The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 May 1981 — Page 2
THE MAIL-JOURNAL—r Wed., May 13,1981
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■® r ~ w • ■T- •-JCWiWfc. >1 -'~j" nli wR ib * z.^ I :■ Z4m£Jß .'■ X. z , \ *C jf? dft'i <*..' r > r 7 ' •• *> ™W -2 '**■’-- * -~f a l\ SYRACUSE SENIOR CITIZEN QUEEN — .Mabel Valentine, seated in the center above, was elected ISMI Syracuse Senior •Queen” at the Scout Cabin in Syracuse on April 25. according to .J wane Ila (“Bonnie”) Wooten, director o( the R.E.A.L. meals program for Senior Citizens. She will compete for the count) title at the Warsaw City Pavilion on Center Lake on Wednesday. May 27. when she will be officially crowned "Queen” and will compete for the county title. Seated on the left is Valerie Hughes. 1980 Queen, and on the right is Elorence Ashton. 1979 Queen. Standing on the left is Georgia Buster. 1975 Quern and on the right is Anna (raw, 1976 Queen. Absent when this photo was taken were Mary Carroll. 1977 Queen, and Mauslene Deaton. 1978 Queen.
Class size — . (Continued from page I ) approved the stand-by situation for Enchanted Hills The rent w ill include one full time corporation custodian who will be on duty, during those hours Io oversee difficulties , The resignation of Ganette Smith, the corporation strings was accepted! Her position will not be replaced at this time The board also approved the GED Certificate for Carolyn Sue Lechlitner. Milford She recently completed the high school equivalency exam Until the Milford Junior High building is completed, the corporation will add expenses to the" monthly board meeting agenda The architectural firm representative of Everett I Brown Co. Inc . reviews and approves the expenses at two monthly meetings The cor poration sends Carl Meditch as the representative with Business Manager George Gilbert or Arnold attending when they are able The (oilowing amounts were approved for the Milford building program project Eor lakeland Community School Corporation the amounts secured include Delta Star Electric. $1,425. Wnght Construction. $7,971 45, Burton Mechanical Contractors. $20,306.25. E I Brown Company. $13,923 For Milford Lakeland Community School Building. Inc the amounts secured were Lakeland Community School Corporation, land. SI,OOO. Lakeland Commnity School Corporation, publications. sl9 25. Wright Construction Corp . $20,358 50. Burton Mechanical Contractors. $11,400. Delta Star Electric. $30.889 25. to escrow account. $3,297 25 and E I Brown Company. $282,411 92 In another item brought before the board. Arnold asked 8 mem bers who were interested in attending the stale school board association meeting in Winamac on May 28 No one could provide any definite commitments for the Thursday night Usually the association mails a full funding report and agenda for the school trustees to inspect However, this year no agenda was received
sap w ' <** kJgjA. ’JB |s ( l J* r *gS£%&£g|£-; • W bHMHRHR|HMHK ! ’ t W , SALUTE TO HAMMAN — The community honored Syracuse Elementary Principal Robert D. Hamman at a Parent-Teacher’s Organisation reception on Mother's Day in the Syracuse school. Hamman, who has resigned from the principalship of the school, is shown, second from the right, as he greets Lewis S. Im me I. Syracuse. Im me I retired last year after serving as principal of the Milford Elementary School for !• years and a total of 35 years in the educational field. Hamman has been principal at Syracuse for the past 13 years. Seated in front are four of the Hammans' five children. From left are Keela. Um, Rod and Kina. Keela and Kina are Wa wasee High School students and Tim and Rod are Grace College students. The Hammans’ daughter. Mrs. Tad (Kelly’Chamberlain of Salsbury. N. C.. was not present at the reception. In back are Vera Hamman. Kentland. Hamman’s mother: and his wife, Nancy. (Photo by Kim Hieber)
The school board members met m executive session following the meeting concerning p» rsonnel concerns Milford Cable TV — (Continued from page 1) W alter Wuthrich property Conley was instructed to look into additional mosquito control methods such as spraying Poppx Days in Milford The town board voted to designate Friday-Saturday. May 15-16, as Poppy Days in Milford Poppy Days was officially enacted at the request of Helen Leemon. representing the American Legion Auxiliary Mrs Treesh asked if it was possible to re-route the American Legion's Memorial Day parade pass the Lakeland Loving Care Center Mrs Leemon said she would look into it and Town Marshal David Hobbs said he would see if traffic could be rerouted off of SR 15 Board Trustee Bob Auer said a woman had called him com plaining about school buses parking on the sidewalk east of the junior high. Hobbs replied that is on school property, but he will check on the matter Auer also received a complaint that Conßail has never replaced the crosswalk removed when the company repaired the crossing Hobbs was instructed to call Conßail and ask them to replace the crosswalk Conley announced fire hydrants will be flushed Tuesday. May 26. from 11 pm to 6 a m and water meters will be read Max 18-29 Fire Chief Bill Leemon asked the board to consider buying an air tank for the fire department The department is currently renting air tanks at $7 20 a month Leemon feels the town could save money by buying, rather than renting, one The board discussed the matter, but no decision was made Leemon reminded residents the fire department is still selling smoke alarms for $12.50 Miller announced the auditor has returned petition for purchase of a new fire truck He said he will meet with manufacturers
