The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 March 1978 — Page 2

the MAII'' JOURNA L — Wed., March 8,1978

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Jr<r /&T *f >W» mmlw «kwl BUILDERS CLUB BEGUN — The Lakeland Kiwanis Club and the Wawasee Kiwanis Club have jointly begun a youth group at the Syracuse Junior High School called the Builder’s Club. Kiwanis International has emphasized local clubs should work with and for the youth of the community. Objectives of the Builder’s Club are to develop leadership, encourage loyalty to school, community and nation and have fun working to help the school and community. Club sponsors discussing the first project are front, left, Ron Roberts, president-elect, Wawasee Kiwanis; Galen Hershberger, faculty advisor; Charles Haffner, Syracuse Junior High principal; Ron Ritchey, co-chairman of the organizing committee. Standing are left, Tom Swartz, president of the Wawasee Kiwanis; Jay Boyer, president of the Lakeland Kiwanis; Stuart Walker, co-chairman of organizing committee. - Not pictured are Jack Oswald and Carl Freel. The club will hold its first meeting Thursday, March 9, from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. in the Syracuse school. ,

Split vote denies petition

Lawyers representing remonstrators presented opposing points concerning the petition to rezone 1.54 acres presently being usefi as a nonconforming use on Lake Wawasee. The petition was denied by a split vote from the six members present. “We do have a number of letters of remonstrance against this petition,” said plan commission director Dan Richards. He said between 30 and 40 letters, all opposing the rezoning, have been received in the commission office. Tom Leonard appeared to explain the future use of the property, on which he has a purchase agreement, subject to the legitimizing of the “so-called legal non-conforming use.” He outlined a lakefront restaurant and bar, boat access, manager’s quarters, and parking on the rear of the property. He stated landscaped visual barriers are planned for the property perimeter. Commission member Gene Hall stated Similar operations, the Sleepy Owl and South Shore, were one mile from the site. Leonard said, “It’s not going to cater to the so-called beer drinking crowd. It’s not going to be a rowdy-type operation.” After outlining his alternative, to appear before the board of zoning appeals and seek a modification of an existing use, Leonard said, “Basically, I’ve got no secret to hide. This is what I plan to do with it.” John Geberin, representing adjacent property owners, said a number of lots in the area have restrictions limited to family use and property owners are fearful the boat traffic and the construction would create a drainage problem for an adjacent land owner. In lieu of George Buckingham, attorney for the Wawasee Yacht Club, Jack Lawskn represented that group. Buckingham could not be present. He stated to grant the rezoning would create a precedent and being open ended, neither the commission or county commissioners would have any control over the property after the rezoning. He pointed out the BZA could impose strict conformation to whatever it may approve concerning the petition, if the rezoning is brought before them. A letter from N. Richard Boerger, Yacht Club member, stated the reclassification of the land would be in conflict with surrounding existing uses. Another property owner in the area said he has three girls and is concerned about their welfare in terms of adding more people hnd more boats on the lake. Before the vote was taken, Hall commented about the behavior of members of the Yacht Club and

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other remonstrators last month. He said he felt they chastized the commission members, behaved in an arrogant manner and like children, as if they deserved all the consideration and Leonard deserved none and, “That we were here to serve their needs and their needs only.” Hall cited a letter to the editor written by Sharron Haris, executive director of the Wawasee Property Owners, as reflecting this viewpoint. He said he votes his convictions and feels obligated to listen to the presentation. “It's no wonder some of the members have resigned from the harassment.” Several persons present said they as property association owners were not consulted about the letter. Saying he was probably the worst example, Doug Schmahl, Yacht Club member, said, “I agree with everything you said 100 per cent. Please don’t take what I said as a representation of the Yacht Club — it was not.” He said he has written letters of apology to Mrs. Betty Dust, commission member, and Richards. The motion was made to deny the petition on the grounds surrounding properties would be devalued. Four members voted to deny, Ron Baumgartner voted to not deny and Mrs. Dust abstained. Mrs. Dust explained her abstention was because after learning what the future use of the property would be several days after last month’s meeting, she did not want any conflict of interest to be inferred, as she owns an alcoholic beverage distribution company. A buffer zone amendment and definition of a livestock operation was approved by the commission. It would provide for a buffer zone between livestock operations and residential zones. Richards gave status reports on several matters which appeared before the planning body previously. The Runge petition to rezone 108 acres from residential to agricultural was dropped by the county commissioners. The petition of Beer Builders, Rich Stoller, agent, the commissioners will not accept, since it came to them without a recommendation. Two plats on Lake Wawasee which have been said to have approval from the Turkey Creek Plan Commission or building commissioner were voted to come to the plan commission. The sites are owned by Janice Leonard and Ed Brandt. Richards asked for and received authorization to consult the county council for salary raises for Cinda Overmyer and Dave Cox. Administration assistant Cox is receiving S2O per day for 300 days, and for his experience, Richards feels his services are worth more and would like him put on salary. Miss Overmyer, Richards said, interprets and enforces the ordinances and he wishes her salary be elevated to what it was when she served as ordinance administrator. Cox reported he has served as an information source for developers and contractors in the office in Syracuse on Mondays. He said no building permits have been obtained there for the past two weeks. Jim Frieden, commission member, is attempting to resign his position, and will need-to be

