The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 December 1978 — Page 19

Mobile home ordinance needs more study

In its regular meeting last Wednesday, Dec. 6, the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission decided further study is needed on a proposed mobile home ordinance before passage. Planners met with representatives of the manufactured housing industry November 17 and came up with several guidelines to follow. These include: (1) minimum restrictions on all single-family residences except in mobile home parks, mobile home subdivisions and agricultural zoned districts; (2) the residence must have a length width ratio of greater than four to one and must be figured on the original structure; (3) if the residential structure has no basement or garage, a storage building of no less than 480 square feet (8x10x6) must be placed on the property for purposes of storage space; (4) the residential structure must have a shingled roof and a permanent fully enclosed block foundation; and (5) if the residential structure is a type of manufactured housing it must bear the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Seal of Approval. Harm Plan Goal Dan Richards, plan commission director, commented these guidelines might harm the planning master goal, especially in agricultural areas. He said, “Preserving the agricultural areas, that is the number one goal of the board. I’m concerned with allowing this type of housing

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in agricultural areas, we are going to get a lot more one acre sales in these areas. It would be good at getting this type of housing out of one area, but I’m worried about the other area.” Ordinance administrator Cinda Overmyer added, “It would encourage strip development in agricultural areas.” One suggestion would be to only allow manufactured housing in mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions. Commission member Dee Stiver said, "It might control it more than you think.” The only problem to this would be the flooding of the Board of Zoning Appeals for special exceptions to allow mobile homes in agricultural areas. Richards said, “We need to try and find more alternatives and get a lot of advice.” He will talk to several attorneys and bring their recommendations back at a later date. Sign Ordinance In other business, the commission approved a sign ordinance for the county. This ordinance is in line with state regulations which give control over signs in agricultural areas. With the ordinance, an onpremise sign not exceeding two square feet will be allowed in any district. An on-premise bulletin board not exceeding 24 square feet will be permitted for any church, school or similar public building. A temporary real estate or constructin sign of reasonable size will be permitted on property

being sold, leased or developed. Also, on-premise business signs will not be allowed to have a surface size greater than five square feet for each foot width of the structure. Business signs will be allowed to project only into the right-of-way used for pedestrian traffic and must be at least eight feet above the sidewalk and project no more than eight feet into the right-of-way. Richards said, “I think we’ve got a pretty good workable ordinance for this county.” It will now go before the county commissioners for their consideration. Commissioners Blasted Finally, the board discussed areas for improvement in the area planning process. Commission member Jerry Grady had a few comments to make against the county commissioners. He said, “On the recommendations we give to the county commissioners, this bothers me when they upset the board’s decision. The area plan commission has the knowledge, background. It’s a review board. We try to follow the master plan. Do they?” Richards will draw up a letter to send to the commissioners asking them to let the plan commission get a chance to review a petition again if its decision was reversed by the commissioners. He said, “If they were going to reverse a decision, let it come back to the area plan commission with reasons why they reversed it.” He will bring the letter back to the next meeting, January 3.

JOINS SKYLARK — A new addition to the staff of Skylark Realty is L. James Butt of 455 Medusa St.. Syracuse, who obtained his real estate license on October 16. A lifetime resident of Syracuse. Mr. Butt is a graduate of Syracuse High School and the International Business College of Fort Wayne. He and his wife, Audrey, have two children, Steven R. Butt of Syracuse, and Toni Jo Pavy of Louisville, Ky., and five grandchildren. Mr. Butt was an officer with Paging Systems, Inc., and has been a monument salesman since 1952 with Lakeland Monuments, he still travels the state in that capacity. Jim is also a past president of the Syracuse Property Owners Association. Skylark Realty, where Butt will be employed as a salesman, is owned by O.A. Lambert, broker. It is located on SR 13 at the north edge of Syracuse. Tips for Happy Holiday Season Have you a green thumb? Start small plants well before the holiday season for gifting later on ... or create a terrarium with a few small plants and an inexpensive fishbowl. If you’re handy with a needle, you can make gifts seem extra special by adding embroidered initials or motifs to linen, shirts, etc. Is there a nostalgia buff on your holiday list? With today's trend, chances are there are several! Scour local secondhand shops for memorabilia.

