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. 1 * •/Tin'ZT'■\ ■n a <i BbhJH Ki~ • 1 tI uflSfW * P " ssy rWH I—, I KJEMf \ J * JB Ess>> jMwBMF jtf | Wr- > * , I^RL.. | K B|r * -4 ii '.F It - ~ fv' #* % J J * wMhfe w ■ / If IS?'' fl <?>” jH R k Si l J #»i -’n j Ik I - ~ -•• fz >■ e- w <a'“F: IgKßjr W 11, hi 1 - m >»»'?*•*' > '♦ • st< -'> a, PRESENTS CHECK — The Enchanted Hills Community Association Officers presented a check recently in the amount of S3OO to special deputies for the patrol of Lake Wawasee. The Kosciusko Sheriff’s boat is beginning its ninth year of service for safety patrol on Lakes Wawasee and Syracuse. The boat is completely equipped with two-way police-radio and a wide variety of assorted water rescue equipment. The county boat is on the lake regularly on Friday afternoons, Saturday and Sundays throughout the summer season and is available on a 24-hour basis to handle any emergency situation on the lakes. The boat is under the jurisdiction of Kosciusko County Sheriff Al Rovenstine with county patrolman Tom Kitch serving as coordinator for the lake patrol operations. Staffing the patrol boat include special deputies Don McCulloch. Dick Waterson. Terry McCarty and Joe Thornburg. All of the officers live on the boundaries of Lakes Wawasee and Syracuse. In addition to the officer's police experience they have completed courses in Cardio Pulmanary resuscitation and first aid training. Primary emphasis of the lake patrol is the promotion of boating and water safety on the lakes, as well as providing investigations where necessary. The officers are currently preparing an educational display of photographs showing the most common boating and skiing violations. Funding for the patrol boat has been made possible through the private sector, including the Wawasee Property Owners Association. The Enchanted Hills Community Association and other concerned individuals and groups on the lake. Contact with the sheriff patrol boat can be made by calling the Syracuse Police Department. Shown in the picture are Special Deputy Terry McCarty; Enchanted Hills CommunityAssociation President, Larry Singleton; secretary. Bob Maggart: treasurer. Bill Cox: and Special Deputy Joe Thornburg.

Dana votes quarterly dividend

Dana Corporation’s board of directors voted an 11th consecutive quarterly dividend increase, raising the rate to a level that is 118 per cent above the same period four years ago. Ren McPherson, chief executive officer, announced that the new quarterly dividend rate of $.37 'per share, to be paid September 14, brings Dana’s annual rate to $1.48, compared to the year-ago rateof $1.32. McPherson said that the total pay-out to Dana shareholders, as a result of this latest in an unbroken string of quarterly dividend increases for almost three years, will exceed S4B million. Dana’s nine month sales and profits were each 27 per cent above the same period last year, again setting all-time records. Sales for that period, ending May 31, were $2,119 billion, compared to $1,660 billion reported in 1978. Nine month profits were $125 million or $3.91 per share, compared to S9B million or $3.09 reported last year. Gerry Mitchell, Dana’s president, said that all segments of the company’s vehicular, service and industrial markets are ahead of last year’s record performance. In particular, he pointed to heavy truck original equipment, drivetrain service, industrial distribution and industrial electronics as the strongest current performers.’ Mitchell indicated that the recent public reaction to the gasoline shortage and price , situation has been reflected by a

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softening in the light truck market. Yet, while light truck sales during the first five months of 1979 fell seven per cent from the same period last year, Dana's sales to that market rose 36 per cent from 1978. Mitchell said that the reason for this difference is that the products Dana manufactures for the market are used almost entirely in the heavier duty light trucks. Commercial and agricultural users purchase over half of these vehicles, and Mitchell added that the outlook for this segment is still very good. He characterized the current reduction in light truck and utility vehicle pur-j chases for personal and recreational use as more of a reaction to fuel supply problems than to the rising price of gasoline. Mitchell expected to see a rebound in total light truck sales once the potential purchaser is satisfied that gasoline will be available in reasonable quantities. Over the longer term, the fuel situation will lead to more fuel efficient light trucks and a steadily growing total volume of, production, Mitchell said. Mitchell stated that the sustained pace of capital spending by business, together with an unprecedented demand for service parts that has caused heavy order backlogs and sharply rising international business, are resulting in a better sales balance among Dana’s tripod markets. In addition, he said that the industrial group is

reporting excellent rates of sales and manufacturing activity, with no signs of weakening. Because this group serves 60 different markets, it is impacted less by any single product economic cycle. Richards surrenders to county police Donald Orville Richards, 17, r 1 box 128 North Webster, surrendered to Kosciusko County Police early Sunday, June 10, after he failed to appear in , juvenile court to face 23 burglary /"charges last week. He was f booked in the county jail Sunday. Kosciusko County police said other charges are pending since the apprehension.

