The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 June 1982 — Page 2

THE MAILJOURNAL-- Wed., June 16,1982

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Syracuse merchants delay setting sidewalk sale dates

By GARY LEWIS Dates for the sidewalk sales days by the Syracuse-W’awasee retailers have been delayed pending a calling committee findings The committee will call each of the merchants to find out a consensus opinion on a date In a meeting Monday, the Syracuse-Wawasee retail merchants discussed three possible dates for the three-day sidewalk sales — the last week of July and the second or third week of August Retailers' president Diana Walker said the advertising for- - sidewalk days will be the responsibility of each individual merchant involved . Retailers expressed concern- 7 that a date for the days be

MAD studying fee schedule for Milford Community Building

By JEB! SEELY .Members of the Milford Area Development Council heard a report from Douglas Brown on fee schedules for the building during their regular meeting Saturday morning Brown had checked with several others oh rental fees of factlilies and had figures ranging from $lO to SIOO It was decided there is a need to figure out the cost that must be recovered with utilities and cleaning both mentioned MAD President Karl Keiper said he ha*d repaired the vanity in the women's restroom this week as someone had torn part of the front off. Keiper also notedconsideration should be given to hiring someone to serve as an administrator to check the building daily to make sure the lights are off. the furnace is turned down. etc. He also suggested putting the clubs who use the building regularly on a monthly basis to see the windows were washed and general maintenance is done Keiper said he realized it is no fun to clean but it has to be done. It is hoped a fee can be set by September Keiper also noted the need to put someone in charge of scheduling the building He said currently many people are using the building, without saying anything to anyone At some point or another this has to be stopped and a schedule set up. Treasurer Darrell Orn’s monthly report showed a total of $10.552 06 had been received during the past month with $2,928.87 disbursed for a balance of $10,375 95. Orn and Keiper both noted several pledges were still out with hopes all pledges will be paid so a true figure will be

established and be kept at that date each year Last year's sidewalk days were held in the middle of August A date in the middle of July was tentatively selected at the last meeting but not all of the members of the retail merchants group were present Monday's meeting was made up mostly erf members who were not present at the last meeting Walker informed the retailers of the group’s new newsletter, the Generic Retail Press The editor of the newsletter is Jeanne Gardiner, vice president and secretary of the retail merchants group The newsletter will cover news of the merchants' group and > the chamber of commerce Gardiner reported on an aritilittenng campaign in Oceanside.

available by next month Also noted was the approximate $2,000 donation for the blacktop and SI,OOO for table and chairs The president showed certificates that are being presented to merchants who are members in good standing of the council Merchants are urged to display their certificates Angie Bess will represent MAD as the Kosciusko County Fair Queen candidate this year Posters are up throughout the town seeking support for her The Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce s program of work and the Kosciusko County Economic Development Plan were presented by Keiper He will voice MAD s acceptance of this plan to town board members at their July meeting Keiper stressed the fact it would be a big advantage for the community with the information that is readily available to help the businessmen The businessmen he has talked to have said, "Let’s do something so we know what's going on." Keiper noted the ceiling tile is in and Youth Employment Training Program workers will be putting it up next week. He also said an AM FM radio with speakers has been purchased at a Two booked at jail Kosciusko County Police booked the following people recently at the county jail: Lori Ann Kauffman. 19. 419 South Main, Syracuse, on a charge of conversion which is a Class A misdemeanor. Glen Ray Miller. 30. Rt. 2, Milford, on a charge of failure to appear for a supplementary bearing.

