The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 October 1980 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., October 8,1980

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Lake Wawasee condos approved

The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved the Lake Wawasee condominium proposal in the city building at Warsaw on Monday. The 31 unit complex is to be located on the south side of Channel Drive, south of CRIOSON in Turkey Creek Township. A petition against the unit was tabled at the September Roger Rheinheimer was to gather and negotiate with Chamber — (Continued from page 1) come in and make a report, looks at the community and how it stacks up in the competitive field and gives suggestions and advice on' how to improve the community once the report is completed. He added it is up to the community what it wants to do with the suggestions and advice by the committee. Ted Rogers directed his question to Conners and asked if an industrial site was the first step. Conners stated there has to be something to show the prospects and eventually the town will need to have the land. He added, an industrial site will bring a lot of revenue into the community. Also, Rogers wondered about who is taking care of the administrative cost. Conners replied that he has been the one most active in promoting the industrial development corporation so the costs have been handled by the bank. About The Speakers Lumm, who is employed by United Telephone Company, is chairman of the IADC, spends many hours promoting Indiana in industrial growth. The IADC was formed in 1968 as an arm of the State Chamber of Commerce to add continuity between the State Chamber and the State Department of Commerce. He stated one of the objectives of the IADC is to work with small communities and improve economic conditions. He added IADC can provide community leaders , with information and ideas on how /to improve economic conditions through the evaluation committee. Lumm added in his presentation that if Syracuse follows the booklet, the’ town will be prepared for an industry that comes to look at it. Conners, president of the Ligonier Industrial Development Corporations’ board of directors, is also president of the Ligonier State Bank. The Ligonier corporation was formed in 1952 as a non-profit corporation, with the goal of promoting the industrial growth of Ligonier, which has been done. Aggressively the organization developed and promoted the Ligonier Industrial Park. When the organization began the program, the labor force stood at 700, this figure has increased to 2,200 industrial jobs presently being filled by area residents. Moreau, who is executive director of the Indiana Department of Commerce, was named to his position in January 1977 by Lt. Gov. Robert D. Orr. His duties include coordinating activities for 16 divisions of the department and acting as a representative at state and national functions. He also discussed the federal grant available to- the development corporations and stated this grant allows the towns to piggyback with the federal government programs, but the town can decide how the money is used. He also introduced Janet McCully who is with the Indiana Department of Commerce and explained her role in the commerce.

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demonstrators about various problems. Rheinheimer and Steve Williams, his attorney, stated there is plenty of fall on the property to allow for adequate drainage. They stated that a special ditch would be constructed to catch draining oil and debris from the parking lot, purifying it before reaching Lake Wawasee. Steve Bornman, an adjacent property owner and the developer, reportedly met and discussed his objection. Rheinheimer noted that the property owner was concerned with possible noise and stated that the swimming pool recreation area will be in the far side of the property, buffered by the buildings. Bornman requested a fence also be constructed and Rheinheimer agreed. In regard to road work, Rheinheimer reaffirmed his chip and seal Green Avenue plans. The main access road would be maintained with the help of condominium owners. When Bornman addressed the board, he reportedly noted that the water division of the Department of Natural Resources will be in the area within the next few days to investigate the property. With the fence, he stated that the sewage plant certification to be hooked up with is “in jeopardy.” Bornman wants the number of units reduced from 31 to four. The board, in granting the Ballots — (Continued from page 1) and Democratic, Phyllis Senegal, Gary Representative in Congress (Second Congresssional District) — Republican, Ernest Niemeyer, Lowell and Democratic. Floyd J. Fithian, Lafayette. Joint State Senator (Ninth District) — Republican, V. Richard Miller, Plymouth and Democratic, Clifford E. Adams, Plymouth Joint State Senator (13th District) — Republican, John B. Augsburger, Syracuse and Democratic, Gene Cogan, Avilla Joint State Representative (17th District) r- Republican, Thames L. Mauzy, Warsaw and Democratic, Kenneth Garrison, Rochester Judge of the Kosciusko Circuit Court — Republican, Richard Sand, Warsaw Judge, Kosciusko County Court — Republican, James C. Jarrette, Warsaw Clerk, Kosciusko Circuit Court — Republican, N. Jean Messmore, Warsaw County treasurer — Republican, Vickie R. Patterson, Claypool County Corner, Republican, Gary A. Eastlund, North Webster County Surveyor — Republican, Charles M. Brower, North Webster County Commissioners — Northern District Republican, Maurice Dorsey, North Webster; Middle District, Republican, Fredrick W. Gilliam, Warsaw County Councilman At Large — Republican, Thomas L. Anglin, Warsaw; Ronald C. Sharp, Syracuse; Matt Dalton, Leesburg Members of Board of School Trustees of the Lakeland Community School Corporation — District One, Tippecanoe Township, Philip R. Payne, North Webster; District Three, Van Buren and Jefferson Two, Billy G. Little, Milford and James A. Redslob, Syracuse Voters will also be voting yes or no on judicial offices for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals of Indiana’s judges. Judges to be considered are Alfred J. Pivarnik, Eugene N. Chipman, Stanley B. Miller and James B. Young.

