The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 August 1977 — Page 14

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THE PICTURE above was brought into our Syracuse office by Mrs. Robert Myers of Syracuse. She said she believed the picture was a dock in front of the South Shore Inn on Lake Wawasee The date on the back of the picture to 1912. The post card was sent to Vernon G. Shellen of Ufltyanapolto. • One interesting thing about the picture is that Lake Wawasee is spelled Lake Wowosee. Many thanks to Mrs. Myers for bringing the picture in. “NOTHING BEATS a good roast beef sandwich." says Jane (Mrs Jerry) Grady of r 2 Syracuse Pretty Mrs. Grady heads the two-vear-oid organization known as The Cowbeiies. a of young beet raisers that are attempting U> raise the recognition level of beef in our county. One way this is being done is to give you free beef sandwiches at the 4-H Livestock auction at the county fair This was done again this year — last Thursday night Three of the comely young lassies came from Syracuse — Kathy Butt, Doreen Darr and Denise Darr. Incidentally. Jane and Jerry are among the largest beef producers you’ll find anywhere in these parts with their spread

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located just south of Syracuse, about a mile west of the new Harris Funeral Home on the north side of the road. AND SPEAKING about the Livestock auction, Syracuse merchants don’t give this event the financial support it deserves. This year, for example, the State Bank of Syracuse purchased a steer and two hogs. Klink’s Market purchased a steer, and Thornburg's drug bought a steer, but there should have been greater participation. All too many people think of Syracuse as a resort community, when actually it is very much an agricultural community as well. IT WAS photo taking time in Syracuse Friday for representatives of the United Way in Kosciusko County. Emphasis will be shown on bow much United Way money to returned to the Syracuse area, via such things as the Day Care Center, Lakeland Youth Center and Scouts. Making the photographic foray were Jim Osborn, a photographer for Zimmer Mfg. Co., Jim Benzenberg. who is heading up United Way this year in place of the professional firm of Ketchum, Inc., and Suzanne Ware, publicist. REV. TOM and Betty Douglas will be leaving our community Friday to take up residence at 1825 South Franklin Road. Indianapolis. where Tom will pastor a mission-type Church of God. The Douglases have been here three years this past May and have loved the community and have been well accepted. "The new church is a real challenge for me," Tom said this week contemplating packing and the move to the Capitol City The local congregation will hear a visiting candidate pastor this coming Sunday .

IF ANYONE was more proud of Kathy Brouwer. "Miss Syracuse” in the county fair queen contest, than her parents. Jay and Susie Brouwer, it would have to be her escort, Tim Kroh. Kathy did her community proud by coming in with “Miss Congeniality** title, sharing it with Vicki Arnett, “Miss Mentone.” The amount of money collected by these girls for the speech and hearing clinic is a well guarded secret, but we can tell you Joni English, "Miss Pierceton," w inner of the Queen title, came in with over $3,700. HERE’S ANOTHER one we heard: “Old age is showing when you pick up two things with one stoop." IN A MOMENT of self-pity Turkey Creek township trustee Joe Shewmon states, "Too long have I been misunderstood, misquoted and maligned.” And in a published Letter to the Editor in this issue, trustee Shewmon attempts to “set the record straight.” KATIE WOLF of Monticello, attractive wheelhorse for congressman Floyd J. Fithian, states she thinks Will Erwin will run for the second district seat again in two years. She said Erwin is speaking around the district to "keep his name alive." THIS HUMBLE scribe, noting the death and burial of Cyprus Archbishop Makarios, recalls to friends the time in February 1972 he was among a group of American journalists to hold a press conference with this prestigious world figure in his quarters at Nicosia. IT'S OFFICIAL — expansion plans are underway at The Stout Boutique, according to the owners. Bonnie and Jean, this week An opening is planned into the front of the store building which will be the room formerly housing Byland Jewelers, who leased the front area from The Boutique owners. The Boutique is currently in it’s fourth anniversary sale event — which indicates the gals have done quite well. THE OLD STEAM engine and train roiled through Syracuse once again last Saturday, with slightly less fanfare than the week prior. We were unable to reach Pete Savage, a local engineer of over 21 years standing, to see if he was the engineer on this run.