representatives to explore leasepurchase possibilities The meeting concluded at 9:45 p m The next regular meeting of the Milford Town Board will be Tuesday. June 9. at 7:30 p m at the Milford Town Hall Park board — (Continued from pagel) generate fees from donations. The park board should really sign their own vouchers and claims ” Peterson passed out information concerning “Establishing a city park and recreation department under Indiana's Park and Recreation Law " Included in the information was the powers of the board under Indiana Code 19-7-4-21 Below are some of the powers Os the park board: General powers to perform all acts necessary to acquire and develop sites and facilities and to conduct such programs as are generally understood to be park and recreation functions Make regulations and establish rules governing the use of park and recreation facilities by the public. Provide police protection for its property and activities by requesting assistance from state, city, or county police authorities, or by having specified employees deputized as police officers. Make contracts and leases for facilities and services, but shall have no authority to contract with a person, corporation or private agency for the operation of a park recreation program Acquire and dispose of real and personal property, either within or without the state Exercise the power of eminent domain under authority of any laws generally made available for this purpose. Appoint a superintendent of parks and recreation who shall be qualified by training or experience. No consideration to political affiliation shall be given in his selection. Establish standards and qualifications for the appointment of all personnel Personnel to be recommended by the superintendent This personnel shall be directly responsible to the superintendent
Engage in self-supporting activities. Prepare and submit an annual budget in the same manner as other departments of city government as prescribed by the state board of accounts. May accept gifts, donations and subsidies for park and recreation purposes. Other areas include the right for the park board to request of the town board by ordinance to create a special non-reverting capital fund which may include in the board's budget an item and an appropriation for this purpose The town board must grant this request according to state laws. The board does have an option if a non-reverting operating fund is requested. This fund would be for fees from athletic leagues, craft classes, dance lessons and similar activities. Past Disagreements Kitson noted some past disagreements between the two boards for answers. Included in those disagreements were the leasing of the concession stand and park hours. Peterson’s reply was the board could do whatever was best for the community, however, concerning the parte hours, it would need a town ordinance in order to have the hours strickly enforced at the park and for the rules to be enforced Kip Schumm asked about the channels needed to be taken to have the 10 acres of land south of town turned into a park sometime in the future. Peterson suggested not to let the land set idle for a long period
i ; •-’4s" . L* . A \ JR I* - GUEST SPEAKER — Dr. Jim Peterson, right, professor of parks and recreation at Indiana University and Purdue University, was a guest speaker at a special Syracuse Park and Recreation Department meeting Monday evening. May 11. Dr. Peterson was available to answer questions and to help the park board members understand their powers as a board. Shown with Dr. Peterson is Alan Kitson. park board president. Several Syracuse Town Board members were also present at the meeting. (Photo bx Deb Fox)
Residents feel safe
By TERRI CHILCOTE With the recent assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, America has experienced an onslaught of selfaccusations that ours is a violentridden society Perhaps so, but Syracuse residents seem to feel safe from much of the violence that plagues America. Syracuse Police Chief Robert Houser said violent personal crimes are rare in Syracuse, although, they do occur occasionally. “We re pretty lucky in Syracuse.” he remarked He stated thefts are the most frequently reported crime in the town and usually occur when someone leaves a lawn mower or bicycle outside He did not find that crimes occur more often during one season of the year than the other Houser thinks it is unwise for woman to be out late at night alone, but feels she is as safe in Syracuse as she would be anywhere else in the county. When asked if Syracuse was a safe place to live. Town Board member Steve Butt replied. “Pretty much so It could be a lot worse " He said he does not fear for his wife's safety when she must be out alone late at night “The police do their job. We just don't have the problems a big citydoes We don't have high unemployment. We don’t have slums.” he commented. “I am (afraid), because I live out in the middle of'nowhere.” testified a single 24-year-old Syracuse woman “I lock my doors all the time I'm a scaredy cat.” She said she often will get up two or three times in the night to make sure her doors are locked When asked if she was afraid to be out alone late at night, another single woman, 31, replied, “I don't think anything about it.... That's when I'm out the most. It just doesn't phase me.” She admitted she was not careful about keeping her doors locked at home. An 18-year-old, who lives with her parents, said she was afraid to go out at night alone “sometimes.” “It depends on my mood. Usually I'm in a hurry and I don’t think about it,” she explained. She admitted she is often careless about her safety, but doesn't feel there’s much to be afraid of. “I'm not out alone on Syracuse streets." answered a single 28-year-old woman, “but I don’t let those things bother me." Are you careful about keeping your doors
of time but to start with a plan of what can be done on the property and then make a priority list with costs to have those items done. He added once this is done donations normally start coming in from organizations or individuals for certain areas. He also offered to talk with Indiana University and Purdue University to have the senior landscaping, architecture classes undertake the project as a class project or as a senior project at the cost of several trips to the area plus some meals. The park board was pleased with the offer and requested Peterson to go ahead with his idea. Grass Problems Several residents complained about the length of the grass and appearance of the city parks and when the parks are going to be mowed. Hess, liaison officer of the town board to the street department, stated they will be getting to it when the weather clears up and added there has been some personnel problems recently and men on vacation. Throughout most of the meeting concerning financial matters Peterson suggested the board check with the state board of accounts who would gladly help them out. Kitson's final comment was one of hope for cooperation between the two boards and that the board could expand on its obligations. “If it means changing certain ways they must be changed.” He also asked residents to come to the park board with any suggestions or complaints concerning the parks.
