The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 July 1980 — Page 5

r fll t flffr<nrr l 'H r - f J A •' | 4*X W V S j2l I B SsH - w / l PF /■vzx- 1 f / & A JB4»aV* MJM INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS — The Syracuse American Legion Auxiliary installed new officers on July 22. In the front row are Third Vice President Mary Kistler, Second Vice President Margaret Nichols, Chaplain Lorree Mench and President Ann Schrock. The second row includes Treasurer Grace Eyer, First Vice President Donna Snyder, Recording Secretary Susan Myrick and Corresponding Secretary Elaine Darr. Absent are Historian Rowena Brewer and two Sergeant-At-Arms, Velda Fullord and Robin Dust. (Photo by Kim Hieber)

Court news

MARRIAGE LICENSES The following couples have filed for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk N. JeanMessmore: Hawkins-Kinney Michael R. Hawkins, 25, box 19 Atwood and Cathy Jo Kinney, 18, r 1 Milford Danner-Shanahan Phillip Danner, 19, r 1 Leesburg and Tana K. Shanahan, 19, r 1 Pierceton Brock-Alt Jeffrey K. Brock, 27, box 82 Syracuse and Suzanne Alt, 31, r 5 box 442 Syracuse Moneyheffer-Meck James Moneyheffer, 26. r 2 Leesburg and Cheryl Jean Meek, 24,r2 i Leesburg Violations The following residents of the county have had fines assessed and have paid those fines in Kosicukso County Court, James Jarrette, judge: Speeding — Edward Bennett, 59, North Webster, $35; Robert Breezley, 32, North Webster, S4O; . Robert Petro, 22, Leesburg, $35; George Spohr, 50, North Webster, S4O; Tim Harris, 18, Leesburg. S4O; Larry Polk, 44, Leesburg, $35; Randy Richcreek, 19, Leesburg, $35; James Coon, 19, Leesburg, $45; Michael Gibson, 28, North Webster, $45; William Hoene, 33, Syracuse, S4O

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Expired plates — Aure Roa, 20, Milford, $35 No operator’s license — Frederick Harwood, 40, Syracuse, $35; Brian Tucker, 23; Milford, $57 Boat speeding after sunset — Douglas Schmahl, 37, Syracuse, $35 No numbers on boat — David Oakes, 19, Leesburg, $35 No ski observers — James Laughtner, 15, Syracuse, $35 Public intoxication — Chris A. Hemming, 22, Syracuse, $54 Illegal consumption — Robert Preston, 19, Syracuse, $54; Jane Swingley, 18, Syracuse, $54; Mark Walgamuth, 20, North Webster, $54; Cynthia Wood, 19, Syracuse,ss4. CIRCUIT COURT The following claims were filed in Kosciusko County Circuit Court, Richard Sand, judge: Foreclosure Leesburg Lumber Inc. vs Steven Williams, Philip and Rebecca Rinker, r 1 North Webster. The plaintiff asks judgment against the defendants in the sum of SIO,OOO, that its lien be foreclosed, that the above described real estate be ordered sold to satisfy judgment, and for all other just and proper relief. Quiet Title Nestoria E. Hernandez vs Howard Haab, r 2 Milford. The plaintiff prays for a title for said real estate be quieted, and that

the interest claimed by defendant be forever barred under said tax sale. Bibles can be a tax shelter The Bible has become the latest tax shelter. William Brennan, an expert on tax shelters, reports Bible promoters are currently offering a plan in which a person can buy a large batch of Bibles at onethird the retail price. So what’s so great about having a bundle of Bibles on your hands? Brennan says if you hold on to them for a full year and then give them away, you can claim a deduction against your income tax of about three times the amount you invested in the holy books. The only catch is you can’t just distribute the Bibles to all of your friends: You have to give them to a single organization and that might not be so easy. Shiny idea A high shine can be achieved by using velvet cloth as a polishing rag. Rather than buying it, search your house for old velvet articles you no longer wear.

Letters to the editor

Attend public hearing

We people in the lakes area ot Kosciusko County tend to think our surroundings are beautiful and we want to keep them at natural as possible. The proposed Lakeside Development on James Lake (better known as Little Tippy) would destroy much natural beauty and would threaten wildlife, water quality, , and even our personal and property safety. The Lakeside property includes nearly 220 acres of land stretching from Armstrong Road to the south and west sides of Little Tippy through the south side of the channel to Lake Tippecanoe to the far southeastern tip of that lake. This area is the home of much wildlife, the most beautiful of which may be the great blue heron. Many species may be crowded out by destruction of this natural area. If the development is permitted, some wetlands would be filled. Wetlands help maintain water level, control floods, purify water and improve water quality. If the development is permitted, 150 residences, will be built. Surely this small lake cannot support this added number of people. I feel certain that all the residences (including mobile homes) presently on Little Tippy number much fewer than 150. Doubling the population of people and boats will hinder the pleasure and safety of the fishermen, boaters, skiers, bathers and sailors. During any sunny summer week end, boats are so numerous on Little Tippy that some danger exists. Many

