The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 October 1977 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 12,1977

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Scout round-up set for next Tuesday The annual Cub Scout round-up for Syracuse will be held next Tuesday, Oct 18, in Saint Andrews Methodist Church, Syracuse. All eight, nine and 10-year-old boys who are not already involved in the Syracuse scouting program are invited to attend along with their parents. Activities will begin at 7 p.m. and will conclude with refreshments at 8 p.m. Since the pack is still without a cub master and Webelo leader a representative from the Kosciusko District will be present to assure proper sign-up procedure. Halloween Party New scouts who join Tuesday will be able to participate in the first activity for the year for Pack 3828. the annual Halloween Party. This is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at Saint Andrews Church. All boys are requested not to wear a Halloween costume. A mask-making contest will be held, instead, with prizes awarded for first, second and third place in eight, nine and ten-year-old categories. A hayride is also scheduled for the evening. The party will end at 8 p.m. NSR Kevin Maloney completes training Navy Seaman Recruit Kevin C. Maloney, son of Mary A. Schlotterback of Syracuse, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes. 111. During the eight-week training cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the navy’s 85 basic occupational fields. Included in his studies were seamanship, close-order drill, naval history and first aid. A 1977 graduate of Wawasee High School, he joined the navy in July 1977. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER Eddie Leon Williams, 33, Turtle Bay, Syracuse, was charged over the week end at the county jail for failure to comply with a court order. He paid a S3O fine, plus costs.

Recommendations coming in Paton matter

A recommendation on the legal matter involving George Paton and his two campsites will be made in writing to the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission by attorney Max Reed. Reed said he has not met with a group headed by George Buckingham and “I guess what I’m trying to say to you is I only know one side of it,” Reed said. Following a meeting with Buckingham and others, the attorney Will make a recommendation in writing to commission members. The recommendation will include whether to follow through with a suit filed against Paton, now believed to be moot. Whether the commission could win the suit will also be outlined. The differences in zoning between the county classifications and the Turkey Creek Township classifications was discussed. Betty Dust, commission member, said she thinks the strengths of both ordinances should be combined into one ordinance Dan Richards, director of the plan commission, said if the ordinance is to be revised, to keep the possibility of other towns joining and the same problem occurring in mind. At question is what zoning ordinance Turkey Creek Township is to be observed. Former commission attorney Richard Sands said the township, when taken in immediately, came under the county rules. But Reed says in his interpretation, be believes the township should go under their ordinance along with the town of Syracuse, until a new one can be drafted. In relation to Turkey Creek and county zoning, Edward Brandt appeared, following an advisory meeting last month on a Lake Wawasee subdivision. The roads do not meet county specifications and the lots are undersized. Mrs. Brandt said the question of whether the property is under the township or county ordinance leaves the people in the middle. “What are we to do?,” Mrs. Brandt asked. “And there’s just no way we can continue in this limbo.” The problem has been going on for five years, Brandt said. All that is needed for him to proceed is one variance. Reed is still researching the matter of restricting lake access through easements in the county. Examples of fee schedules were given to the commission

members for review. Richards said the best way would be to base it on the number of square feet, as the value of improvements is debatable, or adopt a flat rate. Gene Hall, commission member, said tne board could get the construction costs per foot from several contractors and make a mean figure. Each board member will report his ideas on the fee schedules and report in two weeks. Tabled during the meeting was the final plat of Kell’s Skypark, a 5.31 acre development east of the Wawasee Airport. Since the zoning is under question, and on one representing the petitioner was there, the matter was tabled.

Area ice fishing forecast good

Kosciusko County icefishermen can look forward to good fishing in several area lakes this winter, according to Jed Pearson, fisheries biologist with the department of natural resources. Pearson predicts that bluegill ice-fishing will be good at Carr Lake, Diamond Lake, and Silver Lake. Yellow Creek Lake should provide good fishing this winter for yellow perch. Other lakes which consistently produce good ice-fishing such as Lake Wawasee and Spear Lake, should not be oberlooked. A survey conducted this summer by the department of natural resources revealed that Carr Lake, an 80-acre natural lake, located six miles south of Warsaw, has an extremely large bluegill population. Many bluegill larger than 7.0 inches are present. Good access is available at the state-owned public access site located on the northwest comer of the lake Diamond Lake, located five miles northwest of Silver Lake, also has a very large bluegill population. Diamond Lake was renovated and restocked by the Department of Natural Resources in 1973. A large yearclass of bluegills developed and now many bluegills have reached 7.0 inches. Diamond Lake is an 80-acre natural lake with access available at the northeast end of the lake. Silver Lake, a 100-acre naturallake located at the town of Silver Lake, should be good this winter for bluegills. After several years

Dust said when a neighboring property came before the commission, lengthy discussions on air safety were presented and Dust said she had some questions on the petition and could not vote, until someone representing it was present to answer them. The commission did recommend the vacation of an easement eight by 75 feet in Saint Joseph Holiness Association Park, Tippecanoe Township off CR 925E. The petitioners are Dwight D. and Alma Irene Zent, George Steiner, and Ramon E. and Margaret J. Gillespie. Approved was the petition by Mayme Long to rezone 25 acres from agricultural to residential

of slow growth because of overcrowding, Silver Lake bluegills are now measuring seven to eight inches. Because the lake supports a very large pupulation of bluegills, catching many fish rather than very large fish will be the rule. Good access is available at public easements along the shore. For ice fishermen who prefer to catch yellow perch, Pearson suggests that they try Yellow Creek Lake, a 150-acre natural lake, located seven miles northwest of Silver Lake. Local anglers are well aware of the reputation Yellow Creek Lake has for producing good perch fishing. Perch measuring up to 12 inches and weighing up to a pound apiece are present. A large, shallow area located

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south of state road 13 and threefourths of a mile west of CR 650E in Turkey Creek Township. The property was Bonnie Brae Manor and several home sites have been developed since the preliminary plat was approved by the Syracuse Plan Commission. Preliminary plat approval was granted to Aaron Hinesley for a 49.44 acre subdivision containing condominiums, single family dwelling and apartments. An estimated 900 to 1,000 people will live in the development when finished, the development south of CR 700 N and 1,200 feet east of CR 950E in Tippecanoe Township will be on the public sewer system.

toward the west end of the lake is a likely spot to try. Good access is available at the south shore public boat launching area. Another lake worth fishing for yellow perch is Palestine Lake, a 230-acre lake located eight miles southwest of Warsaw. Although most of the fish population was devastated during last winter’s severe weather, many large perch survived, especially in the northern basin. Access is available on the west end of the southern basin, consequently, fishermen will have a long walk to reach the northern basin, but it may well be worth it. For more information concerning ice-fishing or the fish populations in area lakes, contact the Tri-Lakes Fisheries Station, r 4 Columbia City.