locked 0 "No, I’m not Ido when I go to bed." She added. "I feel more safe in Syracuse than I would in Milford.'' Another single woman. 22, who lives with her parents, is not afraid to go out late alone, but said her parents always keep their doors locked and remind her to be careful when she goes out "I feel safe in Syracuse " A married 26-y ear-old woman replied. “I was afraid when I lived alone." She still, however, keeps her doors locked when her husband is gone When out alone. "I should be more conscious of keeping my car doors locked and looking in my back seat," she replied. She feels her carelessness is a fault that needs corrected. “I’ve been more careful since Laurel Mitchell was killed, she stated (Editor’s note: The late Laurel Mitchell of North Webster, a 17-year-old high school student, was raped anu murdered in August 1975 She had apparently been walking home from a summer job at Epworth Forest ) "I'd never walk out alone late at night.” replied a 27-year-old married Syracuse woman. She said she isn't particularly afraid, but “1 don't put myself in a position to be taken advantage of. I think anyone should be sensible about it." She stated she is careful about keeping her doors and windows locked Syracuse Police Department Dispatcher Deb Dull feels being afraid "depends on how you were raised " She said Syracuse persons who have lived in large cities tend to be less trusting than those who have been raised here. Is Syracuse a safe place to live? “It depends on who you talk to,” she answered. She feels that, due to Syracuse's low crime rate, some residents might be lulled into a false sense of security. ; The Protective Services of the Bowen Center in Warsaw offers 24-hour counseling to rape victims. According to Dr. Laura Meeir, director of consultation and education services, a rape victim can call the Bowen Center at any time, night or day. and she will be put in touch with a rape counselor. The counselor will meet the victim at the hospital or in the victim’s home. The Protective Services also sponsors a rape education program for schools, clubs, groups and other organizations. The program is designed to teach women how to avoid and protect themselves against rape. Is Syracuse a safe place to live? Like beauty, safely appears to be in the eye of the beholder.
- —if T I ? c hi e PULL CAPSIZED BOAT FROM SYRACUSE LAKE
Two escape injury in Syracuse Lake incident
A serious incident was narrowly averted on Syracuse Lake at 10.05 Friday morning when two men capsized in a 12foot Starcraft boat in about 25 feet of water approximately 400 yards off shore. In the boat when it overturned were Fenton Summerlot. 62, of r 1 Syracuse, and Dennis Conrad. 36. of 1005 South 145th Street. Goshen. The incident occurred at 34 North Shore Drive, in front of the Gaylord Jones lake home.