Calif. that has been very successful in controlling litter. The merchants agreed to seek further information from the city of Oceanside for evaluation by the group In the latest chamber of commerce meeting. Walker reported that a representative of the Chassie train system was in attendance and discussed the conditions of the railroad tracks which go through Syracuse Chassie has agreed to raise the northern spur of its main line eight inches and replace the timber and graduate extension of the asphalt of the tracks intersecting at SR 13. This work will be completed after Labor Day. The next meeting for the group is scheduled for July 12.

discounted price and carpet has been ordered, also at a considerable discount The MAD president noted his appreciation for ' all who worked on the Memorial Day Week End projects, noting especially all of the MAD merchants and businesses and the people of the community, the Jaycees. American Legion. American Legion Auxiliary and Milford Baseball Boosters Club He credited Max Evans. Missy Sorensen. Bruce Bultemeier and Becky Doll for the success of the MAD Merchants events. Marcy Haab. Jean Treesh. Don Ahrns and Margaret Ostendorf for the MAD bazaar; Darrell Orn, Carol Haab, Bultemeier, Evelyn Orn and Tom Sorensen for the chicken barbecue; and John Replogle. John Perry. Don Arnold. Don Ahrns. Vi Miller, Jean Treesh. Marcs Haab and Bill Little for the community donation campaign.

S-W Chamber . of Commerce annual meeting The annual meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will be held at the South Shore Golf Club at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 17. The agenda is scheduled to include a business meeting and election of officers. Richard Wysong of Wawasee High School Vocational Education on Continuing Education, Russ White of United Telephone and Debbie Wiggins of the greater WarsawChamber of Commerce are scheduled to be speakers.

Fish hatchery site improvements to cost Indiana over $200,000

(Continued from page 1) Road 8 there would be curbing; a parking lot with 56 spaces, part of this area is already in existance and would be used by cars and timber form play equipment and shelter with six tables, fountain, play field, five space parking lot and an information center with restroom facilities. All parking areas will be paved. The information building would be in the current two-story building. On the first floor would be the information center with facilities possible for community meetings and the second floor would be made into an apartment for the caretaker who would see that the park area is protected and maintained Floor Discussion Most of the floor discussion centered on the boat ramp, its inadequacy, problems which may arise and what was considered to be a “small" fishing boat. Approximately 21 of the 38 persons speaking had something to say on the ramp issue. Don Hoover. Syracuse, brought up concern of Marine Land Garden property owners and their boat ramp and its use from “outsiders” because the marinas are not open in the earlv hours. "We re disturbed about the fact groups of fishermen use our boat ramp because others are not available." commented Hoover, who added the property owners see that the ramp is taken care of "We d like to have people enjoy the lake." He added he would like to see a larger ramp put in the proposal Many of the others discussing the ramp felt the proposal should include a two or three stall ramp The proposal called for a 20-foot ramp There was also concern about parking for the ramp facility and making the ramp large enough for larger boats, such as cabin cruisers. Others felt that the emphasis should be put on the boat ramp instead of the picnic and park area for the initial phase Mike Vorndran. a bass fisherman, expressed his concern for a three-boat ramp on Lake Wawasee. Randy Mast told the panel he could see problems with the ramp facility and stated he would like to see the ramp designed sor * large boats He recommended the ramp be not less than two stalls and accommodate any boat. “It should be a launch facility." and added he suppoctedHthe picnic concept but felt more emphasis should be on a needed launch facility on Lake Wawasee David Lichtenauer stated he was pleased with the state's aggressive attitude and the concentration and concern of making Lake Wawasee available to the public and stated if the local community can put up with the trash, beer cans and traffic then the plan was alright He added he has found many fish dead on the edges after the fishermen 'referring to bass fishermen' leave. In addition he asked the panel members if they had thought of making a small portion available to the township fire department to keep a pumper at that end of the lake. "I'm happy with the plan, but we don't need a large boat ramp at that end.” Dick Wills stated there was a great necessity for adequate ramp facilities on the east end since most of the boat traffic for fishing tournaments are at the east end of the lake. He suggested that a two-stall ramp and more parking area be con sidered. Paul Schmidt was also for an adequate boat ramp and added that the DNR is responsible to provide taxpayers with a minimal amount of public access to the lakes Also for the ramp as Ron Pelz. Sr., who uses the lake frequently and remarked there will always be a controversy over ramps "There are a lot of slobs and we should get their number and turn them in.” James Hamman. Boner Lake, remarked he has seen a lot of the lake easement's tut off by private owners and stated that sooner or later the lake will be a sanitary’ system “We should have the facilities to use it.” was the 81-year-old's final comment R. A. Woehr. a Fort Wayne fisherman, made a strong statement when he said. "We re going to have to have a ramp and we’re going to have a ramp.” While voicing his opinion he stated that everyone who owns a boat uses the lake and the ramp facilities but all these years the ramp facilities have been paid for by the fishermen Roger Smith, Albion, stated he would like to see an access on Lake Wawasee beeausesomeday there may not be accessTo any of the lakes. ”1 feel my son and I should have the right to fish when we feel w ith a public ramp that is adequate.” Bob McNary remarked there is not a good launching area on Lake Wawasee but felt a one-stall boat ramp could handle a minimal amount of traffic adequately and didn’t think the revenue would be taken away from the private marinas.