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petition, stipulated that restrictions be made with the Green Avenue maintenance, that drainage be conducted according to their plans and all other items be fulfilled as discussed. Tana M. Blocker in single-car crash Tana M. Blocker, 27, r 2 Leesburg, was involved in a single-car accident early Saturday, Oct. 4, on School St., in Leesburg. The mishap resulted in SBOO damage. Kosciusko County Patrolman Sam Whitaker reported Blocker’s auto apparently passed a vehicle and then accelerated too rapidly. The rear tires lost traction and the auto went out of control, striking a tree. The mishap caused SSO damage to shrubs owned by Pedro M. Garza. School St., Leesburg. Boat found sunk Judy Thomas, Greenhaus Apartments, Syracuse, reported her boat as stolen on October 2. She had not realized the 154 foot Sea King boat with a 50 horsepower Chrysler motor was missing for two weeks. The boat disappeared from Oakwood Park Channel and was later found sunk at the bottom of the lake.

Consumer Education Week

By PATRICIA RATHBUN Extension Agent, Home Ec Everytime you buy something at a store, you’re getting informal consumer education. But October 5 through 11, the education process will be more formal, because it is National Consumer Education Week. The purpose of this special week is to focus attention on the enormous benefits of consumer education. Consumer education includes managing credit and computing percentages plus much more. It is more than an exercise in buying products or becoming aware of consumer rights and responsibilities; it is a lifelong learning process. Kindergartners can learn that a quarter spent for a coloring book means that same quarter can’t be applied toward the purchase of a doll dress (the “opportunity cost” of every purchase.) Teenagers can learn that there are many ways to cut clothing costs by inspecting quality and workmanship — and analyzing advertisements that encourage buying. Young adults can learn about the complexities of selecting insurance — maybe the last chance they have before being confronted with a purchase decision. They are not too young to know the interest rates for all items bought on time vary and that shopping around can save them money, ; Adults can learn how to complain if the merchandise they, ordered for Christmas arrives in January. And elderly consumers, who are perhaps more vunerable than other segments of the population in dealing with the complexities of the marketplace, are not too old to learn how to check out the reliability of a roofing contractor. Consumer education, in short is a basic to life’s everyday economic decisions. Many public schools now include consumer education programs in (heir curriculum. But much more needs to be done. Consumers need to be educated to effectively participate in the marketplace. Take the following consumer educaton quiz. If you have problems answering the quiz or would like more information, free and low cost consumer information is available from the Consumes Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.

Proper Storage Helps Canned Food Quality

Store home-canned fruits and vegetables in a cool, dry place to retain high quality and pleasant eating yearround. Canned fruits and vegetables stored in warm places, such as near hot pipes, a range, a furnace or in direct sunlight are apt to lose their eating quality within a few weeks. This advice comes from participants in the national 4-H food preservation program, supervised by the Cooperative Extension Service and supported by Kerr Glass Manufacturing Corp. The 4-H’ers note that dampness can corrode lids and cause leakage, and they advise that jars must |be free of cracks and chips and have tightfitting lids. Canned foods stored in space that may become excessively cold in winter may be protected by wrapping the jars in paper and covering them with a blanket. Freezing will not cause food spoilage, unless the seal has been damaged. In the (food preservation program, members are encour-