replaced if his resignation is accepted. Commission member Robert Bruce resigned last month and a replacement for him must be designated by the small towns advisory council. Richards will survey surrounding county plan commissions on budgets for education and meetings. Richards expressed he thinks a seminar, such as one in Wells County he spoke at last month, could be undertaken in this county for public officials and the public. He was directed to look into obtaining speakers. The commission directed Richards to use budget funds to attend a sign seminar in Remington. He said it appears the county ordinance does not match what the highways require. Plan commission members may attend a planning conference at Purdue March 28 and 29. Victor Virgil, commission chairman indicated he may attend. Gun taken from Robinson home Mrs. Maxine Robinson, r 1 Leesburg, who lives on the south side of Tippecanoe Lake, reported to police Friday, March 3, that a .25 automatic gun was taken from her home. The victim reported that the theft had occurred sometime in the past 10 days.

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Objects — (Continued from page 1) for animal pick-ups. The letter from the commission was read at the board’s last regular meeting, February 21, and it was generally decided the board should take the matter up before the county commissioners. Mrs. Dust says she has heard that other town boards are also objecting to the additional fees. North Webster, for one, has stated it will side with Syracuse. The clerk-treasurer said the commissioners told her all town board members, township trustees and clerk-treasurer's involved should meet with the humane con mission to discuss its fees. “They felt that since there was some strong feelings, the townships should get together.” Do Have Right? Mrs. Dust also said she questioned whether the commission had the right to ask for additional fees without the commissioners’ approval. She said the humane board is appointed, not elected, and added that she was told a meeting with the canmission would be best. Mrs. Dust said she feels the additional fees aren’t fair since the town is already paying for the services out of county funds. She said, “There’s too many things we’re paying double for. This is just another instance.” For example, the town was paying for the area plan commission fa two years before joining it last August. Mrs. Dust added the town hasn’t been receiving very good service from the commission. In aie case, the town had to wait over 14 days fa several dogs to be picked up. “We don’t ask them to come up and get one dog; we hold them fa seven days. We also try and find homes fa good dogs.” The Syracuse police department catches all stray animals fa the commission and leaves them in the town’s holding pen. Even though Warsaw pays SIO,OOO for the commission’s services, their police department does not catch any animals. Mrs. Dust said she will take the commissioners’ recommendations back to the board when it meets on March 21. Area residents booked at jail Several area residents were booked at the county jail over the week end. Vieta Leroy Helman, 48, r 1 Cromwell, and Hanfad West, 47, of Syracuse, were charged with battery, a class B misdemeanor. Helman was released on his own recognizance. West posted S6OO bond. Barbara Ellis Pearson, 45, r 1 North Webster, was booked for failure to appear on a warrant from county court. Mary Theresa Hensley, 37, and Frederick Edward Hensley, 44, both of r 1 Cromwell, were booked fa failure to appear on body attachment warrants from county court. Hensley was released on his own recognizance, while Mrs. Hensley was held.

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I \ \ \\ u BANKERS AT WORK — Two young Milford bank executives saw a job and they did it. Paul Rieth and Kerry Price are shown cutting and shoveling the ice out of the bank’s drive-up entrance, in a photo taken Tuesday morning. According to Rieth, the six-inch ice made driving up to the bank’s north window hazardous and dangerous.