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“Parking will and always be a problem. I think you addressed the situation quite favorably.” Don Hiner, North Webster, asked for a two-stall ramp with more parking area and William Jones asked that the ramp be made adequate to accommodate any boat on Wawasee. He also asked that a pump out station for large boats be considered since there is only one place on the lake with this service. Bill Beemer asked how the DNR planned on controlling what boats used the ramp and Gerald Mueller stated there is no where in the state to launch large boats and that the cabin cruiser owners are at the mercy of the marinas which is getting expensive. As in Jones, he asked that a pump out station be considered. Bob Baugher stated that there should be a good boat ramp installed and that the sportsmen's taxpaying dollars should have priority. “There is no need for elaborate or costly facilities. We don t need to encourage pedestrian traffic and playground equipment an unnecessary risk.” He suggested that a small picnic area be developed and the parking area broadened. He also added ”we shouldn’t blindly’ oppose this project.” Wendal Brown stated the Syracuse ramp was inadequate for parking and launching and felt a 25 foot paved ramp on Wawasee would be adequate and the fishermen would not have the long channel to go through. He felt there should be parking for more than 40 boats. Also with the ramp at the east end the fishermen would be able to - release the fish in a larger section of the lake “The first priority should be the ramp instead of picnic facilities.” James Myers would like to see an adequate ramp to take larger boats and a pump out station Io keep the lake clean, “the ramp is an important thing to put in and I don't think it will add more traffic, but redirect it.” Marsha Pancake, who has been active in trying to make every lake accessible to the public, stated there are nine county easements to Lake Wawasee in which property owners have closed off. "If you put one at the hatchery you won't have the problem with people parking in youryi.-'d.” Charles Evans, Indiana Bass Federation, stated the bass federation w r ants the ramp and as much parking as they can get. “How do you expect us to get along with you? We have to work together," remarked Evans who also pointed out the bass clubs stress conservation and cleanliness. Other Topics Joe Gray, speaking for the Syracuse-Wawasee. Chamber of Commerce, remarked a family picnic area at the east end would be most welcomed by the chamber but there was some worries: policing of the lake and area. "Is it going to be properly policed’’" Hansen replied that the property and policing will be taken care of and they will be paving particular attention so that there is adequate policing “Where we have the facilities, conservation officers pay more attention and make every attempt to spend a lot of time there or spot checking. Ridenour is concerned about it.” Ted Rogers asked about the safety in that area with a main road going through the park. Bair stated be has proposed a series of i strips to slow traffic hese strips would be t both curves. He added isidered a bridge and •und tunnel but the ing was not feasible for because of the water eare concerned.” Nearing, who ted the Lake Wawasee Owners Association, __ ted when the deadline would be to submit a brief on the associations stand since they were not given adequate notice to make a stand. Hansen remarked that any further statements or briefings should be received by the DNR within two weeks, or by the end of June. All statements and briefings may be sent to Jim Ridenour, 608 State Office Building, Indianapolis, Ind. 46204 Bill Cortwright, a lake resident, was concerned about lake control and how much the