-'A’.; ' WHAT YOU see here is what remains of the old Syracuse bastille. “Bastille" is the name of the national prison in Pahs, France, that was stormed and destroyed on July 14. 1789 (a bit of history, there!) during the French Revolution. The word, hence, has become synonymous with the word “prison.” In years gone by. when the county seat was a considerable distance further than it is today, ail small towns had their own lock-up where drunks were incarcerated for an overnight sobering period. They haven’t been used for. years, though, and have become a relic of the past. In the case of the above photo, the Syracuse bastille became a casualty of a renovation job on the old water treatment plant on Dolan Drive and West Main Street You can bet the word “bastille’* or “local lock-up** have a real meaning to folks of the older generation. IT HAS been announced this week that James Plummer, associate vice president and trust officer for the State Bank of Syracuse, has bought a half interest in Gaushorn Printing.

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Plummer said he always wanted to be in business by himself. "It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.” Plummer has been with the bank three years. Syracuse Mfomon's estate The largest check remembered ever given to the Indiana Common School Fund, was made recently from a Syracuse womans estate. A check for $147,090 was received by the fund from the estate of Phyllis Anetta Mock, Syracuse, deceased. Miss Mock was a partner in the Kosciusko Beverage Co., of Syracuse, for many years. In her will, she left the bulk of the estate to her foster mother. Ada Mock. The foster mother died, and it was found Miss Mock was never legally adopted by her A provision of the Indiana Constitution allows for the estates of deceased persons, having no heirs entitled to the inheritance, is directed to the school fund. Portions of the will still valid were fulfilled, stated Alvin Rockhill of the law firm handling the Mock estate. The Mock will was drafted 20 years before her death. Even though she was never formally adopted by Ada Mock, those in Syracuse said the woman was regarded as her mother and family. Miss Mock was left in a Wisconsin orphan's home in the 1900's. An effort to locate her relatives through the orphanage and publication of notices to possible heirs proved futile Under state law. an heir has up to 25 years to file a claim to the estate, given to the school fund. Mrs. Marion Rohm entertains club The Sy racuse.W'awasee Garden Club met in the rural Cromwell home of Mrs. Marion Rohm with Mrs. Harmon Harper as co-hostess Mrs. Don Robbins gave a visual review of Mary B. Kittel’s book. "Japanese Flower Arrangements for American Homes.” The most beautiful and practical flower arrangements are based on classic Japanese methods. Her exquisite usubatas and other containers acquired during her travels plus skill with prime plant material made her demonstration most valuable to those present. Mrs. Don Reynolds, bird chairman, reported on the blue jay The geranium study by Miss Priscilla Rhode concerned propogating cuttings for next year’s planting. They require light, moisture, cool temperatures and plenty of bone meal.x Mrs Ned Kalb, LaPorte. north central district director of Garden Club of Indiana, was a guest. She urged members to attend the 15th annual conference on conservation to be held September 14 and 15 at Pokagan State Park, Angola. Hr ; V • t'- if JOINS FIRM — Joe Leamoo, has joined Lakeland Realty. Syracuse, as a sales representative. Leanion has previous experience as a sales representative, in the Ligonier area. He. wife Amanda, and children Joey, 7. and Katrina. 4, make their home in Syracuse.

Paton litigation considered by planners

The status of litigation was considered by the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission during their regular monthly meeting August 3, concerning property owned by George Paton, Lake Tippecanoe. Appearing at the meeting were representatives from the Tippecanoe Lake Property Owners Association, who urged the commission to reinstate action against Paton, forcing him to obtain a campground variance for his two sites from the board. George Buckingham presented a remonstrance letter on the matter to the commission. "What we want to do is get this to a public hearing," Buckingham explained. Buckingham outlined the main point of contention as whether the installation of one or two septic tanks before the plan commission ordinance was in effect constitutes the allowance of a nonconforming use. He added he, as an attorney, has researched it and, "I think clearly, no.” Also speaking on the matter from the association was Sam Cole. Paton stated all the septic tanks were in before the ordinance was effective March 1, 1975. He added there has been no expansion since that date and the work the property owners have viewed is just cleaning up. Drawings of the campgrounds have been submitted to the commission previously, as requested by the board, by Paton. Plan Commission Director Daniel Richards said he has visited the site and the area appears to coincide with the drawings. The commission decided to consult attorney Max Reed on the matter and place it on the agenda for the September meeting. Commission chairman Gale Creighton said the board officially became a id-member board, with the joining of Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township August 1. He said two members from Syracuse and the township will be added, along with a third selected by the council of, small towns. All three are expected to attend the Sep-