Strikes parked car A van driven by Mike H. Bish, r 3 Ligonief, was parked on Main Street, Milfad, then pulled from a parking space, striking another vehicle. A parked car owned by Harold A. Youell, Dogwood Apartments, Milfad, had the left rear panel and bumper damaged $l5O. The bumper on the first vehicle, owned by Reids Lawnmower Shop, obtained a damaged bumper of about SSO. The accident occurred at 1:45 p.m. March 2, and was investigated by the Milford Police Department. . Car-truck crash results in *2,100 in damages A car driven by Debaah D. Scott, 27, r 2 Leesburg, collided with a truck operated by Everett E. Tan, Jr., 49, r 2 Leesburg. The accident occurred on Harper Road, one-half mile northeast of Leesburg at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 3. County Patrolman Brant Nellans estimated the damages to both vehicles. The Tom truck received $1,200 damages and the Scott auto received S9OO damage.

Rochester — (Continued from page 1) and the quarter score was 14-11 with the Zebras on top. Valley made a come back as the Vikings got the tip to start the second quarter, scored quickly and put the scae at 14-13. The two teams again began to trade baskets. The scoreboard read 1817 with the clock being just short of the three minute mark. Rochester then made its move and began to scae two baskets fa every one scaed by Valley. At half time the Zebras were on top 28-21. In the third quarter fans could easily see Valley players were tiring readily. Rochester mounted a 50-39 lead at the end of the quarter. Tippecanoe Valley was not a team to give up; the Vikings kept in the game. The final score 53-48. Rochester will represent the Triton sectional in the regional tournament to be played in Elkhart next month. Valley’s Alspaugh was high point man of the night with 20 points, followed by scrappy teammate Tim Conrad with 18. Joe Paulik was high .for Rochester with 12. Dave McCarter added 11 for the Zebras.

Oakwood Park program, tour to feature replacement plans

A tour and program on Oakwood Park is being sponsored by the Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce for next Wednesday, March 15, at 8 p.m. in the Oakwood Center. Robert McNary, chamber vice president, has stated the meeting is planned fa all interested area residents and will provide information regarding plans for replacement of the present Hotel Oakwood, the only remaining original hotel on Lake Wawasee. Oakwood is owned and operated by the North Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. In operation

Greg Carr was the team’s third player in double figures with 10. Box scores follow: ROCHESTER (53) — Paulik 601, N. Lee 322, Carr 504, McCarter 511, Grimes 100, McLochlin 103, Hiatt 400, A. Lee 000. Totals .25-3-11. TIPPECANOE VALLEY (48) — Shepherd 300, C. Secrist 000, Alspaugh 922, Leckrone 100, Conrad 904, Eaton 103, Tilden 000, R. Secrist 000, Sterk 000. Totals 23-2-9.

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since 1892, the facilities provide meeting places fa numerous church and community groups. In addition to the Oakwood Center, which features an auditorium, classrooms, library, offices and conference rooms, the park includes Kimmel Hall, the Lodge, several cabins and the hotel. The Oakwood Board of Directas is currently engaged in a financial campaign to replace Hotel Oakwood with a modem 100 capacity year-round building. Dr. Robert Hirschman, chairman, has announced that gifts and pledges in the amount of $400,000 have been received to date fa the $1,300,000 goal. The meeting is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the program which includes a question and answer period. Fa mae information, contact McNary or any other member of the chamber. Two persons injured Two persons were injured in an accident Monday night at the intersection of Main and Catherine Streets, Milford. A northbound car on Main Street, driven by Gloria Juarez, box 723 Milford and a truck driven by Carl D. Drudge, r 1 box 91D Milford, going east on Catherine Street, collided. Juarez was taken to the Goshen Hospital for treatment of head and ankle injuries. A passenger in her car, Rolland Hernandez, box 233 Milford, suffered head and ankle injuries and received treatment at the hospital. The Milford emergency Service transported the pair. The Juarez car has damage to the front bumper, grill, hood and both doors are sprung, about $1,200. About SI,OOO damage whs done to the Drudge truck, which has a damaged front fender, grill, hood and both doors are sprung. Louis Mediano, Milford towp marshal, investigated. He was assisted by Mike Pershing, state police patrolman, who witnessed the accident. v

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