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DNR would provide. He was told that whenever it was possible extra patrol is added and where there is the most traffic or problems. Allen and- Jack Zimmerman both suggested the hatchery site be sold as lake frontage and the money received could be used for the purchase of the wetland areas in Johnson Bay and Macy's Slip. Neither man saw fault with their ideas and were for the launching ramp, but both thought this option could be considered. Judy Niezer questioned Bair about how many people the picnic areas could handle and howmany extra boats would be on the lake. Bair said the shelter houses could handle a total of 36 people at the maximum and that there would not be a dramatic increase in lake traffic, just a redistribution of getting boats onto the lake. She remarked that the lake residents don't mind sharing if it is done adequately. David Grandstaff had three (Continued on page 3)

Plans for new Syracuse Town Hall are on course

(Continued from page 1) be put on before bad weather. Fee for designing the building. Schmidt told the board, will be approximately $6,000 and he asked for a contract, which the board approved, to continue with the process. Later in the meeting. Town Attorney Robert Reed told the board about two ways to obtain financing for the new town hall. General obligation bonds are a possibility, but may not be a means of the desired funds. = The other plan, which Reed recommended, is the type used in many school buildings. A lease rental program is used, under which a building corporation is formed. Bonds are then sold by the corporation, who would collect lease or rental fees from the town to pay those bonds. Under this plan the building corporation for the town hall could borrow all the funds needed, with the town having full ownership when the last payment is made. This would also leave general obligation bonds as an option for obtaining funds in case of emergencies. M. D. Wessler told the board that the facilities plan for the town sewer system can go no further until approval of tjhe I. I. analysis is given by the State Board of Health. An EPA grant cannot be given any further consideration until this report is reviewed by the state as well. Board President Carl Myrick and Joe Dock plan to travel to Indianapolis to the state board of health to show the town s interest in getting this project moving. In further business brought before the board. Attorney Dick Green, representing Wayne VanCuren, owner of the Frog Tavern, spoke to the board reference a parking problem his client has encountered Greene told the board that his client would do anything necessary to enable the no parking signs presently located on the lot across the street from The Frog to be removed, enabling customers of the establishment to park in that area. After lengthly discussion, it was decided to change the parking regulations on that street, for a 90-day trial period and see how it works out. Reports by department heads were given. Joe Dock, representing the street, water and sewer departments, said he would like to request bids be taken for street repairs. The board agreed that bids would be taken, to be opened at the July 20 board meeting. Alan Kitson, representing the park department, thanked the board for solving the problem of obtaining a dumpster for the park. Police Chief Houser brought up the question of closing the parking lot uptown during certain hours. Reed told the board that the lower lot has a parking limit, and stated that employees in town who are there all day should use the upper lotor the lot behind the old post office and shoppers should be able to use the lower lot.

SHOW PLANS — Craig Bair, landscape architect for the division of engineering of the department of Natural Resources points out several areas on the architectural drawing of the proposed park area. Bair presented the proposed plans for the old- fish hatchery site at Tuesday’s public meeting at Wawasee High School. The meeting was held by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in which approximately 250 people attended. (Photo by Arch Baumgartner!

Sewage questions answered at special board meeting

(Continued from page 1) will have 90 days to hook on after the sewer is completed. After that they will have to pay sewer bills whether they receive the service or not and charges may be filed by the county with the person ending up in court. What happens then'’ That, said Lauer, is up to the judge It could involve a fine and costs and it could end in a jail sentence. Mrs Treesh said she didn't understand some of the resistance to the sewer, recalling for years and years the town board has been criticized for not having sewer in that area Now. she said, you are getting it and we re hoping you'll be happy with it. Lauer said he realized there were problems but people have

