The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 September 1979 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 19,1979

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. L ■U’ w.jL SYRACUSE MAN INJURED — Timothy R. Rogers. Syracuse, was treated for cuts and scrapes and released from Goshen Hospital following an accident on CR 200E. Damage to his car is SI,OOO. Tjfci QjR b. j - • x*sjjjSiSSffi- ‘ COUPLE INJURED — Mr. and Mrs. David L. Morehouse. Leesburg, were treated and released from Goshen Hospital for injuries sustained in an accident Monday. Sept. 17.

3 persons injured in truck-car mishap

An accident on CR 200E, in front of the Maple Leaf Duck Farm, resulted in three injuries and $3,200 damage. The accident occurred at 3:19 pm. Monday. Sept. 17. Timothy R. Rogers. 27, of 406 North Harrison Street. Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital, treated for cuts and scrapes a-nd released. David L. Morehouse. 26. box 102, Leesburg, and his wife, Cheryl, were also treated at and released from Goshen Hospital. Morehouse was treated for pain to the left arp and Mrs. Morehouse was treated for pain to the forehead and facial area. Morehouse, driving a 1978 Ford pick-up truck, was southbound on CR 200E when he attempted to make a left-hand turn and turned into the northbound/Rogers car, a 1974 Chevrolet Morehouse told

M,500 damages in chain reaction auto accident

A car owned by Kurt David, r 5 box 384 Syracuse, was struck while parked ir front of Nyikos Two arrested Kosciusko County Police arrested two aiea men recently. Both men were held in the county jail Arrested onl a county court warrant for criminal mischief was Patrick Meyers, 21. r 1 North Webster. He was arrested on Thursday. Sepl. 13 and released on SIOO bond. Wayne Edward Miller, 24, Milford, was arrested Friday morning, Sept 14. on a charge of public intoxication. No bond has been set.

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police he did not see Rogers. The Maple Leaf mailbox was also damaged. Damage to the Morehouse truck is $2,200 and damage to the Rogers car is SI,OOO. County Patrolmen Richard Monk and Tom Brindle and State Trooper Mike Barnett investigated the mishap. SI,OOO damages in clothes dryer fire at Syracuse A clothes dryer fire was reported by Golden Wright, 113 South Lake Street, on Thursday. Sept. 13, at 7:21 p.m Syracuse firemen extinguished the fire and cleared the house of smoke. It is believed that the dryer's electric cord shorted out and started the fire.

Pet Shop SR 13. Syracuse on Thursday, Septal3. at 10:45 p.m. Harold K.'.Yarian, 18. Garrett, driving a 1976 Chrysler owned by Francis L. t Sobasky, Stroh, traveling south on SR 13, hit David’s car. The collision set off a chain reaction causing David’s vehicle to hit another parked car which belonged to Tonna Flowers, r 1 lot 852 Cromwell. Yarian told police that he wasn't paying attention and drifted to the side of the road when he hit David's auto. Estimated damage to Yarian’s car was $2,500, $1,200 to David's vehicle and SBOO to Flower’s auto.

Budgets approved by county board

With some adjustments, the Kosciusko County Tax Adjustment Board approved the 1980 budget requests of 11 incorporated towns and four libraries. The approval of these budgets were completed Thursday, Sept. 13. The panel, with seven members, concluded its work, Friday afternoon, Sept. 14, by reviewing budgets of five additional taxing units which totaled more than $1 million. Included in the final review was the Lakeland School Corporation's budget. The tax board found very fewproblems and its members easily u-ent through the budgets. There were a few stabs taken at the state and the way it has set up the taxing system. The board however felt there was not much local control in setting the tax rates because the state can change them. All area towns, except North Webster, hoped to raise more, money than allowed by the frozen levies. In all cases the board cut the request back to the state established frozen levy and recommended that the extra money come from operating balances. Jean Northenor, county auditor, stated many taxing units padded the operating balances because when the budgets were advertised in July, the first time, there was no idea what the frozen levy would be. There were some cases where no recommendations were made concerning the extra dollars and in other cases, the board admitted the frozen levy could change because of annexation. The towns may appeal for an excessive frozen levy, as long as it is done before October 1. Area Budgets Boasting one of the biggest budget increases in the county was North Webster and it was still within the frozen levy. The town hopes that in the 1980 property taxes, it will raise $100,304, compared with $66,237 in 1979. The frozen levy is set at $102,292 for North Webster so there were no cuts made. Leesburg requested $46,839 in 1979 property taxes and the town in 1980 is only seeking $17,673. The amount is still above the frozen levy of $14,398 and the budget was cut back with the recommendation that funds come from operating balances. Milford hopes to raise $105,920 in local property taxes in 1980 compared with $107,910 in 1979. The frozen levy is $92,785 for the moment but is subject to change because of the annexation. The new levy is yet to be figured by the state. The tax board recommended that the difference be taken from operating balances, if the new frozen levy is below the 1980 request. The $288,432 request in Syracuse was a bit more than the $261,751 sought in 1979. After taking out $1,016 in bond monies in the budget the request still exceeded the $270,648 frozen levy. The board cut the request to the levy, but made no further recommendations. The bond money is outside the tax freeze and there was no one present to represent the town. Area Libraries The board cut Milford Library’s request of $17,805 to $15,928' the frozen levy. They again recommended the difference come from operating balances. Last year the library request was $13,777. The $29,234 request by the Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Library was cut to $28,237 and the board recommended that the difference come from operating balance. Last year's request was $31,247. No one was in attendance representing the library. School Budget Lakeland School Corporation had its budget approved without stipulations. Their request of $2,720,845 was okeyed. The advertised rate for the school corporation was $3.74 and the school’s transportation fund is set at $240,768. The state board of tax examiners will provide the last step in the long budgetary process when the board comes to the county October 22 and 23. By the time the state board of tax examiners come, it is hoped more will be known about the taxpayers must pay out. Currently those figures are not available and it is not