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It's possible to become so absorbed with tinsel Christmas trees gaiety, buying and selling, Christmas cards and parties, that one is apt to for get the actual meaning of Christmas It is hoped that all who read this may stop and remember the Saviour of men who came to free men from the habits of sin. as well as the consequences of sin Take time to honor the Saviour in meditation and in deed Go to church through December and refrain from conduct which would dishonor Christ and His Cause." THIS SPECIAL Christmas tree was given to us by Robert Greenwood of Our Town. We thought it fitting to print in this column this week. -oHAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go “Silver Spurs” is an exquisite, exciting, rollicking book for children of all ages, full of gorgeous pictures and populated not only with elves, but also with the toys and buildings of today’s world. More importantly, however, the story answers in the most natural sort of way the question, “How does Santa get into trailers? apartments? houses? or anywhere else where there are no chimneys?” The answer is simple; Silver Spurs. Silver Spurs is Santa’s tiniest elf. He is so tiny, in fact, that he lives in Santa’s beard, but he is very, very necessary. It is his job to climb inside all the toys to check their motors and working parts before the toys leave the North Pole. (I mean, after all, how do you think that Santa and the other elves could have ever fixed the insides of toys if Silver Spurs hadn’t been there right from the very beginning of things?) But nowadays Silver Spurs has another job, too. It is he who climbs through key holes and down vents to let Santa in through the door. And sometimes, if you listen carefully at Christmas time, you will hear a little tinkling sound and then you’ll know that Silver Spurs is around and about somewhere near, checking locks and key holes for Christmas Eve. As the mother of seven children, I’ve thought quite a lot about Santa Claus. To me he brings more than gifts. He brings us that good old-fashioned value of complete unselfishness. And in a world that is constantly becoming harsher and more cynical, that’s awfully important. Silver Spurs is far and away the most delightful children’s book I’ve read in many a day. It may be ordered from the publisher. SILVER SPURS by Robert R. Knigge, Knollwood Publishing Co., Box 735, Wilmar, Minn. 56201. Phyllis Tickle, Editor St. Luke’s Press Memphis, Tenn HOME GROWN BOOKS is sponsored by America’s 1200 small presses and made available in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Write them at box 209, Carrboro, NC 27510. Battery Stolen Two police incidents occurred in Milford Tuesday night, Dec. 12, reports Town Marshal David Hobbs. At 6 p.m., Joe Salazar, 404 W. First Street, returned home and found his front door had been kicked in. Nothing was found missing. Also during the night, a battery was stolen from a car parked in the C. S. Myers Ford service area parking lot. The battery is valued at SSO. LAKELAND LOCAL Byron Urich of r 2 Milford was among the 16 persons from Indiana who attended the American Party Convention in Lexington, Ky. recently. Others from the county who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ellison of Warsaw. “Time is the greatest innovator." Francis Bacon

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out to Dave Hamilton and Sarah Slabaugh who share today as their birth date. Friday is the birthday of Dean Hamilton and Sunday finds Barry Beer, Darla Moore, Clara Kaiser and Laura M. Bird sharing their special day. —o— DON’T FORGET the EMTMilford teachers basketball game at the junior high school next Wednesday night. Area merchants are giving free tickets to the game. A collection will be taken during the evening with the monies going towards the EMT's fund raising campaign for -new equipment. —oPERSONS WHO have donated to the EMTs since the last report include Ronn Beer, Mae Hoover, Charlene Woolson. First Brethren Church, Crop Fertility Specialists, Bray Electric, Eleonar Tom and the Bethel Church. —o— KERRY PRICE has left the First National Bank and is now employed at Brock Manufacturing. -oALL ONE has to do is mention Hawaii around Noble Holderread

& ,■ sin |f - Bm Ra BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! — So could these ducks be saying as they wonder where did all the water go? With the coming of winter and freezing temperatures, Turkey Creek has started to freeze. Not only has the icy water caused the webbed creatures to start walking, it has also created problems for some as a few reports have been received of ducks getting stuck in the water.

