots. Reports of several vehicles in ditches were turned in this morning. But the snow and ice should disappear tomorrow, as temperatures are expected to reach the 50 degree mark.

By JERI SEELY Easter means many things to many people. To the youngsters it is the chocolate bunnies and bright colored eggs... to others it is new clothes.... still others think it is the true beginning of spring .. and many think it is a day to visit with family and friends . but. to the millions of Christians all over the world it is the time to pause, the time to remember the death and the resurrection of the Son of God ' All over America millions of people will fill the churches to overflowing this coming Sunday as Easter is. without a doubt, the holiest of all the holidays. Churches all over the world began their observance of Holy Week last Sunday. Palm Sunday, many with reinactments of Christs triumphal entry into Jerusalem some 19 cent tries ago. Great crowds of people journied to Jerusalem last week where thev joined together on Sunday to carry palm branches down the streets of the city as they sang their hosannas Reports from tourism officials say more than 100.000 visitors are expected in Israel this week. Here in America Holy Week services continue with all services keyed toward the last week of Jesus life before his crucifixion.

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made a difference in the lives of a minority group The editorials and comments m the past months against governmental overregulation on this issue have brought the Amish issue to the attention of many people throughout the state.” Governor Otis Bowen has indicated that he will sign the bill. Senator Augsburger explained. "A state board of health ruling which became effective March 1 the cooling of milk to at least 50 degrees would have forced the Amish farmers out of the milk business unless they compromised their religious beliefs ”

Easter services planned by area churches

Amish farmers who do not use electricity on their farms wouler have had to invest in mechanical coolers powered by electricity or gasoline in order to abide by the new regulation in order to sell their milk to cheese manufacturers ” Senator Shank added. "We have no reason to force these people out of the milk business when we re receiving milk from ’ other states that now have the 60 degrees minimum requirement. The mechanical coolers which would have been necessary would cost $1,500 to $2,000 to install." Industrial park committee to meet April 12 The annual meeting of shareholders of the industrial park committee of the Milford Area Development Council (MAD) will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday. April 12. at the Milford fire station. An election of officers and other important items will be considered during the meeting. Members are urged to attend.

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Milford Park Board plans clean-up day for May 7

Members of the Milford Park Board will join the Milford Boy Scouts in a clean-up day at the Lakeside Park on Waubee Lake on Saturday. May 7. D. G. (Bud) Seely is serving as chairman for the clean-up day and is looking for at least 50 people to volunteer to help with the project. Park board members are working to have the park open on Decoration Day. weather permitting. Members of the park board met on March 29 with the agenda involving plans to move Jay

Milford Lions hear report on Scout Troop 47

Milford Lions got a full report on the activities of Boy Scout Troop 47, a troop the club has sponsored for years, by Scoutmaster David Benning, at the club's Monday night meeting. The Scoutmaster said the troop has just 10 members with six adults working as committee members. The troop has held 40 meetings with annual dues of sl2 per member. Their budget is $574.80. he said. The Lions voted $220 to the troop, which amounts to payment< of the Troop’s charter dues and the purchase of two tents. Benning asked that Lions assist in the clean-up program on May 7 at the Scout cabin and cabin area. Later. Lion D. G. Seely, a member of the newly organized Milford park board, said a park clean-up is being planned for the same day, making it a joint clean-up day at Lakeside Park. When Lion Seely explained the park board s plight for funds for equipment, the club voted to purchase 10 picnic tables at a cost of approximately $550 The club took under advisement a proposal to give a token donation to the new $950,000 science center at Grace College. Lion Leon Newman urged Lions to complete their calendarsales as quickly as possible that materials could go to the printers The nominating committee proposed the following list of officers to be voted on at a later meeting: President — Robert Cline First vice president — Robert Brooks Second vice president — Kerry Price Third vice president — Gervis Schafer Secretary — Karl Keiper Treasurer — David Siegfried Directors, one year — Elmer Sorensen and Oscar Schmucker Directors, two years - Doral McFarren and Everett Owens Tail Twister — Bruce Lamb Lion Tamer — Jim Wilson