Reassessment and homeowner's credit forms to be mailed soon

It’s one year late but the entire state of Indiana is in the process of establishing new reassessments standards, that by law are to be done once every six years. The reason for Indiana’s delay is due to the state's general assembly decision last year to postpone this procedure. After the reassessments have been determined, each state has two years in which to comply with the demands of the law. The assembly has set the deadline date for filing for a homestead

WEDNESDAY. JUNE 20. 1979

Meeting set to consider fate of Mitchell reward A notice has been issued by the Laurel Mitchell Reward Fund Committee, Beckie Rhoades, Greg Smith and Stuart Walker, that a meeting will be held on July 10 at 7 p.m. EST in the Counting House Bank at North Webster to determine disposition of all funds now on hand, including sums forwarded by persons preferring to remain anonymous. Nearly four years ago enraged citizens of this area, incc..»?d by the brutal killing of Laurel Mitchell, began posting reward money seeking information that might lead to the arrest and conviction of her murderer. The effort proved futile. In view of the lapse of time several persons requested the return of their money. The committee met and was unanimous in its consent to hold the July 10 meeting to determine the disposition of the funds.

Jack DeHaven 1979 Flotilla Commodore

Jack DeHaven, well known Fort Wayne automobile dealer, has been selected as commodore for the July 1 Flotilla Parade. A summer resident of Lake Wawasee, DeHaven has been very active in the Wawasee Property Owners Association. He was directly responsible fov • developing the pier numbering system on Lake Wawsasee. This system has been very helpful in emergencies and is co-ordinated with the sheriff’s department and the conservation department. Each pier is clearly numbered beginning with number one at the Eli Lilly estate and running clockwise around the lake. There are close to 800 numbered properties. He also helped to assembly and publish the Wawasee Property Owners Directory. Judges for this year are Chris

Front Porch Society to be at Webster Front Porch Society, Indianapolis, Regional four champions of the Sweet Adelines Society, Barbershop Harmony, will be singing at different businesses on Saturday. June 30, during the Mermaid Festival in North* Webster. One of the quartet members is Diane Tuck, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray McNickle, North Webster. Sponsoring the group for their participation in the Mermaid Festival will be the Palace of Sweets, which is owned by the McNickles. Mrs. Nickle was a member of the Muncie chapter of the society until she moved to North Webster six years ago. The quartet won the regional four contest by competing against 70 other quartets from the states of Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky. In November the group will travel to St, Louis, Mo., for the international competition, in which the winning quartet will be named “Queens of Harmony. " Other members of the group from Indianapolis are Arlene Kilpatrick, Josi Gatchell and Joyce Scott.

property tax credit that will give homeowners a tax cut next year. There are a couple fine points regarding the filing of the necessary forms that need to be emphasized. The first is that when filing the Homestead credit form HC-10-1979. that no matter how many dwellings one owns, each homeowner is allowed only one tax credit and this must be applied to that person’s legal residence. The credit will be computed on the assessed valuation of the dwelling and land not exceeding one acre that

Roberts, WOWO personality; Harriette Jane Inskeep. Fort Wayne and Lake Wawasee; and Alex Christofedes, Lake Wawasee resident. The theme lor this year’s flotilla is “Memories: Yesterday’s, Today’s, Tomorrow’s.” Remembering past parades brings to mind a boat decorated like a mother duck with three small boats decorated like baby ducks trailing behind, a Purdue ‘‘Boilermaker,’’ a floating church and a stage coach pulled by horses. A 30 foot sock was entered one year by the late Tom Socks, who originated the Flotilla in 1961. For three years in a row (1958-60* someone had drowned in Lake Wawasee, the last two occuring on Father's Day. Socks started the flotilla on Father’s Day as away of breaking the “jinx” on the lake. It continues to serve as a reminder and hope for safety on the lake. Everyone is invited to join the fun and enter a float in the parade on July 1.

Waubee Lake Association won't buy kits Members of the Waubee Lake Association's board of directors met in the home of Bob Turner on June 11 and gave consideration to the purchase of water testing kits. It was decided the kits were too expensive. Lake members will keep checking on the water quality. Copper sulphate has not been put in the lake yet as it is quite clear at this time. The weed cutter is ready for operation. Any member needing weeds cut should contact Dan Schwab. « It was decided to install a security light at the boat launch area. Coming events are the carryout chicken barbecue in July, a board meeting in the Bill Troup home on June 25 at 7 p.m. and the annual lake association meeting at 7 p.m. on July 9 at the fire station in Milford.

immediately surrounds the dwelling. And this dwelling means residential real property improvements which an individual uses as his residence, including a house or garage. A second point that persons who have purchased a house on contract should be aware of is that this contract must be recorded in the county’s recorder office specifying that the buyer of the contract is liable for all real estate taxes. If the contract is neither recorded or specified concerning taxes, homeowners

HF •' ■ SKINNER DIfCH BRIDGE — A culvert is being built over the Skinner Ditch next to Dana Corporation, Syracuse. The bridge will be used for railroad tracks and other traffic into the newbuilding for shipping. Shown in the picture is the base foundation for the access into the new building.