Q. Your doctor is writing a prescription for you. Should you ask if a generic drug can be substituted for a brand name drug? A. Yes. In many cases, there are generic drugs available at a lower cost that would have the same effect as a brand name drug. Q. You apply to a large bank for an installment loan to cover the cost of some new furniture. The bank evaluates your application and decides not to make the loan. Does the bank have to tell you why it won’t lend you the money? A. Yes. Generally, banks must notify consumer loan applicants of the approval or denial of a loan request in writing, within 30 days after receiving a completed application. If the loan is denied, this statement must either tell you why or advise you of your right to such an explanation if

I < XB SSOO DONATION — The Wawasee Kiwanis Club donated SSOO to the Lakeland Youth Center when the center’s director, Jill Stanley, recently spoke to the club. Pictured above are Sam Fryback, cochairman of the Kiwanis Youth Services Committee; Mrs. Stanley; President-Elect Dick Kiem and President Clair Mohler.

Wawasee Kiwanis honors Jill Stanley

Jill Stanley, director of the Lakeland Youth Center, spoke to members of the Wawasee Kiwanis Club at its recent meeting.

Mrs. Stanley told club members the center’s youth programs are aimed at the adolescent and early teens in mental and physical training toward their high school activities and the center does not want to compete or duplicate Wawasee High School’s programs. Mrs. Stanley stated there were 1,083 participants representing Syracuse, North Webster and Milford in activities such as volleyball, gymnastics, track, wrestling, football and basketball. Classes are also offered

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aged to supplement the home food supply by canning and freezing home and locally - grown products. At the same time, members study the basic scientific principles required for safe handling of foods to prevent spoilage. They also are urged to learn the importance of and increase the use of fruits and vegetables in the diet. Members who excel in the program are eligible for a number of awards, donated by Kerr Glass, and arranged by National 4-H Council, a not-for-profit educational organization which supports the 4-H work of the Cooperative Extension Service. Four members from each county are presented medals of honor, and one 4-H’er from each state earns an expensepaid trip to the 59th National 4-H Congress in Chicago, 111., Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, where six members each will receive SI ,000 scholarships. Boys and girls, nine to 19, can obtain more information on 4-H programs from county extension offices.

you request one within 60 days after receiving the banks denial. Q. Your credit card is stolen without your knowledge so you don’t report it missing. You get a bill for SI,OOO worth of goods you never purchased. What do you owe? A. SSO. If a credit card is tost or stolen and the card is used before you report it missing, the maximum amount you owe is SSO. If the card is used after it’s reported missing, you’re not liable for any purchases made by the unauthorized user. Q. A debt collection agency keeps calling you at home about some bill you owe. You want to pay the bill but you lost your job two months ago. Can you keep them from calling? A. Yes. If you write the debt collector a letter saying .“stop bothering me”, the collector must stop calling you. However, this does not erase your debt. You still owe the money.

such as judo, roller skating and bicycle safety. She pointed out not all the center’s programs are for the youth. There are women’s exercise classes, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, senior citizen dances e nd a successful drama club. Wawasee Kiwanis Presidentelect Dick Kiem praised Mrs. Stanley for her outstanding job of coordinating and sustaining the superb service of the Lakeland Youth Center towards the better relationship between youth and the community. Co-chairman of the Kiwanis Youth Services Committee Sam Fryback I resented Mrs. Stanley with a 5 500 donation for the center.

PUTTING ON THE ROOF — The Milford Community Building is ready for the roof and workers have already begun to put it on. What was once a big hole in the ground is now beginning to look like a building more and more each week. (Photo by Bill Stath >