These services will end on Easter Sunday morning with the celebration of his resurrection. A study of Easter shows three traditions — Pagan. Hebrew and Christian — combine to make Easter what it is in America today. Anglo-Saxons set aside a day long ago to honor their goddess of spring — East re The bunny comes from the hare, Egyptian legends say the hare is the symbol of the moon. Easter is determined by the moon. The Hebrew tradition comes into ELaster because of the Passover. The Bible tells us Christ was in Jerusalem for the Passover. Then too. it must be remembered many of the early Christians were Jews and the old Hebrew traditions were not easy to give up. Conflicts, history states, arose and in 325 AD the Council of Nicea decided Easter should be the first Sunday after the first full moon after the 21st day of March. The egg, we found, has been a symbol of new life for many years with many countries using it in different ways in their Easter celebrations Dyed eggs have been exchanged as a token of peace at Easter and the paschal egg held an important place at the Passover.

Smith and his family into their trailer on the park premises within a month. Mr. Smith is the new overseer. Current problems involve the digging of a well and hook-up with utilities. Moving of the trailer and placing it securely on the sandy ground involves quite a bit of expense; however, having a responsible person living at the park should eliminate the type of destruction experienced in the past. Members were shown the

Controversy arises over zoning ordinance, map

A heated discussion arose last night (Tuesday) at the Syracuse Town Board meeting when Jim Tranter. Town Board President, asked the Syracuse Plan Commission members, some of whom were present, to report on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance of 1962 and new Good Friday banking hours The State Bank of Syracuse and it's branch facilities will close between the hours of 1-3 p.m on Friday, in observance of «w Good Friday and local church 1 services. All will again open at 3 p.m and remain open until 5 o’clock. Four properties on planning agenda Four Lakeland area properties will be considered at the monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission meeting, tonight, (Wednesday) at 7 p.m., in the commissioner’s room, county courthouse, Warsaw. On the agenda are cases for four properties in the area. A petition to rezone 77 acres in Van Buren Township from an agricultural to a residential district has been filed by Stanley Custer. The land is east and west of CR 150E and north of GR llOON? Mary Paton has filed, petitioning to rezone 7.33 acres in Turkey Creek Township from agricultural to residential. The propert is south of 1250 N and east of Papakeechie Road. Also requesting rezoning from agricultural to residential is Aaron Hinesley, agent. He wishes the rezoning of 49.44 acres in Tippecanoe Township south of TOON and 1200 feet east of 85OE A petition for preliminary plat approval for a planned unit development in Turkey Creek Township has been filed by Don Byrd. Syracuse. The unit plat is for land between the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and Pickwick Road on the east and west side of CR 775E

swing boards recently purchased. These are unusually substantial and ought to last a long time. Other kinds of needed play equipment were discussed, donations are needed before additional equipment of this type can be purchased. A lifeguard has not been selected; neither has a manager for the concessions. Those interested should apply to Marion Acton, president of the Milford Park Board.

land use map of Turkey Creek Township they have been working on with a consulting firm since last August. Tranter said the board is totally in the dark as to what the plan commission has got on this. He said, "the town board is in a real predicament at this point." Joe Gray, secretary to the plan commission, said that as far aj he knows, a proposed ordinance has been accepted, but the map has not. due to several errors Latz and Associates, the consulting firm, has made in regards to the wetlands area of the map. He said the map has come back several times and that he himself has taken a list of correction errors to the firm but has learned that it has somehow been lost. Gray did say, however, that he does not personally know all the details the plan commission has worked on. Plan Commission President Bill Beemer, who is presently out of town, has those. As far as he does know, the commission is still waiting on a (Continued on page 3)

FLASH!!! Laetrile bill passes After being okayed by members of the Indiana House, the controversial laetrile bill passed the senate Tuesday afternoon by a 46-3 vote. During the senate debate on the bill, which lasted approximately one hour, the gallery was filled with proponents for the bill. Senator John B. Augsburger, Milford, said he had received hundreds of letters from constituents concerning the issue. “I knew people were for it," Augsburger said of his affirmative vote. Some of the kttff writers were receiving laetrile by any means they could. “Os course, this will give them freedom of choice." Augsburger commented. The bill now awaits the signature of the governor. “I understand he will not veto it," Augsburger added.