Entertainment ideas for the holidays

Entertaining Treat This holiday season give your host and hostess an original gift that will contribute to the party. It’s a good idea anytime, and especially appropriate in this era of continuing inflation. Just tie a ribbon around a ball of edam or gouda cheese. Both are already gift-wrapped in cheery red wax coats and bright red cellophane covers. Edam and gouda cheeses can be eaten just as they are. Slice open a ball of edam cheese for a tangy, natural flavor ... or gouda for a smooth, nut-like taste. Just remember that cheese develops its fullest flavor when allowed to stand at room temperature at least onehalf hour before serving. As a special treat for your host and hostess, or when you’re entertaining, fill the ball with a holiday dip made with red caviar. It’s sure to be the hit of the party. Tangy Holiday Ball 1 (1 pound, 14 ounce) edam cheese 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 jar (2 ounces) red caviar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Cut circle in top of cheese,

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and he has a conversation going. Holderread spent several vacations in the islands and likes to drink pineapple juice at the drug store as a reminder of those trips. This week he showed us a stack of lovely photos he took of a parade in Hawaii. Beautiful! —o— WE HAVE on our desk a book containing information on the first horse show ever sponsored by the Milford Lions Club — August 11,1946. The cover reads: The Milford Lions Club sponsors The Milford Saddle Club in presenting the first annual Horse Show at the Milford West Side Park Sunday, August 11, 1946 The book contains information on the saddle club, the Lions club, the horse show and a number of advertisements. It was loaned to us by Mrs. Herbert (Edith) Baumgartner whose husband was a member of the Lions Club.

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reserve top. Scoop out cheese leaving about l /4 inch cheese in shell. Crumble cheese into small pieces. Blend well with remaining ingredients. Scoop dip into cheese shell, replace top and chill until ready to serve. To decorate ball for host and hostess, run ribbon up sides of ball and attach bow to top. How to Cut Food Bills for the Holidays Entertaining friends and relatives is always a special part of the holidays, but it can also be expensive, especially with today’s higher food prices. Plan menus carefully and completely in advance. For holiday guests, be sure to include party foods and beverages. Determine how much money you have to spend and stay within your budget. Prepare a shopping list and try to stick to it. Tion’t shop when you’re hungry — everything will look good and you’ll buy items you don't need. If you're famed for your salad dressing, why not delight friends and family by making up your specialty ... in attractive cruets, of course.

Wed., December 13,1978 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Fuller Bros. General Merchandise; Milford Case; Victor, the quality name in warm air heating equipment, A. C. Scott. Milford Merchandising Manager. And, The Milford Mail, a Milford institution since 1888. Our add noted, “we printed this booklet.” Also, Bedell Manufacturing Co.; Kaiser’s Dairy: Hickory Lounge; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Butrick; McFarren Service; 20th Century or Lake Trails at 6 and 15; Baumgartner Service Station; Stookey Electric Shop; Dr. Price, veterinarian: Martin Outboard Motors, see the new “Martin 60” at your dealer — Augsburger and Graff; Milford Iron and Welding; Milford Cement Products; and Coy’s Goo<olousekeeping Shoppe. Other ads were from Milford dentists, Dr. E. R. Hurd, Dr. H. C. Snyder and Dr. C. V. Stockberger; Augsburger’s IGA Market; Wolferman Refrigerator Service; be sure with Pure, Don Fox, agent and Harold Crafton, station operator; Walter Drug Company; Milford Awning Company; Bray's Electric Shop; Standard Oil Company, Arthur Baumgartner, agent; Lakeview Farms, 40 registered Guernseys, custom bailing, Wayne Bucher; Lentz Coal Company; State Farm Insurance. A. R. and F. W. Hollar; Marshall Estep; D-X Products, Bill and Tommy: Lil and Ezra; Industrial Products

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Company; Sharp Hardware Company; Baumgartner Coal and Ice Company; and Milford Produce Company, eggs and poultry. And, Miller and Faulkner, buyers of livestock, custom butchering; Ruple’s General Store. Hastings; Milford Electric Shop; Lark Becker; Milford Grain and Milling Co.; Citizens State Bank; C. S. Myers; and Milford Lumber and Coal Co. Many of these names brought back memories . . . others we had never heard of . . . while others are established businesses still operating in Our Town. -oWE HAVE a book on Christmas customs around the world and find it fascinating at this time of the year. Christmas for example, is a season of gifts and joy in Belgium where the children leave tidbits for Santa Claus’ reindeer in their wooden shoes. It is a fiesta season in Brazil, heralded by an open air mass at midnight on Christmas Eve. In Bulgaria the people fast for two weeks prior to Christmas (very different from our parties with all the delicious food). The fast is broken on Christmas Eve when the first star appears. Christmas Day is begun with church services. In French Canada the customs are simple but full of faith. Christmas Day begins with a midnight mass, followed by an elaborate dinner in the home. And, in Czechoslovakia. Christmas means the ending of quarrels and the beginning of a new year among friends. We think this one is worth adding to our own celebration. How about you?

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