possible to say what the rate will be since the rate is based on the assessed valuation of property. Most every property owner will pay less than what taxing agencies advertised back in July. Most agencies based the levy on last year’s assessed valuation and as that figure rises, the tax rate goes down. Trash — (Continued from page 1) give them permission to change the plumbing. The plumbing was changed and she was assured the pipes would be drained. It was not and some carpet has been ruined in her bathroom from the water. Isbell stated that if she can obtain some kind of estimate as to what was damaged, the board will discuss the matter with Dye, Mrs. Nichols stated that the man from Dye told her he would send in a requst and Dye would be hearing from the board. In other business Isbell made several general comments about the street paving project and the iron removal plant. He said the paving would be completed this week if the weather permits and would include side grading. The matter of the iron removal plant was that the oscillating switches were not synchronized and the final payment is being withheld until the problem is corrected. Also Isbell stated the necessary water and sewer lines would be laid in the Wawasee Heights area as soon as the materials arrived. Oakwood Park project has been approved and there will be two cuts across the road for the sewer connection. The board signed a contract with the North Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Churches on the sewer project. At the next meeting the board will discuss the Enviornmental Protection Agency application for the 85 per cent funding for the update on the disposal plant. The. board has heard from five firms and Isbell feels the board should follow through to step one. Also Reed will present the revision in ordinance 78-21 Wawasee Heights project at the next meeting. The board signed a petition to relieve the town of the frozen levy to the state tax board. Reed stated this petition is identical as in the past to relieve the town of the frozen levy and for an excess levy. The board did adopt a resolution to petition the state board of tax commissioners to put the budget back to its original form before the county tax board cut the budget. Dust informed the board she has not missed a budget hearing since she has held her position because she is usually notified by mail of the hearing date. This

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year she stated she was not notified and called the auditor’s office to find out the reason why. Dust was told that there was not time to send out the letters but that each clerk-treasurer was called. Dust informed the office she was not contacted. J-ean Northenor, county auditor, had asked Dust to appoligize to the board for the oversight on her office’s part. The lady doing the calling could not remember if Dust was called or not. The board accepted the auditor’s apology. The board approved the minutes from the two meetings in the month of August and the claims with the exception of the claims under the special water construction account. These claims, were to Stremmel and Hill, Inc.; Caldwell Tanks, Inc.; and D. H. Lessig Engineers, Inc. The deferral of payments on these claims came after Smith stated a man from his area has not had his property repaired since the project at the ball park in May. The board asked Smith if he could obtain from that person, who the contractor was and the exact date, if known and the board will have Reed contact the contractor to restore the property the way it was found and Lessig in turn would pay the contractor The next board meeting will be October 16 in the town hall. Jarrette replaces Collier Following an informal swearing in ceremony. Tuesdaymorning, Sept 4, James C. Jarrette, 31. 300'- East Main St., Warsaw, became the new Kosciusko County Court Judge. Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Gene B. Lee administered the oath of office in his courthouse chambers. Governor Otis R. Bowen appointed Jarrette at the end of August to the positon after he was recommended by the Kosciusko County Bar Association. Jarrette is filling the post vacated byLoren K. Collier, who resigned early last month due to medical reasons. Jarrette is a graduate of Butler University, Indianapolis and holds a bachelor of arts degree in history and political science. He attended Indiana University School where he earned a doctor of jurisprudence degree. Jarrette has became the third individual to hold the position of' county court judge since the court was established in 1976. Judge Robert Burner presided until his appointment to fill the unexpired term of the late Superior Court Judge Allan A. Rasor, after his retirement. Collier was appointed to the position Burner vacated. LAKELANDLOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Calvin E. Beck and son, Charles, attended the funeral of Mrs. Beck's 90year-old aunt, Mrs. Arthur Whitehead of Kokomo, on Monday. The burial was in Elwood.