Pickwick road project to be Town Board topic

A question the Syracuse Town Board still has about the Pickwick Road project is “Did Haskin s follow specifications set by the engineers?" The board will be receiving its answer next Monday evening, June 25, at a public meeting if Jerry Lessig is available. The board would also like to have Haskins on hand at the same meeting. This was decided at the regular board meeting Tuesday evening. Haskins told the board the sewer work has been completed to the satisfaction of property owners, meaning their property torn up by the project has been put back the way it was. One item which was mentioned was the manholes have not been replaced. The board agreed to withhold final payment to Haskins until word has been received by the property owners. Joe Hughes and Warren Swartz, two of the property owners, were at the board meeting for comment. Hughes stated they did a real nice job and the job was 99.9 per cent right. Hughes stated things can’t be replaced 100 per cent. Swartz thanked the board for its interest and felt the contractor did a good job, although to date he is not happy with the engineer. “I don’t think it’s clear over between the engineer and me.” remarked Swartz. A remaining problem the town has is since the sewer line is on private property, would they consider granting an easement to remain on the property. Robert Reed stated this would be the quickest and easiest way. Hughes mentioned that eventually when people start building on the north side of the road they are going to have to tie into the sewer line. He also stated they will have to come across the road and tear up the property again. Hughes told the board he asked the contractor if they wouldn’t put in a “T” in the line

will not be able to claim a tax credit. Finally, if the homeowner’s form and the assessment form, which will be sent together at the same time, is mailed to the county auditor’s office, a selfaddressed stamped envelope must be included so that receipts of both of these documents can be returned to each homeowner. Avis Gunter, county assessor, indicated that the rates will be higher for Kosciusko county in order to bring their assessments up to bordering county levels

for easier hook up but they stated it wasn’t-in the contract. Reed asked Swartz if he would consider granting easement rights to the town and it would be responsible for repairing the property back the way it originally was. Swartz’s reply after a brief pause was that he would be forfeiting his rights to the property and his property could, be torn up whenever they wanted to do so. Reed stated Swartz would onlygrant the town to fix the line and repair the property the way it was. Swartz's final comment was that they do the best they can with what they have and that he was sorry but without a considerable amount of thought he would say no.

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Rural Syracuse woman bound, gagged by intruder

Sue Hewitt, r 3 Syracuse, was bound, blindfolded and gagged by an intruder who held a cloth over her nose early, Friday. June 15. The incident occurred along CR 800 N and two miles west of SR 13. The North Webster police were notified at 3:10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Hewitt was asleep on the living room couch in the twostory home when she was grabbed by the intruder from behind. While she was struggling she became groggy from breathing what is thought by police to be ether. Her hands were bound with a piece of cloth, her eyes were covered and a cloth was wrapped around her head by the male intruder. Police think the intruder may have thought he killed her after she pretended to faint. The man went into a back room apparently looking for an exit. She wiggled free of the bonds and ran upstairs where she grabbed a revolver

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Hughes if another line could be put in across the road. The board’s reply was that it might be a possibility. Day (. are Center At the last meeting of the board. June 5, Gloria Frew, of the Lakeland Community Services. Day Care Center, asked the board to consider five acres behind the Calvary United Methodist Church, south of Syracuse In return the board asked for more specific details and the requirements she would need to go by Last night she presented the board with a letter stating the qualifications the center must meet as set by the fire marshal, welfare and other organizations connected with the center. From (Continued on page 2)

and fired one shot through a door. The intruder fled from the home and was last seen traveling west. Mrs. Hewitt called the North Webster police department to report the incident and the Kosciusko County Police were notified to respond to the rural home. Also at the home at the time of the incident were Mrs. Hewitt’s two children who were sleeping on the second floor. Police believe the man crawled inside the home from a basement window, which was forced open. There were no items taken from the home and it is believed the intruder entered the home intending to assault the woman. Officers investigating the incident were Kosciusko County Police Detective Stanley Holderman. County, Police Captain Ron Robinson, County Patrolman Burdell Blackburn and North Webster Deputy Marshal Chester Richmond.

since in past years the county rate has been lower than other counties. Once notification has been recieved by the homeowner of the value of his land and improvements. the homeowner may file a petition with the county auditor of the county in which the property is located within 30 days of the notice if the homeowner does not agree with the assessment placed upon him by the county. Improvements describe all buildings, structures or other such construction that is affixed to the land.