Correction noted — More charges against Holmes

In the October 1 Mail-Journal it was stated the gun found in Syracuse Lake was proven used by Calvin Holmes. This is not correct, it should have read that the gun was proven used in the murder of Lyle Lewallen, 21. Goshen. Holmes has only been indicted for the murder by the Elkhart Superior Court grand jury, not proven guilty. Holmes has been charged with two additional murders, that of a Cass County, Mich., woman and her five-year-old daughter. The slayings of the mother and child may be connected with the murder of Lyle Lewallen, who was shot twice with a .45 caliber pistol and then burned in a car by the covered bridge in Benton Township. Indiana State Detective Neil Graves and Elkhart County Sheriff’s Detective Capt. R. Terry Snyder said last week this was one motive possibility. The information gathered in the Lewallen murder investigation and action by Cass County officers led to a warrant issued Wedneday, Oct. 1, charging Holmes in the June 19 deaths of Barbara Warthan. 24 and her daughter, Danielle. The Warthans lived near Vandalia. Mich., on Donald Lake, 10 miles north of the Indiana border Police stated Mrs. Warthan was stabbed 22 times and the young girl 10 times. • Tom Byerley, Cass County chief assistant prosecutor, stated there is some evidence indicating the mother and her daughter surprised the suspect during the robbery of the home. Byerley commented initial reports estimated $30,000 in cash was missing from the home but the actual amount was less than SIO,OOO. One police source said Holmes, after being taken into custody, implicated Lewallen in the Michigan murder. This will be a motive to be proven in the upcoming trial of Holmes. The bodies of the woman and her daughter were found June 20 by a sister-in-law who had gone to the home to help with cleaning. Lewallen’s body was found shot and burned August 27. In the fnvestigation, police found about 1,000 nonprescription pills at the Warthan home, but the chief assistant prosecutor said they were caffeine pills and Mrs. Warthan’s husband, Rick, 28, has a license to sell caffeine pills. Warthan, who was out of state at the time, is in no way connected with the slayings. However preliminary examination is pending in Cass County on two charges of delivery of controlled substances against Warthan. He also faces charges in Elkhart Superior Court of conspiracy to deliver LSD and possession of LSD with intent to deliver. Two Counts The warrant charges Holmes with two counts of felony murder and an alternate charge of two counts of second degree murder. If it can’t be shown the murders were committed during the commission of another felony, larceny, then the second degree murder charges would be used against Holmes, Byerley said. Byerley said the investigation of the murders is continuing and added that it does not necessarily mean there are other suspects. Holmes is presently in-

carcerated in the Elkhart County Jail. Cass County will issue a detainer and Holmes will be sent to Cass County following Indiana proceedings against him. February 9 has been set as the trial date in Indiana on the Courthouse — (Continued from page 1) . requested to destroy these records any way. In the Wayne Township Assessor's office the 1968 reassessment cards were badly chared and will be temporarily stored in an old building until clerks in the assessor’s office have a chance to go over them. The fire started in a canvaslike trash bag on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The cause of the fire had been determined as something combustible in the trash. It may have been a cigarette or any other combustible item that caused the blaze. Make-Shift Offices The Kosciusko County Assessor is housed in the welfare department and the area plan commission, county surveyor, Wayne Township Assessor and Health Department are in trailers on the southwest part of the courthouse lawn and are operational. Circuit and Superior court hearings are being held in the old NIPSCo office across from the courthouse. The county recorder has a make-shift office at Kosciusko Abstract and the auditor’s staff is there too, doing the accounting. * Persons looking for the probation department will find them at the county jail and the Social Security man who is in town on Tuesdays will be holding meetings at the Food Stamp office. Warsaw City Hall is being used for various county meetings as the need arises. New Voting Machines The insurance adjustor and man from Computer Election Service stated that the 180 vote-a-matic election machines were a total loss. The election officials ordered all new machines and received a check for $43,385 for the vote-a-matics and election supplies. No date has been set for the completion of the clean-up at the courthouse or for all operations to return to normal in that building.

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murder and robbery charges in superior court. Holmes was arrested and charged with burglary, September 2 after being found inside The Catalog Center, 201 N, Cottage Ave., Goshen, by Goshen police. While in custody. Holmes was indicted September 11 on a charge of murder in the death of Lewallen. Holmes is also charged in the July 18 robbery of the Millersburg branch of Salem Bank Detectives contend he was the masked gunman who actually went into the bank and committed the holdup. It was thought previously that Donnie Hodges, 23, Goshen, was the gunman who entered the bank. However, the authorities will endeavor to prove that Hodges was armed and waiting in a getaway car near the bank as a backup, in case there was shooting. The case against Holmes in the Lewallen murder was strengthened when the murder weapon was recovered by scuba diver Tom Sherron in the Turkey Creek Channel by Front Street, Syracuse, recently. The gun, a 1911 model Colt .45, stolen in a May 13th burglary near Elkhart, was cleaned and test-fired at a state police ballistics lab. The slugs fired in the lab matched those taken-from Lewallen’s body. The same person- who told investigators where the murder weapon was discarded, reportedly witnessed Holmes throwing the gun from the bridge. The informant has not been identified. Holmes remains confined in Elkhart County jail without bond. He is also charged with molesting a five-year-old girl.

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