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Two area women join First Federal staff

Two area women have joined the Staff at First Federal Saving and Loan Association’s new Syracuse branch. They are Melinda Ensinger and Mary A. Waltz. Mrs. Ensinger will be working full time and Mrs. Waltz, part time. The Ensingers have been residents of Syracuse since 1969. At present they are constructing a new home on Ogden Island, Lake Wawasee. Mrs. Ensinger is married to Lowell Ensinger, who is a superintendent for Prime Construction Co. in Fort Wayne. The Ensingers have two sons, David, age 16 and Steve, age seven. The family belongs to Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Mrs. Ensinger is a member of the Syracuse Order of Eastern and the Primary Mothers Club. All the Ensingers are active snowmobilers and members of the Wawasee Snowmobile Club.

Syracuse man found guilty on one count

A Syracuse man was found guilty of reckless homicide but not guilty of causing the death of another person while under the influence. James Wolfe, 300 John Street, 4 Syracuse, the defendant, was charged with the two counts in connection with the death of Kathelynn C. Brandon, 17, 707 Street, Syracuse, who was a passenger in the Wolfe auto last July. The couple was in the car, when it rounded a curve in Oakwood Park, south of Syracuse, and struck a tree on July 23,1976. Brandon died August 7, 1976, from the, injuries received in the accident. The three-day trial ended with nine witnesses testifying in behalf of the state for Kosciusko County Prosecutor Steven Hearn. State witnesses included State Police Patrolman Michael Barnett, Syracuse Town Marshal Ron Robinson, Corwyn (Corky) Wong, Julie Brandon. 15, the victim’s sister; and Brandon’s best friend, Linda Lowe, 16. The defense called five wit-

However, with all this research, this writer found the best* place to look for the story of Easter was in the Bible, here we find scriptures telling of this final week in the life of Christ, scriptures that will be read in the beautiful, solemn religious services all over the country next Sunday morning. Truly. Easter commemorates that morning over 19 centuries ago when an angel said, “He is not here; for He is risen.” Area Services Special services have been planned by the several churches of the greater Lakeland area. They follow’: The churches of the Milford community have joined together to hold Holy Week services at the Christian Church. The final evening service is set for tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 with Averett Owens of the United Methodist Church speaking on “Follow Him to Judgement.” A. P. Wenger of the Bethel Church of the Brethren will be presiding. Each church will observe its own communion service on Thursday night. Friday’s service will be at 1:30 p.m. with David Widmoyer of (Continued on page 2)

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They have also been active with the Wawasee Water Ski Club for the past seven years; of which son David is now president, Melinda is treasurer and husband Lowell is on the board of directors. Mr. and Mrs. Ensinger enjoy working with the members of the club and helping to direct the activities. Mrs. Waltz is a member of the North Webster United Methodist Church and the Mary Circle of the church. She is also a member of Theta Sigma Chapter, Psi lota Xi, and is corresponding secretary of that organization. She is service unit chairman of the Girl Scouts of North Webster. The Waltz family resides on Lake Tippecanoe. Her husband, Gilbert, is in bridge construction. The couple has two married daughters and a daughter in the fifth grade of the North Webster elementary school.

nesses as Wolfe was represented by Stanley Pequingnot. Several of the prosecution witnesses related they did not believe Wolfe was under the influence when they were with him after the accident. After final arguments were heard from both sides, the jury deliberated two hours before reaching its verdict. The 12-man jury was composed of Max R. Davis, Claypool, foreman; Gerald Richard Landrum, 1108 Chestnut, Winona Lake; Gary Landis, Dail -R. Barber, r 2 Akron; James L. Miner, Etna Green; Lark O. Ruch, West First Street, Milford; Chester L. Ballenger, r 1 Claypool; J. Leroy Slabach, r 2 Milford; Douglas Michael Ringer, 909 South Lake Street, Warsaw; Jack E. Sellers, r 1 Pierceton; Medard Murfin, r 2 Silver Lake; and David Ellis, 1402 Ranch Road, Warsaw. A one-year suspended sentence and SSOO fine were recommended by the jury. Judge Gene B. Lee, presiding judge at the trial, will determine whether the sentence will be suspended.