Petition fails to stop beer, wine application

Robert Searfoss, Syracuse, was unsuccessful in his attempt to block the approval of a beer and wine license application by Bernard V. Heaton, r 1 Kale Island. Syracuse. Searfoss went before the Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board with a remonstrance petition last Wednesday. Heaton filed an application for beer and wine retail ng for a proposed establishment on Lake Wawasee Board members. Bob Robinson, Oscar Werner and Rudolph Sierk will send a favorable recommendation to the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission for the beer and w ine retailer license. Searfoss told the local ABC members in the courthouse meeting that he does not oppose the liquor license, but to,the site of the proposed establishment. The petition Searfoss had was signed by 23 property owners who live near the proposed restaurant site on the north shore of Lake Wawasee. The remonstrators slated they objected to license application on the grounds there is no established restaurant business there, the parking facilities are inadequate and the road access is dangerous. Searfoss also pointed out that there are several wellestablished beer and wine outlets already in the vicinity. New Structures Planned Heaton told the commission that four existing buildings will be torn down and a new building will be built farther tack from Pickwick Road, on lhe north shore of the lake. He stated that he will be consulting ar architect in Indianapolis about the construction. Heaton believes tiat with approximately 192 feet of frontage on the lake shore, he will have some patrons dock boats RECUPERATING AT HOME FOLLOWING EYE SURGERY Kris Golden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Golden, Dewart Lake, returned home from the Elkhart Hospital, Saturday. Sept. 15, following eye surge:-y several days earlier According to her mother she is doing fine and can see out of her eye. It is not sure yet whether she w ill be able to see without glasses or not. The young Golden girl was injured several weeks ago while riding in the back of a boat during a practice session for a ski showon Dewart Lake. While she was watching the practice the ski rope broke, flew back into the boat and hit her face and eye. A specialist was called in and stated there was no p?rmanent damage to the cornea and blood in her eye was hampering her recovery. The surgery was performed to stop the flow of blood and speed the recovery. "He that knows nothing doubts nothing." George Herbert

near the new establishment after it has been built. He also expects some of the patrons to purchase beer or wine to carry-out. He added there is a possibility he will incorporate another business at that location. A question w-as raised by Werner about what will keep teenagers from entering the establishment? Response. byHeaton to the question was that strict enforcement of state law and the showing of identification cards by patrons will prevent juveniles from buying beer or wine. Local board members decided to recommend the approval to the state ABC who will give the final approval. Both Sierk and Werner remarked that the applicant has a legitimate right to obtain the license for beer and wine. Sierk added that the construction of a new building will change matters. Other Action In further board action, the board recommended renewal for the following applications. Lancelot Lounge, Inc., 921 South Main St., North Webster, liquor, beer and wine retailer and liquor beer and wine retailer, Sunday sales; Harpers Beach Bar, Inc., r 5 Dewart Lake. Syracuse, beer and wine retailer; and the ABC recommended the approval of a request to transfer ownership of the Novelis Resort Lounge to Maurice J. and Madge E. Howe, r 1 North Webster. The establishment is currentlyoperated under a liquor, beer and

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wine retailer-hotel license. The board was also requested to transfer ownership of Bud's Bar. Inc., 138 North Main St.. Milford. The request will be sent to the state ABC with a favorable recommendation. Merle Campbell, president and Laura Sue Campbell, secretary, applied for the transfer of ownership when the business was incorporated Four arrested on alcoholic charges Area men, from Leesburg and Milford, were arrested on alcoholic related charges last week end. Ellis David Marshall. 23, r 1 Leesburg, was booked at the county jail for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and public intoxication. Also John James Hill, 19, r 2 Leesburg, was booked on charges of illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage. Hill was released on his own recognizance. From Milford, Meguel Estrada, 20 and Jaime B Hernandez. 19. were booked at the county jail following their arrest on Sunday morning by Warsaw City Patrolman Steven Brown Estrada was charged with illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage, public intoxication and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was released on S2OO bond. Hernandez was booked for illegal consumpion of an alcoholic beverage and released on SIOO bond.