After discussion, it was agreed that the lower parking lot uptown should be closed from 1 to 6 a m to enable the street department to clean it. The upper lot, Reed stated has a maximum limit of 24 hours parking. Attorney Reed will draft a new ordinance about parking in those lots and have it ready for the board at their next meeting. Joe Anderson spoke to the board, on behalf of the fire department, and requested that four hydrant wrenches be purchased. The purchase was approved. In old business. Myrick brought the bill of Leary Construction before the board. It was agreed that the work was not done to satisfaction and the bill should not be paid. The street department will clean up the mess left by Leary construction and finish the work properly. Approve Ordinances Reed then read two housing ordinances he had drafted, at the board's request, to regulate standards for housing in the town. The first ordinance, which was approved, states that a structure located in the Town of Syracuse must be a minimum of 23-feet wide and contain at least 950 square foot of occupied living space. The board then passed a second ordinance. dealing with further standards for manufactured housing in the town. An ordinance was approved to establish no parking on the south side of Medusa Street, between Huntington Street and Front Street. Myrick read a notice which he had received about a BZA meeting to be held on June 17 at 7 p.m. Lockridge Signs have requested a variance to place a sign on the west side of Huntington Street, just north of the railroad tracks Since no board member will be able to attend that meeting they asked Attorney Reed to draft a written response, showing their opposition to this variance and also raise a question about the present location of a sign near the railroad tracks on Huntington Street. The Chamber of Commerce requested use of the park for the fireworks on the Fourth of July. The request was approved and the ordinance closing the park at sundown was waived for that evenings The fire department and EMS budget meeting is scheduled for June 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Myrick stated that meeting will be held in the new location, on SR 13S across from Overhead Door. Myrick stated that officially all business in the town hall building would be moved to the new location on Wednesday, June 16. A decision on a contract for demolition of the old building has not been reached by the board. Myrick stated that board member James Hughes has agreed to be a liason with the park board and the board approved that action. Board member William Hess was not present at the meeting. The next regular meeting of the town board will be held July 20, in the new location.

septic tank problems too and they really need the sewer line. He cited cases where people have Io leave their homes in the winter because of problems where they can not use stools or showers. How long before we can start? We re anticipating a week from Thursday work will be done, said the engineer. The contractor has to finish his work and then test the lines. Lauer said he would guess the people would have July, Augi£t and September and advised the work be done before winter to allow for the ground to settle before spring. Questioned about re-seeding grass that has been torn up Lauer said the contractor will re-seed and will repair the streets before leaving town. He cautioned the people not to expect the contractor to return to. water the grass once it is planted. Lauer said the town saved from $20,000 to $30,000 by not going down the middle of the streets and not having to resurface them. He said they tried to do the project in the most economical way possible. Lauer also cautioned the people not to try and put in one tie for two houses. He said if it were practical one hole could be dug for two houses but here was a need for each house to have its own line. Today’s friends often become tomorrow's enemies when things like this are tried, he noted. , Marion Deeter said he thought the comments made during the evening should bg. in black ana white so people would know them. He was told by Board President Steve Miller they would be with the permit. Again questions were voiced on the $75 tap on fee. Board members said they felt this was reasonable. Lauer agreed. It was noted both Syracuse and North Webster have a SI,OOO fee. Michigan fees are between $1,400 and $2,000 and Fort Wayne’s fees are between $2,500 and $4,000. Questioned as to whether it would be $75 per person or per lot board members said per lot. Board members said they will publish notices in the paper when the permits were available. They will be obtained from the clerk. The problem of a sewer line to the Gary Miller property was discussed with Miller after the meeting. Because the board did not know Miller had water in his buildings no sewer was planned in the area where he is located. Board members said they were unaware anyone was occupying the old railroad buildings. To run a line to the building where he want to install a toilet would cost the town between $4,000 and $5,000. Board members said this is not feasible. Lauer said the town could, for between SSOO and SI,OOO, run a line to the property with Miller taking it the rest of the way. Miller was then given 24 hours to decide if this is what he wants. He is to call town board members or employees today to tell them his decision. Pat Watkins of the area planning office was present to talk with board members. He said he was working on updating the county’s comprehensive plan and wanted to read some past minutes and get ideas of interests to incorporate into the plan. Watkins said he would update the board from time to time and he wants the board’s input. Watkins said he is doing this with all towns in the county in hopes of avoiding problems later. He is currently working on population and housing. Syracuse man receives sentence A Syracuse man was recently sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Richard Sand presiding. Thomas ("Butch”) Sterling, 21, r 3, was sentenced to two years with ' the Indiana Department of Corrections for theft, a Class D felony. A charge of dealing in marijuana in a separate case was dropped. Sterling was charged with the April 3 theft ot a 1974 Plymouth vehicle belonging to Melvin Kaack.