Losing is part of the game

Dear Editor: During the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to witness many of the Syracuse Little League games, including T-Ball, Minor League, Major League, and a few Girl’s Softball games. I really enjoy watching the kids play, they're out there having fun, and that’s what the whole program is based on. However, it appears to me that many of the spectators and coaches have adopted the attitude that the only way to have fun is to WIN. Don’t get me wrong, winning is nice, and when I played ball I liked to win. But losing is also a part of the game. I’ve seen kids yelled at because they made a bad play, usually by their own parent. If there’s one thing that makes a young person feel bad, that’s it — being yelled at in front of a crowd. And the chances are that they’ll goof-up again because they’ll be trying so hard to make someone else happy the next time. It’s been great seeing so many people come out to the ball field to watch the kids play, but next year when the baseball season rolls around again, I hope the

people park their boats to save energy, cool off, and enjoy water sports on the south side of Little Tippy. This activity will be eliminated or discouraged when houses line the shore. Three camps are located on Little Tippy. Often we see children in a line of row boats, canoes or sailboats learning how to handle these crafts. They are extremely vulnerable. With the added traffic on the lake, their safety will be threatened. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, a public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. in the North Webster School Cafeteria on Tuesday, July 29. Arguments will be heard on the following: conservation, aesthetic value, general environmental concerns, historic value, economic impact, fish and wildlife values, flood damage prevention, land use, navigation, recreation, water supply, water quality, energy needs, safety and food production. If you are concerned about any of the above, I urge you to be present. Oral statements will be heard, but important facts and arguments would be better submitted in writing. Why should we allow the Lakeside Associates, based outside our state, to so adversely affect the quality and beauty of our lives. We must protect this natural area and these wetlands not only for ourselves but for our grandchildren. Jane Bales R.R.3, Box 534 Syracuse, IN 46567

fans and coaches remember that that’s just what they are — kids, not machines. Let’s give the ball game back to the ones who are playing in them, and let them have fun. Mike Murray Syracuse $lO down the drain, no drop in the bucket Putting off fixing a leaky hot water faucet? If you are, that little drip is probably far more costly than you imagine. A slow leak, one that might fill a glass in about six minutes, could waste over 5,000 gallons of water in a year if not repaired. In addition to increasing your water bill unnecessarily, you add to your utility bill as well. If you have a gas hot water heater, it’s probably costing you more than $lO annually to heat the water lost from that dripping faucet, almost three times as much if you have an electric hot water heater. Invest a dime in a washer today. It’s one of the best maintenance investments you can make.

vj/ \ f I 1 * St 1 i sci A WW m r X J/ • J® w r CLEAN LAKES PROJECT — Dr. Byron Torke, center, biology professor at Ball State University, discusses the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Lakes Project with the Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association at its annual meeting Saturday, July 12. Also pictured are association president Matt Dalton, left, and first vice president Don Greenawalt.

Tippy re-elects Dalton

The Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association re-elected Matt Dalton as president at its annual meeting Saturday, July 12, at the Oswego Community Center. Other officers elected at the meeting were Don Greenawalt, first vice president; Marie Kempher, second vice president; and Arthur Cunningham,

Open Door Weekly Report From < Senator John B. Augsburger

Legislation which can aid Indiana’s victims of domestic violence has gone into effect this month as a result of the 1980 General Assembly’s passage of Public Law 21 creating a Domestic Violence Treatment Fund to provide assistance to all victims of family violence. The law will establish up to five or six initial shelters for victims of domestic violence statewide. Funding for the programs will come from fees added to costs incurred by persons filing for divorce decrees. Local communities applying for grants from the statewide fund will be required to appropriate at least one-fourth of the monies needed to set up and administer the proposed shelters. There is a limit of $50,000 per year in state appropriations for any individual shelter. The centers are to make available emergency shelter to anyone who fears serious bodily injury from his or her spouse. Each shelter would furnish 24hour emergency telephone assistance and emergency transportation services. Information, referral, and victim advocacy services are to be made available in the areas of health care assistance, social and mental health services, family counseling, job training and employment opportunities, and legal assistance. A center would also act as a refuge for children, who often are victimized by domestic violence. FBI statistics indicate more than 1 million women a year are victims of domestic violence and 3 million to 6 million are abused by their spouses. It is estimated that there are 500,000 women in Indiana who have been victims of domestic violence. The Board for the Coordination of Human Services Programs has been appropriated $50,000 for fiscal year 1960-81 to administer domestic violence services. A Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Council has been established this month within the board, and will be coordinating and monitoring the various Why not make up your mind to do something every day to improve yourself?

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secretary-treasurer. Dalton has presided over an active past year for the association. It has been involved in active opposition to the proposed Lakeside Development at the east end of the lake. According to the board of directors, the association believes this development will result in significant loss of wetlands and has appealed to the Army Corps

domestic violence programs in the state. The council is also charged with conducting research in the area of domestic violence. One of its goals is to develop a uniform method for law enforcement agencies in Indiana to report incidents of domestic violence.

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of Engineers and the Department of Natural Resources opposing such action. The developers. Lakeside Associates, have applied to the Army Corps of Engineers, who have jurisdiction over wetlands, for an application to fill wetland area for part of their development. The Army Corp of Engineers will hold a public hearing Tuesday, July 29, at 7 p.m. in the North Webster School cafeteria. The corps will listen to arguments, for and against, the developers’ application. The association has employed engineering consultants to evaluate the septic system feasibility and have presented their, findings to the Kosciusko Area Plan Commission. Dalton urged association members to attend the public hearing in order to have a forum for their objections. Dr. Byron Torke, professor of biology at Ball State University, addressed Lake Tippecanoe residents about the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Lakes Project and the possibility of using funds to provide a survey of Lake Tippecanoe.

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