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tember meeting. Also placed on the next agenda was a resolution presented by the Tippecanoe Lake Property Owners Association, requesting the passing of an ordinance for a special exception on access to the lakes. The proposed ordinance would provide public hearings for easements to lakes, rivers and streams in environmental, agricultural, residential and commercial areas. Commission member Ronald Baumgartner, Milford, said there isn’t enough access to the lakes presently and if the resolution would lead to more prohibition, he is against it. He added it is a “hot issue” and further study is needed. The commission agreed to have Reed study the resolution.

Condemned building owners state case

Two owners of condemned buildings appeared at the Milford Town Board meeting Monday night. One said he is going to let his building stand. Richard Widup, building owner, said he is going to let his building stand. He later remarked the condemnation was a "personal vendetta” by the board. Dr. T. A. Miller, board president, explained it was not a matter of the board picking on anyone, but a problem brought before the board. Dr. Miller said there were other buildings as bad in the town, but a move to correct the situation had to begin with someone. David Hernandez, another building owner, said he is trying to meet the requirements. He said he has tried to sell the building but the offers were “ridiculous.” "If it costs more to fix it,” Hernandez said, “I’m going to tear it down.” Both men said the notification of proceedings leading up to and including the condemnation was late in being received. After a hearing on June 27, the buildings were to be tom down within 30 'days. Dr. Miller explained the buildings were taken through the

The property owners are concerned about access by large subdivisions which may gain access through one or several lots. Richards will go over ordinance changes concerning subdivision control and report back to the commission on such changes. Also discussed was the possibility of having those wishing to make comments to the commission preregister in the commission office by noon on the hearing date. No remonstrators appeared to contest the hearings for the following cases: A preliminary plat for Leland Fourth Addition, was approved. The five-lot plat is owned by Florence Lung and is near Lake

condemnation process because of the public safety, and they did not meet standards and codes which apply to them. Hernandez said what Dr. Miller was talking about were new codes applying to old buildings. "Really, it’s out of the hands of this board,” said Jean Treesh, board member. The low bid of $9,047 from the Kosciuso County Farm Bureau was accepted by the board on the construction of a pole storage building. The town will have to prepare the site for the building, which could be completed in October. Other bids were L and L Builders, Goshen, $10,600 and Pace Maker Clear-Span Buildings, North Webster, $10,968. Bids on a loader for the town were received. With the used loader being traded in, the bids are Sharp Hardware, $1,115 and Goshen Implement Company, $1,425. Goshen can provide immediate delivery, and the board would like to have Sharp see if he can provide delivery sooner. John Martin, street and water commissioner reported two sidewalks have been installed and two have been prepared under the CETA program. Four

Wawasee between CR 800E off old state road 13-A. Okayed was a final plat for 6.7 acres for the Chateau Du Ville subdivision, owned by Jay Boyer. The subdivision is south of Webster Lake at the intersection of CR 500 N and CR 850E. Also approved were two preliminary plats for subdivision by petitioner Cyril Likens. They are located close to Barbee Lake, one on the west side of the lake and the other east of state road 13 near Kuhn Lake. Howard Koeningshof received approval, on two final plats, one for part of the Stanton Lake Estates, on Stanton Road, west of Tippecanoe. The second was granted for five lots in a subdivision known as Lakeridge, on South Barbee Drive east of 650E.

men have quit the jobs. James Brooks, board member, said he - thinks Robert Murphy, Warsaw, has done a good job of sending people to Milford for the jobs. Margaret Brooks, clerktreasurer, asked to charge for the water being used and leaving the sewer rate the same as last quarter. The board granted permission to do so. Two from county have their license suspended recently Two parsons from Kosciusko County have had their driver’s license suspended according to the latest list from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. They follow: Robert E. Harmon, r 7 Warsaw, from May 21 to November 21 for driving while suspended and from May 21 to May 21,1979, for drunk driving; and Scott R. Young, box 277 Winona Lake, Junei4 to August 14 for drunk driving. Nothing is quite so annoying as to have someone go right on talking when you’re interrupting.