APC okays sell-off ordinance
By TERRI CHILCOTE The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved a proposed ordinance that would discourage sell-offs of agricultural land. At the Wednesday, May 6. meeting, the APC voted to send its recommendation to the county commissioners. If adopted, the new ordinance would require a farmer to have a parcel of land rezoned residential, platted and subdivided before it could be sold for residential purposes. Two single family residences would be permitted on agriculture land providing the second residence is * built for a son or daughter The second residence could not be sold separately, buUnust remain as part of the fafrmlt may be rented, however, should the son or daughter move out Under the present zoning ordinance. one sell-off is allowed on every tract of agriculturally zoned land However, additional sell-offs are allowed as long as those sell-offs are at least five acres in size. Each tract of agriculturally zoned land is allowed one single family residence. The APC has been concerned with preservation of prime farmland Agricultural sell-offs have resulted in scattered residential areas, still zoned agricultural, in the middle of prime farm land. This poses such problems as cost of providing road maintenance, fire and police protection and ambulance service to these scattered residences; less efficient use of surrounding farm land; and conflicts between residents and farm operators “We need to do something to save farm land.” urged farmer Guy Vanator. who owns land at CR 300 S and County Farm Road "We've come to the point where we have to do something drastic." Vanator was the only farmer at the hearing. County Surveyor Charles Brower was the only APC member to vote against the proposed ordinance. Members Robert Hartzell, Steve Butt, Dee Stiver, Ron Baumgartner, Jerry Grady and Don Ahrns voted to recommend the ordinance to the county commissioners Chairman Vic Virgil did not vote. Nash Petition Tabled A controversial rezoning petition, submitted by Jack Nash,
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According to a Syracuse police report, both men stood up in their small boat, and that, plus a strong wind sweeping across the lake, caused the boat to capsize. The report stated Conrad swam td shore to obtain a canoe he observed on land. while Summerlot held onto the boat. At about the same time, two men working on the shore. John Schiera. 35. of Worth. 111., and George Vanderheiden, 35. of
was tabled until the APC’s July meeting to give Nash time to remove a mobile home from the property. The property is located on the south side of SR 13 and west of Bonnie Brae Addition in Turkey Creek Township Nash requested the board rezone 916 acres from an agricultural district to residential He is currently building an earth-covered home on the property and had petitioned the board last month to rezone 27.5 acres so he could build six more earth-covered homes. Under pressure from remonstrators at the April hearing, Nash withdrew the rezoning petition, saying he would later file another petition to request rezoning on only a portion of the land Remonstrators were concerned about surrounding property values and feared Nash planned to develop a mobile home court because he was living in a mobile home on the property while building an earth-covered home. Remonstrators were again present at the May 6 hearing to object to the 9 16-acre rezoning petition. "From his inception to rezone from agricultural to residential. I have fought it,” stated property owner Henry Smith Smith feels the land should stay zoned agricultural until Nash removes the mobile home. He fears if the land is rezoned. Nash will plat one lot for the earth-covered home and one lot for the trailer “I ask the zoning board to protect my property and others surrounding property." he urged. Board member Dee Stiver told Smith that Nash would not be able to create any lots until he submitted a preliminary plat Remonstrator Earl Walls stated. "Primarily were concerned that if any development occurs. ... it be consistent with development in the area.” Walls fears earth-covered homes would '"downgrade those finer homes" nearby. "I don't plan to put up anything shoddy back there,” Nash assured remonstrators. Nash agreed to have the mobile home removed from the property by the July meeting of the area plan commission. The board then voted to table the rezoning petition until July. The APC denied approval of a petition, submitted by Gail and Lois Conkling, to rezone 1.02 acres from an agricultural district to commercial. The
Dalton, 111., observed Summerlot crying for help. The two Illinois men got into a boat on the shore and went onto the lake to help bring in the overturned boat and the older man. The Syracuse ambulance was called to the scene and both men were treated for exposure. Investigating officers were Steve Knispel and county officer Tom Kitch and reserve officer Don McCulloch.
property is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of CR 500 N and SR 13 in Tippecanoe Township. Represented by Wawasee Realty, the Conklings wish to sell the property to a man who wants to build an ice cream shop And pizza parlor on the corner. Phyllis Louden of Wawasee Realty explained access would be off of CR 500 N to eliminate traffic problems. Steve Butt was the only APC member to vote in favor of the rezoning The remainder of the board felt it would be spot zoning. Preliminary Plat Approved Conditional approval for a preliminary plat of a residential subdivision on a 3.36 acre tract of land was granted The property, owned by Carl Willard, is located on the north side of South Barbee Drive, 620 feet east of CR 650E in Tippecanoe Township The preliminary plat was approved with the condition, however, that the owner place fill and obtain a septic tank permit before the final plat will be approved. Willard had planned to let individual lot buyers fill in their own lots, but APC Director Dan Richard warned the board that if residential lots are approved without proper fill and septic tank permits "it will fall right back on us." Also approved was a- petition to rezone 5.68 acres from an agricultural to a residential district. Owned by Wayne and Jennie Miller, the property is located on the south side of CR 400 N, 260 feet west of SR 13 in Tippecanoe Township. Miller explained he plans to level and build up tfie property about three feet above surrounding subdivisions. No remonstrators were present. The board voted unanimously to approve the petition. Other Business In other business, the APC voted unanimously to approve a petition, submitted by Willies Development Corp., to amend a subdivision plat on a 3.276 acre tract of land. The property is located on the east side of CR 325E, 1,230 feet south of Old Road 30 in Wayne Township. The final plats of Blueberry Island, fourth addition, on Dewart Lake and Lakeridge Subdivision were approved. The next regular meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission will be Wednesday. June 3, at 1 p.m. at the county courthouse. 4